Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Have you experienced a breakup or unexpected life change? Are your romantic relationships negatively impacting your confidence and mental health? Do you want to understand your patterns of behavior in relationships to have better relationship outcomes? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you will benefit from relationship-focused CBT. Use therapy as the first step towards your version of "better." I guide clients in rebuilding confidence and motivation after disappointment, loss, or big life changes. I have practice locations in Philadelphia PA & Virginia Beach VA & look forward to hearing from you!

Hello there, My name is Jessica. Do you ever feel like you need help understanding your child's emotions? Maybe you're not sure why they have so much anxiety or why they struggle with their anger.

As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, families, and people in relationships on a broad range of issues. I am here to listen, to understand, and to guide you towards the change you would like to see. I take time to learn about you, your history, and important life events in a process of co-discovery. During our work together, you will come to make links between the past and your current experience, while also discovering new tools and honing your own positive coping strategies.

I help young adults with difficult life transitions, identity development, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, family discords, as well as stress related to race, gender and sexuality. I aim to support you in self discovery and guide you in navigating life challenges. I strive to create and provide a space that is compassionate, supportive and collaborative. I value working with clients from a diverse background and cultural identities. I advocate for young adults, especially those who are marginalized.

As a therapist and a fellow individual who is quite familiar with the majestic peaks and the harsh valleys of our human experience, I understand the importance of holding a secure, safe and abundantly compassionate space filled with warmth and thoughtful considerations of your challenges as you enter the therapeutic space with me. Additionally, I recognize the importance of my showing up in our shared space as an authentic person – I am unapologetically myself and I can guarantee that the cold clinical encounters of the typical therapy experience does not exist in my corner of the world.

You are not alone! The road to recovery from past trauma, grief, sadness, anxiety, disappointment, physical pain and addiction is often difficult to begin. It is fear that keeps us stuck and often unable to move in the direction of health & wellness. I am here to tell you that you are strong and the choice to move through fear is possible. My name is Amy Rudisill, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 36 years of experience working with people struggling with negative symptoms related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, work related stress, & relationship problems.

If you're hurting over relationship troubles, find yourself struggling with the same issues in your marriage or relationship, or feel stuck and confused about how to move forward, I'd like to help you with this. I'm an experienced psychotherapist and professor of clinical psychology with a special emphasis on relationship difficulties. I can help support and guide you through the confusion you're experiencing, the emotions you're struggling with, and the decisions you're confronting. We can work on this together, and I'll help you identify problematic patterns and develop a plan for moving forward in your life and relationships.

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of yourself and the challenges you may be currently facing in life? Maybe you've already done a good amount of self-examination and generally know what the "issues" are, but you haven't been able to move past them and feel frustrated or stuck. Maybe you're really new to the idea of therapy and want a compassionate, open-minded person who can help you start to explore what you're thinking and feeling. No matter where you're at, therapy can be so helpful in opening the doors to a different way of being in the world. You deserve to have a life you love waking up to and feel masterful in!

Carly Stanton LPC, MT-BC, is a trauma-informed therapist who through her nonjudgemental, empathetic, and authentic presence creates a safe place for you to share your story. She has experience in the areas of: anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, isolation, relationship issues, women’s issues, OCD, life transitions, career challenges, trauma, adolescents, and more.

Dr. DeGeorge has presented at the International Association of Martial and Family Counselors in New Orleans, Louisiana, the IAMFCA conference in Oxford, England, and The Asia/Pacific Conference in Brisbane, Australia. A native Philadelphian, Dr. DeGeorge has returned after nearly 28 years of living in the Pittsburgh area. He is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Rosemont College.

Life is infinitely dimensional - amazing, and so utterly hard! Negotiating relationships, navigating purpose, moving through predictable and unpredictable life transitions, managing crises, and just contending with the inevitable reality of ongoing change. It can be a frustrating and fulfilling process to really pay attention, integrate experience, and find balance in the midst of it all. How to work with the rich material of life effectively, creatively, and well? Therapy can help: slow things down, make space to pay attention, gather perspective, and shore up support.

Life these days can feel like you are on a roller coaster that doesn’t stop. This can lead to having very intense emotions, ones that feel overwhelming and hopeless. Maybe you are feeling extreme loneliness? Feeling so stressed that it’s hard to focus, or you just don’t feel like doing much of anything lately. Intense negative feelings can affect your physical health your relationships, sleep, and job or school performance. For some, anxiety or sadness can lead to outbursts of anger or feelings of worthlessness inside. It is important to learn about yourself, what is causing these feelings, and to know that there are solutions.

The foundation of therapy is the relationship or bond we form between us. As your therapist, I aim to help you feel safe and secure. I aspire to help you feel warmly held within a therapeutic, flexible and trustworthy container of positivity, joy and hope. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental and caring listening to assist you to gain clarity as you express your needs and concerns, hopes and fears, losses and successes, dreams and ideas. I want you to feel and know my utmost respect and honor as we discuss your life’s most meaningful details and challenges. I will gently guide you and walk with you as you learn new skills for life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who believes that everyone needs options when managing their problems. Through the safety of a trusting relationship, I work with a wide array of clients (including older children, adolescents, and adults) in tackling various targeted life issues. I believe that practical coping skills combined with a journey towards a more in-depth understanding of your problems ultimately leads to longer-term success. Together, you and I will review and determine problem areas, discover and explore attainable and healthy choices, and develop a plan to implement changes to meet your goals.

Have you read self-help books that offer temporary and surface level change, but you still crave growth that is deep and permanent? Are you ready to revise limiting beliefs that dictate your feelings, actions, and keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships and situations? Do you need support as you heal from emotional and psychological hurt? Are you willing to invest in consistent, though challenging, internal work so that you can recognize and interrupt negative cycles, and you can navigate life in a more satisfying way? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we may work well together.

My goal as a therapist is to create an environment, and to foster a relationship in which my clients feel seen, heard, and safe to express their full range of emotions. Life is complicated, and much of the time people are burdened with meeting others’ expectations; in my practice I hope people feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable, and entirely themselves. Once our relationship is fostered through trust, honesty, and safety, a client and I will unpack and process negative self-beliefs, explore the importance of past and present relationships, and implement strategies to promote long term wellness.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Struggling with your relationships? We humans are wired for connection. When life's experiences damage those connections, we end up depressed, anxious, angry & unhappy, often turning to unhealthy lifestyles including alcohol, food, drugs & overspending. We suffer & our relationships suffer. Therapy allows time for exploring these disconnections & learning new skills for connecting to ourselves, others & the world, so we can live the life we want. I can help you clarify & work productively with these issues, develop your strengths, & experience a greater overall sense of well-being.