Emotionally Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Our experiences in life can impact our ability to show up for ourselves and others with compassion, confidence, and presence. Whether you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in addictive patterns or emptiness, or long for deeper emotional connections and understanding, I’m here to help you find a path to greater clarity, confidence, and equilibrium.
Our experiences in life can impact our ability to show up for ourselves and others with compassion, confidence, and presence. Whether you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in addictive patterns or emptiness, or long for deeper emotional connections and understanding, I’m here to help you find a path to greater clarity, confidence, and equilibrium.
Structural Dissociation Model; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; EMDR
I am deeply committed to supporting people around healing from experiences that have affected their ability to live the kind of life that they desire. A life that is free from deep emotional pain, and that allows them to be open to new and satisfying experiences. Therapy with me begins with establishing a safe and trusting relationship which becomes the context in which we can explore and modify those parts of your experience that interfere with optimal functioning and which block your ability to feel deeply satisfied with your life.
Structural Dissociation Model; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; EMDR
I am deeply committed to supporting people around healing from experiences that have affected their ability to live the kind of life that they desire. A life that is free from deep emotional pain, and that allows them to be open to new and satisfying experiences. Therapy with me begins with establishing a safe and trusting relationship which becomes the context in which we can explore and modify those parts of your experience that interfere with optimal functioning and which block your ability to feel deeply satisfied with your life.
Desir's practice focuses on medication management, supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits.
Dr. Desir is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate training at The University of Scranton followed by medical school at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Nassau University Medical Center where she served as the Administrative Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Desir has been in practice for 4 years and has provided patients with compassionate psychiatric care. She is experienced in treating various psychiatric illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
Desir's practice focuses on medication management, supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits.
Dr. Desir is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who completed her undergraduate training at The University of Scranton followed by medical school at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at Nassau University Medical Center where she served as the Administrative Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Desir has been in practice for 4 years and has provided patients with compassionate psychiatric care. She is experienced in treating various psychiatric illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.
I use a dynamic approach and draw in different techniques and frameworks I've learned through my exposure to EFT, IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, and mindfulness.
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You may find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. In quiet moments, there is a deep sense of unease inside that you're not sure what to do with and you try to just keep going with the hope that something will shift. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive.
I use a dynamic approach and draw in different techniques and frameworks I've learned through my exposure to EFT, IFS, EMDR, Sensorimotor, and mindfulness.
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You may find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. In quiet moments, there is a deep sense of unease inside that you're not sure what to do with and you try to just keep going with the hope that something will shift. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused therapy into my practice.
I work with a diverse group of individuals that have one thing in common, a desire to change and improve their lives. I partner with adult clients who are facing issues with ADHD, anxiety, depression, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (nail biting, hair pulling, skin pulling), stress management, and life transitions. I also work with couples whose goal is to create strong, loving, and, supportive connections.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused therapy into my practice.
I work with a diverse group of individuals that have one thing in common, a desire to change and improve their lives. I partner with adult clients who are facing issues with ADHD, anxiety, depression, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (nail biting, hair pulling, skin pulling), stress management, and life transitions. I also work with couples whose goal is to create strong, loving, and, supportive connections.
Betterment of Mind, therapy with Cristina Aicher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I start off with dealing with the here & now; identifying coping strategies to deal with acute stressors, here I derive methods from DBT, CBT, EFT and ACT.
My speciality is working with individuals experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, over-eating, grief and trauma. My approach is to first identify existing coping strategies to deal with the current stressors. Together, we sort out the underlying problems and identify and develop a tool kit with more effective coping strategies for the many challenges that the world throws at you. We examine and re-frame your emotional reactions to current and past trauma. The relationship between therapist and client is really important for change; and I do my best to provide a warm, natural, humorous and relaxed atmosphere.
I start off with dealing with the here & now; identifying coping strategies to deal with acute stressors, here I derive methods from DBT, CBT, EFT and ACT.
My speciality is working with individuals experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, over-eating, grief and trauma. My approach is to first identify existing coping strategies to deal with the current stressors. Together, we sort out the underlying problems and identify and develop a tool kit with more effective coping strategies for the many challenges that the world throws at you. We examine and re-frame your emotional reactions to current and past trauma. The relationship between therapist and client is really important for change; and I do my best to provide a warm, natural, humorous and relaxed atmosphere.
In my practice we do that with a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and - especially for couples - Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
In addition to therapy for individuals and couples, I conduct evaluations for psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic (criminal and civil) issues. Examinees are age 16 and higher, and referral questions or diagnoses include all major psychological, psychiatric, and neurologic conditions.
In my practice we do that with a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and - especially for couples - Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
In addition to therapy for individuals and couples, I conduct evaluations for psychological, neuropsychological, and forensic (criminal and civil) issues. Examinees are age 16 and higher, and referral questions or diagnoses include all major psychological, psychiatric, and neurologic conditions.
I practice from a psychodynamic perspective, integrating modalities such as existential, feminist, EFT, and narrative approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to each client's unique needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in relationship and sex therapy. My work focuses on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or sexual challenges. I have significant experience supporting individuals through life transitions and identity changes, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA2S+ communities, alternative relationship structures (polyamory, ENM, BDSM), and those who have immigrated or relocated within the U.S.
I practice from a psychodynamic perspective, integrating modalities such as existential, feminist, EFT, and narrative approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to each client's unique needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in relationship and sex therapy. My work focuses on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or sexual challenges. I have significant experience supporting individuals through life transitions and identity changes, with a particular focus on LGBTQIA2S+ communities, alternative relationship structures (polyamory, ENM, BDSM), and those who have immigrated or relocated within the U.S.
I am trained in trauma-informed classical yoga, the Gottman Method and EFT for couples therapy, and applied polyvagal theory for trauma.
Let’s go beyond just symptom reduction and (re)learn to actually heal and thrive. It’s easy to feel imbalanced when stressors like complicated relationships, career, grief/loss, abuse, trauma, & oppression cause depression, anxiety, or loneliness. By gaining enhanced insight into learned patterns, innovative coping skills, and fresh perspectives, together we can better align your life with your values and goals. You can learn to listen to and trust your own innate wisdom and emotions as a guide to a more resilient and joyful life. I'm committed to creating a warm therapeutic space so you can find greater ease in both mind & body.
I am trained in trauma-informed classical yoga, the Gottman Method and EFT for couples therapy, and applied polyvagal theory for trauma.
Let’s go beyond just symptom reduction and (re)learn to actually heal and thrive. It’s easy to feel imbalanced when stressors like complicated relationships, career, grief/loss, abuse, trauma, & oppression cause depression, anxiety, or loneliness. By gaining enhanced insight into learned patterns, innovative coping skills, and fresh perspectives, together we can better align your life with your values and goals. You can learn to listen to and trust your own innate wisdom and emotions as a guide to a more resilient and joyful life. I'm committed to creating a warm therapeutic space so you can find greater ease in both mind & body.
This includes emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems and narrative therapy.
As a licensed and skilled family therapist, I offer services to individuals, couples, teens, children, and families. Based on my education, training, and life experiences I believe that the individual can be better understood through the context of their relationships (family, romantic, etc.). I believe it is more important to understand the meaning of emotions, versus whether they are right or wrong to feel.
This includes emotionally focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems and narrative therapy.
As a licensed and skilled family therapist, I offer services to individuals, couples, teens, children, and families. Based on my education, training, and life experiences I believe that the individual can be better understood through the context of their relationships (family, romantic, etc.). I believe it is more important to understand the meaning of emotions, versus whether they are right or wrong to feel.
My work is grounded in Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Contextual Therapy to meet your unique needs with care.
I work with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges around intimacy, identity, and connection. Many are longing for more closeness, clarity, or ease in their relationships—whether with a partner or with themselves. Some are working through desire discrepancies, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, or identity exploration. Others are exploring the dynamics of multiracial or nontraditional partnerships. My clients want to feel seen, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we slow down, explore stuck patterns, and move toward deeper connection and lasting change.
My work is grounded in Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Contextual Therapy to meet your unique needs with care.
I work with individuals and couples who are navigating challenges around intimacy, identity, and connection. Many are longing for more closeness, clarity, or ease in their relationships—whether with a partner or with themselves. Some are working through desire discrepancies, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, or identity exploration. Others are exploring the dynamics of multiracial or nontraditional partnerships. My clients want to feel seen, understood, and emotionally safe. Together, we slow down, explore stuck patterns, and move toward deeper connection and lasting change.
I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University, and I draw from evidence-based approaches, including narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), and internal family systems (IFS), all while ensuring a trauma-informed and culturally humble perspective.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, or navigating life transitions? Whether you’re dealing with social pressures, relational issues, or substance use, I provide a warm and collaborative environment where you can explore your experiences and take steps toward healing. My expertise includes treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in working with individuals facing relational challenges or managing the complexities of life transitions.
I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Drexel University, and I draw from evidence-based approaches, including narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy ( EFT), and internal family systems (IFS), all while ensuring a trauma-informed and culturally humble perspective.
Are you struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, or navigating life transitions? Whether you’re dealing with social pressures, relational issues, or substance use, I provide a warm and collaborative environment where you can explore your experiences and take steps toward healing. My expertise includes treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in working with individuals facing relational challenges or managing the complexities of life transitions.
With my extensive training and continuious supervision I use such interventions that are based from emotionally focused therapy and attachment theory.
I look froward to helping you plan for your partnership or marriage instead of your wedding day! I specialize in working with couples who are pondering the idea of a life time partnership and marriage that want to plan for their life that includes skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
With my extensive training and continuious supervision I use such interventions that are based from emotionally focused therapy and attachment theory.
I look froward to helping you plan for your partnership or marriage instead of your wedding day! I specialize in working with couples who are pondering the idea of a life time partnership and marriage that want to plan for their life that includes skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
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.
I will utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Polyvagal Theory and Attachment Theory.
Welcome and congratulations for taking this step to invest in your future, your relationships, and your own well-being! Have you felt stuck disconnected from yourself, and struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, and self-worth? You might find yourself repeating similar patterns in your relationships or life as a whole, and curious about going deeper to the roots of the problem. My approach to therapy goes beyond simply solving problems and prioritizes authentic, meaningful connection to support your exploration.
I will utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Polyvagal Theory and Attachment Theory.
Welcome and congratulations for taking this step to invest in your future, your relationships, and your own well-being! Have you felt stuck disconnected from yourself, and struggling with anxiety, people pleasing, and self-worth? You might find yourself repeating similar patterns in your relationships or life as a whole, and curious about going deeper to the roots of the problem. My approach to therapy goes beyond simply solving problems and prioritizes authentic, meaningful connection to support your exploration.
I use EMDR, IFS, EFT (for couples), and attachment-based therapy models.
The mission of Love Life Therapy is to help you recover from unfulfilling interpersonal and romantic patterns, and transform the health of your relationships. Results of working with Love Life Therapy are: the intrinsic belief that you are deserving of secure relationships; the confidence to love and be loved by someone else; the power to change old relational patterns. For couples: the ability to be emotionally attuned without personalizing your partner’s behaviors; the feeling of trust and safety; the comfort and peace of knowing you have an honest emotional bond with your partner. Can you imagine feeling like this? It's possible.
I use EMDR, IFS, EFT (for couples), and attachment-based therapy models.
The mission of Love Life Therapy is to help you recover from unfulfilling interpersonal and romantic patterns, and transform the health of your relationships. Results of working with Love Life Therapy are: the intrinsic belief that you are deserving of secure relationships; the confidence to love and be loved by someone else; the power to change old relational patterns. For couples: the ability to be emotionally attuned without personalizing your partner’s behaviors; the feeling of trust and safety; the comfort and peace of knowing you have an honest emotional bond with your partner. Can you imagine feeling like this? It's possible.
At Brendanmoor Therapy LLC, I take a relational, client-centered, trauma-informed approach to individual, family, and couples therapy, while remaining eclectic and drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Attachment Theory.
My therapeutic style is casual, conversational and built on authenticity. It’s crucial to me that clinical jargon doesn’t get in the way of building trust and mutual understanding. At the same time, I want you to feel confident that my skills have been honed over decades of formal education, experience, ongoing training, and research.
At Brendanmoor Therapy LLC, I take a relational, client-centered, trauma-informed approach to individual, family, and couples therapy, while remaining eclectic and drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Attachment Theory.
My therapeutic style is casual, conversational and built on authenticity. It’s crucial to me that clinical jargon doesn’t get in the way of building trust and mutual understanding. At the same time, I want you to feel confident that my skills have been honed over decades of formal education, experience, ongoing training, and research.
I am also trained in EMDR therapy and EFT couple’s therapy and have experience supporting couples and families with familial trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
It is my honor to collaborate with clients as they access their strengths and resilience to make and maintain meaningful change. I work to create a warm, non-judgment, and trauma-informed therapy space, so we can develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your personal values and needs. We then partner together as we explore the many facets and layers of you, your family, and your environment in order to help you learn more about yourself, understand your struggles, and make concrete changes in your life. I believe in a person’s ongoing ability to grow and change and it is my pleasure to partner with you on that journey.
I am also trained in EMDR therapy and EFT couple’s therapy and have experience supporting couples and families with familial trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
It is my honor to collaborate with clients as they access their strengths and resilience to make and maintain meaningful change. I work to create a warm, non-judgment, and trauma-informed therapy space, so we can develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to your personal values and needs. We then partner together as we explore the many facets and layers of you, your family, and your environment in order to help you learn more about yourself, understand your struggles, and make concrete changes in your life. I believe in a person’s ongoing ability to grow and change and it is my pleasure to partner with you on that journey.
My approach integrates Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, & Interpersonal Neurobiology: We're hardwired for connection.
Many of us were never taught how to build deep, lasting intimacy. That’s why I offer a skills-based approach focused on key relational tools: self-connection, intimate sharing, deep listening, clear requesting, and repairing after conflict. Instead of assuming incompatibility or hoping your partner will change, I help you engage relationships as dynamic, evolving systems that thrive with care and intention.
My approach integrates Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, & Interpersonal Neurobiology: We're hardwired for connection.
Many of us were never taught how to build deep, lasting intimacy. That’s why I offer a skills-based approach focused on key relational tools: self-connection, intimate sharing, deep listening, clear requesting, and repairing after conflict. Instead of assuming incompatibility or hoping your partner will change, I help you engage relationships as dynamic, evolving systems that thrive with care and intention.
I'm a sex therapist who combines the Gottman method, EFT, and biology to learn what the problem is and teach you your solution.
For individuals, I will help you gain the confidence you've been missing. Be it sexually or interpersonally, I know how to help. Living a life full of stress stinks. I will help you unpack and heal from your trauma, decrease your anxiety, connect to your body and wants, and teach you how to feel better about yourself and the choices you make.
I'm a sex therapist who combines the Gottman method, EFT, and biology to learn what the problem is and teach you your solution.
For individuals, I will help you gain the confidence you've been missing. Be it sexually or interpersonally, I know how to help. Living a life full of stress stinks. I will help you unpack and heal from your trauma, decrease your anxiety, connect to your body and wants, and teach you how to feel better about yourself and the choices you make.
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