Trauma Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Do you need guidance in finding happiness and fulfillment in your life? Do you need someone who can help find your strengths? Are you having trouble achieving healthy relationships because of a traumatic experience? I believe that your past experience made you who you are today. What happened to you will always be a part of you, but it should not define you. I'm here to help you process your past and together we will plan your future. Don't leave yourself alone with your suffering. Let's work together to find meaningful purpose in your life's turmoil.

I am an experienced and empathetic Family Therapist, specializing in adoption, foster care, trauma and grief. My goal is to hold space for people to share their stories and work toward healing. I have over 18 years of experience working with people from diverse family constellations. I enjoy helping them find a way to move toward a better future.

A good therapist will offer you the care and support that you need to work on what is keeping you from the life you want. My clients describe me as supportive and nonjudgmental and also warmly challenging. I have over 19 years of experience treating psychological distress and psychiatric conditions in culturally diverse groups. I have a wealth of experience treating young adults managing specific role transitions.

Welcome to Reframe Tomorrow Behavioral Health! I am a licensed psychologist with years of experience working with youth and their families, as well as young adults. As a provider certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I specialize in working with youth and adults with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and enjoy working with young children with disruptive behaviors and their caregivers.

I specialize in therapy care for children, teens and young adults and families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individuals and couples are also seen using a relational lens. Issues you may want to focus on are building cooperation and fostering openness instead of hostility and defiance; growing self esteem and confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging and sadness; increasing tolerance and self control instead of tantrums and aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt and division and will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.

I began my career in the Human Services field over 22 years ago as a contracted social worker under the Department of Human Services, working with families, couples, and individuals including teenagers and emerging adults in Treatment Foster Care and Juvenile Probation system. It is through these programs that I enhanced my knowledge and skills as a counselor providing emotional assistance to those that struggle with barriers and challenges in life. I have learned just how impactful past and present traumatic experiences affect and shape the individual.

My experience working with LGBTQ people and clients of various backgrounds in mental health settings has shown me that personal change occurs best through relationships based on trust, and a common purpose. Relationships where you are encouraged to say what’s on your mind, be challenged, take risks, and gain new insights. In our sessions, I will focus on honoring your autonomy as we work towards your goals for therapy. My intention is not to teach you a “correct way to live" but instead to learn what already works for you and help create a space to explore yourself further leading to new possibilities for your life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 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.

Sappho Reynan Fulton is a coaching psychologist who optimizes business and human potential. Working internationally; she brings over 10 years’ experience working within the LGBTQ+ community to advocate for human rights with a specific interest to end domestic violence. There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy — marital and familial conflict, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, domestic violence, or relationships are among the most common reasons. Together we can explore your needs. You want to be happy, let's explore the barriers keeping you from happiness & success.

Whether you are experiencing life transitions, a family crisis, or have a diagnosable mental health concern, the Full Being team is here to support. We provide comprehensive wellness care in a culturally responsive manner. Often time clinicians may just focus on the cognitive, or the emotional. We believe in a holistic concept; working with you to support your growth and address your needs in the mind, body and spirit. Our clinicians have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, and more. Services offered include individual, family & couples sessions.

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.

Many of us become stuck at different stages in our lives for myriad reasons. Its possible you may or may not be aware of what events may have led to this which can manifest in mental health and/or substance use difficulties. Examples may range from traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, death of loved ones; oft under emphasized circumstances such as daily stress, breakups, loss of employment; or broader systemic issues such as racism, poverty, and other types of discrimination. If you are looking to identify causes and solutions to help all parts of you move forward, this is a good place to start.

On your way to realizing your highest potential, life can become complex and land some powerful punches that can knock you on your ass. As a therapist, I am not immune to anger, grief, or worry, and I carry no special protection against tragedy. But one of the main reasons I chose to be a psychotherapist, outside of my passion for helping people, was to examine and investigate my psychological issues, vulnerabilities, and pain. And I believe everyone can benefit from a neutral, supportive third party.

Trauma can turn your life upside down. It can lead to nightmares and flashbacks, depression and anxiety, intrusive memories, guilt, and shame. These experiences are common after a traumatic experience and often get better over time, but when they stick around, we call it PTSD. And it can be awful to live with. The good news is that those symptoms don't have to last forever. Treatment for PTSD can be fast (only 2-3 months) and effective, and for those that get treatment, it will be life-changing. Many who complete trauma-focused treatment will no longer qualify for a diagnosis of PTSD after completing treatment.

Everyone faces some bumps on the road of life. Often times it is helpful to have someone besides friends or family to help fix the pot holes or navigate a new road. One of my strengths is creating a safe space through a non-judgmental attitude, being open minded, using humor, and basically keeping it real. By blending a focus on present day problems and any childhood issues we will work towards the goals you want to accomplish. Together we will focus on you making healthier choices, improving mood and self-esteem, and creating a better life balance.

I have a passion for working with teens and young adults who are exploring their identity and hold a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ affirming counseling. I work well with teens and young adults who experience anxiety, depression, disordered eating and self-harm behaviors. I take a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, trauma informed approach within a social justice frame to support clients in blending the creative and practical so that clients enjoy the process of exploration and can see results in their mood and behaviors.

I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck in your past trauma? Bad relationships? You deserve more than the anger and hurt that you’re carrying with you each day. These walls you’re hitting can be broken down. We just need to take a few steps back, and face these walls together. Come in, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (on me) and let’s talk about it.