In Person Therapists in South of South, Philadelphia, PA

Photo of Melissa Kahane Nissenbaum, DSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Kahane Nissenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
My focus in treatment is simple, figure out how we can develop a plan together that will assist you in moving past your stressors. The goal of therapy is for you to become the expert and obtain the skills to see all situations through a new and more positive lens. My experiences as a clinical supervisor, psychotherapist, adjunct professor, and academic advisor have prepared me to develop a practice that will provide individual, couple, and family therapy to patients dealing with a wide gamut of issues through the life cycle.
My focus in treatment is simple, figure out how we can develop a plan together that will assist you in moving past your stressors. The goal of therapy is for you to become the expert and obtain the skills to see all situations through a new and more positive lens. My experiences as a clinical supervisor, psychotherapist, adjunct professor, and academic advisor have prepared me to develop a practice that will provide individual, couple, and family therapy to patients dealing with a wide gamut of issues through the life cycle.
(215) 688-5449 View (215) 688-5449
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Melanie Rychok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
We all face difficulties in our lives and in our relationships. If you have painful memories of traumatic events, there is help and there is hope. Whatever may be getting in your way we can find a path through it. Together we can engage in the process of healing from past hurt, trauma, and pain to a sense of peace, wholeness, and wellbeing.
We all face difficulties in our lives and in our relationships. If you have painful memories of traumatic events, there is help and there is hope. Whatever may be getting in your way we can find a path through it. Together we can engage in the process of healing from past hurt, trauma, and pain to a sense of peace, wholeness, and wellbeing.
(267) 603-3101 View (267) 603-3101
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Heather M. Pederson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
I believe most people benefit from a therapist who can share an understanding of their situation or relationship, while also providing a new perspective and feedback on what is getting in their way. Whether you want to take better care of yourself or your relationship with an important person, or you want to address a big stressor, I can help you feel more self-assured and make constructive changes.
I believe most people benefit from a therapist who can share an understanding of their situation or relationship, while also providing a new perspective and feedback on what is getting in their way. Whether you want to take better care of yourself or your relationship with an important person, or you want to address a big stressor, I can help you feel more self-assured and make constructive changes.
(267) 930-1380 View (267) 930-1380
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Sara J Corse
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Sara J. Corse is a dynamic clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has an engaging style, deep empathy and is effective and efficient in helping clients resolve and heal troubling emotions and relationships. Her approach is integrative and includes EMDR, a therapy proven effective for treating clients impacted by trauma that interferes with life and relationships. If you are worried about conflict or distance in your relationships, struggling with depression or anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or stuck during a period of life transition, therapy can help.
Dr. Sara J. Corse is a dynamic clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has an engaging style, deep empathy and is effective and efficient in helping clients resolve and heal troubling emotions and relationships. Her approach is integrative and includes EMDR, a therapy proven effective for treating clients impacted by trauma that interferes with life and relationships. If you are worried about conflict or distance in your relationships, struggling with depression or anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or stuck during a period of life transition, therapy can help.
(215) 486-8167 View (215) 486-8167
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Inspired Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, BBA, MA, CH, LPC
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Health and healing are journeys. We are always honored when clients ask us along on their journey towards recovery from the trauma or devastation robbing them of the ability to trust themselves or others. If you seek improvements, in any area of your life, let's work together to identify your passions and possibilities, map and monitor your progress, and manage the dynamics that keep you stuck. You, too, can heal from trauma and addictions, manage difficult relationships (see our website for approach to couples & pre-marital counseling), surmount career set-backs & improve your self-esteem with insight and guidance.
Health and healing are journeys. We are always honored when clients ask us along on their journey towards recovery from the trauma or devastation robbing them of the ability to trust themselves or others. If you seek improvements, in any area of your life, let's work together to identify your passions and possibilities, map and monitor your progress, and manage the dynamics that keep you stuck. You, too, can heal from trauma and addictions, manage difficult relationships (see our website for approach to couples & pre-marital counseling), surmount career set-backs & improve your self-esteem with insight and guidance.
(267) 834-0774 View (267) 834-0774
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Dr. Dan Pezzulo
PhD, ABSNP, NSCP, LCSW, CBIS
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Dr. Dan Pezzulo has been providing psychological, educational, & counseling services for over 30 years. Dr. Dan is passionate about helping people with Anxiety Disorders; Adult ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Vocational, College, or Career uncertainty; people seeking Accommodations for high-stakes tests (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT), college, or graduate school; and, parents trying to better understand and obtain Special Education & Related Services for their school age children.
Dr. Dan Pezzulo has been providing psychological, educational, & counseling services for over 30 years. Dr. Dan is passionate about helping people with Anxiety Disorders; Adult ADHD; Learning Disabilities; Vocational, College, or Career uncertainty; people seeking Accommodations for high-stakes tests (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT), college, or graduate school; and, parents trying to better understand and obtain Special Education & Related Services for their school age children.
(717) 775-6841 View (717) 775-6841
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Josh Freker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Therapy can generate greater meaning in your life, nourish a sense of connection, and help transform unhealthy patterns. Whether you seek help with specific concerns or you simply want to better understand yourself, I create a supportive space in which we can think together about your relationships and experiences. My style as a therapist tends to be warm, engaged, and curious. I encourage a focus both on a deeper exploration of the roots of your distress and on what can be changed in the present to help you feel better.
Therapy can generate greater meaning in your life, nourish a sense of connection, and help transform unhealthy patterns. Whether you seek help with specific concerns or you simply want to better understand yourself, I create a supportive space in which we can think together about your relationships and experiences. My style as a therapist tends to be warm, engaged, and curious. I encourage a focus both on a deeper exploration of the roots of your distress and on what can be changed in the present to help you feel better.
(267) 341-1120 View (267) 341-1120
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Jennifer A Gould
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
I hope to help clients cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we all need to build a life worth living. I am committed to helping individuals understand themselves better, love all parts of themselves, and have hope to achieve goals of emotional wellness and overall increased happiness.
I hope to help clients cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we all need to build a life worth living. I am committed to helping individuals understand themselves better, love all parts of themselves, and have hope to achieve goals of emotional wellness and overall increased happiness.
(609) 900-7548 View (609) 900-7548
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Caitlin Cantor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CGT
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to talk about difficult subjects without fear of judgment. I specialize in relationships and relational work. I help couples heal from unresolved issues, learn new ways to communicate and understand each other, and deepen their intimacy. I teach couples how to have hard conversations that end in deeper connection, instead of painful fights that result in deeper wounds. I also help single people navigate the dating world, date from a place of confidence and self-worth, & create a healthy, lasting relationship.
I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to talk about difficult subjects without fear of judgment. I specialize in relationships and relational work. I help couples heal from unresolved issues, learn new ways to communicate and understand each other, and deepen their intimacy. I teach couples how to have hard conversations that end in deeper connection, instead of painful fights that result in deeper wounds. I also help single people navigate the dating world, date from a place of confidence and self-worth, & create a healthy, lasting relationship.
(215) 607-8282 View (215) 607-8282
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Chris McKee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships? Challenging times can also be opportunities because they activate the parts of us that need healing. This can also cause extreme feelings and thoughts to hijack us, making us feel overwhelmed or stuck. I truly believe we each have everything we need to live from a place of calm, courage, curiosity, and creativity. We just need to release the obstacles and burdens we carry and learn how to relate to ourselves differently.
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Want to improve your relationships? Challenging times can also be opportunities because they activate the parts of us that need healing. This can also cause extreme feelings and thoughts to hijack us, making us feel overwhelmed or stuck. I truly believe we each have everything we need to live from a place of calm, courage, curiosity, and creativity. We just need to release the obstacles and burdens we carry and learn how to relate to ourselves differently.
(215) 261-5185 View (215) 261-5185
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Sarah Trotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
People often come to therapy with a precise problem to address, and sometimes people come to therapy with a general sense that they are not living their lives in a way that feels right or true. Therapy is useful in many circumstances; it’s an opportunity to understand and change painful patterns, to treat a mental health disorder, to heal from previous trauma, to process the impact of oppression, to mobilize oneself when feeling “stuck," and so much more. Whatever your reason for seeking treatment, I believe that therapy can help you create a life that holds more joy, connection, and purpose.
People often come to therapy with a precise problem to address, and sometimes people come to therapy with a general sense that they are not living their lives in a way that feels right or true. Therapy is useful in many circumstances; it’s an opportunity to understand and change painful patterns, to treat a mental health disorder, to heal from previous trauma, to process the impact of oppression, to mobilize oneself when feeling “stuck," and so much more. Whatever your reason for seeking treatment, I believe that therapy can help you create a life that holds more joy, connection, and purpose.
(215) 867-5169 View (215) 867-5169
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Kaelyn Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
(412) 851-6186 View (412) 851-6186
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Taylor Kyle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Accepting new clients! Imagine stepping into a space where you’re free to be 100% yourself—no filters, no pretenses, just you. Imagine unmasking from external pressures and standards to unleash your full potential and create a life you love. A life that actually feels good, and doesn't just look good on the outside. A life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are. I believe in the transformative power of authentic connection and community, and I’m committed to fostering an environment where we can both celebrate your uniqueness and build a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
Accepting new clients! Imagine stepping into a space where you’re free to be 100% yourself—no filters, no pretenses, just you. Imagine unmasking from external pressures and standards to unleash your full potential and create a life you love. A life that actually feels good, and doesn't just look good on the outside. A life that feels authentic and aligned with who you truly are. I believe in the transformative power of authentic connection and community, and I’m committed to fostering an environment where we can both celebrate your uniqueness and build a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
(412) 663-3546 View (412) 663-3546
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Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Open Space CCW is a LGBTQIA+ competent, relationship minority affirming, and social justice-oriented practice. Our goal is to eliminate fear of judgement as a barrier to personal growth and wellness. We help people move from merely surviving their lives—to truly thriving. FINALLY. We want people to walk in and feel—in their gut—genuinely welcomed with open arms and open minds. We want people to finally LET GO of the things that have been weighing them down—unabashedly and without hesitation. Our clinicians show up authentically, so that you feel like you can, too. NOTHING is off limits around here. We are holding this space for you.
Open Space CCW is a LGBTQIA+ competent, relationship minority affirming, and social justice-oriented practice. Our goal is to eliminate fear of judgement as a barrier to personal growth and wellness. We help people move from merely surviving their lives—to truly thriving. FINALLY. We want people to walk in and feel—in their gut—genuinely welcomed with open arms and open minds. We want people to finally LET GO of the things that have been weighing them down—unabashedly and without hesitation. Our clinicians show up authentically, so that you feel like you can, too. NOTHING is off limits around here. We are holding this space for you.
(724) 777-1433 View (724) 777-1433
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Sarah E Pulver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
This journey of life can sometimes be trying, difficult, and uncomfortable, but I believe that by meeting clients where they are and working together, we can create steps in a journey which will lead to a brighter future. I look forward to working with you to untangle and pull strings from the past, create meaning in the present and make space for healing in the future
This journey of life can sometimes be trying, difficult, and uncomfortable, but I believe that by meeting clients where they are and working together, we can create steps in a journey which will lead to a brighter future. I look forward to working with you to untangle and pull strings from the past, create meaning in the present and make space for healing in the future
(267) 329-7095 View (267) 329-7095
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Luke Romano
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
My areas of expertise include challenges navigating social life, relationships, and life transitions, coping with traumatic experiences, and understanding complex family dynamics. With advanced training in relational psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in trauma informed mental health treatment based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a comfortable and judgment free therapeutic space within which children, youth, and adults can explore, heal, and grow.
My areas of expertise include challenges navigating social life, relationships, and life transitions, coping with traumatic experiences, and understanding complex family dynamics. With advanced training in relational psychodynamic therapy, I specialize in trauma informed mental health treatment based on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a comfortable and judgment free therapeutic space within which children, youth, and adults can explore, heal, and grow.
(267) 394-9765 View (267) 394-9765
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Gregory Dinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMT, MT-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
You often feel like you are navigating a world that was not meant for you. You have spent years trying to find "your place" in the chaos but continue to struggle with where that is and how to even begin exploring that in a way that feels safe and supportive. Honestly, you have a hard time envisioning what it would even feel like to have found "your place". You often feel "other" and "on the outside", which makes social and romantic relationships difficult and only exacerbates the feelings and experiences you already struggle with on a daily basis. Anxiety, grief and loss, depression, neurodiversity, stress...
You often feel like you are navigating a world that was not meant for you. You have spent years trying to find "your place" in the chaos but continue to struggle with where that is and how to even begin exploring that in a way that feels safe and supportive. Honestly, you have a hard time envisioning what it would even feel like to have found "your place". You often feel "other" and "on the outside", which makes social and romantic relationships difficult and only exacerbates the feelings and experiences you already struggle with on a daily basis. Anxiety, grief and loss, depression, neurodiversity, stress...
(412) 528-6583 View (412) 528-6583
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Julz Metelsky
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
I'm an LGBTQIA+ therapist, and my theoretical alignments are focused on feminism. I'm passionate about gender fluidity and contributing to a strong future generation by challenging societal norms. I enjoy working with folks concerned with anxiety, childhood trauma/abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) and sexual assault, intergenerational trauma, and self-esteem.
I'm an LGBTQIA+ therapist, and my theoretical alignments are focused on feminism. I'm passionate about gender fluidity and contributing to a strong future generation by challenging societal norms. I enjoy working with folks concerned with anxiety, childhood trauma/abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) and sexual assault, intergenerational trauma, and self-esteem.
(412) 923-0964 View (412) 923-0964
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Lauren Strailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, ATR-P, LAPC
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
My clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I am very passionate about providing services to members of the LGBTQ+ community and am committed to being culturally competent and social-justice oriented. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. Much of my clinical experience was spent as a middle and high school counselor, so I have extensive experience working with young people ages 11 through 18.
My clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, trauma, life transitions, and relationships. I am very passionate about providing services to members of the LGBTQ+ community and am committed to being culturally competent and social-justice oriented. I work with adults, adolescents, and children. Much of my clinical experience was spent as a middle and high school counselor, so I have extensive experience working with young people ages 11 through 18.
(267) 369-2129 View (267) 369-2129
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Peach Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South of South, Philadelphia, PA 19146
As a queer individual, I understand that every person within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum is unique. Within our therapeutic relationship, I welcome you to be your most authentic self and celebrate You in your entirety. Together we can explore your gender identity, your sexuality, your politics, and your relationships. I approach relationships with an open mind and a non-judgmental perspective, especially with clients who participate in kink and non-monogamous relationships. To thrive as a queer person is an act of rebellion, and I'm here to compassionately support you through that fight.
As a queer individual, I understand that every person within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum is unique. Within our therapeutic relationship, I welcome you to be your most authentic self and celebrate You in your entirety. Together we can explore your gender identity, your sexuality, your politics, and your relationships. I approach relationships with an open mind and a non-judgmental perspective, especially with clients who participate in kink and non-monogamous relationships. To thrive as a queer person is an act of rebellion, and I'm here to compassionately support you through that fight.
(412) 838-4565 View (412) 838-4565

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