Family Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

At the core, I believe we all want to feel loved, heard, and understood. However, there may be things getting in the way of what we want, such as trauma, family influences, and societal messaging. My goal is to co-create a space with you (and your partner) that is affirming of your unique background and experiences. We can explore where you’re feeling stuck and how to create new opportunities for healing, intimacy, and connection. I work with individuals and couples of all backgrounds but have particular interest and experience in the queer, poly/CNM, and Black communities.

Life! It can be challenging in many ways. Are you struggling to live the life you desire? Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, unmotivated, struggling with intrusive thoughts/urges, experiencing conflict in your relationships, facing a difficult situation or simply want to feel better. Congratulations on taking the first step. Whether you are new or returning to therapy, the process is one of self-reflection and self-discovery that can lead you to not only feeling better but being a better you. Sometimes the path is unclear. I am committed to guiding you along the path of empowerment and enlightenment to find your way.

Hi, I'm Cory! Do you feel unmotivated, uninspired, and stuck in the routine of life or your relationship? Are you searching for who you are at your core and learning to live a life aligned with that? Are you struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, or stress, which gets in the way of you moving forward? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with families, individuals, and couples. My belief is that we all have struggles throughout our lives, and with the right support, we all have the strength within us to overcome these obstacles.

Whether you're going through a life transition, struggling in a relationship, or experiencing anxiety, it takes courage to seek help. Regardless of what you're going through, I want you to recognize that your resilience in life has brought you this far, and that's something to be proud of. I would like to help you from here by guiding you through this therapeutic process, as it may relate to personal trauma, early life experiences, and/or unhealthy patterns.

Whether it is trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, identity issues, ADHD, relationship problems, or anything in between that you are currently struggling with, it would be my pleasure to guide and help you through it. It may be a challenge sometimes to find a therapist who can meet your needs, which is why, in my opinion, the first and most important goal to accomplish together is a strong rapport. This will pave the way for you to have an environment that you can feel comfortable in, and for us to make progress in whichever area in your life that you need help and support with.

Finding a therapist can be hard and prioritizing yourself can be even harder. You may be seeking support for feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or trying to balance too much at once. Every person has different strengths and challenges although many environments aren't also set up to support everyone. People experience guilt or shame because they think they aren't living up to personal or societal expectations. It can effect how you feel about yourself, your work and your relationships. It's hard to know where to start and that's why I'm here. We will explore what it is that you want and how to individualize strategies for you.

Freedom comes when we find a “how.” How can be based in meaning, skill building, perspective shifting, or managing conflict and emotions. Through the balance of talk therapy, skill building, and somatic based therapies, I can help you navigate the challenges you are facing.

I am a licensed psychotherapist, with training in psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, and relational theory. As we uncover early-life experiences, traumatic events, stuck points, relationship turmoil, and/or complex family dynamics that have plagued your life journey. We will speak of them intellectually with the intention of unraveling them emotionally, in efforts to gain insight into your perspective of the world and present-day challenges.

Every client and therapist pairing is different. Not every pairing will fit as well as others and the goal of every therapeutic relationship is for the therapist to act as a competent and supportive guide in navigating each client's map of unique challenges in life. I believe that the most important aspect of the relationship is the ability to be honest about the process--what works will differ for everyone. I aim to tailor treatment to each client so that he or she leaves the office feeling heard, understood and confident about the therapeutic journey.

Adulting is hard! From school issues to work issues, starting a relationship to starting a family , there are countless transitions for emerging adults to navigate. These transitions (and the stresses of daily life) can cause or exacerbate depression and anxiety. But you don't have to figure it all out on your own! Please reach out if you could use extra support during difficult times. You deserve the opportunity to be heard and held as you face challenges. Through compassion and humor, I will work with you to cultivate the unique and special relationship between therapist and client that will help guide you.

I believe we should all have access to a space where we can be open and honest with who we are and what we need to thrive. It is important to me that I support individuals in cultivating such a space with safety and freedom of feelings, thoughts and emotions. We all deserve a chance to thrive in life and find some sense of peace and understanding of experiences that make us who we are. I am here to challenge any notions that you cannot be your best self and find solace in that.

Life hasn't been easy on you but you've managed to get to where you are through will and perseverance. You are kind to others, and a giver, but you find yourself unable to be kind to yourself in the same way. Do you find yourself numbing your feelings or feel like there's just too much on your plate? Do you feel like there's something wrong with you but are afraid to let others see it? Do you feel that there must be so much more to life and you just can't find your joy? Or perhaps you experience anxiety, difficulties in relationships, loneliness, disconnection and depression.

Welcome to Reframe Tomorrow Behavioral Health! I am a licensed psychologist with years of experience working with youth and their families, as well as young adults. As a provider certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I specialize in working with youth and young adults with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and enjoy working with young children with disruptive behaviors and their caregivers.

My clients come to me because they want to deepen and strengthen their relationships - not just with each other, but with themselves. They want to understand the family and societal systems that shaped them into who they are today, and to heal old wounds and trauma so that they can move forward from a place of strength, healing, and connection. Many of my clients exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, and have struggled to find a therapist who will understand and not further stigmatize their identities, and who is committed to unlearning systems of oppression. I seek to provide a healing space for them.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Are you seeking guidance in managing conflicts? If you are looking for support while adjusting to changes and creating balance in your life, we will work together to help navigate these challenging waters. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist , I work with individuals, couples and families to address emotional challenges, questions of identity and relational conflicts. Integrating different theoretical approaches, I help my clients to make the changes they long for.

In my practice, I encounter people who enter psychotherapy for many reasons - from general issues, including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, to specific problems such as family conflict and difficulty reaching career goals. Because individuals’ problems often arise in their interpersonal environments, my goal is to provide a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel understood, supported, and respected as an important aspect of helping you to feel better.