Emotionally Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I come to clinical social work with a deeply held belief that all people are deserving of care and I have seen how a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship can offer support when care has been challenged. I know that part of healing means acknowledging and working beyond the systems that have caused harm and that this involves actively employing an anti-oppressive lens that refuses to pathologize trauma survival. I understand my clients are the experts on their experiences and I am committed to creating a practice that affirms people of all backgrounds.
My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. I come to clinical social work with a deeply held belief that all people are deserving of care and I have seen how a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship can offer support when care has been challenged. I know that part of healing means acknowledging and working beyond the systems that have caused harm and that this involves actively employing an anti-oppressive lens that refuses to pathologize trauma survival. I understand my clients are the experts on their experiences and I am committed to creating a practice that affirms people of all backgrounds.
Hi, I am Evelyn Busby, a licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma and ADHD specialist with three decades of experience. I provide Telehealth services throughout the state, focusing on integrative holistic approaches to therapy in addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and ADHD. I offer therapeutic services in a relaxing and inviting space conducive to healing. This calming space encourages self-connection centered on your inner life—a place of growth and healing cultivated through an ongoing relationship with each patient that instills hope and optimism and nurtures expectancy.
Hi, I am Evelyn Busby, a licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma and ADHD specialist with three decades of experience. I provide Telehealth services throughout the state, focusing on integrative holistic approaches to therapy in addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and ADHD. I offer therapeutic services in a relaxing and inviting space conducive to healing. This calming space encourages self-connection centered on your inner life—a place of growth and healing cultivated through an ongoing relationship with each patient that instills hope and optimism and nurtures expectancy.
Has the stigma about therapy been holding you back? Are you tired of being tired? Does your relationship feel stagnant? Well you are taking a great first step by looking for a therapist. I am always honored to be part of a client’s healing journey. It is not an opportunity that I take lightly or for granted. I pride myself on being able to build rapport and have moments of transparency when necessary. Helping clients become aware of their present circumstances and then reach their expected goals is beyond rewarding.
Has the stigma about therapy been holding you back? Are you tired of being tired? Does your relationship feel stagnant? Well you are taking a great first step by looking for a therapist. I am always honored to be part of a client’s healing journey. It is not an opportunity that I take lightly or for granted. I pride myself on being able to build rapport and have moments of transparency when necessary. Helping clients become aware of their present circumstances and then reach their expected goals is beyond rewarding.
Ensuring a safe space for my clients to express themselves, is something I hold dear to my heart as a therapist. Navigating my own mental health while holding identities that conflict with one another, has been nothing short of difficult. In seeking to dismantle mental health stigmas within my cultures, I’ve worked towards healing and finding peace within myself. I have overcome the isolation that comes with feeling unsafe in your own mind. I feel I am called to help others realize that you don’t have to walk alone and feeling safe is possible!
Ensuring a safe space for my clients to express themselves, is something I hold dear to my heart as a therapist. Navigating my own mental health while holding identities that conflict with one another, has been nothing short of difficult. In seeking to dismantle mental health stigmas within my cultures, I’ve worked towards healing and finding peace within myself. I have overcome the isolation that comes with feeling unsafe in your own mind. I feel I am called to help others realize that you don’t have to walk alone and feeling safe is possible!
Symptoms from trauma, anxiety, pregnancy, and parenting can feel overwhelming. You may struggle to connect, feel misunderstood, or feel your past intruding into your present. Healing begins with safety and trust. In our work together, I aim to offer compassion so you can reconnect with yourself, your emotions, and others. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, pregnancy, and parenting with adults and adolescents. My integrative approach helps you recognize, understand, and manage your emotions—and how they connect to past and present experiences.
Symptoms from trauma, anxiety, pregnancy, and parenting can feel overwhelming. You may struggle to connect, feel misunderstood, or feel your past intruding into your present. Healing begins with safety and trust. In our work together, I aim to offer compassion so you can reconnect with yourself, your emotions, and others. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, pregnancy, and parenting with adults and adolescents. My integrative approach helps you recognize, understand, and manage your emotions—and how they connect to past and present experiences.
I believe therapy is most helpful in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In a safe and collaborative environment, we can work together toward your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients cope with life stressors, to get relief from painful emotional symptoms, and to feel understood. Beginning therapy is not easy. My approach to therapy begins with helping clients to define their goals and to empower them to move toward the most fulfilling life possible.
I believe therapy is most helpful in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. In a safe and collaborative environment, we can work together toward your personal goals. I am passionate about helping my clients cope with life stressors, to get relief from painful emotional symptoms, and to feel understood. Beginning therapy is not easy. My approach to therapy begins with helping clients to define their goals and to empower them to move toward the most fulfilling life possible.
I work to meet people where they are in their journey. With collaboration, clients and I build environments that facilitate wellness and growth. I value the importance of a non-judgmental and supportive approach in the creation of spaces that celebrate diverse identities. In practicing intersectional and trauma-informed therapy, I am committed to holding space for individuals with marginalized identities. Additionally, I welcome anyone with experiences of multiplicity, DID, DDNOS, or dissociation. My practice focuses on addressing challenges related to the here-and-now, as well as past experiences.
I work to meet people where they are in their journey. With collaboration, clients and I build environments that facilitate wellness and growth. I value the importance of a non-judgmental and supportive approach in the creation of spaces that celebrate diverse identities. In practicing intersectional and trauma-informed therapy, I am committed to holding space for individuals with marginalized identities. Additionally, I welcome anyone with experiences of multiplicity, DID, DDNOS, or dissociation. My practice focuses on addressing challenges related to the here-and-now, as well as past experiences.
My number one goal in therapy is for you to feel safe and welcome. The
decision to seek help and begin therapy can be a daunting one. However, it is also a
courageous and empowering first step toward meaningful change.
I firmly believe that the most important part of the therapeutic process is the working
relationship between you and I. From this, all change and progress flows. I hope to work collaboratively alongside you to identify your goals and desires, all while tailoring your treatment to the areas that matter most to you. You are your own biggest advocate and asset, and I want you to feel empowered in our work together.
My number one goal in therapy is for you to feel safe and welcome. The
decision to seek help and begin therapy can be a daunting one. However, it is also a
courageous and empowering first step toward meaningful change.
I firmly believe that the most important part of the therapeutic process is the working
relationship between you and I. From this, all change and progress flows. I hope to work collaboratively alongside you to identify your goals and desires, all while tailoring your treatment to the areas that matter most to you. You are your own biggest advocate and asset, and I want you to feel empowered in our work together.
Hi! I'm Sara, an individual, relationship, and sex therapist in the Philadelphia area. In my practice, I work with clients to build emotional safety within themselves and in their relationships. I like to take a collaborative approach that encourages problem solving as a team and providing clients with resources and skills to make actionable change in their lives. As an LGBTQ+ affirming, diverse-body affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome all identities and relationship styles. My values inform my work and I believe that it is important for therapists to be transparent regarding them.
Hi! I'm Sara, an individual, relationship, and sex therapist in the Philadelphia area. In my practice, I work with clients to build emotional safety within themselves and in their relationships. I like to take a collaborative approach that encourages problem solving as a team and providing clients with resources and skills to make actionable change in their lives. As an LGBTQ+ affirming, diverse-body affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome all identities and relationship styles. My values inform my work and I believe that it is important for therapists to be transparent regarding them.
Psychotherapy is my dream job. I typically see individuals struggling with relational issues whether it be family or significant other and mood disorders (depression/anxiety). I listen and try to understand what a person needs in therapy; problem-solving, support, insight into life situations, difficult work situations, or personal growth and understanding. I work closely with the Gay/Lesbian population and do couples counseling.
Psychotherapy is my dream job. I typically see individuals struggling with relational issues whether it be family or significant other and mood disorders (depression/anxiety). I listen and try to understand what a person needs in therapy; problem-solving, support, insight into life situations, difficult work situations, or personal growth and understanding. I work closely with the Gay/Lesbian population and do couples counseling.
I enjoy the diversity of my clients, walking with adults of all ages and backgrounds. In 2011 I turned into the joys of psychotherapy as a second career. I see my main job as listening carefully, mirroring your process with empathy and helping you move toward the goals you set, whether they are about reaching deeper inside or moving into the practical steps you need to take next week. My experience and spirituality are assets you can rely on, but they will not direct your own process of understanding, healing and maturation.
I enjoy the diversity of my clients, walking with adults of all ages and backgrounds. In 2011 I turned into the joys of psychotherapy as a second career. I see my main job as listening carefully, mirroring your process with empathy and helping you move toward the goals you set, whether they are about reaching deeper inside or moving into the practical steps you need to take next week. My experience and spirituality are assets you can rely on, but they will not direct your own process of understanding, healing and maturation.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
I strongly believe that engaging in the the therapeutic process can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. My primary aim as a therapist is to help each individual I work with lead their best life in whatever form that takes. I use an integrative approach drawing from a relational framework, incorporating components of cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based and solution-focused techniques.
I strongly believe that engaging in the the therapeutic process can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. My primary aim as a therapist is to help each individual I work with lead their best life in whatever form that takes. I use an integrative approach drawing from a relational framework, incorporating components of cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based and solution-focused techniques.
I specialize in therapy care for children, teens, young adults & families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individual clients are seen as well using a relational and humanistic lens. Issues you may want to focus on: building cooperation & fostering openness instead of hostility & defiance; growing self esteem & confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging & sadness; increasing tolerance, self control instead of tantrums & aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt & division & will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.
I specialize in therapy care for children, teens, young adults & families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individual clients are seen as well using a relational and humanistic lens. Issues you may want to focus on: building cooperation & fostering openness instead of hostility & defiance; growing self esteem & confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging & sadness; increasing tolerance, self control instead of tantrums & aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt & division & will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.
From the beginning of therapy, I want to establish a relationship that feels as comfortable and safe as possible so that we can work collaboratively to decide the direction of therapy. I bring a calming presence to the relationship, which I balance with active challenge and feedback in order to create the possibility for new behaviors, emotions, and relationship dynamics. I work from a relational, emotion-focused psychodynamic therapy approach, which emphasizes understanding relationship patterns in the past and present in order to process the emotions related to these experiences.
From the beginning of therapy, I want to establish a relationship that feels as comfortable and safe as possible so that we can work collaboratively to decide the direction of therapy. I bring a calming presence to the relationship, which I balance with active challenge and feedback in order to create the possibility for new behaviors, emotions, and relationship dynamics. I work from a relational, emotion-focused psychodynamic therapy approach, which emphasizes understanding relationship patterns in the past and present in order to process the emotions related to these experiences.
Brooke Davidson - Eleven Eleven Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Is life leaving you overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? That’s completely understandable—life has been unpredictable lately.
In this safe, judgment-free space you can explore what's on your mind, helping you navigate life’s challenges with a bit more clarity and ease.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Is life leaving you overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious? That’s completely understandable—life has been unpredictable lately.
In this safe, judgment-free space you can explore what's on your mind, helping you navigate life’s challenges with a bit more clarity and ease.
Alternative Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, BCPC, BCC, NCC
Online Only
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
I view therapy as a collaborative and transformative process. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings. I emphasize the importance of establishing a strong therapeutic alliance, grounded in trust, openness, and flexibility. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your story, knowing that I am here to listen without judgment. My approach balances addressing immediate concerns with fostering a deeper understanding of your emotional experiences.
I view therapy as a collaborative and transformative process. My goal is to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings. I emphasize the importance of establishing a strong therapeutic alliance, grounded in trust, openness, and flexibility. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your story, knowing that I am here to listen without judgment. My approach balances addressing immediate concerns with fostering a deeper understanding of your emotional experiences.
You know there’s more to you, but you feel stuck— unable to define what you truly want, weighed down by self-criticism, and longing for deeper, more authentic connections. You may struggle with anxiety, low energy, or navigating life transitions, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and stagnant. You want to reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and step into a life that feels aligned with your values and aspirations.
I'm here to offer guidance so that you can uncover your own insights on how to find what it is that you're truly seeking. I trust that, deep down, you always know. And one more thing— you're not broken.
You know there’s more to you, but you feel stuck— unable to define what you truly want, weighed down by self-criticism, and longing for deeper, more authentic connections. You may struggle with anxiety, low energy, or navigating life transitions, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and stagnant. You want to reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and step into a life that feels aligned with your values and aspirations.
I'm here to offer guidance so that you can uncover your own insights on how to find what it is that you're truly seeking. I trust that, deep down, you always know. And one more thing— you're not broken.
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