Racial Identity Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Have you been feeling discouraged when you repeat the same ADHD patterns and don’t know how to change? Do you feel embarrassed when you measure time wrong, miss deadlines, procrastinate, or flake on commitments to friends and family? You are NOT alone. I know how these patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, self-critical, or hopeless. Having an ADHD brain in a capitalist society is hard, and you need specialized support. Through a creative combination of education, support and healing, you can learn to befriend instead of battle yourself.
Have you been feeling discouraged when you repeat the same ADHD patterns and don’t know how to change? Do you feel embarrassed when you measure time wrong, miss deadlines, procrastinate, or flake on commitments to friends and family? You are NOT alone. I know how these patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, self-critical, or hopeless. Having an ADHD brain in a capitalist society is hard, and you need specialized support. Through a creative combination of education, support and healing, you can learn to befriend instead of battle yourself.
Dyonna Wilkerson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC
Philadelphia, PA 19109
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a collaborative background, encouraging clients to be involved in the therapeutic process as well as steer their own journey. As a queer identifying person, I offer gender affirming and celebratory care to multiple marginalized populations as they navigate life transitions, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and other presenting concerns.
I work from a collaborative background, encouraging clients to be involved in the therapeutic process as well as steer their own journey. As a queer identifying person, I offer gender affirming and celebratory care to multiple marginalized populations as they navigate life transitions, sexuality, depression, anxiety, and other presenting concerns.
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.
Life burning down around you? Cool, grab a seat. Cry, laugh, drop a few F-bombs. Welcome to therapy! You’re safe here. I’m a therapist a professor, and a real human who’s lived through real things. I don’t do this work from a distance. I’ve moved through anxiety and depression. I’ve grieved the loss of people I love. I’ve gone through divorce. I’m raising a child with special needs… and all of that shapes how I show up for you. In my therapy space, we slow down. We breathe. We talk honestly. We laugh sometimes. We grieve sometimes. And we make room for the parts of you that you’ve had to hide to survive.
Life burning down around you? Cool, grab a seat. Cry, laugh, drop a few F-bombs. Welcome to therapy! You’re safe here. I’m a therapist a professor, and a real human who’s lived through real things. I don’t do this work from a distance. I’ve moved through anxiety and depression. I’ve grieved the loss of people I love. I’ve gone through divorce. I’m raising a child with special needs… and all of that shapes how I show up for you. In my therapy space, we slow down. We breathe. We talk honestly. We laugh sometimes. We grieve sometimes. And we make room for the parts of you that you’ve had to hide to survive.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Counselor Educator & Supervisor specializing in racial and health equity for Black, and Indigenous, and People of Color. With over a decade of direct care in behavioral health and two years of experience in research, I aspire to adapt therapeutic approaches to effectively treat diverse populations; Understanding cultural, historical, and societal factors that shape the human experience, our sense of being, meaning and purpose, and relationships is core to my clinical approach.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Counselor Educator & Supervisor specializing in racial and health equity for Black, and Indigenous, and People of Color. With over a decade of direct care in behavioral health and two years of experience in research, I aspire to adapt therapeutic approaches to effectively treat diverse populations; Understanding cultural, historical, and societal factors that shape the human experience, our sense of being, meaning and purpose, and relationships is core to my clinical approach.
While starting therapy can seem intimidating or daunting, I want you to know that you always deserve to take up space in therapy. I aim to create a warm and welcoming place where you can show up as your true, funny, messy, worthy self. I help my clients (both individuals and couples) uncover strengths they already possess. I often explore intersecting identities, new identities, otherness, and reclaiming ME. My work stems from a social justice lens; remembering the context, rejecting oppression, and affirming all identities.
While starting therapy can seem intimidating or daunting, I want you to know that you always deserve to take up space in therapy. I aim to create a warm and welcoming place where you can show up as your true, funny, messy, worthy self. I help my clients (both individuals and couples) uncover strengths they already possess. I often explore intersecting identities, new identities, otherness, and reclaiming ME. My work stems from a social justice lens; remembering the context, rejecting oppression, and affirming all identities.
Therapy doesn’t have to be scary. It can be a space for honest conversation, surprising breakthroughs, and even a few laughs. I work with individuals (14 and older) as well as couples and families. We navigate identity, relationships, life transitions, and relational conflict. Together, we explore patterns and try new strategies that feel practical and sustainable so you are ready to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapy doesn’t have to be scary. It can be a space for honest conversation, surprising breakthroughs, and even a few laughs. I work with individuals (14 and older) as well as couples and families. We navigate identity, relationships, life transitions, and relational conflict. Together, we explore patterns and try new strategies that feel practical and sustainable so you are ready to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Tuera Holland (she/her), founder of Sacred Sojourner Counseling, LLC, is a master’s level clinician licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey providing individual, relationship, marriage, premarital, pre-engagement, family, and group counseling. She acquired her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice with the goal of providing psychotherapy to populations experiencing complex and ambient trauma as a result of marginalization. Tuera is trained in trauma-informed care and especially cognizant of the ways in which one’s social environment impacts their health and development.
Tuera Holland (she/her), founder of Sacred Sojourner Counseling, LLC, is a master’s level clinician licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey providing individual, relationship, marriage, premarital, pre-engagement, family, and group counseling. She acquired her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice with the goal of providing psychotherapy to populations experiencing complex and ambient trauma as a result of marginalization. Tuera is trained in trauma-informed care and especially cognizant of the ways in which one’s social environment impacts their health and development.
I am a disabled and neurodivergent Korean-American art therapist and art educator with an extensive background in working with people of various ages and abilities. As an art therapist, I enjoy operating from eclectic frameworks that critically examine dominant ideologies while providing opportunities for dismantling systemic barriers and recontextualizing issues by examining how these norms shape self-concepts and realities, especially for those who do not identify with dominant cultures.
I am a disabled and neurodivergent Korean-American art therapist and art educator with an extensive background in working with people of various ages and abilities. As an art therapist, I enjoy operating from eclectic frameworks that critically examine dominant ideologies while providing opportunities for dismantling systemic barriers and recontextualizing issues by examining how these norms shape self-concepts and realities, especially for those who do not identify with dominant cultures.
I see therapy as a team effort - we'll work together to figure out what helps you feel grounded, grow, and handle life's curveballs a little easier. My goal is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, feel supported, and sort through the things that might feel heavy or confusing.
My style is honest, warm, and down-to-earth. I believe in being real with you while also being empathetic. Therapy works best when it feels genuine, not clinical.
I see therapy as a team effort - we'll work together to figure out what helps you feel grounded, grow, and handle life's curveballs a little easier. My goal is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, feel supported, and sort through the things that might feel heavy or confusing.
My style is honest, warm, and down-to-earth. I believe in being real with you while also being empathetic. Therapy works best when it feels genuine, not clinical.
Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one's ability to be their true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational healing. Using a collaborative approach, I walk alongside my clients as they develop new awareness, empathy, and meaning in their lives. I strive to unburden my clients from anxiety, depression, relationship distress, unhelpful narratives, and trauma to enhance life satisfaction.
Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one's ability to be their true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational healing. Using a collaborative approach, I walk alongside my clients as they develop new awareness, empathy, and meaning in their lives. I strive to unburden my clients from anxiety, depression, relationship distress, unhelpful narratives, and trauma to enhance life satisfaction.
We have points in our lives when having a therapist can help us move through difficult times. You may feel stuck, isolated, or just wanting support. You may hold past experiences from family that feel present or have stress from feeling unsafe in the world. My specialties include working with grief, trauma, shame, and relationship issues, I work with folks around healing from the impacts of racism and white supremacy. I love working with LGBT communities have a specialty in working with trans/non-binary folks. I specialize in clients considering parenting and becoming parents/single parents.
We have points in our lives when having a therapist can help us move through difficult times. You may feel stuck, isolated, or just wanting support. You may hold past experiences from family that feel present or have stress from feeling unsafe in the world. My specialties include working with grief, trauma, shame, and relationship issues, I work with folks around healing from the impacts of racism and white supremacy. I love working with LGBT communities have a specialty in working with trans/non-binary folks. I specialize in clients considering parenting and becoming parents/single parents.
Stephen Chao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer, non-binary, Asian-American social worker, I am committed to care work. What does care look like as we carry with us not only our own lived experiences, but also our families’ and communities’ legacies? What does care look like as we bear witness to (or directly experience) state violence ranging from neighborhood displacement at home to genocide abroad? I am here to offer an affirming space for you to practice your own care work. Whether you want to gain insight on yourself and your relationships or implement concrete steps towards your goals, I am here to listen, affirm, and brainstorm alongside you.
As a queer, non-binary, Asian-American social worker, I am committed to care work. What does care look like as we carry with us not only our own lived experiences, but also our families’ and communities’ legacies? What does care look like as we bear witness to (or directly experience) state violence ranging from neighborhood displacement at home to genocide abroad? I am here to offer an affirming space for you to practice your own care work. Whether you want to gain insight on yourself and your relationships or implement concrete steps towards your goals, I am here to listen, affirm, and brainstorm alongside you.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to identify, understand, or manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? In my work, I strive to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring the difficult, and sometimes painful, parts of yourself. I view therapy as a deeply meaningful and collaborative process that can identify the roots of your struggles and serve as a catalyst to shifting the way you relate to yourself and others. This allows for more fulfilling and meaningful relationships, and the subsequent easing of pain and suffering over time.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you find it difficult to identify, understand, or manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? In my work, I strive to create an accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring the difficult, and sometimes painful, parts of yourself. I view therapy as a deeply meaningful and collaborative process that can identify the roots of your struggles and serve as a catalyst to shifting the way you relate to yourself and others. This allows for more fulfilling and meaningful relationships, and the subsequent easing of pain and suffering over time.
What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"
What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware who believes that any and everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that reaching out for help is a sign of great strength. I create a safe space in which clients feel comfortable opening up by being authentic, humorous, and also direct. I challenge clients by asking the tough questions while still being compassionate to their needs. Therapy is a collaborative effort in which I provide support to help clients tackle life's obstacles. I view problems in a systemic manner and view the core of most issues as relational.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Delaware who believes that any and everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe that reaching out for help is a sign of great strength. I create a safe space in which clients feel comfortable opening up by being authentic, humorous, and also direct. I challenge clients by asking the tough questions while still being compassionate to their needs. Therapy is a collaborative effort in which I provide support to help clients tackle life's obstacles. I view problems in a systemic manner and view the core of most issues as relational.
So many past experiences can shape the present moment. Whether you are wrestling with depression, anxiety, cultural issues, infidelity, a separation, or find yourself on the brink of a divorce—I’ve got your back! I offer a decade worth of training, expertise, and multifaceted insights for individuals, couples, and families. Consider couples counseling as your opportunity to unearth all of the reasons that you fell in love with your partner in the first place. Our therapeutic work will bring you one step closer to a more enriching and satisfying life full of the mutually beneficial relationships that you truly want.
So many past experiences can shape the present moment. Whether you are wrestling with depression, anxiety, cultural issues, infidelity, a separation, or find yourself on the brink of a divorce—I’ve got your back! I offer a decade worth of training, expertise, and multifaceted insights for individuals, couples, and families. Consider couples counseling as your opportunity to unearth all of the reasons that you fell in love with your partner in the first place. Our therapeutic work will bring you one step closer to a more enriching and satisfying life full of the mutually beneficial relationships that you truly want.
Saphir Allen Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to foster a warm space of authenticity, compassion, and intentionality that embraces all of who you are and welcomes all that you may bring from tears to laughter. I believe you hold the wisdom you need to heal and grow, and it’s my honor to accompany you. Moving at your pace, we’ll grow an alliance rooted in safety, caring, and trust. I believe therapy holds reparative power as a sandbox to exercise bravery and a model for relationships in our life.
I strive to foster a warm space of authenticity, compassion, and intentionality that embraces all of who you are and welcomes all that you may bring from tears to laughter. I believe you hold the wisdom you need to heal and grow, and it’s my honor to accompany you. Moving at your pace, we’ll grow an alliance rooted in safety, caring, and trust. I believe therapy holds reparative power as a sandbox to exercise bravery and a model for relationships in our life.
Here at Empower Transform Affirm Therapy, also known as ETA Therapy, you deserve to have every part of yourself be valued, honored, and felt in a way that acknowledges the complexities of life that centers YOUR truth and authenticity. As the founder of ETA Therapy, I see the healing space as a transformative space where folx can step in and tap in to those parts of yourself that can really help to facilitate the connection between mind, body, and heart.
Here at Empower Transform Affirm Therapy, also known as ETA Therapy, you deserve to have every part of yourself be valued, honored, and felt in a way that acknowledges the complexities of life that centers YOUR truth and authenticity. As the founder of ETA Therapy, I see the healing space as a transformative space where folx can step in and tap in to those parts of yourself that can really help to facilitate the connection between mind, body, and heart.
I believe that each of us is inherently worthy and deserves to exist as our fullest selves. Through curiosity, compassion, and radical genuineness, I seek to co-create an affirmative space in which you may explore intersecting identities, process feelings, and cultivate hope and meaning. My therapeutic approach emphasizes centering your lived experiences, meeting you where you are, and moving at your pace.
I believe that each of us is inherently worthy and deserves to exist as our fullest selves. Through curiosity, compassion, and radical genuineness, I seek to co-create an affirmative space in which you may explore intersecting identities, process feelings, and cultivate hope and meaning. My therapeutic approach emphasizes centering your lived experiences, meeting you where you are, and moving at your pace.
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