Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Our therapists offer a variety of specialty areas, and as a whole we take an active, engaged and empowered approach to our work. Therapists and clients of all races, sexual and gender orientations, ethnicities and religions are welcome in our practice, and we support mental health organizations that work toward access and equity of quality care.

Everyone has things in life that they want or need to accomplish. As an occupational therapist, I believe that people find fulfillment when they spend their time doing what's meaningful to them. Therefore, my work focuses on supporting my clients to set and reach their personal goals; These could include making healthier lifestyle choices, staying organized, completing house projects, getting better sleep, finding a job or improving at work, being a supportive parent or friend, etc.. The list can go on and on.

I specialize in working with adults suffering from anxiety or depression or those seeking behavioral change. I also work with children ages 2-15. I provide therapy, behavioral consultation, and parent training to reach goals such as increasing frustration tolerance, improving response to directives, developing independence and self-control, strengthening social skills, assisting caregivers with the identification and execution of behavior management systems, reducing symptoms associated with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, motivating and promoting behavioral and lifestyle changes and harm reduction.

Hi there, I'm Esther. I have been working in private practice for the past 7 years.

People decide to start therapy for a variety of reasons - depression and anxiety, ending of a relationship, a major life transition or self discovery, just to name a few. Whatever your personal reasons are to begin therapy, I believe that the process of therapy along with the therapeutic relationship serve as the vehicle to help you reach your goals. Based on your unique needs, we create a therapy treatment plan together. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I then work with you in a collaborative manner to help you identify your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and discover how these three influence each other.

I am a licensed psychologist with a specialty in forensic psychology. I conduct ethical training for mental health professionals throughout the United States. I have published extensively in the overlap area of psychology and law.

As a therapist I meet you where you are in life and join with you for a time on your journey to self-improvement. On this journey, it is so important to feel heard. Therapy is about being heard and empowering you to use your voice to be the person you want to be and to lead the life you want to lead. I listen deeply as we work together to identify and meet your therapeutic goals. I believe the environment is a part of the whole person that impacts one’s emotional, mental and physical well-being and needs to be considered in therapy. I invite your feedback regarding what is working and not working for you in our therapy sessions.

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.

Now accepting new clients in Pennsylvania! Finding a therapist can be a difficult task. At the Moorestown Therapy Collective we are here to make that task a little easier. Our therapists have your success as their top priority. We offer individual, family, and relationship therapy. We work with each client individually to determine their goals and to find the approach that best suits your needs. We do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

I am a License Professional Counselor helping my clients discover how they can successfully contend with a range of issues, including the challenges of everyday life, abuse issues, trauma, crisis and behavioral and mental health. My mission is to guide my clients to identify their self-worth and to obtain the skills they need to realize their resilience. We pursue these goals through counseling, interpersonal training, education, motivation, exploration and identification. Self-sufficiency and healthy positive development are markers of our success.

I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work in supporting youth, young adults and their families to address life’s challenges. Over the past 16 years, I have worked with diverse patients who are coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment to chronic illness-particularly chronic pain conditions, challenges related to gender and sexual identity, as well as difficulties faced with peer and family relationships.

The individuals I work with often recognize a feeling of being lost, stuck, not enough, or too much. In some way or another they feel disconnected from themselves, their bodies, and their own experience of life. Things like disordered eating, body image, anxiety, people pleasing, grief, and depression make it hard to access and support their own needs and boundaries. Overall, they are doing their best adapting to the situations they have been given and they recognize a deep want to experience life with fullness and authenticity.

I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. Through a warm and authentic style, we'll find a unique and individualized approach at a pace that feels right and matches your needs. Together our sessions will move you closer to your goals, work through emotions, prioritize what you value, and seek overall understanding and balance. I work mostly with adults and couples in counseling.

I approach treatment as a collaboration between two partners, working together to deepen our understanding of your concerns, and construct alternative ways of thinking, being, relating and feeling. As a relational psychodynamic therapist, I consider our relationship an essential mechanism of change.

Let's take a journey together! You're the driver on this road trip that we will take together; as the therapist/co-pilot, I will help you navigate and explore, work through those bumps and winding curves in the road, and maybe find alternative ways to get to the destination. Maybe you're finding yourself stuck in the "mud," just spinning your wheels with the same patterns of thinking? Or maybe you're approaching a detour or having difficulty navigating all the potholes along the same road?

I feel both honored and privileged to partner with individuals and couples to build their understanding of their challenges, leverage their strengths, and create personalized strategies to make meaningful changes in their lives. As a therapist with ADHD, I recognize that one of the most painful experiences that come with ADHD is feeling “in your own way” and the sense of thwarted potential that comes along with it. I also know that ADHD doesn’t just impact attention, organization, and motivation; it can affect your entire life, from your performance at work to your home life and inner world.

Through my personal and professional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am Certified in EXRP through CBI to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.