Dealing with emotional or relationship problems, or perhaps a traumatic life experience alone can be challenging and isolating. There comes a time in many of our lives when getting help from a professional may be imperative. When choosing a therapist, their wisdom, life experience, empathy and connection with you are crucial as they will teach you the skills you need to better manage life. I believe I possess these qualities and impart them in each professional relationship whether it is with an individual, couple or a family. Therapy occurs in a safe and confidential environment.

Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with self confidence? Are you managing a life transition, family conflict, or a traumatic event? Are you looking for greater meaning and purpose in your life? Whether you have been in therapy before or this is the first time you are exploring your options, I welcome you. You have taken the step toward mental wellness! It can feel uncomfortable at first, but I am here to tell you there is nothing to be intimidated by when coming to therapy with me. Helping others to be their authentic self has been my passion for as long as I can remember.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based out of Philadelphia, PA, offering virtual therapy sessions. My approach to therapy provides a trusting and collaborative relationship with my clients, where you are the expert of your experience. I am deeply dedicated to aiding people in their journeys of healing and growth. Through our work together, we will gain insight and clarity into your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.

My passion is working with children, adolescents, and adults/couples who are struggling with life stressors, trauma, grief/loss, depression and anxiety. My goal is to help my clients overcome these challenges through self discovery and building self-regulation skills. I support my clients to make changes in their thoughts, feelings, and actions that leads to alleviation and reduction of symptoms with the goal of learning new ways of coping and mindfulness skills to heal and grow.

I have many years experience helping people who have anxiety, depression, addictions, compulsive behavior disorders (food, sex, gambling) and all kinds of relational challenges. I call myself a Wholistic Existential Psychologist, indicating that I work from a Depth Psychology perspective that emphasizes each person's unique life and the interaction of mind, body and spirit in finding balance and personal integration. I believe that a healing relationship is at the core of successful psychotherapy. I also believe that Psychotherapy is a process of completing unfinished business and rewriting negative personal narratives into more positive life stories.

I wholeheartedly believe therapy can be and is for everyone, whether it is needed in times of crisis or help with setting and reaching goals. My approach to therapy is strengths-based with a focus on mindfulness, stress-reduction, anxiety management, and mind/body connection. I currently see clients with an array of issues, including sex therapy, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger, and goal-setting. I treat individuals as well as couples. I am an ENM and poly-friendly therapist.

Good therapist "fit" is key. I am best suited to those who need an authentic and compassionate therapist who understands interpersonal relationships. Whether your child is exhibiting challenging behavior or whether you are struggling to feel a sense of joy and freedom in life, I have been helping people heal and achieve the relationships they desire with themselves, their partners, and/or their children for 20 years. I see the root of all challenges as relational--whether it is how we relate to ourselves, others, to our distractions of choice, or to the stories we tell ourselves.

Bringing a perspective of empathy and compassion, I seek to impact my community through life-long learning that will empower me to reach and teach some members of society who are disenfranchised, socio-economically distraught and spiritually wandering, in hopes of guiding them to a place of peace through sound, empirical research as well as time honored traditions of faith. - William C. Luff

I believe that we all struggle with trauma, and most mental health challenges stem from how one adapts to these experiences. I specialize in working with trauma, identifying how it is held in the body, the strategies we uphold as defense mechanisms, and how to negotiate with our inner self to move toward a healthy healing of mind and body. Coming from either a top down approach for those thinker types, or a bottom up approach for those feeler types, we will compassionately reconnect the mind and body, in order to achieve relief and greater connectivity to self and others.

With years of experience and having earned the trust and respect of the Philadelphia Christian community, we are prepared to help you navigate the storms of life in good hands. With competent Christian psychiatrists, Christian psychologists, Biblical counselors and health coaching, we are well trained to address the complex interplay of body and soul.

i help clients manage stress and examine the beliefs that keep them from being happy. once the beliefs are identified and valued, the client and i work together to re-frame the experiences that lead to the beliefs. my work is to help the client see the experiences as an asset instead of a liability to the client's growth. seen this way, the experiences become progress toward happiness instead of a hindrance.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe place in which clients may explore how patterns of thinking or acting may be creating anxiety, stress or dissatisfaction in their relationship with themselves and others. I believe therapy is a partnership between the therapist and client in a process of rediscovering and strengthening the resources we all possess that enable us to meet and handle life as it comes. My priority is meeting clients where they are and supporting them in their journey toward greater self-awareness and appreciation of their own capacity for healing and change.

I have more than twenty five years of experience in psychological and educational assessment for children and adults. The focus of the practice includes children who need behavioral and educational interventions, school evaluations and parent consultation, adults who need consultation, therapy for mental health and personal adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, strategies to assist adults having difficulty with college, work or personal issues. Adult outpatient therapy and evaluations for adults 55 and older are also available. Cigna, Optum, United Health Care Insurances are accepted, as well as fee for service payments.

I will work with you to capitalize on your strengths and help you identify and move beyond unhelpful mental and behavioral patterns lurking in your blind spots. Rather than talk endlessly about your problems, we will instead use various empirically supported techniques to step back from your problems and explore new behavioral and belief options that better correspond to your key goals and values. Then you'll practice these new perspectives and strategies at home in your real life until they feel more natural. **Please phone me first as I do not always have daily email access.

I have over 16 years experience in coaching. I can help you reach your full potential by focusing on your individual strengths, skills, and talents. I can provide one-on-one services in the areas you need most, and commit to providing you with superb quality guidance to help meet your life expectations. I have designed specialized programs tailored to meet specific goals and individual needs. I empower you with tools, resources, strategies, and practices to improve the quality of your life. Request more information on an individualized coaching plan.

I am trained in object relations theory, but my experience as a high school counselor, family therapist and lawyer informs my flexible and practical approach. While offering a deep therapy experience that leads to enduring change and growth, I am mindful that patients need strategies to manage immediate concerns and feel relief during the change process. I approach patients with a belief that their early experiences and attachments have shaped the way they see themselves, how they approach relationships and what they expect from life. I seek to help patients develop new ways of relating that lead to healthier connections to others and increased autonomy.

Are you looking to inspire hope and change in your life? A therapist who will listen to your needs and help you move from where you are to where you want to be? If so, I can guide you through the process of reorganizing your thinking and helping you gain the emotional and behavioral skills needed to make the lifestyle changes you are seeking. It is comforting to have a supportive, qualified clinician with you on your journey of facing challenges that may feel too difficult to face by yourself.

I help people identify and understand their strengths and use those strengths to help them feel ready to make changes and take action. In a supportive space, I get to know you and how your brain works. I think we need to accept ourselves, forgive ourselves for past mistakes, and embrace our current stressors as challenges to navigate and move through. I believe that we need to understand our thought processes to answer the following: Why do we think the way we do? Why do we hyper-focus on some things but then have trouble focusing on other tasks? Why can't we quiet our minds and tune out from our worries?

I am highly skilled at helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationships, chronic illness, life transitions, and work/life balance. What brings individuals and couples to therapy is complicated and personal. I will meet you where you are, working with whatever you bring through the door and support you to become expert in shaping your own life.

Life is a journey that feels overwhelming at times. As a therapist, my greatest passion is empowering people to face life’s challenges- and I've been successfully doing that since 2014. People come to me for help because their existing coping skills aren’t working. I specialize in helping clients who experience difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, and low self esteem as well as those who are struggling to navigate life transitions such as: adjusting to life after school, employment changes, a new health diagnosis, and changes in relationships. Ideal clients are motivated to work on themselves in and outside of our sessions.