Emotionally Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sex Therapy.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing difficulties with their relationships and are looking for a compassionate person to validate that what they are experiencing is real and legitimate. I enjoy working with clients who have decided that wherever they are is not where they want to be and today is the day to make change. Therapy is not always easy or fast, but it has the power to shift one from hopeless to joyful for those who are willing to do the hard work.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sex Therapy.
My ideal clients are those who are experiencing difficulties with their relationships and are looking for a compassionate person to validate that what they are experiencing is real and legitimate. I enjoy working with clients who have decided that wherever they are is not where they want to be and today is the day to make change. Therapy is not always easy or fast, but it has the power to shift one from hopeless to joyful for those who are willing to do the hard work.
Our approach is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), a proven method for strengthening bonds and fostering deeper emotional connections.
Are you feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner, struggling with constant communication breakdowns, or dealing with unresolved conflicts like infidelity, intimacy struggles, or different priorities in life? You may want to rebuild trust, improve emotional intimacy, and restore a sense of security and understanding. Your goal is to strengthen communication, resolve underlying issues, and create a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. Couples counseling provides the tools and support to navigate challenges, heal emotional wounds, and create a lasting, stronger connection that will stand the test of time.
Our approach is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), a proven method for strengthening bonds and fostering deeper emotional connections.
Are you feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner, struggling with constant communication breakdowns, or dealing with unresolved conflicts like infidelity, intimacy struggles, or different priorities in life? You may want to rebuild trust, improve emotional intimacy, and restore a sense of security and understanding. Your goal is to strengthen communication, resolve underlying issues, and create a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. Couples counseling provides the tools and support to navigate challenges, heal emotional wounds, and create a lasting, stronger connection that will stand the test of time.
Pamela Kelberg, LCSW, CST Certified Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CST
Serves Area
My training includes systemic couples therapies- Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago, Gottman, therapy for Infertility CBT, anxiety disorders, Mindfulness MBSR.
Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner or spouse? Do you want to improve communication and avoid arguments? Is your sexual relationship tense? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience specializing in relationship counseling and sex therapy. I help couples learn how to best listen and communicate needs clearly so that you and your partner can feel close again. I have been told that I am keenly in tune with my clients. I understand that seeking therapy, although not always an easy decision is a wonderful opportunity to restore your relationship with your partner/spouse or family member.
My training includes systemic couples therapies- Emotionally Focused Therapy, Imago, Gottman, therapy for Infertility CBT, anxiety disorders, Mindfulness MBSR.
Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner or spouse? Do you want to improve communication and avoid arguments? Is your sexual relationship tense? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience specializing in relationship counseling and sex therapy. I help couples learn how to best listen and communicate needs clearly so that you and your partner can feel close again. I have been told that I am keenly in tune with my clients. I understand that seeking therapy, although not always an easy decision is a wonderful opportunity to restore your relationship with your partner/spouse or family member.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an evidence-based approach to support and create lasting change for couples.
You have spent years now wishing that things would be different. Your hope that things would get better once you were done school, the kids were older, you/they got the job, but nothing feels different. You are stuck in cycle, that during it's peak shakes you to your core and makes you question everything. When things feel calmer, you are holding your breath waiting for it to start again. You want to break free of this cycle. You want joy, laughter, love and connection! You already have the answers to make this a reality, maybe you just need a guide.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an evidence-based approach to support and create lasting change for couples.
You have spent years now wishing that things would be different. Your hope that things would get better once you were done school, the kids were older, you/they got the job, but nothing feels different. You are stuck in cycle, that during it's peak shakes you to your core and makes you question everything. When things feel calmer, you are holding your breath waiting for it to start again. You want to break free of this cycle. You want joy, laughter, love and connection! You already have the answers to make this a reality, maybe you just need a guide.
Therapy involves looking at your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, in addition to the mind-body connection through a variety of techniques including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, emotional freedom technique ( EFT, aka "tapping"), and more.
Feeling stuck, lost, confused, frustrated, or unmotivated? You are not alone. We all need help sometimes, and it takes a lot of courage to take that first step and seek out that help. My passion for this work comes from my own personal struggles with mental health, so I understand how challenging it can be to start on the path to healing. I identify and work with those in the queer/trans/LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM and poly/ENM/CNM communities.
Therapy involves looking at your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, in addition to the mind-body connection through a variety of techniques including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, emotional freedom technique ( EFT, aka "tapping"), and more.
Feeling stuck, lost, confused, frustrated, or unmotivated? You are not alone. We all need help sometimes, and it takes a lot of courage to take that first step and seek out that help. My passion for this work comes from my own personal struggles with mental health, so I understand how challenging it can be to start on the path to healing. I identify and work with those in the queer/trans/LGBTQIA+, kink/BDSM and poly/ENM/CNM communities.
I incorporate evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) through a systemic lens.
You're navigating life with your partner or family; sometimes, things feel disconnected, overwhelming, or stuck. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and break painful patterns. Whether you’re struggling with parenting challenges, managing co-parenting after separation, navigating identity differences in a partnership, or rebuilding trust, therapy can be a space to reset and reconnect.
In addition, I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, or life transitions.
I incorporate evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) through a systemic lens.
You're navigating life with your partner or family; sometimes, things feel disconnected, overwhelming, or stuck. I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and break painful patterns. Whether you’re struggling with parenting challenges, managing co-parenting after separation, navigating identity differences in a partnership, or rebuilding trust, therapy can be a space to reset and reconnect.
In addition, I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, or life transitions.
The Hold Me Tight Program is based on the theory and practice of emotional focused couple therapy ( EFT) and the book Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson.
Next workshop July 23-24, 2016. The Hold Me Tight couples weekend workshop is a psycho-educational relationship enhancement program for intimate partners who want to break negative cycles and find safe connection and fulfillment in life. The workshop is designed to give you specific tools and you will learn to: * Affirm strengths in your relationship * Improve your communication * Address negative interaction patterns that affect your ability to be happy * Understand more clearly each other's emotions * Recognize underlying reasons for your conflict * Learn to renew love and build trust * Learn how to repair and forgive injuries * Enhance your emotional and physical intimacy.
The Hold Me Tight Program is based on the theory and practice of emotional focused couple therapy ( EFT) and the book Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson.
Next workshop July 23-24, 2016. The Hold Me Tight couples weekend workshop is a psycho-educational relationship enhancement program for intimate partners who want to break negative cycles and find safe connection and fulfillment in life. The workshop is designed to give you specific tools and you will learn to: * Affirm strengths in your relationship * Improve your communication * Address negative interaction patterns that affect your ability to be happy * Understand more clearly each other's emotions * Recognize underlying reasons for your conflict * Learn to renew love and build trust * Learn how to repair and forgive injuries * Enhance your emotional and physical intimacy.
Through utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I am able to tailor my interventions to meet clients' specific needs and goals.
I excel in assisting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions, and am particularly passionate about working with couples and families dealing with relationship issues, conflict, and communication breakdowns. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clientele and consider myself highly adaptable.
Through utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), I am able to tailor my interventions to meet clients' specific needs and goals.
I excel in assisting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions, and am particularly passionate about working with couples and families dealing with relationship issues, conflict, and communication breakdowns. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clientele and consider myself highly adaptable.
We are a trauma-focused group, working in somatic, family systems, and emotionally focused approaches.
We work with people struggling with family of origin concerns, anxiety, trauma, depression, state-of-the-world concerns, people interested in mind-body connection, and much more.
We are a trauma-focused group, working in somatic, family systems, and emotionally focused approaches.
We work with people struggling with family of origin concerns, anxiety, trauma, depression, state-of-the-world concerns, people interested in mind-body connection, and much more.
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, substance use/addiction, eating disorders, and personality disorders. My goal is to help my clients identify their mental health goals and support them with compassionate and empathetic therapy techniques. While I may be an expert in the clinical sense, my clients are experts in themselves, so therapy is a collaborative experience with me!
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, substance use/addiction, eating disorders, and personality disorders. My goal is to help my clients identify their mental health goals and support them with compassionate and empathetic therapy techniques. While I may be an expert in the clinical sense, my clients are experts in themselves, so therapy is a collaborative experience with me!
My favorite part about being a therapist is building therapeutic relationships collaboratively in a way that feels authentic and empowering for each person I work with. My style has been described as warm, active, and transparent, and I will always prioritize your autonomy. I often work with individuals who want to have more fulfilling relationships and feel more connected to themselves and others. I will always celebrate your joy, humor, creativity, and whichever parts of yourself that you want to share. I also love working with couples who are looking to improve their communication and feel more connected.
My favorite part about being a therapist is building therapeutic relationships collaboratively in a way that feels authentic and empowering for each person I work with. My style has been described as warm, active, and transparent, and I will always prioritize your autonomy. I often work with individuals who want to have more fulfilling relationships and feel more connected to themselves and others. I will always celebrate your joy, humor, creativity, and whichever parts of yourself that you want to share. I also love working with couples who are looking to improve their communication and feel more connected.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety and depression, offering effective coping strategies to help manage these challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand how various life factors contribute to their mental health symptoms. Together, we can uncover negative patterns hindering progress and work to create lasting change.
I specialize in supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety and depression, offering effective coping strategies to help manage these challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to explore and understand how various life factors contribute to their mental health symptoms. Together, we can uncover negative patterns hindering progress and work to create lasting change.
For over 20 years Adama Bracewell has dedicated his life to helping families, couples, and individuals with building healthy relationships through his work as a family therapist, school clinician, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor.
His mission in life is to help individuals develop and apply the skills needed to break the effects of toxic relationships, while learning to foster productive and healthy relationships habits with self and others.
He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Temple University, and he completed his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in MFT.
For over 20 years Adama Bracewell has dedicated his life to helping families, couples, and individuals with building healthy relationships through his work as a family therapist, school clinician, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor.
His mission in life is to help individuals develop and apply the skills needed to break the effects of toxic relationships, while learning to foster productive and healthy relationships habits with self and others.
He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Temple University, and he completed his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in MFT.
Hi! I’m a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families as they navigate through life. Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship issues? Is it challenging to achieve balance in your life? Are you part of a blended family and looking to navigate the unique challenges it brings? Are you going through a life change, e.g. moving or marriage, and looking for support? You’re not alone, and I’m here to encourage you every step of the way. As a Black British Caribbean woman, it’s important for me to create a safe space where clients from all walks of life can thrive.
Hi! I’m a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families as they navigate through life. Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or relationship issues? Is it challenging to achieve balance in your life? Are you part of a blended family and looking to navigate the unique challenges it brings? Are you going through a life change, e.g. moving or marriage, and looking for support? You’re not alone, and I’m here to encourage you every step of the way. As a Black British Caribbean woman, it’s important for me to create a safe space where clients from all walks of life can thrive.
Are you looking to expand your awareness surrounding trauma, losses and other unexpected changes in life?
I bring compassion and a nonjudgemental stance to our sessions and seek to discover your values, collaborate on your goals and encourage you to set boundaries to move towards your authentic self.
Most clients I see have anxiety, depression or are and life transitions. I aim to meet you where you are and explore early attachments that may be influencing your current thoughts and emotions. I often will incorporate somatic exercises to promote awareness around the mind and body and to ground our sessions.
Are you looking to expand your awareness surrounding trauma, losses and other unexpected changes in life?
I bring compassion and a nonjudgemental stance to our sessions and seek to discover your values, collaborate on your goals and encourage you to set boundaries to move towards your authentic self.
Most clients I see have anxiety, depression or are and life transitions. I aim to meet you where you are and explore early attachments that may be influencing your current thoughts and emotions. I often will incorporate somatic exercises to promote awareness around the mind and body and to ground our sessions.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transition challenges. I have certifications in both child & adolescent psychotherapy and the treatment of eating disorders, and training in CBT through the Beck Institute. My perspective is psychodynamic and integrates attachment and trauma theories.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transition challenges. I have certifications in both child & adolescent psychotherapy and the treatment of eating disorders, and training in CBT through the Beck Institute. My perspective is psychodynamic and integrates attachment and trauma theories.
Matt is a client-centered therapist, who, meeting his clients where they are, helps them to develop and accomplish their goals. He utilizes a systems-based conceptualization of group behavior to help his clients deal with issues in their work and home lives. Utilizing an eclectic blend of interventions to customize treatment to the client's needs, Matt helps his clients develop insights about themselves and their life circumstances, allowing them to discover new coping skills and uncover hidden resources. Matt helps all of his clients overcome their obstacles, develop resiliency, and think outside the box.
Matt is a client-centered therapist, who, meeting his clients where they are, helps them to develop and accomplish their goals. He utilizes a systems-based conceptualization of group behavior to help his clients deal with issues in their work and home lives. Utilizing an eclectic blend of interventions to customize treatment to the client's needs, Matt helps his clients develop insights about themselves and their life circumstances, allowing them to discover new coping skills and uncover hidden resources. Matt helps all of his clients overcome their obstacles, develop resiliency, and think outside the box.
Whatever is bringing you to explore the possibility of therapy is valid and enough; I'm hopeful you are able to find the therapist that works best for you, as you are the most important part of the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach focuses on building a strong relationship with clients and I view therapy as a space for collaboration and communication. You deserve the time and space to navigate the mental health challenges you might be facing and an opportunity to understand your life experiences with additional support.
Whatever is bringing you to explore the possibility of therapy is valid and enough; I'm hopeful you are able to find the therapist that works best for you, as you are the most important part of the therapeutic process. My therapeutic approach focuses on building a strong relationship with clients and I view therapy as a space for collaboration and communication. You deserve the time and space to navigate the mental health challenges you might be facing and an opportunity to understand your life experiences with additional support.
My clients are high-performing people seeking therapy because they feel depressed, trapped, or anxious in ways that prevent them from enjoying the lives they have built. Many feel disconnected from their sense of purpose or from loved ones and wish to reconnect in new and healthy ways. I can help you learn about yourself, improve your sense of well-being, and face obstacles that challenge you with increased skill, ease, and clarity. My practice is 100% teletherapy, which lends itself well to discretion, efficiency, and flexibility. My clients attend therapy between meetings, at work, and from the couch while their baby naps.
My clients are high-performing people seeking therapy because they feel depressed, trapped, or anxious in ways that prevent them from enjoying the lives they have built. Many feel disconnected from their sense of purpose or from loved ones and wish to reconnect in new and healthy ways. I can help you learn about yourself, improve your sense of well-being, and face obstacles that challenge you with increased skill, ease, and clarity. My practice is 100% teletherapy, which lends itself well to discretion, efficiency, and flexibility. My clients attend therapy between meetings, at work, and from the couch while their baby naps.
Liz Golden is a licensed professional therapist who has worked with individuals in a variety of settings for the past 25 years. To her clients, Liz offers an individualized approach to treatment that includes unconditional respect and empathy and, at times, a dash of humor. Anxiety, depression, ADHD and low self-esteem are a few of the issues Liz has spent her career treating.
Liz Golden is a licensed professional therapist who has worked with individuals in a variety of settings for the past 25 years. To her clients, Liz offers an individualized approach to treatment that includes unconditional respect and empathy and, at times, a dash of humor. Anxiety, depression, ADHD and low self-esteem are a few of the issues Liz has spent her career treating.
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