Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Making the decision to seek the support of a therapist is a very personal process and often occurs when one wants to change an aspect of life. I work collaboratively with clients to build a trusting and compassionate therapeutic alliance, interweaving my training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) with my background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to make the counseling experience educational and empowering.

Do you feel overwhelmed with what’s going on the world? In my 25 years as part of the helping profession, I remain committed to helping people overcome obstacles. I work with individuals within the context of their family of origin.

I am a licensed mental health practitioner, in practice since 2004, working with individuals, couples, and families. I am a Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (AASECT), and trained in Emotionally-focused Therapy (ICEEFT). I see clients for brief and extended periods of time, assisting with issues including: depression; anxiety; sexual issues, communication and relationship difficulties; conflict resolution; trauma and attachment-related injuries; infidelity; adjustment issues related to separation, divorce, grief, and loss. I view issues contextually and address race, culture, gender, among others, in my work.

Art of Wellness ensures that our clinical practice focuses on lifestyle medicine treatment approach to achieve balance of the mind, body, and soul. If traditional prescription and talk therapy alone is not working for you, then you are in the right place. Art of Wellness provides natural, holistic solution to address your mental health needs and you as a whole person. Not only will you feel immediate relief of symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other unwanted symptoms, you will address the root cause and transform your life experience.

Those of us who come from urban environments – or what I affectionately call “ the Hood” walk through life with our own set of unique experiences. Because of the systems embedded in our communities we learned to be resilient , celebrate the good, smile through the pain and justify the negative as normal. My job as your therapist is to help you highlight the positive patterns and disrupt the negative in an effort to assist you in your goal in becoming the best version of you. We will work together to develop a plan to help you heal, grow and evolve so that you can get to living your best life and truly smile.

Matt is a client-centered therapist, who, meeting his clients where they are, helps them to develop and accomplish their goals. He utilizes a systems-based conceptualization of group behavior to help his clients deal with issues in their work and home lives. Utilizing an eclectic blend of interventions to customize treatment to the client's needs, Matt helps his clients develop insights about themselves and their life circumstances, allowing them to discover new coping skills and uncover hidden resources. Matt helps all of his clients overcome their obstacles, develop resiliency, and think outside the box.

Life can be difficult. Why go through it all alone? Are you struggling to find love and connection? Perhaps you are looking improve the relationship(s) you already have in your life - be it with with family, friends, significant others, and/or at work? Or, looking to let go of relationship(s) or patterns of relating to others that may be ineffective? Are you facing struggles related to intersections of your identity? Trying to find, or land that job that you are looking for? Feeling lost about how to hone in your personal strengths in order to live your best life? Let's talk about ways I could help.

My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.

My experience includes almost 8 years of providing therapeutic clinical services and working with a diverse range of individuals in both outpatient mental health and addiction treatments. I believe in the intuition and resilience of all individuals and highlight those in therapy so that greater compassion for oneself can flourish, while also providing new tools, skills, and perspectives.

Changes in mood during pregnancy and the first year after giving birth are very common, affecting up to 1 in 5 new or expectant mothers and their families. These illnesses – also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, or PMADs — are the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth. PMADs can affect women of every culture, age, income level, and race. Symptoms can present anytime during the two-year span from conception through baby’s first birthday. Onset of symptoms may be gradual or sudden. PMADs are caused by changes in biology, physiology, environment, and expectations.

I look forward to exploring your concerns, fears and needs in a supportive therapeutic environment. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families addressing substance abuse, relationship, mood issues ( depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc). I often work with family members who have trouble motivating a loved one to consider treatment, or who want to learn about their loved one's condition and how to best support them. I value maintaining relationships with other providers, including psychiatrists, other therapists such as group therapists, couple therapists, inpatient treatment facilities, etc. as part of maintaining good coordination of your care as necessary.

In my practice I offer a welcoming setting and provide a safe space for your suffering or difficulties. When you speak about yourself to someone who is trained to listen and examine the circumstances that motivated your consultation, a change occurs. A psychoanalyst is a person trained to hear what is happening under the surface, and provides a place where you may speak and hear yourself differently. I have been working as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist for 25 years and I have found that words can hurt, words can make people sick, but words can also save. Talking cures.

Whether you choose to start emotional wellness coaching because you’re having difficulty making changes in life, dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, or wanting to improve your self-confidence, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. My style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe that you are in charge of your journey and my role is to walk with you and offer ideas and concepts to help you achieve the goals you have chosen. I will not tell you how to think, feel, or behave. Instead, you and I will explore options to help you determine the right path for you.

I am a Clinical Mental Health therapist with certifications in Addiction and Family Therapy. I have over 30 years experience helping individuals and families to become drug-free, and helping to empower individuals, couples and families in creating a healthy, loving, prosperous environment. My style is to explore their total health issues and challenges. My method is to develop a plan to assist/coach clients to grow, step-by-step, to overcome their life challenges. I have studied Clinical Counseling, Family, Addiction and Behavior Modification Therapies for many years. I have also studied Family Therapy Post-Graduate for 2 years.

Intersection Therapy is a group private practice focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals from marginalized identities. We focus on ensuring that we provide the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Spanish speaking communities with effective mental health services to support their success. Providing therapy in the forms of Art Therapy, EMDR, and verbal counseling while incorporating sensitive humor helps to understand what your mind, body, and spirit have been holding onto for so long.

You are tired of walking on eggshells and feeling like you can't bring up any issue without it turning into a fight. Or, maybe you hardly ever fight because you both avoid bringing up difficult conversations. Either way, you just can't figure out how to communicate or make the other person understand. Your efforts go unnoticed and they never feel like enough. You end every conversation or argument feeling like your partner didn't hear a word you said which leaves you feeling lonely, hopeless, and frustrated. Sometimes you're not even sure this relationship is worth it and maybe you're ready to throw in the towel.

Do you struggle with shame, depression, anxiety and self reproach about your compulsive eating? Are you also struggling with general anxiety and depression that is keeping you lonely and isolated even if you are in a relationship? In an empathic, collaborative manner I create a safe environment with a high level of skill, patience and creativity and sense of humor to help you make positive meaningful changes. My strong psychodynamic background is combined with other modalities in an integrated approach. Good therapy should offer knowledge and insight and provide practical tools to help you grow and strategies for coping.

How you relate to others is an important part of who you are as a person. While some people feel isolated and alone, others feel stifled and challenged from managing too many close relationships. Many often suffer because they are caught in old patterns of behaving and relating to others. I believe that healing comes from feeling acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness toward yourself. Only then will you be able to direct those same feelings toward others.

Sarah Valdivieso is an empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist who respects each client’s unique and individual journey and capacity for resiliency. From a systemic and strength-based lens, Ms. Valdivieso works with her clients to help them to be better able to balance acceptance with change as they create more manageable and meaningful lives. Ms. Valdivieso supports clients in removing the obstacles that block them emotionally and in relationships by helping them to heal family or other wounds from the past.