Therapists in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

Hi there, I am here to get you feeling better and for that to last. I provide compassionate therapy that meets you where you are and helps you get to where you want to be. Whatever is bringing you into therapy, I will be there with you along the way. Together we’ll get to the root of what’s going on and figure out what it is you need to better manage your mental health. We’ll increase insight and self-awareness while finding better coping mechanisms that nourish you. We’ll understand and undo deeper pains, which leads to lasting change for more meaning and fulfillment in your life. Let’s talk and figure things out.

Life can be hard, but you don’t have to suffer. I truly enjoy working with people who are dealing with tough stuff and want support to cope and find meaning in life. I have experience treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and spent much of my career serving clients who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other traumas.

Voted "Best Place to Heal" by Philadelphia magazine (2020) for its educational-based support groups for depression and related issues of anxiety and addiction, the LiveWell Foundation (nonprofit) also offers therapy for adults, teens, seniors, and physicians (for whom no electronic records are kept). Whether you want to live a more authentic or meaningful life, to learn how to better manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, or to strengthen your interpersonal relationships, we're here to support you through a meaningful process of growth and lasting change.

I provide teletherapy to clients in Pennsylvania and California (I am a licensed therapist in both states). I specialize in working with adults (18-65) who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, substance use, and a range of issues related to interpersonal relationships and LGBTQ+ identity. Each client brings unique experiences, goals, strengths, questions, and problems to the process of therapy. Therefore, therapy constantly presents new opportunities for change, learning about oneself and others, and cultivating compassion for oneself and others.

I help children, individuals and families target problematic behaviors, develop effective coping skills, improve their communication and enrich their relationships with one another. My education in family therapy and my years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults have shown me even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with the right support.

I have been in practice for fourteen years. I work deeply and compassionately with patients focusing on the underlying issues of many common psychological problems. Therapist and patient work together to discover both positive and negative feelings about oneself, and what gets in the way of feeling good and making positive and healthy choices. This includes within oneself as well as in relationships. I work extensively with patients with health issues, especially cancer patients. I know how deep the changes that come from working this way can be, and have faith in the enormous benefit to patients.

From the beginning of therapy, I want to establish a relationship that feels as comfortable and safe as possible so that we can work collaboratively to decide the direction of therapy. I bring a gentle, calming presence to the relationship, which I balance with active challenge and feedback in order to create the possibility for new behaviors, emotions, and relationship dynamics. . I work from a relational, emotion-focused psychodynamic therapy approach, which emphasizes understanding relationship patterns in the past and present in order to process the emotions related to these experiences.

I'm so happy you're here! Therapy can be an incredible experience which offers time and space for you to uncover what is holding you back from having what you value and want more of in your life. I wholeheartedly believe that the combination of the strong relationship we build in therapy and my clinical skillset is the key to a successful therapeutic process. It is very important to me as a clinician to help you feel safe and secure sharing some of the most personal details of your life. Each person will find their own unique journey when engaging in therapy and I enjoy being part of your individual therapeutic experience.

Therapy is a space to explore the ghosts of your past and to make sense of the way that those ghosts exist in your present moment. It is through this understanding that you can fully create the shape of your future. People often come to therapy with a precise problem to address, and other times people come with a general sense that they are not living their lives in a way that feels right or true. Whatever your reason for seeking support, I believe that therapy can help you build a life that holds less pain that holds more joy, connection, and meaning.

When you’re looking for a therapist, one of the most important things is finding someone with whom you can develop a safe, healthy, and trusting relationship. I believe that it is in the context of this kind of relationship, that healing, growth, and learning occur. I’ve had a rich and varied career working as a psychologist and training doctoral students in a range of settings including an inpatient hospital, a clinic for families living with HIV, in community mental health clinics, and in private practice.

I am a warm, collaborative psychotherapist who provides therapy as a space for curious people to get to know and accept themselves in a deeper way. The people who come to work with me are seeking clarity, support and courage. They have an overshadowing sense that something is “off” - whether it be a relationship (familial, platonic, professional, or romantic), a career, or a looming life decision - and are unsure how to shift into a way of navigating the world that simply feels better. Our goal is to help you develop a more intimate self-understanding so that you can learn to move through life in a more grounded and intentional way.

How long has it been since you and partner have connected? Do you not recognize your relationship anymore? I can understand if you feel lonely in your marriage. Maybe you are craving intimacy or maybe you and your partner have different levels of sexual desire. If you have been together for years, intimacy can feel a little routine or even non-existent.

Emotional pain, traumatic experiences, or being stuck in self-defeating patterns can make life and relationships feel hard or even unbearable. I believe that growth and healing are possible with hard work and effective support. I strive to offer that support by creating a safe, non-judgmental environment in which we can collaboratively explore areas in your life where you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless. With awareness, embodied presence, curiosity and even humor, we will work toward personal growth, self-acceptance and developing the capacity to take actions toward living a more empowered, authentic, meaningful daily life.

Sometimes it is not easy to ask for help, whether dealing with small issues that life presents or with more complicated situations that can arise. Through identifying your natural strengths and emphasizing a solution-based approach, my primary goal as your therapist is to guide you towards finding your own truth and meaning, as well as meeting you where you are at through the process of self-discovery. My background consists of a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, parents and guardians, families, and adults in the mental health system from varying backgrounds.

Sunshine Wellness Center International provides holistic mental health treatment utilize psychotherapy and nutritional approach to address the mind, body and spirit. Our clients seek out natural ways of coping with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings, learning issues, and lack of energy. We are bi-cultural and bi-lingual and provide international online therapy and coaching to reach out to clients all over the world to provide access to quality treatment at their place of comfort.

I work for The Center For Growth, treating everything from mental health to sex and relationship issues. I can help you manage thing like anxiety and depression as we explore and understand complex emotions in a safe space and find healthy and effective ways to express and release those feelings. We can immerse ourselves in exploration of your past as we make connections and gain understanding of how old patterns show up for you today. Or we can focus on the here and now, identifying what behaviors and thoughts are no longer serving you so you can create new goals that support your growth, in whatever way feels right to you.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I was born and raised in New Jersey and lived in Pennsylvania for many years. I moved to Virginia in 2013 and now call Lynchburg home. My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, singing, dancing, painting and spending time with family and friends. I have had the amazing opportunity to serve children, adolescents and families for over twenty years in a variety of mental health settings including residential treatment, boot camp, community, outpatient and group settings. I’m an expert witness for the Juvenile and Family court system of VA. I utilize an honest, direct, client-centered approach.

I believe we should all have access to a space where we can be open and honest with who we are and what we need to thrive. It is important to me that I support individuals in cultivating such a space with safety and freedom of feelings, thoughts and emotions. We all deserve a chance to thrive in life and find some sense of peace and understanding of experiences that make us who we are. I am here to challenge any notions that you cannot be your best self and find solace in that.