Trauma Focused Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Many people choose to enter therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves – their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to problems in their interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, the issues we face in the present stem from painful experiences in the past. As a result of these experiences, we develop ways of coping in the world – some continue to serve us well and others may get in the way of us living a more fulfilling life. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment for exploration, healing, and growth.
Many people choose to enter therapy to gain a deeper understanding of themselves – their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to problems in their interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, the issues we face in the present stem from painful experiences in the past. As a result of these experiences, we develop ways of coping in the world – some continue to serve us well and others may get in the way of us living a more fulfilling life. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment for exploration, healing, and growth.
Some experiences cannot be put into words and yet their impact lasts a lifetime. Tendrils of that impact are apparent in most aspects of our lives. I specialize in working with such experiences: whether you call it trauma, something else, or nothing at all. I can help you work with the gray areas of life: the parts of identity, belonging, and pain that are complicated and often without words. And I do this from a culturally-affirming stance. My culture influences my perspective and responses in life, so, I hold others' cultural identities as central to their therapy.
Some experiences cannot be put into words and yet their impact lasts a lifetime. Tendrils of that impact are apparent in most aspects of our lives. I specialize in working with such experiences: whether you call it trauma, something else, or nothing at all. I can help you work with the gray areas of life: the parts of identity, belonging, and pain that are complicated and often without words. And I do this from a culturally-affirming stance. My culture influences my perspective and responses in life, so, I hold others' cultural identities as central to their therapy.
The best way to describe my treatment approach: unconventional. There aren't very many life circumstances that I have not experienced; I do not judge. With me, you have a safe space to explore; a space to delve deep into the person you are now, how you became this person and who you wish to become. What is your dream life? Are your relationships fulfilling? What life do you want for your children? Why haven't you forgiven yourself? Lets talk; revisiting our pain is difficult but, necessary.
The best way to describe my treatment approach: unconventional. There aren't very many life circumstances that I have not experienced; I do not judge. With me, you have a safe space to explore; a space to delve deep into the person you are now, how you became this person and who you wish to become. What is your dream life? Are your relationships fulfilling? What life do you want for your children? Why haven't you forgiven yourself? Lets talk; revisiting our pain is difficult but, necessary.
For some, the biggest challenge isn't realizing they're stuck in unhealthy patterns — it's knowing how to break free from them. If you're feeling lost or unsure of how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. My focus is on guiding individuals and couples through the process of understanding their past experiences, identifying the core obstacles in their way, and building a roadmap for real, lasting change. Whether you're working through conflict, emotional distance, uncertainty, or past issues resurfacing, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can gain clarity and reconnect with what truly matters.
For some, the biggest challenge isn't realizing they're stuck in unhealthy patterns — it's knowing how to break free from them. If you're feeling lost or unsure of how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone. My focus is on guiding individuals and couples through the process of understanding their past experiences, identifying the core obstacles in their way, and building a roadmap for real, lasting change. Whether you're working through conflict, emotional distance, uncertainty, or past issues resurfacing, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can gain clarity and reconnect with what truly matters.
I offer secure telehealth therapy to adults across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
I help adults manage daily stress, life transitions, self-doubt, career stress, relationships, and identity challenges. I come to this work rooted in a deep commitment to social justice.
I'm a therapist who is here for you, exactly how you are and where you are. Connecting with someone you can build trust with is the first step to building our therapeutic alliance.
I offer secure telehealth therapy to adults across Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
I help adults manage daily stress, life transitions, self-doubt, career stress, relationships, and identity challenges. I come to this work rooted in a deep commitment to social justice.
I'm a therapist who is here for you, exactly how you are and where you are. Connecting with someone you can build trust with is the first step to building our therapeutic alliance.
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with 5 years of experience helping adults and caregivers manage stress, burnout, and major life transitions. With a background in healthcare and family systems, I understand the realities of balancing multiple roles while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you regain balance, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with your sense of purpose and peace.
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with 5 years of experience helping adults and caregivers manage stress, burnout, and major life transitions. With a background in healthcare and family systems, I understand the realities of balancing multiple roles while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping you regain balance, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with your sense of purpose and peace.
I work with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. I am particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. I have over 25 years experience in this area. I also have extensive experience in working with families and adolescents. My approach considers each person's side and attempts to facilitate a healing dialogue and the resolution of emotional reactivity among family members especially where issues of trauma are present.
I work with individuals, couple and families experiencing relational difficulties. I am particularly interested in those struggling in recovery from various addictions and in particular sexual addiction and compulsivity. I have over 25 years experience in this area. I also have extensive experience in working with families and adolescents. My approach considers each person's side and attempts to facilitate a healing dialogue and the resolution of emotional reactivity among family members especially where issues of trauma are present.
Artful Explorations Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Artful Explorations Therapy is led by Kristen Rashid, a registered, board-certified art therapist who's been working with kids, teens, and adults in Philadelphia for over a decade. We offer support in navigating through a range of issues including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adjustments, divorce, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. We meet clients where they are and help them engage in the creative process of making art as a way to express themselves, increase insight, spark change, make connections, and develop coping and problem solving skills.
Artful Explorations Therapy is led by Kristen Rashid, a registered, board-certified art therapist who's been working with kids, teens, and adults in Philadelphia for over a decade. We offer support in navigating through a range of issues including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adjustments, divorce, grief/loss, behavior difficulties, depression, and anger. We meet clients where they are and help them engage in the creative process of making art as a way to express themselves, increase insight, spark change, make connections, and develop coping and problem solving skills.
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems (friends, polycules, thruples, etc.). I love working with folks exploring racial/ethnic identity, queerness, non-monogamy, sexuality, and trauma healing. As a Brown, queer therapist, I particularly enjoy working with other QTPOCs. I believe that through collaboration we can create a therapeutic space that feels right for you. My hope is that our work together will allow you to develop greater capacity, deeper connections, and more softness in your life. You might even find greater clarity around your sense of self, your desires, and your relationships with others.
I work with individuals, couples, and other relational systems (friends, polycules, thruples, etc.). I love working with folks exploring racial/ethnic identity, queerness, non-monogamy, sexuality, and trauma healing. As a Brown, queer therapist, I particularly enjoy working with other QTPOCs. I believe that through collaboration we can create a therapeutic space that feels right for you. My hope is that our work together will allow you to develop greater capacity, deeper connections, and more softness in your life. You might even find greater clarity around your sense of self, your desires, and your relationships with others.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, trying to manage the weight of daily stress, painful past experiences, or self-doubt. My clients often come to me wanting to understand themselves better, break unhelpful patterns, and start feeling more fulfilled in their lives. We’ll work together to uncover what’s beneath the surface and build practical tools for lasting change.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed, trying to manage the weight of daily stress, painful past experiences, or self-doubt. My clients often come to me wanting to understand themselves better, break unhelpful patterns, and start feeling more fulfilled in their lives. We’ll work together to uncover what’s beneath the surface and build practical tools for lasting change.
At Blissful Aura Therapy, I believe every person holds the power to heal and grow when given space to simply be. My approach blends empathy, empowerment, and positive energy to guide you through life’s challenges. Whether that means overcoming anxiety or depression, rebuilding self-esteem, processing trauma, or deepening relationships.
I embrace cultural awareness and inclusivity in every session. Your identity, experiences, and story matter here. My goal is to help you explore your emotions, build confidence, and create meaningful change in a space that truly understands and honors you.
At Blissful Aura Therapy, I believe every person holds the power to heal and grow when given space to simply be. My approach blends empathy, empowerment, and positive energy to guide you through life’s challenges. Whether that means overcoming anxiety or depression, rebuilding self-esteem, processing trauma, or deepening relationships.
I embrace cultural awareness and inclusivity in every session. Your identity, experiences, and story matter here. My goal is to help you explore your emotions, build confidence, and create meaningful change in a space that truly understands and honors you.
Lesli Harper, Licensed Professional Counselor. Hello, I'm Lesli. I support people to return to wholeness. That means finding your purpose, successfully navigating transitions, moving out of depression and anxiety, developing life and parenting skills, and attaining their goals.
Lesli Harper, Licensed Professional Counselor. Hello, I'm Lesli. I support people to return to wholeness. That means finding your purpose, successfully navigating transitions, moving out of depression and anxiety, developing life and parenting skills, and attaining their goals.
Feeling connected is an integral part of human development. Many individuals seek therapy due to feelings of disconnection, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety, or societal pressures. It's hard to discuss personal topics like body image, sexuality, and abuse. I specialize in trauma-informed care and relational talk therapy. I understand that finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, and assure you that therapy can be both transformative AND enjoyable.
Feeling connected is an integral part of human development. Many individuals seek therapy due to feelings of disconnection, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety, or societal pressures. It's hard to discuss personal topics like body image, sexuality, and abuse. I specialize in trauma-informed care and relational talk therapy. I understand that finding the right therapist can be overwhelming, and assure you that therapy can be both transformative AND enjoyable.
I help people, just Like YOU, eliminate the limiting beliefs that are keeping you from being your best self so you can live authentic & free. My aim is to get you a place where you feel confident enough to stop living on the surface, start trusting your intuition, and stop settling for less by living below your inheritance. I help couples who are struggling to remember why you decided to do life together in the first place. Through individualized activities, prayer, and various techniques, I assist couples in identfying unhealthy patterns of communication, deal with and heal from trauma, and create a new vision for their marriage.
I help people, just Like YOU, eliminate the limiting beliefs that are keeping you from being your best self so you can live authentic & free. My aim is to get you a place where you feel confident enough to stop living on the surface, start trusting your intuition, and stop settling for less by living below your inheritance. I help couples who are struggling to remember why you decided to do life together in the first place. Through individualized activities, prayer, and various techniques, I assist couples in identfying unhealthy patterns of communication, deal with and heal from trauma, and create a new vision for their marriage.
Do you frequently think “what’s wrong with me?” or “no one likes me" or "the world is completely against me”. Does everything feels like an uphill battle or a heavy weight on your shoulders? Maybe you feel empty all the time, or like you have a lump in your throat. Perhaps you keep on making the same mistakes. Mistakes that cause you, and at times others, hurt. If any of this resonates with you, first off, realize that nothing is "wrong" with you. You need a non-judgmental ear who gets where you are coming from, can help guide you through these feelings, and give you tools and hope.
Do you frequently think “what’s wrong with me?” or “no one likes me" or "the world is completely against me”. Does everything feels like an uphill battle or a heavy weight on your shoulders? Maybe you feel empty all the time, or like you have a lump in your throat. Perhaps you keep on making the same mistakes. Mistakes that cause you, and at times others, hurt. If any of this resonates with you, first off, realize that nothing is "wrong" with you. You need a non-judgmental ear who gets where you are coming from, can help guide you through these feelings, and give you tools and hope.
Therapy is one avenue to building a life that is more authentic, connected, and filled with meaning. My goal as a therapist is to co-create a space that is warm and safe where you can approach issues from a strengths-based lens, and where curiosity and creativity can flourish. As a therapist, I value my unique relationship with each client, and I am deeply grateful to be able to witness growth, meaning-making, and changes that positively impact a client’s life. Therapy is a unique, personal, and specific journey, and I am humbled and eager to be on that journey with each individual client with whom I work.
Therapy is one avenue to building a life that is more authentic, connected, and filled with meaning. My goal as a therapist is to co-create a space that is warm and safe where you can approach issues from a strengths-based lens, and where curiosity and creativity can flourish. As a therapist, I value my unique relationship with each client, and I am deeply grateful to be able to witness growth, meaning-making, and changes that positively impact a client’s life. Therapy is a unique, personal, and specific journey, and I am humbled and eager to be on that journey with each individual client with whom I work.
I employ evidence-based practices including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Attachment Styles, EMDR, and Feminist Interventions.
My name is Jamez Bash (she/her), I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive specialized experience and training in treating trauma survivors of all backgrounds. I am also a Sickle Cell Warrior and focus on treating clients with chronic pain/illness and their caregivers. One last thing, if you happen to have ADHD - you probably found my profile for a reason! I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with executive function on top of symptoms of trauma and chronic illness. Tell me your goals; I will help you reach them.
I employ evidence-based practices including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills, Attachment Styles, EMDR, and Feminist Interventions.
My name is Jamez Bash (she/her), I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive specialized experience and training in treating trauma survivors of all backgrounds. I am also a Sickle Cell Warrior and focus on treating clients with chronic pain/illness and their caregivers. One last thing, if you happen to have ADHD - you probably found my profile for a reason! I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with executive function on top of symptoms of trauma and chronic illness. Tell me your goals; I will help you reach them.
As a queer mixed-race South Asian and white person, I have long understood identity to be political and relational. I approach my work as a therapist from this community justice perspective, where I understand both trauma and healing to be rooted in the context in which we live. Many of us get the message that healing is an individual journey, but healing is a process that is made possible by building loving connection with ourselves and others.
As a queer mixed-race South Asian and white person, I have long understood identity to be political and relational. I approach my work as a therapist from this community justice perspective, where I understand both trauma and healing to be rooted in the context in which we live. Many of us get the message that healing is an individual journey, but healing is a process that is made possible by building loving connection with ourselves and others.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
There are times in life when people can benefit from some extra support and guidance. Through my work, I hope to help people to gain a clearer understanding of themselves and their circumstances. With over two decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space built on the power of a healing therapeutic relationship. I believe that genuine connection and trust are the foundations upon which meaningful change occurs.
If you’re looking for support to manage tough emotions, build resilience, or make life feel a little more manageable, I would love to work alongside you in your journey! I enjoy creating a compassionate and open-minded space for diverse and misunderstood populations navigating intersections of their identities, especially LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergence. In our space we will utilize multiple approaches, including humor, to gain deeper understanding of you and how your mind works. I believe connection and trust are vital in our therapeutic relationship.
If you’re looking for support to manage tough emotions, build resilience, or make life feel a little more manageable, I would love to work alongside you in your journey! I enjoy creating a compassionate and open-minded space for diverse and misunderstood populations navigating intersections of their identities, especially LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergence. In our space we will utilize multiple approaches, including humor, to gain deeper understanding of you and how your mind works. I believe connection and trust are vital in our therapeutic relationship.
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