Family Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
Steven Rishard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
My approach is a mix of modern contextual family therapy, narrative therapy, and existential therapy.
Life is often messy and chaotic. It can bring us any number of challenges. Grief, anxiety, depression, or loneliness. We may experience conflict in our relationships or a crisis with our self-esteem. Perhaps we lose our way or have yet to find a purpose. Our faith, our resiliency, and our tolerance all get tested along the way. I work with couples, individuals, and families, using an integrative approach that takes into consideration all the factors at play in our lives. The goal is to heal wounds, strengthen resiliency, help you foster better relationships, and gain some self-knowledge along the way.
My approach is a mix of modern contextual family therapy, narrative therapy, and existential therapy.
Life is often messy and chaotic. It can bring us any number of challenges. Grief, anxiety, depression, or loneliness. We may experience conflict in our relationships or a crisis with our self-esteem. Perhaps we lose our way or have yet to find a purpose. Our faith, our resiliency, and our tolerance all get tested along the way. I work with couples, individuals, and families, using an integrative approach that takes into consideration all the factors at play in our lives. The goal is to heal wounds, strengthen resiliency, help you foster better relationships, and gain some self-knowledge along the way.
Floreat Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, NCC, CCTAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Jamaican born licensed professional counselor and marriage, couples & family therapist who conducts sessions in English and Jamaican Patois (Patwah).
My approach is direct, warm, and empowering. My therapeutic approach mainly utilizes techniques from Structural Therapy, CBT, and Narrative Therapy; other approaches are incorporated as needed. My work always involves a review of ecosystemic influences (e.g. family, culture) as everyone's unique experience can affect their starting points/needs presentation.
I am a Jamaican born licensed professional counselor and marriage, couples & family therapist who conducts sessions in English and Jamaican Patois (Patwah).
My approach is direct, warm, and empowering. My therapeutic approach mainly utilizes techniques from Structural Therapy, CBT, and Narrative Therapy; other approaches are incorporated as needed. My work always involves a review of ecosystemic influences (e.g. family, culture) as everyone's unique experience can affect their starting points/needs presentation.
David Koppisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Maybe you are struggling or feel stuck in your intimate or family relationships - caught in cycles of miscommunication, misunderstanding, conflict and hurt - but don’t know how to change.
I help clients with these relationship and life challenges to explore their origins and what is perpetuating them. I help couples and individuals build skills in self-awareness, healthy emotional expression and living out their values. My ultimate goal is to help people build healthy, fulfilling relationships and find meaning and purpose in life.
Maybe you are struggling or feel stuck in your intimate or family relationships - caught in cycles of miscommunication, misunderstanding, conflict and hurt - but don’t know how to change.
I help clients with these relationship and life challenges to explore their origins and what is perpetuating them. I help couples and individuals build skills in self-awareness, healthy emotional expression and living out their values. My ultimate goal is to help people build healthy, fulfilling relationships and find meaning and purpose in life.
I work with individuals within the context of their family of origin.
My experiences include working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. You have taken an important first step in your journey. I will be here as your guide to support you.
I work with individuals within the context of their family of origin.
My experiences include working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. You have taken an important first step in your journey. I will be here as your guide to support you.
I am an AASECT credentialed, Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
My approach to therapy is authentic, relational, and trust based. I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as a guide to our work together and have advanced training and supervision in the real-life application of EFT with couples.
I am an AASECT credentialed, Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
My approach to therapy is authentic, relational, and trust based. I primarily use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as a guide to our work together and have advanced training and supervision in the real-life application of EFT with couples.
My work is guided by an integrative, collaborative model, incorporating various modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Narrative Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same relational loop? Are your insecurities preventing you from moving forward? Do you struggle to set and vocalize boundaries, wants, and needs? Do you live with negative self-talk? You’re in the right place. In sessions, we will investigate some of the root causes of the patterns in your life and relationships, and strive for self-discovery and self-growth. I will help you to identify and ultimately challenge negative self-talk that has likely impacted your view of self and led to negative coping behaviors.
My work is guided by an integrative, collaborative model, incorporating various modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Narrative Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same relational loop? Are your insecurities preventing you from moving forward? Do you struggle to set and vocalize boundaries, wants, and needs? Do you live with negative self-talk? You’re in the right place. In sessions, we will investigate some of the root causes of the patterns in your life and relationships, and strive for self-discovery and self-growth. I will help you to identify and ultimately challenge negative self-talk that has likely impacted your view of self and led to negative coping behaviors.
I also draw upon training in CBT, Family Systems, trauma treatment and more than 40 years of clinical experience.
Relationships are my expertise, especially issues of broken trust, poor communication, intimacy and addiction. There is no "perfect partner", but intimate partnerships should be a source of joy, safety and support. Whether you are dating or engaged, married or contemplating divorce, "straight" or LGBTQIA, monogamous or poly, kinky or vanilla, Millenial or retired, you CAN feel understood by one another with deep, joyful connection! With over 40 years of experience, my clinical toolbox is full of skills and concepts that will move you forward together. (Telehealth only. Sorry, no insurance accepted but receipts provided OON.)
I also draw upon training in CBT, Family Systems, trauma treatment and more than 40 years of clinical experience.
Relationships are my expertise, especially issues of broken trust, poor communication, intimacy and addiction. There is no "perfect partner", but intimate partnerships should be a source of joy, safety and support. Whether you are dating or engaged, married or contemplating divorce, "straight" or LGBTQIA, monogamous or poly, kinky or vanilla, Millenial or retired, you CAN feel understood by one another with deep, joyful connection! With over 40 years of experience, my clinical toolbox is full of skills and concepts that will move you forward together. (Telehealth only. Sorry, no insurance accepted but receipts provided OON.)
Amanda Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Clinically, I pull from a variety of modalities including person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and emotion focused.
If you're scrolling through these pages, something in life has pushed you to decide to seek support. Maybe you're a new parent, struggling to process recent birth trauma while also figuring out how to take care of the new little life in your arms. Perhaps you've been able to manage symptoms of ADHD well enough until recently, and suddenly the overwhelm and executive dysfunction is becoming too much of a challenge to navigate alone. Anxiety, ADHD, depression, postpartum and parenting...all of these can lead us to feel isolated and alone sometimes, struggling to figure out how to cope. You don't have to figure it out alone; welcome!
Clinically, I pull from a variety of modalities including person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and emotion focused.
If you're scrolling through these pages, something in life has pushed you to decide to seek support. Maybe you're a new parent, struggling to process recent birth trauma while also figuring out how to take care of the new little life in your arms. Perhaps you've been able to manage symptoms of ADHD well enough until recently, and suddenly the overwhelm and executive dysfunction is becoming too much of a challenge to navigate alone. Anxiety, ADHD, depression, postpartum and parenting...all of these can lead us to feel isolated and alone sometimes, struggling to figure out how to cope. You don't have to figure it out alone; welcome!
Often the timing of this choice to seek therapy is not ideal - you may be having family or work stress, you may be depressed, anxious, tired and unable to think clearly or make decisions.
Therapy can help by shifting the focus from past limitations to accessing new skills and talents. Learning different ways to solve problems and manage your emotional reactions will help you have a more enjoyable and successful life.
Often the timing of this choice to seek therapy is not ideal - you may be having family or work stress, you may be depressed, anxious, tired and unable to think clearly or make decisions.
Therapy can help by shifting the focus from past limitations to accessing new skills and talents. Learning different ways to solve problems and manage your emotional reactions will help you have a more enjoyable and successful life.
Alyson Nerenberg Psychology Associates, PC
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Trained in a variety of therapy modalities ( family systems, gestalt,cognitive behavioral psychodynamic ).
Dr.Alyson Nerenberg, a clinical psychologist is a compassionate and dynamic therapist with over 30 years in practice. She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, divorce, addictions and eating disorders. Dr. Nerenberg integrates philosophies from the medical, psychological and self-help communities in order to treat the whole person. She is a positive person who focuses on her clients strengths in order to help them heal.
Trained in a variety of therapy modalities ( family systems, gestalt,cognitive behavioral psychodynamic ).
Dr.Alyson Nerenberg, a clinical psychologist is a compassionate and dynamic therapist with over 30 years in practice. She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, divorce, addictions and eating disorders. Dr. Nerenberg integrates philosophies from the medical, psychological and self-help communities in order to treat the whole person. She is a positive person who focuses on her clients strengths in order to help them heal.
Chris Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSTS, CST, CHES
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Therapeutic frameworks and public health models which influence my work include: Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eco-Systemic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Crucible Model, Internal Family Systems, Social Psychology, Health Belief Model, and Stages of Change Model.
Are you are looking for a therapist who understands what it means to be a man. Maybe you are looking for someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? I or a member of my team at the Center for Healthier Relationships, Individuals & Sexualities may be a good fit. I have an amazing team of therapists, from low fee interns to therapists with years of experience. The team specializes in working with LGBTQ+ populations and is compromised of members of the community. The team has a variety of specialities, including sex therapy, addiction, behavioral modification, couples intimacy concerns, and men's issues, to name a few.
Therapeutic frameworks and public health models which influence my work include: Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eco-Systemic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Crucible Model, Internal Family Systems, Social Psychology, Health Belief Model, and Stages of Change Model.
Are you are looking for a therapist who understands what it means to be a man. Maybe you are looking for someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community? I or a member of my team at the Center for Healthier Relationships, Individuals & Sexualities may be a good fit. I have an amazing team of therapists, from low fee interns to therapists with years of experience. The team specializes in working with LGBTQ+ populations and is compromised of members of the community. The team has a variety of specialities, including sex therapy, addiction, behavioral modification, couples intimacy concerns, and men's issues, to name a few.
Meet Our Family Therapy
Sara Johnson
Associate Professional Counselor , MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD.
Treatment will focus on areas of instability and address deficiencies in executive and relational functioning. Trauma work is a layered process. Modality will depend on your goals and preparation. I am trained in EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and parts work IFS therapy.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, emotional and narcissistic abuse, Trauma/PTSD, ACA / ACoA recovery for adult children of alcoholics and family dysfunction, Personality Disorders, and ADHD.
Treatment will focus on areas of instability and address deficiencies in executive and relational functioning. Trauma work is a layered process. Modality will depend on your goals and preparation. I am trained in EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and parts work IFS therapy.
Are you an individual or couple looking to strengthen the foundation of your relationship with yourself, your family, your friends or your partner(s)?.
I believe in you. And I believe that you are who and how you are for a damn good reason. I love working within the IFS framework and using Authentic relating tools. I specialize in Relationships with self and other, Grief & Loss, Preventative Care for Romantic Relationships and Parents, Professional Preparation & Career Alignment, New therapist challenges,
Are you an individual or couple looking to strengthen the foundation of your relationship with yourself, your family, your friends or your partner(s)?.
I believe in you. And I believe that you are who and how you are for a damn good reason. I love working within the IFS framework and using Authentic relating tools. I specialize in Relationships with self and other, Grief & Loss, Preventative Care for Romantic Relationships and Parents, Professional Preparation & Career Alignment, New therapist challenges,
Are you looking for ways to communicate the complex "you" to your family, friends, and loved ones?.
I am trained in helping diverse populations, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks live authentically, aiding their family members become informed on diverse gender and sexual expressions. I also assist individuals and couples explore various forms of sex and intimacy issues including kink, BDSM, as well as polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships.
Are you looking for ways to communicate the complex "you" to your family, friends, and loved ones?.
I am trained in helping diverse populations, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ folks live authentically, aiding their family members become informed on diverse gender and sexual expressions. I also assist individuals and couples explore various forms of sex and intimacy issues including kink, BDSM, as well as polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships.
I offer a free phone consultation to help you determine if my services are a good fit for you or your family!.
Through my experiences as a therapist, I have seen how life stressors, past experiences, and genetics can all play a role in the difficulties of our lives. My hope is that we can create a safe environment to enable you to grow and adapt to what life has to offer and start to explore the things that may be holding us back.
I offer a free phone consultation to help you determine if my services are a good fit for you or your family!.
Through my experiences as a therapist, I have seen how life stressors, past experiences, and genetics can all play a role in the difficulties of our lives. My hope is that we can create a safe environment to enable you to grow and adapt to what life has to offer and start to explore the things that may be holding us back.
My approach draws from my training in sex therapy, family systems, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies as well as hypnosis and EMDR.
While the therapy hour is important, a major component of change occurs during the other 167 hours of the week. So I work with you to tailor homework and homeplay that will augment the therapy hour and help you make progress on your own.
My approach draws from my training in sex therapy, family systems, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies as well as hypnosis and EMDR.
While the therapy hour is important, a major component of change occurs during the other 167 hours of the week. So I work with you to tailor homework and homeplay that will augment the therapy hour and help you make progress on your own.
Rachael Toth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, M/CFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I serve mothers, couples, and extended family throughout the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum journey.
In a world that can feel increasingly polarized, our conversations make a difference in how we go on. Each interaction has the possibility of bringing us closer together or pushing us further apart. As we feel more understood, respected and capable, we can turn towards ourselves and one another with more compassion and capacity for connection. We can bring more curiosity to our contradictions and complexities.
I serve mothers, couples, and extended family throughout the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum journey.
In a world that can feel increasingly polarized, our conversations make a difference in how we go on. Each interaction has the possibility of bringing us closer together or pushing us further apart. As we feel more understood, respected and capable, we can turn towards ourselves and one another with more compassion and capacity for connection. We can bring more curiosity to our contradictions and complexities.
I've worked with many people who seek help to decrease or eliminate troublesome emotions or behaviors that get in the way of their personal, family/relationship or occupational aspirations.
We work as partners in an alliance to help you specifically achieve the goals of therapy you planned at the start. Having acquired new knowledge and practice using your insights, reasoning, and critical analysis skills, it will not be difficult to regulate your emotions by challenging and changing any unpleasant or distressful emotional concerns.
I've worked with many people who seek help to decrease or eliminate troublesome emotions or behaviors that get in the way of their personal, family/relationship or occupational aspirations.
We work as partners in an alliance to help you specifically achieve the goals of therapy you planned at the start. Having acquired new knowledge and practice using your insights, reasoning, and critical analysis skills, it will not be difficult to regulate your emotions by challenging and changing any unpleasant or distressful emotional concerns.
Melinda A Korte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MT-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have worked with people across the life span in individual, group, and family therapy contexts.
NOTE: I am not able to take clients at this time. My clients might struggle with depression or anxiety...perhaps struggle with life transitions...or maybe need help in balancing their daily life with the demands that their recovery requires. Eating disorders, personality disorders, addictions, and Complex PTSD require skilled support for true recovery to be achieved. I love working with clients who embrace their autonomy in this process and are ready to do the work! I believe you already have everything within you that is required for you to thrive. I'm here to help you tap into it :-)
I have worked with people across the life span in individual, group, and family therapy contexts.
NOTE: I am not able to take clients at this time. My clients might struggle with depression or anxiety...perhaps struggle with life transitions...or maybe need help in balancing their daily life with the demands that their recovery requires. Eating disorders, personality disorders, addictions, and Complex PTSD require skilled support for true recovery to be achieved. I love working with clients who embrace their autonomy in this process and are ready to do the work! I believe you already have everything within you that is required for you to thrive. I'm here to help you tap into it :-)
Kathryn Ewers LMFT, CST
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Certified Sex Therapist in Pennsylvania & Virginia.
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My hope is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Certified Sex Therapist in Pennsylvania & Virginia.
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My hope is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.