Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Maybe you and your partner can't talk without it turning into a fight. Or the intimacy you once had feels distant now - whether it's desire that's faded, sexual pain that's making connection impossible, or you just don't feel seen anymore. Perhaps you're dealing with infidelity and don't know if you can rebuild trust. Or maybe you're an individual carrying anxiety or trauma that keeps showing up - in your relationships, in your body, in the ways you protect yourself. You've tried thinking your way through it, but something deeper needs attention. Healing isn't just about what you know; it's about what your body knows, too.
Maybe you and your partner can't talk without it turning into a fight. Or the intimacy you once had feels distant now - whether it's desire that's faded, sexual pain that's making connection impossible, or you just don't feel seen anymore. Perhaps you're dealing with infidelity and don't know if you can rebuild trust. Or maybe you're an individual carrying anxiety or trauma that keeps showing up - in your relationships, in your body, in the ways you protect yourself. You've tried thinking your way through it, but something deeper needs attention. Healing isn't just about what you know; it's about what your body knows, too.
Danica D. Moore, LMSW is the Founder of Therapeutic and Wellness Consulting, LLC (TAWC) with an expertise in trauma recovery. She believes that healing, happiness and success are the birthright of everyone and has spent the last 20 years creating safe spaces to support clients pursue that path. As an expert in trauma and wellness, Danica’s work crosses a variety of settings with diverse clients. She has worked with individuals, groups, couples, non-profits and for-profit businesses. She operates within a strength-based framework, using evidence-based practices such as CBT to promote transformation and healing.
Danica D. Moore, LMSW is the Founder of Therapeutic and Wellness Consulting, LLC (TAWC) with an expertise in trauma recovery. She believes that healing, happiness and success are the birthright of everyone and has spent the last 20 years creating safe spaces to support clients pursue that path. As an expert in trauma and wellness, Danica’s work crosses a variety of settings with diverse clients. She has worked with individuals, groups, couples, non-profits and for-profit businesses. She operates within a strength-based framework, using evidence-based practices such as CBT to promote transformation and healing.
Meghan Kirk, LPC, NCC, helps individuals in Pennsylvania navigate life’s challenges by providing a safe, empathetic space to explore emotional difficulties, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and growth, she supports clients in achieving improved mental wellness and personal empowerment. Serving communities across Pennsylvania through LifeStance Health, Meghan works with adolescents and adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Meghan Kirk, LPC, NCC, helps individuals in Pennsylvania navigate life’s challenges by providing a safe, empathetic space to explore emotional difficulties, build resilience, and develop meaningful coping strategies. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and growth, she supports clients in achieving improved mental wellness and personal empowerment. Serving communities across Pennsylvania through LifeStance Health, Meghan works with adolescents and adults navigating a range of emotional and psychological concerns.
I draw from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused and trauma-focused therapies, psychodynamic, and strength-based approaches.
Beginning therapy is a courageous step, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns.
My specialties include treating mood and anxiety disorders, guiding couples through communication and relationship difficulties, supporting individuals struggling with addiction, and working with clients who experience borderline personality disorder.
I draw from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused and trauma-focused therapies, psychodynamic, and strength-based approaches.
Beginning therapy is a courageous step, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns.
My specialties include treating mood and anxiety disorders, guiding couples through communication and relationship difficulties, supporting individuals struggling with addiction, and working with clients who experience borderline personality disorder.
I enjoy helping clients who want to explore themselves and work towards being more accepting and confident in who they truly are. If you want to gain a broader perspective in how you are approaching your relationships, both personal and professional, I'd love to help you. Growth and change are challenging, and can also be fun and exciting. In our work we'll practice being more aware of what is really there for you in the area(s) you're working on. It might be that devloping a new skillset in your relationship will help it grow, or that you need help ending a relationship and starting a new one.
I enjoy helping clients who want to explore themselves and work towards being more accepting and confident in who they truly are. If you want to gain a broader perspective in how you are approaching your relationships, both personal and professional, I'd love to help you. Growth and change are challenging, and can also be fun and exciting. In our work we'll practice being more aware of what is really there for you in the area(s) you're working on. It might be that devloping a new skillset in your relationship will help it grow, or that you need help ending a relationship and starting a new one.
I like to use mindfulness based treatments to help patients manage life demands and enjoy healthy relationships with others.
Life is stressful and demanding. I treat adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues by using evidence based therapies to meet their specific goals. We explore thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors to promote overall well being.
I assist adolescents and young adults to find academic and social success in their journey to becoming adults. We work on developing emotional regulation, making healthy choices, and resolving family and peer conflicts.
I help parents create realistic expectations for their family members and optimize healthy communication.
I like to use mindfulness based treatments to help patients manage life demands and enjoy healthy relationships with others.
Life is stressful and demanding. I treat adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues by using evidence based therapies to meet their specific goals. We explore thoughts, beliefs, feelings and behaviors to promote overall well being.
I assist adolescents and young adults to find academic and social success in their journey to becoming adults. We work on developing emotional regulation, making healthy choices, and resolving family and peer conflicts.
I help parents create realistic expectations for their family members and optimize healthy communication.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Focused care.
I am a therapist who integrates clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to support individuals, couples, and families. I take a holistic perspective on therapy, attending not only to psychological needs but also to relational, cultural, and somatic experiences—such as how stress is carried in the body. Informed by my own experiences navigating grief, anxiety, and the challenges of community hardship, I strive to hold space for clients with deep empathy and without judgment. Grounded in psychological training and a respect for lived experience, I believe healing occurs when clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Focused care.
I am a therapist who integrates clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to support individuals, couples, and families. I take a holistic perspective on therapy, attending not only to psychological needs but also to relational, cultural, and somatic experiences—such as how stress is carried in the body. Informed by my own experiences navigating grief, anxiety, and the challenges of community hardship, I strive to hold space for clients with deep empathy and without judgment. Grounded in psychological training and a respect for lived experience, I believe healing occurs when clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood.
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.
Victoria Prisco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAT, LPC, CAADC, PMP, ADHD-CP
20 Endorsed
Online Only
You look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, behind, and stuck in the same loop. Your to-do list is never done and you’re always borrowing time from yourself. You lose time to scrolling, overthink dating, say yes too often, and keep setting goals you struggle to follow through on. For some women, ADHD has been present for years. For others, burnout, anxiety, or hormone shifts like perimenopause or menopause have made things feel harder than they used to.
You look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, behind, and stuck in the same loop. Your to-do list is never done and you’re always borrowing time from yourself. You lose time to scrolling, overthink dating, say yes too often, and keep setting goals you struggle to follow through on. For some women, ADHD has been present for years. For others, burnout, anxiety, or hormone shifts like perimenopause or menopause have made things feel harder than they used to.
A lot of things can get in the way of living a life you love- insecurities, shame, comparison, perfectionism, emotions you don't know what to do with, thoughts you'd rather not have, living in a society that devalues you, etc. I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I founded my private practice on the principles of "empowerment, compassion and clarity" with the intent to guide and support my clients as they uncover these traits within themselves- leading them to more balanced and fulfilling lives.
A lot of things can get in the way of living a life you love- insecurities, shame, comparison, perfectionism, emotions you don't know what to do with, thoughts you'd rather not have, living in a society that devalues you, etc. I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience working with individuals from all walks of life. I founded my private practice on the principles of "empowerment, compassion and clarity" with the intent to guide and support my clients as they uncover these traits within themselves- leading them to more balanced and fulfilling lives.
Marram Emily Jane Plapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Reiki, Shaman
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Somatic embodiment, creativity, yogic philosophy, energetic anatomy, mindfulness, meditation, self-inquiry, flower essences, and essential oils are some examples influencing my healing work.
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
Somatic embodiment, creativity, yogic philosophy, energetic anatomy, mindfulness, meditation, self-inquiry, flower essences, and essential oils are some examples influencing my healing work.
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
Are you or a loved one experiencing stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms that impact your relationships, work, school behavior, and overall ability to enjoy life? Do you desire to be gentler with yourself or improve communication with a loved one? Are you at a crossroads in life and ready for assistance? If so, you are not alone—millions of people experience this daily. However, with the proper mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill set, you can go from merely living to genuinely thriving, experiencing life in a much more fulfilling way.
Are you or a loved one experiencing stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms that impact your relationships, work, school behavior, and overall ability to enjoy life? Do you desire to be gentler with yourself or improve communication with a loved one? Are you at a crossroads in life and ready for assistance? If so, you are not alone—millions of people experience this daily. However, with the proper mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual skill set, you can go from merely living to genuinely thriving, experiencing life in a much more fulfilling way.
I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic work to help clients understand how past experiences shape current patterns while building practical tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and healthier relationships.
I’m a United States Veteran working with adults, couples, and families impacted by religious or spiritual abuse, trauma related to authority or institutions, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Many clients come from rigid or controlling environments and feel disconnected after long-term stress or moral injury. I help people question harmful belief systems, recover from shame-based dynamics, and rebuild identity, boundaries, and emotional safety. I provide therapy in Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill.
I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic work to help clients understand how past experiences shape current patterns while building practical tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and healthier relationships.
I’m a United States Veteran working with adults, couples, and families impacted by religious or spiritual abuse, trauma related to authority or institutions, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Many clients come from rigid or controlling environments and feel disconnected after long-term stress or moral injury. I help people question harmful belief systems, recover from shame-based dynamics, and rebuild identity, boundaries, and emotional safety. I provide therapy in Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill.
" Real transformation sometimes requires real honesty" - I would love to assist you with finding the path to your true self. Are you trying to find the right therapist? Not knowing what, who you need can make a situation worse when you want relief. Let me help you! I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make meaning of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transitions, academic/work performance, bridging the gap between social media and IRL. I will provide a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life. My aim is to help you optimize YOU.
" Real transformation sometimes requires real honesty" - I would love to assist you with finding the path to your true self. Are you trying to find the right therapist? Not knowing what, who you need can make a situation worse when you want relief. Let me help you! I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make meaning of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transitions, academic/work performance, bridging the gap between social media and IRL. I will provide a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life. My aim is to help you optimize YOU.
Elizabeth McNamara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, we'll collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment where mind and body can work as an integrated vehicle to navigate self-exploration, healing, and optimum health. I value the process of self-growth and learning as it allows us the opportunity to live fully and access greater joy in our lives.
I work with clients whose lives are impacted by depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues and traumatic experiences. I also have over a decade of experience in the corporate wellness space supporting leaders in sustainable resilience building.
Utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, we'll collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment where mind and body can work as an integrated vehicle to navigate self-exploration, healing, and optimum health. I value the process of self-growth and learning as it allows us the opportunity to live fully and access greater joy in our lives.
I work with clients whose lives are impacted by depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues and traumatic experiences. I also have over a decade of experience in the corporate wellness space supporting leaders in sustainable resilience building.
I am an integrative therapist who draws from relational psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques as fits the needs of individual clients.
My approach allows for a safe and contained space for self-expression and to process challenging experiences.
My areas of clinical expertise include trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief and loss, and relational issues. I look forward to partnering with you on your healing journey.
I am an integrative therapist who draws from relational psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques as fits the needs of individual clients.
My approach allows for a safe and contained space for self-expression and to process challenging experiences.
My areas of clinical expertise include trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief and loss, and relational issues. I look forward to partnering with you on your healing journey.
I have advanced Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Mindfulness training.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
I have advanced Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Mindfulness training.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) with over ten years of experience. I have a passion for helping adults navigate life’s complexities with more clarity, compassion, and connection. My focus is on supporting people who are moving through transitions, processing trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves and their sense of meaning.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and board certified art therapist (ATR-BC) with over ten years of experience. I have a passion for helping adults navigate life’s complexities with more clarity, compassion, and connection. My focus is on supporting people who are moving through transitions, processing trauma, or feeling disconnected from themselves and their sense of meaning.
Art therapy is not just for artists, and does not require previous art-making experience. As an art therapist, I view art not solely as a form of communication, but also as a means for self-discovery, growth, and healing through the creative process. The healing and creative processes often mirror each other - art therapy encourages nonverbal self-expression, safe release of emotional distress, and meaning-making, and allows for exploration of emotions and experiences using a variety of art materials.
Art therapy is not just for artists, and does not require previous art-making experience. As an art therapist, I view art not solely as a form of communication, but also as a means for self-discovery, growth, and healing through the creative process. The healing and creative processes often mirror each other - art therapy encourages nonverbal self-expression, safe release of emotional distress, and meaning-making, and allows for exploration of emotions and experiences using a variety of art materials.
Hi, I’m Jessica- a therapist specializing in couples and family therapy. My mission is to support you in building healthier, more connected relationships and navigating life’s challenges with greater resilience and clarity. I am also Jewish and provide a safe space for the Jewish community.
Whether you’re coping with a recent betrayal, struggling to rebuild trust, or simply feeling stuck in patterns of miscommunication, healing begins the moment we feel safe enough to talk about it. I offer a warm, compassionate space where that healing can take root.
Hi, I’m Jessica- a therapist specializing in couples and family therapy. My mission is to support you in building healthier, more connected relationships and navigating life’s challenges with greater resilience and clarity. I am also Jewish and provide a safe space for the Jewish community.
Whether you’re coping with a recent betrayal, struggling to rebuild trust, or simply feeling stuck in patterns of miscommunication, healing begins the moment we feel safe enough to talk about it. I offer a warm, compassionate space where that healing can take root.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.