EMDR Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Therapy for Anxious & Neurodivergent Kids &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
10 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Our therapists have received advanced training in working with trauma and attachment related difficulties- including EMDR, IFS, Dance Movement Therapy, somatic therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, play therapy, family therapy and more!
You know your child is trying. You see it when they melt down over the wrong socks after holding it together all day at school. When they ask the same question fifteen times because their brain can't settle. When homework that should take twenty minutes turns into a two-hour battle. When they seem fine everywhere else but fall apart the moment they get home. You've tried the charts, consequences, rewards, and coping skills. Some helped a little. Some made things worse. Mostly, you're exhausted and wondering how to help.
Our therapists have received advanced training in working with trauma and attachment related difficulties- including EMDR, IFS, Dance Movement Therapy, somatic therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, play therapy, family therapy and more!
You know your child is trying. You see it when they melt down over the wrong socks after holding it together all day at school. When they ask the same question fifteen times because their brain can't settle. When homework that should take twenty minutes turns into a two-hour battle. When they seem fine everywhere else but fall apart the moment they get home. You've tried the charts, consequences, rewards, and coping skills. Some helped a little. Some made things worse. Mostly, you're exhausted and wondering how to help.
In addition to my work with men, I also provide EMDR therapy to people of all genders.
I help men who are ready to break cycles and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Therapy is a place where you can set down the pressure to “man up,” “perform,” or “get it right,” and instead focus on your own growth. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, communication, or past experiences that still weigh on you, therapy can support you in creating lasting change.
In addition to my work with men, I also provide EMDR therapy to people of all genders.
I help men who are ready to break cycles and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Therapy is a place where you can set down the pressure to “man up,” “perform,” or “get it right,” and instead focus on your own growth. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, communication, or past experiences that still weigh on you, therapy can support you in creating lasting change.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by past experiences? Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. If you're seeking a safe, compassionate space to begin healing, I’m here for you. Together, we can explore what’s keeping you from living with more ease, presence, and confidence. You deserve to feel heard, seen, and understood, and I am committed to creating that space for you.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by past experiences? Life’s challenges can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward. If you're seeking a safe, compassionate space to begin healing, I’m here for you. Together, we can explore what’s keeping you from living with more ease, presence, and confidence. You deserve to feel heard, seen, and understood, and I am committed to creating that space for you.
I also integrate trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, and draw from CBT and humanistic modalities to support deeper healing, self-understanding, and change.
You may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are grieving, carrying trauma, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or carry it all alone.
I also integrate trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, and draw from CBT and humanistic modalities to support deeper healing, self-understanding, and change.
You may look like you are holding everything together, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are grieving, carrying trauma, struggling with self-worth, or feeling stuck in patterns you cannot seem to break. Therapy can be a space where you do not have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or carry it all alone.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
With over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, I practice from an attachment perspective where human connection is everything. I work with a diverse range of individuals, addressing whatever is causing distress, whether in the present or stemming from the past. I welcome those who wish to: gain insight and improve upon coping strategies that are no longer working, practice self-compassion, enhance the quality of their relationships, as well as those who wish to live a more satisfying and meaningful life.
With over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples, I practice from an attachment perspective where human connection is everything. I work with a diverse range of individuals, addressing whatever is causing distress, whether in the present or stemming from the past. I welcome those who wish to: gain insight and improve upon coping strategies that are no longer working, practice self-compassion, enhance the quality of their relationships, as well as those who wish to live a more satisfying and meaningful life.
In addition, I utilize and draw from other therapeutic modalities in my work including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, & Narrative Techniques.
Seeking help is a sign of strength and health, not weakness or shame. You have a story and it matters. As an experienced mental health therapist, I feel honored to listen to your story and work together toward change and healing. My style is very warm, supportive, emotions-focused and collaborative. I place the utmost importance on developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Most often I work with individuals affected by issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, identity/self-esteem, attachment and relationship issues. I also help clients with other challenges including grief, self-harm, and chronic health issues.
In addition, I utilize and draw from other therapeutic modalities in my work including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, & Narrative Techniques.
Seeking help is a sign of strength and health, not weakness or shame. You have a story and it matters. As an experienced mental health therapist, I feel honored to listen to your story and work together toward change and healing. My style is very warm, supportive, emotions-focused and collaborative. I place the utmost importance on developing a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Most often I work with individuals affected by issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, identity/self-esteem, attachment and relationship issues. I also help clients with other challenges including grief, self-harm, and chronic health issues.
Hi, I'm Diamond!
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief (including grief/loss unrelated to death), identity exploration, and life transitions and/or stressors. I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling, grounded, and aligned with who you want to be.
Hi, I'm Diamond!
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, grief (including grief/loss unrelated to death), identity exploration, and life transitions and/or stressors. I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling, grounded, and aligned with who you want to be.
My therapeutic style is person-centered and flexible—drawing from various evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care, EMDR, somatic therapy, psychodynamic theory, and parts work to best support your unique needs and goals.
Therapy can be a vulnerable process, one that depends on a strong therapeutic relationship. This is why my approach to therapy is a collaborative journey. You are the expert of your own life. In our work together, we explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion—helping you integrate insight, intuition, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I strive to create a space that feels safe, relaxed, and authentic. Healing happens when you feel comfortable to show up as your full self, knowing I will do the same.
My therapeutic style is person-centered and flexible—drawing from various evidence-based practices such as trauma-informed care, EMDR, somatic therapy, psychodynamic theory, and parts work to best support your unique needs and goals.
Therapy can be a vulnerable process, one that depends on a strong therapeutic relationship. This is why my approach to therapy is a collaborative journey. You are the expert of your own life. In our work together, we explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion—helping you integrate insight, intuition, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I strive to create a space that feels safe, relaxed, and authentic. Healing happens when you feel comfortable to show up as your full self, knowing I will do the same.
A Certified EMDR and trauma therapist, my clinical approach is strengths-based and highly collaborative.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals experiencing a broad range of challenges - trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, addiction, relationship concerns, infertility and adoption. While each person brings their own unique experiences and concerns to therapy, my ultimate goal is to help my clients gain clarity, cultivate greater trust in themselves, and discover new ways of feeling and being in the world.
A Certified EMDR and trauma therapist, my clinical approach is strengths-based and highly collaborative.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals experiencing a broad range of challenges - trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, loss, addiction, relationship concerns, infertility and adoption. While each person brings their own unique experiences and concerns to therapy, my ultimate goal is to help my clients gain clarity, cultivate greater trust in themselves, and discover new ways of feeling and being in the world.
This includes mediation/mindfulness practices, visualizations, somatic work, IFS, and EMDR.
I offer holistic therapy to help women escape the veil of anxiety and live authentically. Clients I work with struggle with complex emotions. Despite being intelligent, hard-working, and having a witty sense of humor, life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. When they first come to see me, they are exhausted by the never ending loop of “what if” scenarios and often find themselves trying to be perfect or pretend that they have it all together. If you’re ready to drop anxiety and find self-compassion, I'm your gal! We will work together to reclaim your inner knowing, find your voice, and live your most authentic life.
This includes mediation/mindfulness practices, visualizations, somatic work, IFS, and EMDR.
I offer holistic therapy to help women escape the veil of anxiety and live authentically. Clients I work with struggle with complex emotions. Despite being intelligent, hard-working, and having a witty sense of humor, life isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. When they first come to see me, they are exhausted by the never ending loop of “what if” scenarios and often find themselves trying to be perfect or pretend that they have it all together. If you’re ready to drop anxiety and find self-compassion, I'm your gal! We will work together to reclaim your inner knowing, find your voice, and live your most authentic life.
I am trained in the following therapy modalities: EMDR and TF-CBT.
Are you carrying the weight of past trauma or feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this on your own. Healing is possible, and I’m here to help you create lasting change. I specialize in supporting individuals recovering from trauma as well as couples seeking deeper connection, trust, and improved communication. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, emotional triggers, grief, or ongoing relationship conflicts, therapy can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected—to yourself and those you care about.
I am trained in the following therapy modalities: EMDR and TF-CBT.
Are you carrying the weight of past trauma or feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face this on your own. Healing is possible, and I’m here to help you create lasting change. I specialize in supporting individuals recovering from trauma as well as couples seeking deeper connection, trust, and improved communication. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, emotional triggers, grief, or ongoing relationship conflicts, therapy can help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected—to yourself and those you care about.
The human existence is something I am deeply interested in and I bring to the therapeutic environment a curious and accepting mind that helps us understand and embrace what makes you uniquely you.
As a trauma-informed counselor, I am happy to provide the opportunity to explore the ways your life experiences have impacted your mind, body, and spirit. Taking a mindfulness approach to trauma, I aim to reconnect you with the present by utilizing mind and body interventions while creating a safe space to explore the past.
My approach to therapy is primarily influenced on individual client needs which means meeting you where you are at.
The human existence is something I am deeply interested in and I bring to the therapeutic environment a curious and accepting mind that helps us understand and embrace what makes you uniquely you.
As a trauma-informed counselor, I am happy to provide the opportunity to explore the ways your life experiences have impacted your mind, body, and spirit. Taking a mindfulness approach to trauma, I aim to reconnect you with the present by utilizing mind and body interventions while creating a safe space to explore the past.
My approach to therapy is primarily influenced on individual client needs which means meeting you where you are at.
Using EMDR, somatic resources, parts work, and other skills - my role is to help you rediscover yourself.
Trauma. We all experience it at some point in our lives. It’s that thing that keeps you up at night. The thing that you distract yourself from by working extra hours, scrolling endlessly on Tik-Tok, self-harm, addiction, codependency. We run, fight, freeze, fawn, shut-down. Our bodies are built to adapt to the stress in our lives but what happens when the stress is too much? When we run into obstacles like bullying, abuse, illness, separation, loss, disasters? What happens when there is no one to witness our pain? We forget about the parts of ourselves that are creative, brave, intuitive, funny, smart, kind, gentle, strong.
Using EMDR, somatic resources, parts work, and other skills - my role is to help you rediscover yourself.
Trauma. We all experience it at some point in our lives. It’s that thing that keeps you up at night. The thing that you distract yourself from by working extra hours, scrolling endlessly on Tik-Tok, self-harm, addiction, codependency. We run, fight, freeze, fawn, shut-down. Our bodies are built to adapt to the stress in our lives but what happens when the stress is too much? When we run into obstacles like bullying, abuse, illness, separation, loss, disasters? What happens when there is no one to witness our pain? We forget about the parts of ourselves that are creative, brave, intuitive, funny, smart, kind, gentle, strong.
I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two powerful approaches for healing trauma, reducing anxiety, and deepening self-understanding.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
I have extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two powerful approaches for healing trauma, reducing anxiety, and deepening self-understanding.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
Specialized Treatment Modalities: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Work, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Growth Thru Change is a mental health practice offering both in-person and telehealth services to adults, couples, and families. Clients come to us seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity development, and complex emotional patterns. Whether beginning therapy for the first time or seeking new pathways to growth, clients work with clinicians to build understanding, develop healthier patterns, and achieve meaningful change.
Specialized Treatment Modalities: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Work, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
Growth Thru Change is a mental health practice offering both in-person and telehealth services to adults, couples, and families. Clients come to us seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity development, and complex emotional patterns. Whether beginning therapy for the first time or seeking new pathways to growth, clients work with clinicians to build understanding, develop healthier patterns, and achieve meaningful change.
PhilaTherapy is an established practice located in and around Philadelphia, PA. We established the practice to meet the growing mental health needs of individuals, families and couples. We provide psychotherapy and educational services. Our clinicians and staff are here to help you overcome various mental health conditions and everyday challenges. We strive to make the best match between clients and clinicians. Locations: 230 S. Broad St. Phila, PA. 19102, 43 Leopard Rd. Paoli, PA. 19301, 717 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim, PA 19038.
PhilaTherapy is an established practice located in and around Philadelphia, PA. We established the practice to meet the growing mental health needs of individuals, families and couples. We provide psychotherapy and educational services. Our clinicians and staff are here to help you overcome various mental health conditions and everyday challenges. We strive to make the best match between clients and clinicians. Locations: 230 S. Broad St. Phila, PA. 19102, 43 Leopard Rd. Paoli, PA. 19301, 717 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim, PA 19038.
I blend modalities such as IFS, EMDR, and emotion-focused approaches, and my practice is always informed by grief and loss, even if a client’s feelings are not associated with a death.
I hold precious the opportunity to practice humility as I walk alongside clients who are willing to generously share their stories, and I will never pretend to know more about a client’s experiences than them, as I believe they are the true experts. My lens is informed by intersectionality, harm reduction, and human connection.
I blend modalities such as IFS, EMDR, and emotion-focused approaches, and my practice is always informed by grief and loss, even if a client’s feelings are not associated with a death.
I hold precious the opportunity to practice humility as I walk alongside clients who are willing to generously share their stories, and I will never pretend to know more about a client’s experiences than them, as I believe they are the true experts. My lens is informed by intersectionality, harm reduction, and human connection.
IFS-informed EMDR therapy goes beyond talk therapy.
I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1. The blend of EMDR and IFS, is a central part of my practice. In my years practicing EMDR, I have learned about the power of neuroplasticity. IFS has brought a new level of depth to my practice.
IFS-informed EMDR therapy goes beyond talk therapy.
I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1. The blend of EMDR and IFS, is a central part of my practice. In my years practicing EMDR, I have learned about the power of neuroplasticity. IFS has brought a new level of depth to my practice.
I strive to meet you exactly where you are and understand what has brought you to this moment so we can decide together where to go next. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, heard, and understood. I bring a personable style to therapy and will gently challenge you within your limits to think deeply. I hope you feel compassion and authenticity as we work together to build on your strengths and empower you to face what feels hardest to confront.
I strive to meet you exactly where you are and understand what has brought you to this moment so we can decide together where to go next. My goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable, heard, and understood. I bring a personable style to therapy and will gently challenge you within your limits to think deeply. I hope you feel compassion and authenticity as we work together to build on your strengths and empower you to face what feels hardest to confront.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.