Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Johanna Isaacs - Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I help people identify and understand their personal strengths and use those skills to help themselves feel ready to make changes and take action. In a supportive space, I get to know you and how your brain works. I think we need to accept ourselves, forgive ourselves for past mistakes, and embrace our current stressors as challenges to navigate and move through. I believe that we need to understand our thought processes to answer the following questions: Why do we think the way we do? Why do we hyper-focus on some things but then have trouble focusing on other tasks? Why can't we quiet our minds and tune out from our worries?
Not accepting new clients
Melanie Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT-500
Verified
Verified
Do you desire to move past issues related to food and body, fear and disconnection? To heal the depression and anxiety that is getting in your way of the life you want? Are you ready to begin understanding your mind body connection and how it can be used to deepen your connection with yourself and others? I specialize in traditional psychotherapy as well as yoga therapy to facilitate healing from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and more. When appropriate, I utilize yogic philosophy and technique, such as breathing practices, meditation and asana (physical forms), to provide a body centered, whole-self experience of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Yoga can be integrated into regular psychotherapy or as an adjunct treatment to recovery.
Melissa Brand
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parenting is one of life's greatest adventures. Amid the numerous books, experts, and voices out there it can be difficult to determine what to do when faced with a challenge. Parents of spirited, high-energy, rigid, anxious, or disruptive children or of those who carry diagnoses may feel alone with their challenges. As your psychologist, I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach for fostering goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child.
Jessica Renee Blanding-Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
If only life were as easy as scrolling through counselor profiles. Let me help you bring healing and understanding to life's difficulties so you can move past them and into a better mind space. I am experienced in all areas of mental health, but I am highly effective in treating stress, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working with those experiencing difficult life transitions such as loss and divorce, I also enjoy working with women's issues such as infertility, postpartum conditions, parenting issues, and adjustments dealing with weight loss.
Erica Hochanadel
LSW, MSW, MEd
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Erica Hochanadel (she/her/hers). I am a queer identified human sexuality professional providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and folks in non-dyadic relationships. My specialization is sex and relational therapy, although I am adept at working with folks presenting with a wide spectrum of concerns. Areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+, Gender Exploration and Transitions, Ethical Nonmonogamy, Kink and BDSM, Sexual Trauma, Erectile Dysfunctions, Infidelity, Infertility and IVF, Anxiety Disorders, Developmental and Life Transitions, Interpersonal Communication and Connection.
Renya Neonorton
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients are dreaming of a better world but feel stuck in a world that is causing them great pain. They are passionate about change, both for themself and for the world around them, but might not know where or how to start. If this sounds like you, I want to offer you support in figuring out what change can even look like and how to reach towards it. I can't offer you "the answers" but I can offer you my belief in your ability to change yourself and your world, if you choose it. I view this change process as starting with self, connecting with community, and finally engaging in systems change.
Luke R White
MS
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
The goal of therapy is to develop a connected relationship with an empathic professional that helps alleviate any issues that the client wants to work on. A client should expect a respectful and creative environment in which they can safely explore their needs and wants. Some people believe that they are not worthy of help or are ashamed of what seeking help means about themselves. Therapy is there for anyone who wants to use it, from people who just need a boost through a troubled time to people seeking long term work examining patterns and habits that interfere with their hope and happiness.
Hilary Bayley Loielo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Struggling with mental health issues and life transitions can feel isolating and overwhelming. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you feel less alone and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. I emphasize the therapeutic relationship and work from a place of empathy, authenticity and compassion for the self. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, addiction, and PTSD. Additionally, I am experienced in postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression. I work with individuals, couples and families.
Brian Ashin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or have had prior treatment, the initial contact with a therapist can be daunting. Feel free to contact me to discuss how therapy may help and if I am the right therapist for you. I would be happy to spend some time on the phone to answer any questions you may have as well as to help you decide whether or not to set up an initial appointment.
Nakia Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified
Verified
Appointments for Gender Affirming Surgery Assessments are available. Nakia has more than 15 years of experience working in various mental health settings with a wide array of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related disorders. Nakia uses a person-centered approach that is based on the concept that the desire to heal and become one’s best self is universal regardless of background, income, or personal identity.
Marie Papalia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to help you understand yourself better, enabling you to make healthier choices that will improve your life. I’m passionate about helping people gain insight into the unhelpful patterns, beliefs, and fears that hold them back and will collaborate with you to develop a plan to address your concerns that will challenge you to grow, yet meet you where you are today. My areas of expertise include Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Eating Disorders. I also frequently work with individuals experiencing depressive disorders, perfectionism, relationship issues, and grief.
Brian Gordon Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I've also practiced meditation in the Zen tradition for about 20 years, so I specialize in counseling couples and individuals who want to incorporate a more mindful way of being in life. We do this by exploring the present moment: looking at what is happening in the body, the mind, and the spirit--right here, right now. I help clients unlock old, painful patterns, and together we look at what is truly informing the emotional reactions and thought patterns governing our lives, so that a more awake and more joyful life can be lived.
Ryan Keough
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, -AS
Verified
Verified
I come from a wide variety of experience and training and will work with an equally wide range of presenting concerns. I will work with people experiencing general life stressors and major life transitions, and/or diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will work with you to find the best format of therapy to meet you where you are. I believe in a light, humorous, and warm atmosphere when it's called for, but will just as quickly walk with you through the more challenging times of life. You'll feel welcome with me, and we'll work to translate that into the rest of your life.
Olga Lomanovitch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Can you image a life where you are able to treat yourself with kindness and compassion? A life where you can discover the roots of your pain and learn new, healthy ways of approaching daily difficulties? A life where you don’t need to use alcohol and substances to cope with your pain? Whether you are new to therapy and curious about how therapy can benefit you, or are returning to healing, I am here to help. All that is needed to start this process is a willingness to be curious about your life, which is the first step to initiating the changes you would like to make.
Kate Oliver
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a clinician experienced in providing outpatient mental health services to a diverse range of individuals, I am deeply passionate about facilitating connection. That includes building an authentic connection with each of my clients but more importantly, helping you authentically connect and commit to yourself. My work with clients is a partnership in which I aim to help you identify and reduce barriers on your path, while we lean into your strengths and goals. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I strive to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors relate to one another and how they may serve or challenge your path.
Sam O'Neill
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified
Verified
I whole-heartedly believe that the most powerful personal growth is cultivated when we are equipped with support, compassion, and encouragement. My therapeutic approach is warm and non-judgmental, and I strive to be that source of support, compassion, and encouragement for my clients while also teaching them valuable skills that allow them to access these tools within themselves as well. I am eager to hold space to allow you to experience an openness to explore, and a willingness to produce real, raw, and vulnerable change.
Amy Scarano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a collaborative and direct approach. I will help you to embrace and recognize your strengths, while finding healthy ways to change or cope with the parts of your life that aren't working as well as you'd like. I'm a firm believer in compassion, empathy and the power of a solid therapeutic relationship. While I work with clients on a variety of mental health concerns, I specialize in helping many overcome depression/anxiety, improve personal relationships and better understand their path to meaningful personal growth and overall greater happiness.
The Right Balance Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The Right Balance Counseling is a community based safe haven where individuals are held accountable, challenged and empowered as they progress through the path of facing unseen realities to begin living a balanced life mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We proudly serve our community.
Waitlist for new clients
L. Elaine Dutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I view psychotherapy as a collaborative experience between therapist and patient. I see my role as that of a space holder and guide. I will shed light on and explore what may be causing difficulty in your life, provide affirmation, and offer tools that will help sustain your therapeutic goals. I believe that transformation and change can evolve through collaboration and the development of a renewed narrative that is validating and hopeful.
Isaac Garfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I help older teens, adults of all genders, adult families and groups of men clarify and achieve their life goals. Whether it’s developing healthier relationships, determining a life path, transitions (into retirement, new jobs, relationship beginnng/endings etc.) or the desire to feel happier and more relaxed in your day-to-day life, I am here to help you. While not required to work with me in therapy, I support clients who are diagnosed with moderate depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, ocd, panic disorder, and PTSD.
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What type of Philadelphia mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist in Philadelphia?
When looking to find a therapist, it is certainly important to consider training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.