Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! I’m Morgan, a trauma specialist and licensed professional counselor serving clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. I guide individuals, couples, & families through healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment wounds, & body image challenges. Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships. You don’t need to figure everything out alone.
Hi! I’m Morgan, a trauma specialist and licensed professional counselor serving clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. I guide individuals, couples, & families through healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment wounds, & body image challenges. Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships. You don’t need to figure everything out alone.
I have 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats.
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support my clients in becoming their best selves. When working with children and families, I often use play therapy to foster relational skills, develop emotional awareness, and enhance self-regulation skills.
I have 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats.
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support my clients in becoming their best selves. When working with children and families, I often use play therapy to foster relational skills, develop emotional awareness, and enhance self-regulation skills.
Each of our therapists have their own specialties including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, trauma and EMDR, self-esteem, sexual issues, couples issues, child and adolescent issues, grief, life transitions, and many more!
Accepting New Clients! People First Therapy Group is a nonprofit mental health provider. Our mission is to provide quality therapy in a safe and equitable environment to all who seek services, regardless of ability to pay. We believe that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other identities, deserve high quality mental health care. We have multiple therapists in the group with various specialties. We are located in Philadelphia for in person therapy and service all of PA, NJ and DE with virtual sessions.
Each of our therapists have their own specialties including: depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, trauma and EMDR, self-esteem, sexual issues, couples issues, child and adolescent issues, grief, life transitions, and many more!
Accepting New Clients! People First Therapy Group is a nonprofit mental health provider. Our mission is to provide quality therapy in a safe and equitable environment to all who seek services, regardless of ability to pay. We believe that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other identities, deserve high quality mental health care. We have multiple therapists in the group with various specialties. We are located in Philadelphia for in person therapy and service all of PA, NJ and DE with virtual sessions.
As a first-generation immigrant and clinical psychologist in training with advanced doctoral expertise, I understand how heavy it can feel to carry anxiety, relationship tension, & cultural expectations. You may feel pulled between identities, unsure how to set boundaries, or overwhelmed by emotions. In therapy, you do not have to translate your experience. I meet you with curiosity, care, and tools that support lasting change.
As a first-generation immigrant and clinical psychologist in training with advanced doctoral expertise, I understand how heavy it can feel to carry anxiety, relationship tension, & cultural expectations. You may feel pulled between identities, unsure how to set boundaries, or overwhelmed by emotions. In therapy, you do not have to translate your experience. I meet you with curiosity, care, and tools that support lasting change.
With over 7 years of experience in the field, I support youth and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, family and interpersonal difficulties, and burnout.
I work with my clients to build coping skills to manage distress while at the same time exploring and addressing underlying contributing factors, all through a trauma-informed, client-centered lens. I will support you to challenge or reframe unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world in order to build insight and improve functioning.
With over 7 years of experience in the field, I support youth and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, family and interpersonal difficulties, and burnout.
I work with my clients to build coping skills to manage distress while at the same time exploring and addressing underlying contributing factors, all through a trauma-informed, client-centered lens. I will support you to challenge or reframe unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world in order to build insight and improve functioning.
I’m currently accepting new clients.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is real, relational, and always ready to laugh with you, you might be in the right place. I work with individuals and partners navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship dynamics. I especially enjoy working with people navigating nontraditional relationships and identities.
My style is collaborative, playful, nonjudgmental, and engaged. I won’t treat you like a problem to fix, and I also won’t just nod along. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and together we’ll get curious about the patterns that are no longer serving you.
I’m currently accepting new clients.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is real, relational, and always ready to laugh with you, you might be in the right place. I work with individuals and partners navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex relationship dynamics. I especially enjoy working with people navigating nontraditional relationships and identities.
My style is collaborative, playful, nonjudgmental, and engaged. I won’t treat you like a problem to fix, and I also won’t just nod along. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and together we’ll get curious about the patterns that are no longer serving you.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Ayanna Gellineau, and I’m a trauma-focused therapist committed to helping individuals reconnect with themselves in safe, meaningful ways. I work from the belief that healing is possible when we feel seen, supported, and empowered to make sense of our stories — at our own pace, in our own voice. I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — and they’re often carrying unspoken pain from past experiences.
Hello, and welcome. My name is Ayanna Gellineau, and I’m a trauma-focused therapist committed to helping individuals reconnect with themselves in safe, meaningful ways. I work from the belief that healing is possible when we feel seen, supported, and empowered to make sense of our stories — at our own pace, in our own voice. I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity exploration, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — and they’re often carrying unspoken pain from past experiences.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially after relationships where trust or safety was lost. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. At The Relational Space I work with individuals and couples navigating relational trauma, attachment injuries, and breakup pain—especially the kind that lingers after emotionally significant connections end or become confusing. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and slow on purpose, prioritizing safety, consent, and nervous system regulation. Healing happens through curiosity, honesty, and a trusting relationship.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially after relationships where trust or safety was lost. I offer a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. At The Relational Space I work with individuals and couples navigating relational trauma, attachment injuries, and breakup pain—especially the kind that lingers after emotionally significant connections end or become confusing. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and slow on purpose, prioritizing safety, consent, and nervous system regulation. Healing happens through curiosity, honesty, and a trusting relationship.
I have been working as a psychoanalyst for almost twenty years and understand how challenging it can be to seek help at times. However, as we all need assistance at various moments in our lives, embarking on psychotherapy is an important step. Working with psychoanalysis can help you better understand the past experiences that shaped your character, as well as your future, desires, goals you aspire to achieve and the fears and obstacles you encounter. I can listen to patients in English, Portuguese (my native language), and Spanish. I have experience with student's mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and another diagnosis.
I have been working as a psychoanalyst for almost twenty years and understand how challenging it can be to seek help at times. However, as we all need assistance at various moments in our lives, embarking on psychotherapy is an important step. Working with psychoanalysis can help you better understand the past experiences that shaped your character, as well as your future, desires, goals you aspire to achieve and the fears and obstacles you encounter. I can listen to patients in English, Portuguese (my native language), and Spanish. I have experience with student's mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and another diagnosis.
I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and BIPOC individuals navigating anxiety, identity exploration, and life transitions.
As a pre-licensed counselor in a community and trauma counseling program, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative space where you feel genuinely seen and supported. My approach is grounded in strengths-based, person-centered care, and I incorporate somatic practices to promote holistic, mind-body healing.
I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and BIPOC individuals navigating anxiety, identity exploration, and life transitions.
As a pre-licensed counselor in a community and trauma counseling program, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative space where you feel genuinely seen and supported. My approach is grounded in strengths-based, person-centered care, and I incorporate somatic practices to promote holistic, mind-body healing.
Lowey Psychological Services is a group psychology practice where experienced clinicians have been offering therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. We provide psychotherapy, medication management, and psychological evaluations. The therapists at Lowey Psychological Services all have differing educational backgrounds and therapeutic styles, but the common theme is that we are all focused on heightening each client's overall happiness. We see the pain caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship turmoil as an opportunity for growth and change.
Lowey Psychological Services is a group psychology practice where experienced clinicians have been offering therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. We provide psychotherapy, medication management, and psychological evaluations. The therapists at Lowey Psychological Services all have differing educational backgrounds and therapeutic styles, but the common theme is that we are all focused on heightening each client's overall happiness. We see the pain caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship turmoil as an opportunity for growth and change.
Whatever the hurts, heartaches, quandaries, and strivings that bring you here now, you do not have to carry them alone. I can help you find relief, but relief is only the beginning. If you struggle with the reverberations of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, unease in embodiment, or loss, I can help. I also welcome people working on issues of spirituality and sexuality, helping professionals wanting to deepen their own work, and those wanting to be more effective changemakers in the world. I also work with clinicians learning about psychoanalysis and/or about childism (oppression against children).
Whatever the hurts, heartaches, quandaries, and strivings that bring you here now, you do not have to carry them alone. I can help you find relief, but relief is only the beginning. If you struggle with the reverberations of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, unease in embodiment, or loss, I can help. I also welcome people working on issues of spirituality and sexuality, helping professionals wanting to deepen their own work, and those wanting to be more effective changemakers in the world. I also work with clinicians learning about psychoanalysis and/or about childism (oppression against children).
Feeling stuck, anxious, or just plain exhausted? Many of my clients are hardworking professionals or young adults who look like they have it all together on the outside—but inside, they feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves and others. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply feeling lost about your next steps. You want to feel more confident, more aligned with your values, and more present in your life—not just pushing through each day.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or just plain exhausted? Many of my clients are hardworking professionals or young adults who look like they have it all together on the outside—but inside, they feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves and others. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply feeling lost about your next steps. You want to feel more confident, more aligned with your values, and more present in your life—not just pushing through each day.
I am committed to supporting parents raising children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, as well as teens (age 14+) with mental and behavioral health needs.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who understands that seeking support can be a big step. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LaFleur Counseling, LLC, I provide individual therapy via telehealth for folks in my home state, Pennsylvania. I offer accessible and personalized care no matter where you are in the state. I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery—one where you deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space where healing and growth can take place.
I am committed to supporting parents raising children with intellectual or developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, as well as teens (age 14+) with mental and behavioral health needs.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who understands that seeking support can be a big step. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LaFleur Counseling, LLC, I provide individual therapy via telehealth for folks in my home state, Pennsylvania. I offer accessible and personalized care no matter where you are in the state. I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs and believe that therapy is a journey of self-discovery—one where you deserve to feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want. My goal is to create a safe and understanding space where healing and growth can take place.
We find true heroism in seemingly ordinary everyday life. These heroics might look like getting cut off in traffic and keeping your cool, finding the courage to ask your boss for a raise, or deciding to bravely take your life in a new direction. The road to becoming the hero of your own story stems from finding the balance between being accountable for what is in your control and accepting what is outside of your control.
We find true heroism in seemingly ordinary everyday life. These heroics might look like getting cut off in traffic and keeping your cool, finding the courage to ask your boss for a raise, or deciding to bravely take your life in a new direction. The road to becoming the hero of your own story stems from finding the balance between being accountable for what is in your control and accepting what is outside of your control.
Is there a rule book for life you missed? How do other people get through the day? Why do things feel harder for you? You have/wonder about ADHD or Autism, or maybe other people bring it up, but what does that really mean? I can help you understand what autism or ADHD means for you; how impacts you, and what this might mean in relationships. This might include work on anxiety, sadness, executive functioning, burnout, working on personal goal setting/finding direction, or a diagnostic evaluation. You'll have a safe place to be yourself, gain insight into your life, and concrete tips for moving forward, allowing you to be you.
Is there a rule book for life you missed? How do other people get through the day? Why do things feel harder for you? You have/wonder about ADHD or Autism, or maybe other people bring it up, but what does that really mean? I can help you understand what autism or ADHD means for you; how impacts you, and what this might mean in relationships. This might include work on anxiety, sadness, executive functioning, burnout, working on personal goal setting/finding direction, or a diagnostic evaluation. You'll have a safe place to be yourself, gain insight into your life, and concrete tips for moving forward, allowing you to be you.
Hello! I’m truly excited for you to embark on this journey toward healing, self-fulfillment, and connection. If you’re facing challenges like a lack of motivation, racing thoughts, guilt or shame, difficulty managing frustration, panic attacks, people-pleasing tendencies, or struggles with setting boundaries, I'm here to support you. Together, we can establish systems of joy, safety, and predictability. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, trauma, and various behavioral challenges. Let’s navigate this journey together!
Hello! I’m truly excited for you to embark on this journey toward healing, self-fulfillment, and connection. If you’re facing challenges like a lack of motivation, racing thoughts, guilt or shame, difficulty managing frustration, panic attacks, people-pleasing tendencies, or struggles with setting boundaries, I'm here to support you. Together, we can establish systems of joy, safety, and predictability. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, trauma, and various behavioral challenges. Let’s navigate this journey together!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience working with youth, adolescents, and young adults.
I approach therapy with an understanding of how life experiences shape behavior and emotions, focusing on safety, empowerment, and collaboration. I provide therapy in both Spanish and English, and I am attentive to cultural context, family dynamics, and identity when supporting clients and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience working with youth, adolescents, and young adults.
I approach therapy with an understanding of how life experiences shape behavior and emotions, focusing on safety, empowerment, and collaboration. I provide therapy in both Spanish and English, and I am attentive to cultural context, family dynamics, and identity when supporting clients and families.
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
My interest in therapy dates back to high school, and I've since centered my career around helping others. Specializing in OCD treatment, I've also ventured into behavior therapy, finding immense fulfillment in empowering individuals through action-oriented approaches. Your decision to seek help already signifies significant progress, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
My interest in therapy dates back to high school, and I've since centered my career around helping others. Specializing in OCD treatment, I've also ventured into behavior therapy, finding immense fulfillment in empowering individuals through action-oriented approaches. Your decision to seek help already signifies significant progress, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.