Female Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

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.

Althea works in the field of Mental Health providing care in the areas of: anger management, conflict resolution, ADHD, ODD, Anxiety and Depression, Relationship Issues, Child and Adolescent issues.

My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, & person-centered. I do not believe I am the expert and I come to my work with clients as a partner and a support. I work with those experiencing grief & traumatic loss, anxiety, fertility challenges (especially as a visibly queer person), miscarriage, chronic suicidality, and self-injury. I approach my work through a relational lens, and I have an interest in narrative and Internal Family Systems frameworks. I have openings available as of May 9, 2022.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through collaboration, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Are you feeling unsure about what you want for yourself? Has your stress and anxiety become intolerable in a way that’s preventing you from enjoying the present and moving towards your desired future? Do you know what your goals are, but you can’t figure out how to reach them? Are you having trouble liking yourself and offering yourself care and compassion? Many of us hit points where we confront injuries from our past or roadblocks in the present that feel too difficult to face. Sometimes our thoughts and emotions can feel unmanageable, or they cause us to lose confidence in our ability to move forward.

Developing a relationship with a compassionate, skilled therapist who can help you be present with current life stressors or past traumas, can be an important part of healing. In my practice I work with adults and adolescents with a variety of issues but specialize in issues related to sexual trauma (childhood or adult), childhood emotional/physical abuse, domestic violence, lack of parental attunement, and growing up in a home where alcohol and drugs were abused. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in communication, connection and how past trauma effects this. I provide clinical supervision to therapists.

Anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping can significantly impact your life and prevent you from reaching your true potential. As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients overcome these problems and take back their lives. I understand the fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering these problems create. We will work together, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), to reduce or eliminate these symptoms.

Whether you have struggled with mental health concerns for many years or are just now becoming curious about supporting your mental wellbeing, I believe therapy can help. Everyone can benefit from having a safe and supportive space to tackle symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, self-esteem issues, or any other mental health difficulties. As an experienced psychotherapist, I have supported people such as college students navigating changes in relationships, trauma survivors having flashbacks, and high-performing individuals coping with the demands of work and home.

As a Black female or Person of Color, you may be unsure about finding a therapist that understands your needs. I'm here to ease your concerns! I help women become happier and live more authentically to achieve their Relationship Goals with themselves and others. During our session, you will be introduced to techniques to decrease frustration, improve your communication, and discover some things that will help to improve your relationships. Relationships can be challenging to navigate and need a lot of effort, focus, and energy. I work with you to identify problems, formulate solutions, and put relationship dynamics into context.

I applaud you for taking the first step in finding a therapist that is the right fit for you. My approach to therapy is holistic, engaging and centered around highlighting my client’s strengths so that these can be harnessed to help them reach their goals. I employ both psychodynamic and behaviorally oriented approaches and specialize treating anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and relational issues. I also have training in mindfulness based stress reduction, and have a particular interest in helping women navigate life transitions, challenges in intimate relationships/dating, and their journey with pregnancy and parenthood.

'Rewrite your past and your coping strategies will flourish'. No matter how strange or painful our life or relationships are, we can understand them to minimize their power to damage us today and tomorrow. We should not deny tragedy when it visits us. And yet, we can re-conceive of most situations to make them more manageable. This is the most gratifying work we can do as people. I am a thoroughly experienced diagnostician who has trained in all popular theories of human development, with an especially strong background in women 's issues. I have treated patients from highly diverse backgrounds.

Welcome!i am currently accepting new clients. I would like to start by stating that I fundamentally believe in people and their ability to find their own peace. I am a seasoned licensed therapist with mental health leadership and counseling experience in community services and forensic psychology spheres. I have historically worked with clients who are in transition as they exit prison and begin to recreate their lives in a changed world. I specialize in working with groups including LGBTQIA, people of color, immigrants, and women to assist with navigating and reaffirming their sense of self.

I believe in helping my clients feel at ease. However you show up, whatever parts of yourself you bring, are welcome in our sessions. Trauma, depression, anxiety–all of these feelings can be difficult to bear and can create shame. It is most important to me that my clients feel they can share their complexities, shame and all. I believe you have what you need to heal yourself, but healing can be most effective in relationship. I believe social justice is inextricable from mental health. I practice with the belief that mental “illness” is a valid response to our oppressive and broken society

I work in pursuit of a greater understanding of a persons life and mind, everything-feelings, beliefs, memories, dreams and even seemingly irrelevant passing thoughts. Emotional healing takes place in a safe space through the empathic work of a committed relationship between psychotherapist and patient that is radically individualized/fully confidential. My approach is with the concern of relieving immediate symptoms and resolving current life problems. Patients are encouraged to talk as freely as possible in an environment that can enhance their awareness into how they see themselves and the world around them with increased sense of freedom and validation.

Life can be really hard. Sometimes you need help to move through the tougher times. You are the expert on your life and with my experience and expertise we form a strong, workng relationship. I work and teach from an integrative perspective incorporating mindfulness with the traditional therapeutic approaches Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic. I believe that healing, growth and change are best supported by raising our awareness around our thoughts, actions, feelings and our physical selves. I advocate movement, internal work and meditative practice when appropriate.

I truly believe the most rewarding journey is Inward. Through Going Inward Wellness, I offer people the opportunity to take off their cool in a safe space; together we work to peel back their labels, roles, vices and past hurts so that they may be fully present and seen. I work with clients to help them better manage stress; manage depression symptoms; manage anxiety; process life transitions; and process existential questions. In addition, I support clients grieving from from the loss of a loved one, the loss of a role or the loss of status.

Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.

I work with teenage women and adult women who aspire to understand themselves more deeply, find their inner voice, and create healthy boundaries for their relationships and life. They value mindfulness, art, and creativity. These women may experience challenges in their relationships, or may wrestle with chronic illness. The folks I guide are open to looking at the root cause of symptoms or behaviors. They are open to exploring the mind and body from a WHOLE person approach and discovering the root cause of the symptom (s). They are open and ready for positive change and ask them to call on their courage!

You are in a season of transition and you feel stuck in knowing what is the “right” step to take first. Overthinking is causing anxiety and self doubt has you questioning your value. You no longer want to allow comparisons and the worry of disappointing others stop you from living your life on your terms. You know you want more for yourself. You acknowledge that you deserve more. More fulfillment, joy, meaningful connections, and satisfaction. You are ready to unapologetically live your best life as your authentic self.

My background is working with adolescents and young adults with dual diagnosis mental health and substance use disorders, family conflict and support through life transitions.