The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Maybe you're a parent noticing your daughter struggles with focus differently than expected - she's daydreaming, overwhelmed, or labeled "too sensitive" (common ADHD symptoms in girls). Or perhaps you're in a relationship where one partner has ADHD, and you're both feeling misunderstood and disconnected. Whether you're seeking strategies that actually work, tools to manage daily life, or ways to strengthen your relationship and communication, I'm here to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Maybe you're a parent noticing your daughter struggles with focus differently than expected - she's daydreaming, overwhelmed, or labeled "too sensitive" (common ADHD symptoms in girls). Or perhaps you're in a relationship where one partner has ADHD, and you're both feeling misunderstood and disconnected. Whether you're seeking strategies that actually work, tools to manage daily life, or ways to strengthen your relationship and communication, I'm here to help you move from surviving to thriving.
I provide therapy for teens (12+), adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, faith journeys, relationship challenges, unwanted pornography habits, chronic illness, postpartum issues, parenting, assertive communication, boundary setting, and more. I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the confidence to make meaningful changes. I offer services in English and Spanish (Hablo Español) and can integrate Christian counseling if desired.
I provide therapy for teens (12+), adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, faith journeys, relationship challenges, unwanted pornography habits, chronic illness, postpartum issues, parenting, assertive communication, boundary setting, and more. I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the confidence to make meaningful changes. I offer services in English and Spanish (Hablo Español) and can integrate Christian counseling if desired.
As a psychoanalyst with twelve years of clinical experience, I can work with you to analyze your life experiences and the unconscious determinations that may be keeping you stuck in some ideas and negative affects. An important aspect of my practice is creating a safe space where you can express yourself freely and work through your thoughts and feelings, while I actively listen, ask questions, and dialogue with you until unheard possibilities arise. Psychoanalysis shows us that words carry the extraordinary power to change not only symptoms but also bodies and perspectives.
As a psychoanalyst with twelve years of clinical experience, I can work with you to analyze your life experiences and the unconscious determinations that may be keeping you stuck in some ideas and negative affects. An important aspect of my practice is creating a safe space where you can express yourself freely and work through your thoughts and feelings, while I actively listen, ask questions, and dialogue with you until unheard possibilities arise. Psychoanalysis shows us that words carry the extraordinary power to change not only symptoms but also bodies and perspectives.
Are you consistently swinging between anger and fear about your addicted or mentally ill adult child? Panicked, waking up at 2am each night, terrified about the next relapse? Do you fantasize about disowning them one day, but then, are enabling them the next? Do you struggle to set even the smallest boundaries?
I work with parents with an addicted or mentally ill adult child. I have lived inside a family like yours, and I know the exhaustion, and the sheer hopelessness. I help parents learn to finally hold boundaries, and realize hope again; thereby making space for the child's recovery. In a word, I restore possibility.
Are you consistently swinging between anger and fear about your addicted or mentally ill adult child? Panicked, waking up at 2am each night, terrified about the next relapse? Do you fantasize about disowning them one day, but then, are enabling them the next? Do you struggle to set even the smallest boundaries?
I work with parents with an addicted or mentally ill adult child. I have lived inside a family like yours, and I know the exhaustion, and the sheer hopelessness. I help parents learn to finally hold boundaries, and realize hope again; thereby making space for the child's recovery. In a word, I restore possibility.
I have been working as a psychoanalyst for almost twenty years and understand how challenging it can be to seek help at times. However, as we all need assistance at various moments in our lives, embarking on psychotherapy is an important step. Working with psychoanalysis can help you better understand the past experiences that shaped your character, as well as your future, desires, goals you aspire to achieve and the fears and obstacles you encounter. I can listen to patients in English, Portuguese (my native language), and Spanish. I have experience with student's mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and another diagnosis.
I have been working as a psychoanalyst for almost twenty years and understand how challenging it can be to seek help at times. However, as we all need assistance at various moments in our lives, embarking on psychotherapy is an important step. Working with psychoanalysis can help you better understand the past experiences that shaped your character, as well as your future, desires, goals you aspire to achieve and the fears and obstacles you encounter. I can listen to patients in English, Portuguese (my native language), and Spanish. I have experience with student's mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and another diagnosis.
In my clinical work, I help individuals, couples, and families, develop a more complete and compassionate understanding of themselves.
If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or another kind of emotional distress—particularly symptoms like intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, signs of OCD, or the lingering effects of past trauma or abuse—it is possible to find relief through therapy. I'd like to help you start to make sense of things.
In my clinical work, I help individuals, couples, and families, develop a more complete and compassionate understanding of themselves.
If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or another kind of emotional distress—particularly symptoms like intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, signs of OCD, or the lingering effects of past trauma or abuse—it is possible to find relief through therapy. I'd like to help you start to make sense of things.
The helping profession which is often referred to as therapy or counseling has been my life-long goal. My desire has made me a patient, attentive, and non-judgmental listener and has shaped my approach to understanding clients’ needs better. I am also supportive and seek positivity in every situation presented. I thrive to make clients feel safe including even reluctant clients to find their own way during treatment but also help clients to learn how to take personal responsibility to take charge of their behavior. I facilitate, encourage, empower, and help the client discover their potential.
The helping profession which is often referred to as therapy or counseling has been my life-long goal. My desire has made me a patient, attentive, and non-judgmental listener and has shaped my approach to understanding clients’ needs better. I am also supportive and seek positivity in every situation presented. I thrive to make clients feel safe including even reluctant clients to find their own way during treatment but also help clients to learn how to take personal responsibility to take charge of their behavior. I facilitate, encourage, empower, and help the client discover their potential.
It takes tenacity to identify a behavior that is problematic and commit to taking steps towards finding a solution. I am a client centered and skilled clinician who will walk along side of you while we navigate through life's challenges.
It takes tenacity to identify a behavior that is problematic and commit to taking steps towards finding a solution. I am a client centered and skilled clinician who will walk along side of you while we navigate through life's challenges.
I am licensed in Arizona, Ohio, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Florida. I have a deep clinical "toolkit." While I firmly embrace the foundational theory of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am a firm believer that one size never fits all in counseling. To provide the best care possible, I have mastered a wide-ranging arsenal of evidence-based modalities. I am deeply proficient in:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Neurolinguistic Psychology: Utilizing the connection between neurological processes and language to shift behavioral patterns rapidly.
I am licensed in Arizona, Ohio, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Florida. I have a deep clinical "toolkit." While I firmly embrace the foundational theory of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I am a firm believer that one size never fits all in counseling. To provide the best care possible, I have mastered a wide-ranging arsenal of evidence-based modalities. I am deeply proficient in:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Neurolinguistic Psychology: Utilizing the connection between neurological processes and language to shift behavioral patterns rapidly.
I support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, and the stress that comes with major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to changes in family dynamics, going through a divorce, working toward sobriety from substances or other unwanted behaviors, or feeling overwhelmed at work, you don’t have to do it alone.
Together, we clarify what truly matters to you, build healthy accountability, strengthen resilience, and create space for meaningful growth, self-compassion, and discovery. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with the life you want to create.
I support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, and the stress that comes with major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to changes in family dynamics, going through a divorce, working toward sobriety from substances or other unwanted behaviors, or feeling overwhelmed at work, you don’t have to do it alone.
Together, we clarify what truly matters to you, build healthy accountability, strengthen resilience, and create space for meaningful growth, self-compassion, and discovery. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and aligned with the life you want to create.
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Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We all go through seasons when life feels overwhelming or too heavy to carry alone. In those moments, having someone who truly listens can make all the difference.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are. I’ll meet you with empathy, curiosity, and respect as we work through whatever you’re facing together.
Using a person-centered approach, I meet you where you are and support you in building confidence, gaining clarity, and healing at your pace and in a way that feels right for you.
We all go through seasons when life feels overwhelming or too heavy to carry alone. In those moments, having someone who truly listens can make all the difference.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are. I’ll meet you with empathy, curiosity, and respect as we work through whatever you’re facing together.
Using a person-centered approach, I meet you where you are and support you in building confidence, gaining clarity, and healing at your pace and in a way that feels right for you.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am highly trained to work with the following: Individual therapy for adults; couples therapy; family therapy; and I excel in play therapy for children ages 3 years-old - 12 years-old and in co-parenting therapy, a specialized therapy for separated or divorced parents who have minor children.
I am highly trained to work with the following: Individual therapy for adults; couples therapy; family therapy; and I excel in play therapy for children ages 3 years-old - 12 years-old and in co-parenting therapy, a specialized therapy for separated or divorced parents who have minor children.
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Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
Are you struggling in your personal life? Are your relationships full of tension or heartache? Are you finding it difficult to know how to fix what is going wrong? Are you feeling frustrated and lost? You are not alone. Let me help. I will help you find meaning and direction in your struggle. I will help you feel safe and develop the skills and mental flexibility you need to successfully manage your trials with dignity and grace. Together we will find the balance you need to feel proud of yourself and connected in your relationships again.
Are you struggling to regain your sense of self after the end of a narcissistic relationship? No matter what your age a breakup can be devastating. Whether it's a few months or several years, the loss of dreams and future plans can be painful. How do you move forward? How do you become independent? How do you find normalcy and peace again? Rest assured it can be done and you will re-emerge stronger than ever before. Not a victim or a survivor but a victorious champion.
Are you struggling to regain your sense of self after the end of a narcissistic relationship? No matter what your age a breakup can be devastating. Whether it's a few months or several years, the loss of dreams and future plans can be painful. How do you move forward? How do you become independent? How do you find normalcy and peace again? Rest assured it can be done and you will re-emerge stronger than ever before. Not a victim or a survivor but a victorious champion.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work together effectively, but, especially for those whose concerns relate to their religion or cultural background, a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond, even if they do not have an extensive history with or understanding of their client’s background before therapy begins.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Church of Christ/Latter Day Saints values?
Each individual brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of therapeutic modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition such as LDS that strongly influences the conduct of everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process.
Why might someone feel comfortable with an LDS-attuned therapist?
While qualifications and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. It is wise to find a therapist who is responsive to your questions and concerns and with whom you feel you can establish a rapport. A therapist who is sensitive to LDS values and beliefs and the role they play in the lives of Church members can offer Mormon clients a welcome sense of safety, assurance that their community and culture will be understood, and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, all of which support the therapeutic process.
How do I recognize a good LDS therapist?
LDS therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Mormon principles and values. They have an understanding of the culture and the important role the Church plays in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of emotional difficulties those raised in the faith can be prone to. Like all effective therapists, a good LDS therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of everyday life.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Mormon/LDS therapists?
The directory of LDS therapists includes therapists who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information; these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with LDS clients and/or communities, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.