Couples Counseling Therapists in University City, Philadelphia, PA

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship problems? Do you worry that you may never achieve the satisfying life that you envision? Do you struggle to find a work/life balance and feel exhausted from trying to prove yourself? Do you have trouble feeling deeply or staying present in your daily life? Are racial or cultural dynamics impacting your personal or professional relationships?

Do you often worry you’re “not good enough,” perhaps as a mother, partner , student/professional, friend, or family member? Do you struggle to feel confident and secure in your relationships or your work? Do your physical health and emotional needs take a back seat to the demands of your job and family (chosen or otherwise)? When an opportunity arises to take care of yourself or communicate with a loved one, do you find yourself avoiding or shutting down? We all want to feel accepted, loved, appreciated, and heard. I'd love to help you unpack whatever has kept you from feeling or experiencing these things in any areas of your life.

I remember my own experience meeting my new therapist. I was anxious to talk to a new person. I did not know if I would make sense. I did not want to feel judged. I remember feeling lost and hopeless. The only thing I knew was that I wanted to change the bad feelings and I resisted to believe that there was something wrong with me. I wanted someone who could guide me to understand my world and myself. I wanted a safe space. I needed to find someone who could collaborate with me in changing and resisting. I did not want a therapist who treated me as a study object. I just wanted to feel fully human.

Many people come to me because they have anxiety, relationship difficulties, or are worried about their child's behavior or mood. My style is sincere and empathetic. I use Play-Family therapy to promote emotional healing through better family relationships. I offer therapeutic space for individuals, children, and families, that centralizes racial, cultural, and intergenerational trauma; attachment needs; and emotional awareness.

Do you struggle with feelings of insecurity, frustration, or just being stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to make it through the day? Are you engaged in a toxic relationship, either personal or work related? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone and there is help. I would like to help you feel like yourself again. Together, we will identify strategies and motivation for change so you can achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle, that aligns with your values.

Overall, I consider myself a "worldly nurturer". "Worldly", because I have worked with people from all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and walks of life to "nurture" their potential. All of my experiences have taught me the foundational skills that I use in my profession today, which are: patience, the ability to listen, the understanding that listening is as paramount as speaking, the capabilities to be resourceful, valuing modesty and humility whilst still being confident and capable, and having faith in my skill-set while still being open to professionally growing and developing.

I specialize in helping folx ages 18-50 through individual therapy for the highs and lows of adulting, from the garden variety life stressors (work-related, family-related, world-at-large-related) to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, & PTSD. I offer couples ’ therapy for couples of all kinds. This is an LGBTQIA+ owned and affirming practice.

My clinical concentration has focused on individuals with phases of life transitions, anxiety and depression, low self esteem, and body dysmorphia. My family work has largely followed a structural model which encourages creating strong foundations within the system to be able to adapt to psychological or emotional needs, such as parent child conflict. Couples have come in for help co-parenting, communication issues, infidelity, broken trust, relationship dissatisfaction, and balancing roles. When working with couples I encourage mutual respect of differences, facilitating areas of growth as a way to maintain partner satisfaction.

As your therapist I will work collaboratively with you to best identify your goals for therapy and how to achieve them. I provide a nonjudgemental space for clients to discuss their thoughts, feelings and emotions. I will work with you on a variety of goals like establishing boundaries, improving communication, managing mental health symptoms and working through grief and loss. I am Level 1 Gottman Certified to do couples counseling .

This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner (s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.

NEW: Two Growthbook Journals - a "powerful" combination of a workbook & journal focused on women of color & children - available at www.strengthredefyned.com. I focus on supporting driven & motivated Black professional women who may experience anxiety & high levels of stress that can present as feeling anxious, over-tired, nervous, difficulty concentrating, and more. The demands of your career & personal life can create fatigue - physical and emotional. Let’s work together to improve your quality of life, as well as “redefyne" the narrative of strength. There’s strength in vulnerability and giving yourself grace. You are a priority!

You might be experiencing stressful moments at work, conflictual relationship with your partner , difficulties maintaining relationships or parenting your kids, issues with self-esteem or emotional regulation, feelings of loneliness and unworthiness, or difficulties dealing with transitions. It’s hard to deal with all this in isolation. The good news is that there’s help and I’m here to support you in feeling better . I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in collaboration with you, we discuss your goals and set a plan to achieve them. I focus a lot on strengths and encourage you to gain ownership of the change.

Sarah Amon, LMFT Sarah Amon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Sarah believes that people want to connect but struggle due to their past pains. She strives to be nonjudgmental, understanding, empathetic, and curious. Sarah will connect with a client's pain, stress, and fears while identifying their strengths. Holding a stance of collaboration will help the building of connection and foster moments of understanding. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys planting, sewing, origami, beauty services, and reading.