Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Do you sometimes feel immobile, stuck in painful patterns that make it impossible to move forward in your life? Are you overwhelmed? I work with individuals challenged by the consequences of trauma . Sometimes it can be difficult to even understand how those moments are effecting you now. My focus is to first work on your current symtpoms, the anxiety and depression and other challenges that make it hard to function, and then work towards releasing the hold those past experiences have over your life.

Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults and adolescents to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.

Therapy can be both an immensely enriching and a challenging process, while the process of finding a therapist- one who is a good fit for you- well, that is usually just challenging. How to begin, when there are just so many options? My suggestion for you: take a deep breath, take your time, and trust your instincts. It is the counseling relationship- rather than a specific theoretical orientation or modality- that allows for lasting therapeutic change. We humans heal in relationship.

If you are navigating a difficult transition in your life, I can help you find clarity and develop your resilience. A change in view can change everything. With many years of experience, I have helped people from many backgrounds deal with difficult life challenges, mental illness, personality disorders, addictions, and trauma . Drawing on several therapeutic approaches to work most effectively with each client, I use cognitive behavior therapy as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy to help people overcome depression, anxiety and the impact of past traumatic experiences, I offer Mindfulness groups, as well as incorporating Mindfulness concepts and practices into individual therapy.

I am passionate about supporting Black and other People of Color through their unique experiences with mental health. Throughout my time as a clinician, I have always strived to be aware of how outside systemic issues and factors contribute to disparities in mental health care, particularly in communities of color. As a Black therapist, I believe that comprehensive mental health treatment acknowledges and accounts for how discrimination and other social barriers can affect one’s ability to process their experiences and safely navigate the world.