Therapists in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA

Do you feel stuck? Do you struggle with the ability to validate your thoughts and feelings? You’re not alone. Developing a positive self-identity in an ever changing world can be challenging. Sometimes over apologizing, rather than explaining, becomes our natural default. The greatest gift you can give yourself is the ability to self-sooth and to Do You, unapologetically. When you strengthen your relationship with yourself, you release the barriers that keep you “stuck.” I work from a place of empowerment, helping people to navigate their internal struggles while restoring hope in themselves to eventually reach their inner contentment. Together, we will explore one’s relationship with self and others while working to strengthen coping skills and individual growth.

Finding a therapist who will understand you and hold space for your unique process can be hard. I want to make that process as easy as possible. Here is some information about what I do but please feel free to call or email me if you have any additional questions. I see a wide range of clients working through many different concerns. I specialize in trauma and grief (both traditional grief when you lose someone, and the grief after life changes without your consent, or when you realize a relationship will never be what you'd hoped.) Here you will have the opportunity for body, mind, and spirit healing in one space, if desired.

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.

Over time, we develop defenses and boundaries that may have served a purpose and provided us with protection or comfort. However, these same methods of self-preservation can later become constricting and block us from growth as our life, needs, and relationships change. In our therapeutic partnership, rooted in transparency, reciprocity, compassion and non-judgment, you can shift your awareness to shed light on these patterns and learn to release them in a safe, healthy, and positive way. If you are willing and open to explore these patterns in a present and honest way, you have so much to gain from the therapy experience.

As a multi-licensed verified Inclusive Therapist, I work with racially-impacted adult clients (ages 30-50 years old) across North America who struggle with anxiety and/or depression as a byproduct of unresolved trauma to help them understand and process the origins of their concerns through a racially-sensitive trauma focused lens. I also work with racially-impacted adult clients seeking to improve their relationships with self and others by helping them understand and process the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners.

There's no need to face your struggles alone. Ben believes that speaking with a therapist is a life-affirming decision, and intends on individually tailoring therapy to meet your needs, while always maintaining warmth, humor, and caring. Giving yourself permission to try therapy, to find your inner sources of strength, is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself.

My ideal client is motivated, trusting, energetic, curious, ambitious and solution-oriented. Therapy is a relationship exercise in which both the therapist and client work together to explore issues, success's, barriers, and accomplishments. The ideal client will have an end in mind which aligns with them leaving the therapeutic experience healthy and in a better state of being.

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.

Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one's ability to be their true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational healing. Using a collaborative approach, I walk alongside my clients as they develop new awareness, empathy, and meaning in their lives. I strive to unburden my clients from anxiety, depression, relationship distress, unhelpful narratives, and trauma to enhance life satisfaction.

Dana (she/her/hers) is currently only working with clients located in Pennsylvania. Deciding to slow down and reconnect with yourself and those around you can be a difficult task in this fast-paced world. Dana offers a supportive and compassionate space for you to re-attune to your needs and foster your relationships. On the journey, you are likely to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and learn strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and life’s daily stressors.

'Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks...' Through warmth, attunement, unconditional positive regard, and empathic listening, I provide clinical services through an integrative approach of psychotherapy and pastoral counseling, I assist individuals, couples, and families in the development of the cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual skills needed to navigate life's oftentimes challenging and complex terrain. My personal philosophy suggests that the therapeutic setting is a sacred space for deep listening, sharing, questioning, and growing through all of life's circumstances--including both peaks and valleys.

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW is the founder of the Center for Growth Inc, a 16 therapist group practice in two locations. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and adults who are struggling to overcome sexual disorders, postpartum depression, grief, panic, chronic pain, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma, tourettes and addiction. She focuses on individuals, couples and family therapy.

Greetings, my name is Dr. Allena M. Moncrief and I have been providing therapeutic services to clients in the Philadelphia area since 2010. I obtained my PhD from Drexel University in the field of Couple and Family Therapy in 2017. As a psychotherapist, I understand the decision to enter psychotherapy can be extremely challenging for some individuals. Thus, I strive to meet individuals where they are in the therapeutic process. This process involves helping individuals explore the root of their difficulties/road blocks and assisting them with creating a roadmap that will lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Hava Weber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 13 years in the behavioral health field helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions.

Life can be hard, it can be unpredictable, overwhelming, and at times we may feel completely alone with our struggles. Let me lend you a helping hand, so that you do not have to struggle alone. I can help empower you to take on the world and face the highs and lows that come with life. My goal as your therapist is to create a welcoming environment for you to feel comfortable being vulnerable so you can work towards the person you want to be. Therapy can be intimidating and even challenging at times, but it should not be scary. I work to ensure that clients feel recognized and understood in session.

I utilize trauma informed, narrative, and relational-cultural approaches to support and assist people managing relationships and life transitions as well as serious mental health issues and addictions. I focus on the integration of body-mind-spirit for whole-person recovery. Our goal is to align mental, physical, and spiritual values so that life is manageable, productive, and optimistic. In my years of practice and continuing education, what I value most is the uniqueness of each person and the trust they instill in me to join them in their journey.

I have been in practice for over 30 years and developed an expertise in the treatment of depression and anxiety. My training is in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, specifically Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and my goal is to work with you to develop skills and strategies to overcome unproductive ways of reacting to life's challenges. I have also worked in a physical rehabilitation setting for many years, where I have focused on neuropsychological assessment and psychological treatment of cognitive and emotional disorders arising from stroke, brain injury and other neurological problems.

Does any of this sound like you? You're exhausted, anxious and stuck. Life feels overwhelming and no matter what you do, you don't feel good enough. Maybe you are in college or been out a few years and you feel like everyone except you has it "together". They are getting married, in great careers, and you are just... stuck. Maybe you have these things, but you still don't feel fulfilled. You beat yourself up, drink too much or are stuck in the cycle of trying the newest diet or wellness craze, hoping this will make you feel better. It's not working and you wonder if you will ever feel happy and content. It's time for a change.

If you want to feel less anxiety, worry, and tension, I can help. One of my specializations is helping people to feel calmer and less reactive. Some of my clients feel a general free floating anxiety. Others struggle with OCD or a phobia. We will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exposure and Response Prevention, or mindfulness to reduce these fears and help you to feel more in control.