"I focus upon all things relational. We all occasionally find ourselves facing a transition/change, problem, concern, or conflict that we are unable to resolve; despite our determined attempts. I maintain that what we get "stuck-in" is living life and relational; no matter with whom or to what we are relating. If you desire, and are ready to learn how to get "un-stuck", I am prepared to help you create positive lasting changes in your life. I promise to provide you respectful, culturally sensitive, person centered, and solution focused counseling care. I look forward to hearing from you."

"I have been in full time private practice since 1990, offering attentive and thoughtful psychotherapy and psychoanalysis for adults ages 18 to 65. My office is located three blocks south of Rittenhouse Square in Center City, Philadelphia. My waiting area is not shared by any other offices. I am a fully licensed psychologist with many years additional postgraduate training, ranging from Existential Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Classical Psychoanalysis. My personal style has been described as welcoming, accepting, engaging, flexible and "serious yet playful"."

"I view therapy as a unique, shared journey and the therapeutic relationship as essential for healing and change. I am a Licensed Psychologist and Certfied Filial therapists/trainer. I have extensive training in family/couple therapy, Gestalt therapy, mindfulness and sandtray therapies. I have worked in a wide variety of settings with adults, children, and teens (group private practice, schools, medical setting, state mental hospital, community mental health). I have been in private practice since 1991."

"I am the Founder of Fairmount Associates, LLC, a private counseling practice combining traditional psychotherapy approaches with hypnotherapy , mindfulness, & energy therapies to address issues as relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, substance abuse, and self esteem. When appropriate, I employ hypnosis and hypnotherapy along with energy and mindfulness therapies to overcome anxiety, fears, phobias, anger, stress; to improve focus for sport, speaking and test taking; preparing for medical procedures & treatments; deal with chronic pain & illness; smoking and weight issues; & for stress reduction & stress management. This comprehensive background and experience provide a platform for my skills as a Life Coach."

"I have extensive clinical experience working with those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, thought disorders, low self-esteem, grief/loss, relationship issues, and questions of identity. I work best with adolescents and adults who are looking to make lasting change in their life. In addition to therapy, I also provide clinical supervision to those seeking their LPC and LCSW."

"Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel unable to do so because you are so focused on the past or future? For many people, their fears negatively affect their relationships, work and health. They don't know how to let go of their worries or they've tried things that only made their problems worse."

"People often want to improve some aspect of their emotional and mental health. In our work together, we will explore the areas of your life that are challenging or distressing, access and process difficult emotions, and make meaning of patterns in your unique narrative. My practice is based in relational, psychodynamic and strengths-based theoretical orientations. I also integrate narrative and feminist approaches to enrich and empower the existing resilience in each client. I have specialized experience in working with transgender and queer individuals and provide affirming, nonjudgmental therapy for all folks from age 4 to 54."

"In my practice, I encounter people who enter psychotherapy for many reasons - from general issues, including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, to specific problems such as family conflict and difficulty reaching career goals. Because individuals' problems often arise in their interpersonal environments, my goal is to provide a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel understood, supported, and respected as an important aspect of helping you to feel better."

"Are you feeling unfulfilled and unable to enjoy things that were once meaningful to you? Is anxiety/depression getting in the way of how you want to live your life? Are painful past experiences coming up in the present? I believe that there is true power in sharing your story with someone you trust in an accepting, supportive space. Using a relational & holistic approach, I create a safe therapy space that supports you wherever you are in your journey of self discovery & healing. Let's work together on helping you to live your fullest, most rewarding life."

"Are you struggling with issues related to SEX , SEXUALITY or Self Esteem? Do you know who you are or are you measuring yourself by someone else's standards? Do you jump from one relationship to the other looking for validation? Is your current relationship unfulfilling, lacking intimacy and Sex is just an act? Are you unable to communicate your wants, needs and desires to your partner? Do you lack the ability to perform sexually? There is HOPE. Are you being authentic or bound by perceptions that do not represent your true self. It is time to set yourself free!"

"I treat clients with a "team" approach. Together, we help you to feel happier, reduce your suffering, understand patterns that get you "stuck" in life and help with making life feel more balanced. I believe that with mindfulness, learning how to be more kind to yourself, and being open to new perspectives, you have the power to change anything within you in your present day life, including unwholesome habits and increasing self esteem. I have formal training and personal experience in mindfulness meditation and other grounding tools to help with reducing anxiety and stress and increasing joy and contentment in your life."

"If our relationships shape both our experience as well as our biology, then connecting with a skilled therapist is a critical element in your journey towards growth,health and healing."

"Life is amazing, but it also can be messy and painful. I work with individuals, adolescents or adults, who are in stressful situations, feel anxious, or are making a life change. For some this may be a rough patch that they need help navigating. For others, something larger may be disrupting their lives. My specialty is helping people who have had a traumatic event or are dealing with anxiety. I also assist youth and adults in treating eating disorders."

"I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a special interest in working with clients experiencing life-stage transitions, survivors of sexual trauma, and individuals working to increase their self-worth. As a trained systemic therapist, I strive to collaborate with my clients to help each person understand themselves within the context of their life experiences. I seek to offer a safe and compassionate place to cultivate change. My professional training included a concentration in Sex Therapy and I am skilled at helping clients be comfortable with what an be a delicate subject for many."

"For 20+ years, Christopher has successfully treated individuals & families coping with personality disorders, mood difficulties, psychotic illnesses, trauma, grief / loss, relationship challenges, & addiction. He is proficient in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) & Modern Psychoanalysis. Christopher proudly serves as a clinician on Burning Man's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) & is a founding partner of Philadelphia DBT Associates. He has functioned as a field instructor for the University of Pennsylvania & was a member of Belmont Center's DBT Team from 2010-2013."

"I have provided psychotherapeutic services to individual adults for many years. My clients are challenged by such issues as work/life balance, professional direction, leadership stress, relationship/family difficulties, anxiety, depression, medical problems, stage of life adjustment. We work together to clarify obstacles and develop solutions. As a second service, I offer individual coaching to leaders and managers who face workplace dilemmas or who wish to enhance their efficacy. Finally, I offer corporate consultation to workplace teams re: conflict resolution, team-building, motivation enhancement, energy and change management. Current offices are in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr and Malvern."

"I am invested in building authentic, productive working relationships with my clients. My approach to therapy is aimed at fostering personal growth and fulfillment. Together we will identify any barriers to success, and develop strategies to overcome them. My specialty areas are relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, situational stress, eating disorders, sexuality, trauma, and grief/loss."

"I specialize in helping clients to become focused as they set their goals through the challenging events that is taking place in their lives. I help them to see that they do not have to be in fear when it comes to setting their goals. They can relax while setting their goals one at a time at a pace that is comfortable for them."

"Have you tried traditional talk therapy and not seen the progress translate to your larger life. Or maybe you have found that "just talking" about the challenges in your life wasn't moving you towards the change you hoped for. My practice integrates cutting edge approaches in mindfulness, somatic psychology, art therapy, and the Hakomi psychotherapeutic method. Rather than just having a conversation about how you feel, together we will actively engage your embodied experience and powers of imagination. In an atmosphere of safety and collaboration, together we can create a space for therapy to be dynamic, engaging and transformative."

"We all have times in our lives when we struggle. Whether it be a conflict in a relationship, experiencing a life transition or shift in identity, or coping with a significant loss or trauma, counseling can be a valuable source of support to get through difficult times. I believe that therapy is most effective when you feel a certain level of comfort with your therapist, thus I strive to be transparent and collaborative in my approach. I provide a challenging, but affirming and non-judgmental space for self-exploration to help you use your internal strengths and create meaningful change."