Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
For those currently feeling challenged by school, work, relationships, anxiety, executive functioning, or mood regulation, an accurate assessment can provide appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, and a deeper self-understanding. Life's challenges are complex and knowing how to navigate them can be overwhelming. I conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to empower individuals and families. In addition to evaluations, I provide individual therapy to address difficulties in areas including (but not limited to) anxiety, relationships, social skills, and executive functioning.
For those currently feeling challenged by school, work, relationships, anxiety, executive functioning, or mood regulation, an accurate assessment can provide appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, and a deeper self-understanding. Life's challenges are complex and knowing how to navigate them can be overwhelming. I conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations to empower individuals and families. In addition to evaluations, I provide individual therapy to address difficulties in areas including (but not limited to) anxiety, relationships, social skills, and executive functioning.
The Drexel Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a training facility dedicated to providing high-quality, cutting-edge, affordable psychological services to residents of all ages in the Philadelphia area. Our doctoral student clinicians are expertly-trained and supervised by licensed professionals in Drexel University's Department of Psychology. Assessments are conducted on an individual basis. Therapies may be offered in various formats such as individual, group or family. The format will depend on your needs and the treatment protocols being administered. We strive to be culturally sensitive and value the similarities and differences among all the people we serve.
The Drexel Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a training facility dedicated to providing high-quality, cutting-edge, affordable psychological services to residents of all ages in the Philadelphia area. Our doctoral student clinicians are expertly-trained and supervised by licensed professionals in Drexel University's Department of Psychology. Assessments are conducted on an individual basis. Therapies may be offered in various formats such as individual, group or family. The format will depend on your needs and the treatment protocols being administered. We strive to be culturally sensitive and value the similarities and differences among all the people we serve.
With everything going on in your world, ADHD may feel like the last thing you want to be dealing with right now. Between work, family, and trying to meet your personal goals, it can feel like ADHD is just throwing a wrench in everything. Maybe you’ve tried to get a handle on it before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Whatever brought you here, I’m really glad you made it. It’s not easy admitting that things could be smoother, and let’s face it, everyone could use a little help sometimes. You deserve to feel more in control, more balanced, and like you’re finally able to follow through on the things that matter to you.
With everything going on in your world, ADHD may feel like the last thing you want to be dealing with right now. Between work, family, and trying to meet your personal goals, it can feel like ADHD is just throwing a wrench in everything. Maybe you’ve tried to get a handle on it before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Whatever brought you here, I’m really glad you made it. It’s not easy admitting that things could be smoother, and let’s face it, everyone could use a little help sometimes. You deserve to feel more in control, more balanced, and like you’re finally able to follow through on the things that matter to you.
Hi, I’m Dr. Vernace—a licensed psychologist with a down-to-earth, supportive approach to therapy. I work with teens and adults (12 and up), and my goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and start to make meaningful changes in your life. I specialize in working with ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, depression and OCD. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or just not sure where to start, we’ll figure it out together.
Hi, I’m Dr. Vernace—a licensed psychologist with a down-to-earth, supportive approach to therapy. I work with teens and adults (12 and up), and my goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and start to make meaningful changes in your life. I specialize in working with ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, depression and OCD. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or just not sure where to start, we’ll figure it out together.
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
Addressing mental health problems, cognitive difficulties, or academic issues can be frustrating. It it is my goal to make the entire process as straightforward and collaborative as possible. I am down to earth and authentic with my patients which helps create the foundation for effective and lasting treatment. As a Neuropsychologist and School Psychologist who provides both evaluation and therapy services I have the unique opportunity to both evaluate and treat. Please let me assist you in addressing the issues you are concerned with and providing you the answers to the questions you have.
Addressing mental health problems, cognitive difficulties, or academic issues can be frustrating. It it is my goal to make the entire process as straightforward and collaborative as possible. I am down to earth and authentic with my patients which helps create the foundation for effective and lasting treatment. As a Neuropsychologist and School Psychologist who provides both evaluation and therapy services I have the unique opportunity to both evaluate and treat. Please let me assist you in addressing the issues you are concerned with and providing you the answers to the questions you have.
Teletherapy openings available for individuals and couples ... I believe most people are doing their best, with the tools they have, for themselves and those they care about. Making changes may mean adapting old tools, acquiring new ones, or a combination of the two. In my practice we do that with a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and - especially for couples - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Teletherapy openings available for individuals and couples ... I believe most people are doing their best, with the tools they have, for themselves and those they care about. Making changes may mean adapting old tools, acquiring new ones, or a combination of the two. In my practice we do that with a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and - especially for couples - Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Ascend Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of school-age children and young adults experiencing academic and behavioral difficulties. Our caring and compassionate team specializes in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and emotional problems that impact learning. Ascend provides targeted recommendations individually tailored to meet your child's needs and to help him or her build on strengths. In addition, we provide assessments for adolescents seeking college and/or SAT/ACT accommodations as well testing for acceptance into mentally gifted programs and preschool programs.
Ascend Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of school-age children and young adults experiencing academic and behavioral difficulties. Our caring and compassionate team specializes in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), and emotional problems that impact learning. Ascend provides targeted recommendations individually tailored to meet your child's needs and to help him or her build on strengths. In addition, we provide assessments for adolescents seeking college and/or SAT/ACT accommodations as well testing for acceptance into mentally gifted programs and preschool programs.
I aim to provide a warm, nonjudgmental, safe environment that will support your innate ability to heal and grow. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership between you and I, and I highly value building deep, genuine connections with the people with whom I work. Through connection, and a gentle balance of nurture and challenge, lasting change can occur. Many of my patients begin therapy feeling stuck, anxious, unhappy, struggling with effects of trauma or loss, or desiring deeper connections in their relationships. Therapy can help you understand more about yourself and what you can do to feel better.
I aim to provide a warm, nonjudgmental, safe environment that will support your innate ability to heal and grow. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership between you and I, and I highly value building deep, genuine connections with the people with whom I work. Through connection, and a gentle balance of nurture and challenge, lasting change can occur. Many of my patients begin therapy feeling stuck, anxious, unhappy, struggling with effects of trauma or loss, or desiring deeper connections in their relationships. Therapy can help you understand more about yourself and what you can do to feel better.
My practice provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I support individuals who want to develop coping skills and techniques to better manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being, while seeking understanding and validation for their experiences and practical guidance on how to navigate their daily lives more effectively. Common goals may include reducing anxiety or depressive symptoms, improving attention and focus, enhancing social skills and relationships, or overcoming past traumas.
My practice provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I support individuals who want to develop coping skills and techniques to better manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being, while seeking understanding and validation for their experiences and practical guidance on how to navigate their daily lives more effectively. Common goals may include reducing anxiety or depressive symptoms, improving attention and focus, enhancing social skills and relationships, or overcoming past traumas.
Therapy Center of Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma while navigating life as a woman, trans, or gender non-conforming person? At TCP, we understand how gender-based oppression, racial trauma, and systemic barriers can impact your mental health. Our diverse team creates a safe, affirming space where you can process difficult experiences, rebuild self-trust, and discover your authentic voice. Whether you're seeking support for gender transition, relationship challenges, or healing from past wounds, we'll meet you where you are with compassion and cultural understanding.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma while navigating life as a woman, trans, or gender non-conforming person? At TCP, we understand how gender-based oppression, racial trauma, and systemic barriers can impact your mental health. Our diverse team creates a safe, affirming space where you can process difficult experiences, rebuild self-trust, and discover your authentic voice. Whether you're seeking support for gender transition, relationship challenges, or healing from past wounds, we'll meet you where you are with compassion and cultural understanding.
Stress, depression, worry, feelings of hopelessness, and past difficult/traumatic experiences....All of these things can have a real impact on our day-to-day ability to enjoy life, function well in our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.
Stress, depression, worry, feelings of hopelessness, and past difficult/traumatic experiences....All of these things can have a real impact on our day-to-day ability to enjoy life, function well in our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.
Dr. Nakira Darden
Licensed Professional Counselor, CCTP-I, ADHD-CC, C-DBT, CCATP, CGCS
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Finding a Therapist/Counselor/Spiritual Life Coach can be challenging. However, locating one that is a right fit for you can take time. Be gentle with yourself through the process and trust that you will find what and who you need. Building a trusting relationship within the therapeutic process is a major component for success. This is one I take seriously. I like to start with building a healthy and trusting relationship in a safe space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to help you the client see if you feel comfortable working with me. I am trained in family therapy.
Finding a Therapist/Counselor/Spiritual Life Coach can be challenging. However, locating one that is a right fit for you can take time. Be gentle with yourself through the process and trust that you will find what and who you need. Building a trusting relationship within the therapeutic process is a major component for success. This is one I take seriously. I like to start with building a healthy and trusting relationship in a safe space. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to help you the client see if you feel comfortable working with me. I am trained in family therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist who specializes in private school admissions testing, psychoeducational testing to determine the presence of learning disabilities or ADHD, parent counseling, and therapy with children, adolescents, college students, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist who specializes in private school admissions testing, psychoeducational testing to determine the presence of learning disabilities or ADHD, parent counseling, and therapy with children, adolescents, college students, and adults.
Donovan Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to provide quality behavioral health care to those who are in needs to redefine and change their lives.
As a health services professional, I use a trauma-informed and culturally aware approach to assessment, treatment planning, and interventions. My background providing behavioral health services in schools, psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, psychological services clinics, and outpatient mental health centers allows me to connect to clients with a variety of mental health needs. My goal is to provide quality behavioral health care to those who are in needs to redefine and change their lives.
Equilibria Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, LPC
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Since 2005, Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services has provided a safe and supportive space for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in the Philadelphia area. Our team of psychologists and mental health professionals use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate emotional, social, behavioral, and relationship challenges. We offer therapy, consultation, and assessment services, working together to help clients achieve growth, insight, and lasting change.
Since 2005, Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services has provided a safe and supportive space for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in the Philadelphia area. Our team of psychologists and mental health professionals use evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate emotional, social, behavioral, and relationship challenges. We offer therapy, consultation, and assessment services, working together to help clients achieve growth, insight, and lasting change.
Navigating mental health is challenging, and beginning the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am here with empathy, expertise, and effective tools to help you toward your goals. I invite you to reach out so that we can discuss your unique needs and how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be tailored to support them.
Navigating mental health is challenging, and beginning the journey of therapy takes courage and strength. I am here with empathy, expertise, and effective tools to help you toward your goals. I invite you to reach out so that we can discuss your unique needs and how cognitive-behavioral therapy can be tailored to support them.
Alternative Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, BCPC, BCC, NCC
Online Only
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.
With years of experience and having earned the trust and respect of the Philadelphia Christian community, we are prepared to help you navigate the storms of life in good hands. With competent Christian psychiatrists, Christian psychologists, Biblical counselors and health coaching, we are well trained to address the complex interplay of body and soul.
With years of experience and having earned the trust and respect of the Philadelphia Christian community, we are prepared to help you navigate the storms of life in good hands. With competent Christian psychiatrists, Christian psychologists, Biblical counselors and health coaching, we are well trained to address the complex interplay of body and soul.
Jhalia Thomas is a Strength-Based Mental Health Advocate with 7 Years of Experience
Jhalia helps clients understand their inner patterns and discover the strength to grow beyond them. Her work draws from personal experience and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for healing.
Jhalia Thomas is a Strength-Based Mental Health Advocate with 7 Years of Experience
Jhalia helps clients understand their inner patterns and discover the strength to grow beyond them. Her work draws from personal experience and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for healing.
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