Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Holly Anne Smith
Life, coach
As an experience addictions specialist for over 15 years, my goal is to offer guidance to families and individuals who feel lost in a world of addiction. From life coaching, coping skill development, to sharing resources and providing feedback on other issues, (love addiction and substance abuse), I can help you find recovery, peace and serenity. I have recovered from my own addictions, and through coaching I would like impact others in aiding to help change their lives.
Ben Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, I strive to create a warm, affirming and non-judgmental space to help you explore your relationships to others and to yourself, past and present. Therapy is a space to get curious about areas in your life where you might feel stuck, oppressed or isolated. In working through these areas, I hope to support you in arriving at a deeper sense of connection to the world around you and the people in it.
Not accepting new clients
Robin Fierstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Though the process of therapy can be difficult, I bring an accepting and compassionate mindset to our relationship that will help you feel comfortable in session and leave therapy feeling more satisfied, skillful, and empowered.
Iris Abreu
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.
Vanessa Stephens
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Now accepting new clients at this time. * Se habla español/Spanish speaking. Is there something in your life that needs improvement, is causing you stress, or are you just looking for personal growth? Let me help you. Life can be challenging due to unexpected events that cause someone to struggle with day-to-day routine. Learning coping techniques and skills can help with regaining your power and enthusiasm for a brighter future. Pat yourself on the back for having the insight to want to change behaviors and courage to seek change.
Capable Family Coaching
Psychologist, MS
Verified
Verified
Every day is filled with parenting battles that leave you exhausted and guilt-ridden, having lost your temper too many times. You ache for a more peaceful home and a loving relationship with your child or teen, but you don’t know how to get there. General advice and tips sound good on paper but they are not working with your child, and you don’t know why. Your energy and resilience are taking a serious hit. Worst of all, you are afraid that your child will be emotionally harmed by all the turmoil that goes on from day to day.
Miller Potoma
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a white, queer, trans, and small fat master’s level counselor and art therapist. I received my BA in Art Therapy at Converse College and MA in Counseling and Art Therapy from Drexel University. The majority of my clinical work has been with trans people in addiction and mental health recovery. Because of this experience, I specialize in working with individuals within the queer and trans community.
Kate Haughey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My hope is that therapy can provide you a place to improve emotional distress, heal from past wounds, and increase fulfillment in your life. I have been working with people who have experienced trauma in all periods of their life. I've also worked in a large university counseling center for 7 years and have unique understanding on how that transition impacts mental health.
Bill Dougherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been in the mental health field since 1998, working for such organizations as Special Equestrians as a side aid volunteer assisting people with physical and/or mental health disabilities and Lenape Valley Foundation as both a house advisor and a Partial Hospital Program group therapist for people with severe and persistent mental illness. I also worked for Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia for their Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Program where I was a counselor for people addicted to heroin.
Deena Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addiction. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, drawing effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. I provide an atmosphere of warmth, insight, and acceptance, in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
Therese M. Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Therese M. Walsh is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of professional experience working collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling to cope with addictions, alcohol use, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, stress, substance use, trauma, PTSD, and women’s issues. Therese earned her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her counseling style is eclectic and focused on cognitive behavioral (CBT) treatment approaches and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Waitlist for new clients
Jeannine Cicco Barker
Psychologist, PsyD, ATR-BC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Your healing is important. The world we live in is painful, and with the right therapist, therapy can help you heal and be more free. I specialize in trauma, eating & body image concerns, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, internalized oppression, and college/grad school/career concerns. My approach is rooted in liberation, and grounded in holistic therapeutic approaches that work, so that you can begin to feel better while also doing the deeper work to recover. I understand the forces that make us feel unworthy and deeply harm us, and I know you can be free. Empowerment, compassion and justice are values that guide my work.
Abby Costello
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
Damaris Torres Licensed Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCT, CRC, CST
Verified
Verified
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Have you been feeling unhappy in your marriage? Have you been arguing more and more? Have you been having thoughts of separating or getting a divorce? If you answered yes, you've come to the right place. Over time marriages change and it feels horrible when you're out of sync. When things like this happen, some couples try to ignore the problem and the issues become bigger and bigger until you begin to feel hopeless. I'm here to tell you if there is love, there is hope. Before you give up, before you call the divorce lawyer, before you throw in the towel, give me an opportunity.
Lauren Scangarella
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, BA
Verified
Verified
I support people dealing with depression, anxiety, relational distress, chronic illness, sexual concerns, and navigating later in life diagnosis (or self-diagnosis) of autism and/or ADHD. Healthy relationships with our family, friends, and support systems including therapy inform our ability to cope, process, and grow. I believe healing happens when we can shed light on the darkest spaces in our mind and be received with compassion. My style is integrative, mindful and rooted in social justice.
Adam Taupin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I pride myself in tailoring my therapeutic approach to each client. My goal is to be as open as possible with my clients in continuing to look at why a specific treatment modality is being used. Transparency is an especially important part of the process. My recent work has focused on providing care to retired athletes who may be struggling with transitioning into a second career.
CJ Mooney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy is about relationships. Whether we are creating personal healing through the therapeutic relationship, changing the way we interact in romantic partnerships, at work, or with family, or shifting our relationship with trauma and other past wounds, we are creating a new space where empathy and compassion can grow. When you make the choice to begin work in therapy, it is a radical act of love, both for the self and for others, and you can expect our work together to reflect this. I work with clients from all backgrounds, but have particular connection to the LGBTQ+, polyam/CNM, kink, artistic, & neurodiverse communities.
Kim Engstrom
MS
Are you constantly worried about things that haven't happened yet? Do you say "I wish my head would just stop" and you're afraid to tell someone how you feel? Does a need to be perfect lead to a cycle of depression and anxiety? I can relate! Through individual counseling offered in my office, online, or a park near you, we will talk about your concerns, problems, and worries. Learn strategies that will lessen the impact of the conversations in your head. Offering personalized guidance, feedback, and inspiration in a safe, nonjudgemental environment. Schedule an intro here https://calendly.com/ke-counselingservices/discovery-calls
Hilary Bucell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel as though the intensity of your emotions overwhelm you? Maybe you're often anxious throughout the day? Are you incredibly aware of the "why" behind your thoughts and actions, yet still haven't successfully created lasting change? Or, maybe you're doing "all the right things," but are wondering why you still feel so numb? If any of these experiences resonated with you, you're not alone. I am specially trained to support anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship stress. Together we are a team. Using evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapies and mind-body tools, you can heal, change and create the life you desire.
Hsiu-Hui Chen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Making the decision to enter therapy can be stressful. Allow me to join and help you. I believe people are born to thrive. However, there are times our emotional suffering (stress, anger, depression, or anxiety) make us feel stuck. Just like the warning signs on the dashboard, our emotions inform us when there are things in life need our attention. It can be things within ourselves (such as, self-confidence or self-expectations) or things happened to us (such as, trauma or loss). My work is to give attention to where it is needed.
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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.