Emotionally Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
There are clients, who's religious trauma or bombardment of specific roles assigned by family, has left them feeling lost. This lack of identity, increases comparing self to others more than appreciating one’s own talents. Negative self-talk impacts one’s ability to truly believe in themselves, so having the opportunity to process, the origination of false narratives is key. Learning self-compassion allows old behaviors to be sympathized with, instead of scolded so as to rewrite new narratives. As client advocate, I will use the therapeutic space to provide the patience needed, to unpack past hurt, and explore future possibilities.
There are clients, who's religious trauma or bombardment of specific roles assigned by family, has left them feeling lost. This lack of identity, increases comparing self to others more than appreciating one’s own talents. Negative self-talk impacts one’s ability to truly believe in themselves, so having the opportunity to process, the origination of false narratives is key. Learning self-compassion allows old behaviors to be sympathized with, instead of scolded so as to rewrite new narratives. As client advocate, I will use the therapeutic space to provide the patience needed, to unpack past hurt, and explore future possibilities.
The Associates for Well-Being offers supportive and integrative therapy with an emphasis on strength-based, cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and relational approaches. We are licensed, general clinicians who enjoy helping others work through difficult times in their lives, learn new coping and well-being strategies, achieve their goals, and maximize their enjoyment and fulfillment in their lives.
The Associates for Well-Being offers supportive and integrative therapy with an emphasis on strength-based, cognitive, behavioral, mindful, and relational approaches. We are licensed, general clinicians who enjoy helping others work through difficult times in their lives, learn new coping and well-being strategies, achieve their goals, and maximize their enjoyment and fulfillment in their lives.
Sometimes we do everything right and still end up feeling anxious, depressed, or dissatisfied in our day-to-day lives. This can leave us wondering: What am I doing wrong? What’s missing? Therapy creates a space to better understand ourselves and the way our past impacts our present. In sessions, we will uncover emotional and relational patterns that contribute to an overall feeling of dissatisfaction in life. This will provide us with the roadmap to help you build a life that feels full, joyful, and meaningful to you.
Sometimes we do everything right and still end up feeling anxious, depressed, or dissatisfied in our day-to-day lives. This can leave us wondering: What am I doing wrong? What’s missing? Therapy creates a space to better understand ourselves and the way our past impacts our present. In sessions, we will uncover emotional and relational patterns that contribute to an overall feeling of dissatisfaction in life. This will provide us with the roadmap to help you build a life that feels full, joyful, and meaningful to you.
Summer '25 update: I have openings for short-term clients (6-8 sessions) starting 6/16. This option is great for anyone who is looking to dedicate regular attention and time to a specific issue. I will also give my perspective about future therapy that might fit your needs.
Ready to step into the here and now? I work with clients through grief, depression, anxiety, life changes, relational ruptures and repairs, trauma, burnout, and more. I especially enjoy working with first-time therapy clients, emerging adults, parents who are exploring alternatives to conventional school, and people contemplating their end-of-life legacy.
Summer '25 update: I have openings for short-term clients (6-8 sessions) starting 6/16. This option is great for anyone who is looking to dedicate regular attention and time to a specific issue. I will also give my perspective about future therapy that might fit your needs.
Ready to step into the here and now? I work with clients through grief, depression, anxiety, life changes, relational ruptures and repairs, trauma, burnout, and more. I especially enjoy working with first-time therapy clients, emerging adults, parents who are exploring alternatives to conventional school, and people contemplating their end-of-life legacy.
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 Taeja, and I invite you to explore with me. Imagine a life where healing and growth become your reality, where you find solace in the chaos, and where you discover your inner strength. Whether you’re tackling specific challenges or striving for personal development, therapy offers a unique avenue for self-discovery and personal restoration.
Hi, I’m Taeja, and I invite you to explore with me. Imagine a life where healing and growth become your reality, where you find solace in the chaos, and where you discover your inner strength. Whether you’re tackling specific challenges or striving for personal development, therapy offers a unique avenue for self-discovery and personal restoration.
Are you seeking support in navigating life’s transitions, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being? Do you yearn for a space where you can freely express yourself and develop coping strategies? Your goal may be cultivating resilience, building self-awareness, and fostering healthier connections with others. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship to explore your challenges and embrace personal growth.
Are you seeking support in navigating life’s transitions, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being? Do you yearn for a space where you can freely express yourself and develop coping strategies? Your goal may be cultivating resilience, building self-awareness, and fostering healthier connections with others. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship to explore your challenges and embrace personal growth.
Many of my clients are women who have experienced sexual trauma and are now seeking empowerment and deeper emotional fulfillment. You are intelligent, driven, and successful in your career, but you may feel that external achievements no longer provide the balance or personal satisfaction you're craving. Perhaps you struggle with setting boundaries or expressing your needs, or you feel emotionally disconnected from those closest to you—whether it's family, friends, or a partner.
Many of my clients are women who have experienced sexual trauma and are now seeking empowerment and deeper emotional fulfillment. You are intelligent, driven, and successful in your career, but you may feel that external achievements no longer provide the balance or personal satisfaction you're craving. Perhaps you struggle with setting boundaries or expressing your needs, or you feel emotionally disconnected from those closest to you—whether it's family, friends, or a partner.
I am currently building a thriving practice of couples and families that are seeking relief and understanding. The work I am doing is centered around finding belonging and safety in the spaces and relationships we occupy. The couples I work with are navigating life transitions, evaluating the state of and investment in their relationship, or are considering moving toward mutual separation and transition to a co-parenting relationship. With families my work has involved improving communication within families separated by physical distance, generational healing, and increasing connection following loss.
I am currently building a thriving practice of couples and families that are seeking relief and understanding. The work I am doing is centered around finding belonging and safety in the spaces and relationships we occupy. The couples I work with are navigating life transitions, evaluating the state of and investment in their relationship, or are considering moving toward mutual separation and transition to a co-parenting relationship. With families my work has involved improving communication within families separated by physical distance, generational healing, and increasing connection following loss.
Life can come with challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the path ahead. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss of a sense of self, setting boundaries, people pleasing, effective ways to communicate or grief? Are you working through a life transition or feeling challenged by relationships or family dynamics that affect the quality of your life, your motivation, your ability to find a way forward or access emotions like happiness, contentment or peace? Would you like some support in sorting through things, learning new skills, having insights and creating positive change?
Life can come with challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the path ahead. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss of a sense of self, setting boundaries, people pleasing, effective ways to communicate or grief? Are you working through a life transition or feeling challenged by relationships or family dynamics that affect the quality of your life, your motivation, your ability to find a way forward or access emotions like happiness, contentment or peace? Would you like some support in sorting through things, learning new skills, having insights and creating positive change?
I think of therapy as a space where we can explore not only what is difficult or distressing, but also what is joyful, connective, warm, and creative. I believe that noticing what goes unspoken is just as important as recognizing the patterns in your life, and that not-knowing goes hand-in-hand with curiosity. While I work with clients of all identities and areas of concern, I have a specific background in working with people under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, people exploring their relationships to their bodies, people who are neurodivergent and/or disabled, and people with complex, intergenerational, and/or cultural trauma histories.
I think of therapy as a space where we can explore not only what is difficult or distressing, but also what is joyful, connective, warm, and creative. I believe that noticing what goes unspoken is just as important as recognizing the patterns in your life, and that not-knowing goes hand-in-hand with curiosity. While I work with clients of all identities and areas of concern, I have a specific background in working with people under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, people exploring their relationships to their bodies, people who are neurodivergent and/or disabled, and people with complex, intergenerational, and/or cultural trauma histories.
Everyone starts their healing journey at a different point and for different reasons. Many people seek therapy because they are struggling with past or current situations in their life, or because they want to make a change. Others may be looking to learn more about themselves. Regardless of why you are starting therapy or where you are in your healing journey, I am honored and excited to work and grow with you. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you will feel not only accepted, but celebrated.
Everyone starts their healing journey at a different point and for different reasons. Many people seek therapy because they are struggling with past or current situations in their life, or because they want to make a change. Others may be looking to learn more about themselves. Regardless of why you are starting therapy or where you are in your healing journey, I am honored and excited to work and grow with you. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you will feel not only accepted, but celebrated.
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
If you’re navigating life stressors or transitions—whether it’s anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges—I’m here to support you. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood as we work together to build resilience and confidence. I use evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT to help you manage emotions, improve decision-making, and promote personal growth. With experience in IOP, group facilitation, and couples counseling, I am committed to empowering you to create lasting positive change.
If you’re navigating life stressors or transitions—whether it’s anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges—I’m here to support you. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood as we work together to build resilience and confidence. I use evidence-based tools like CBT and DBT to help you manage emotions, improve decision-making, and promote personal growth. With experience in IOP, group facilitation, and couples counseling, I am committed to empowering you to create lasting positive change.
Sometimes we come to therapy because we are experiencing something specific and other times something just feels off. Any time is a good time (I know I have to say that, but I really believe it). I also believe that our experiences occur within the impact of systems (relationships, work, family, communities, school, society etc.). The more we uncover our understanding of how these systems interact, the better we understand our world and ourselves. This helps us disrupt patterns and deepen groundedness and joy. Clients tell me that our work together helps them see themselves more fully and therefore see others more fully.
Sometimes we come to therapy because we are experiencing something specific and other times something just feels off. Any time is a good time (I know I have to say that, but I really believe it). I also believe that our experiences occur within the impact of systems (relationships, work, family, communities, school, society etc.). The more we uncover our understanding of how these systems interact, the better we understand our world and ourselves. This helps us disrupt patterns and deepen groundedness and joy. Clients tell me that our work together helps them see themselves more fully and therefore see others more fully.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist based in Philadelphia. I am originally from California where I worked primarily worked in Group Homes and behavioral hospitals. I received my masters from Capella University.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist based in Philadelphia. I am originally from California where I worked primarily worked in Group Homes and behavioral hospitals. I received my masters from Capella University.
Dana Rummery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC, LPAT
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
When was the last time you took care of you? As a person that’s taking care of everyone else and the endless task list, you don’t remember the last time you took time for your needs or felt truly heard. And even though you are really doing an amazing job taking care of everyone around you, you’re exhausted, burnt out, and wondering when things will change. What if you could find a little peace in your day as you do all the 879 things on your list? What if you could change old patterns, learn to manage the emotional rollercoaster of life and find ways to reduce your stress, anxiety, and isolation. Your needs matter.
When was the last time you took care of you? As a person that’s taking care of everyone else and the endless task list, you don’t remember the last time you took time for your needs or felt truly heard. And even though you are really doing an amazing job taking care of everyone around you, you’re exhausted, burnt out, and wondering when things will change. What if you could find a little peace in your day as you do all the 879 things on your list? What if you could change old patterns, learn to manage the emotional rollercoaster of life and find ways to reduce your stress, anxiety, and isolation. Your needs matter.
You feel like you could be doing better and you have some areas in your life that you could improve in. You want to learn effective strategies and skills, break the cycles you are in, make deep insights, and improve your life and the relationship you have with yourself and others. We will explore your sense of self, relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We will uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are and what you value. Let's talk about the therapy process and make sure I set the stage so that you can understand how I can best support you.
You feel like you could be doing better and you have some areas in your life that you could improve in. You want to learn effective strategies and skills, break the cycles you are in, make deep insights, and improve your life and the relationship you have with yourself and others. We will explore your sense of self, relationships, personal aspirations, life stressors, goals and more. We will uncover your patterns of behavior and create a deeper understanding of who you are and what you value. Let's talk about the therapy process and make sure I set the stage so that you can understand how I can best support you.
The only constant in life is change. However, change can often be challenging and painful, leaving us feeling stuck in old patterns. I believe that every individual is capable of change, given the right tools and support. Utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach, I provide the safe, supportive space that my clients need in order to achieve the growth and change that they seek. Having worked most recently with members of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to have the acceptance and support of someone in a non-judgmental space in order to grow.
The only constant in life is change. However, change can often be challenging and painful, leaving us feeling stuck in old patterns. I believe that every individual is capable of change, given the right tools and support. Utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach, I provide the safe, supportive space that my clients need in order to achieve the growth and change that they seek. Having worked most recently with members of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to have the acceptance and support of someone in a non-judgmental space in order to grow.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and cultural identity challenges. My approach, grounded in rigorous, advanced APA-accredited doctoral training and 5+ years of experience, fosters a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space. I ensure that your unique experiences and values are respected in my culturally-informed therapeutic approach. Together, we’ll set personalized treatment goals, work through barriers, and empower you to achieve balance, fulfillment, and live a life that feels most authentic and aligned with your core values.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and cultural identity challenges. My approach, grounded in rigorous, advanced APA-accredited doctoral training and 5+ years of experience, fosters a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space. I ensure that your unique experiences and values are respected in my culturally-informed therapeutic approach. Together, we’ll set personalized treatment goals, work through barriers, and empower you to achieve balance, fulfillment, and live a life that feels most authentic and aligned with your core values.
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