Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

I believe all individuals have inherent skills and wisdom to heal. As a Psychotherapist, I create a compassionate, collaborative, and trusting relationship where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Our work will be a balance of processing your past experiences as well as helping you gain skills to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in Maternal Mental Health, including Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, as well as treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.

Drew Lightfoot specializes in working with individuals with depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, couples and marriage counseling, autism-spectrum disorder, and trauma/PTSD.  His approach includes a mixture of finding a meaning and purpose in life, learning ways to cope with stress and overwhelming emotions, improving social skills and communication, and changing the negative ways we think about ourselves and our world. Drew Lightfoot is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of combined education and experience in the field of Psychology and Counseling. 

Because you will be putting a good deal of time, money, and energy into therapy, you should choose a therapist carefully. I believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the therapy process. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be helpful to you. I have more than 20 years helping people work through grief and loss, life transitions, relationship struggles, career indecision, anxiety and depression. In addition, I have considerable experience helping individuals struggling with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy — marital and familial conflict, grief & loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or relationships are among the most common reasons. Perhaps you have asked yourself questions such as “how long will this pain last?” “when will I be good enough?” “how can I learn to love myself” “Why me?’ "How do I get out?" I want you to know you are not alone! Together we can explore your needs. You want to be happy, let's explore the barriers keeping you from living the best version of you. You need tools to navigate life, let's create a road map.

For 10 years I have worked in mental health with individuals and families working through existential questions, difficult interpersonal issues and their changing sense of self. Often, we rely on tricks and tools that have assisted in the past to deal with new problems. This becomes a problem when these tricks and tools no longer work.The modalities that I utilize when working with a client is a blend of psychodynamic therapy, intersectionality, liberation psychology, and relational therapy. I work across the life cycle with children, teenagers, adults and the aging.

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.

I can't say that I have an ideal client, as every client presents with their own unique set of strengths and challenges. I find myself drawn to clients whose lives have been significantly negatively impacted by the systems they belong to. Aiding clients with the tools and resources to work on breaking those generational cycles of trauma or poverty, is one of the most rewarding experiences I can have as a therapist. I truly believe that all clients have the ability to overcome whatever challenges they may be experiencing and achieve their personal goals. My only job is to help them develop the tools to do so.

I have been providing psychotherapy for adults since 1991. I typically see individuals struggling with relational issues whether it be family or significant other and mood disorders (depression/anxiety). I listen and try to understand what a person needs in therapy; problem solving, support, insight into life situations, difficult work situations, or personal growth and understanding. I work closely with the Gay/Lesbian population and do couples counseling.

As a therapist, I strive to create a warm, affirming and non-judgmental space to help you explore your relationships to others and to yourself, past and present. Therapy is a space to get curious about areas in your life where you might feel stuck, oppressed or isolated. In working through these areas, I hope to support you in arriving at a deeper sense of connection to the world around you and the people in it.

A common human experience is wanting to hide, not only from others, but even from ourselves at times. Life can be hard enough and, rightfully so, we are afraid that we can't quite handle 'those' memories, 'these' emotions, or 'that' relationship, so we distract from and avoid the potential pain that addressing these 'things' might cause. However, in effort to prevent the experience of pain, we often prevent ourselves from experiences of joy, contentment, and hope - the feeling of wholeness. It's in the safe space of therapy we find courage to turn towards the things that we often avoid in order to find wholeness and healing.

You have the wisdom and power through your courage to create a life you love. Although it can be difficult to navigate your career and intimate relationships under stress, you are your best guide. With years of experience helping clients make authentic choices I look forward to helping you work through your challenges. In our work healing the past, creating goals aligned with your values and finding your strength to take action you’ll begin creating a life you love.

Whether you need a bit of extra support or a different perspective, or you are ready to dive in and work on deeper or more chronic issues, we can collaborate in helping you move forward. Together we can begin managing your distress/symptoms in the short-term so that more enduring solutions and changes can occur over time. Our work can help you to understand the sources of your distress in ways that will allow you to think more clearly, feel more deeply, and manage your life more effectively.

I am a warm, collaborative psychotherapist who provides therapy as a space for curious people to get to know and accept themselves in a deeper way. The people who come to work with me are seeking clarity, support and courage. They have an overshadowing sense that something is “off” - whether it be a relationship (familial, platonic, professional, or romantic), a career, or a looming life decision - and are unsure how to shift into a way of navigating the world that simply feels better. Our goal is to help you develop a more intimate self-understanding so that you can learn to move through life in a more grounded and intentional way.

I have extensive experience in working with adolescents and young adults to address concerns around mental health and behavioral changes. I strive to be an LGBTQ ally and affirming of polyamorous or ethical non-monogamy relationships. I am determined to create a safe space for the clients I work with. I specialize in helping clients discuss issues related to depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship or sexual concerns, communication building, and life transitions.

I work with families and individuals to improve connection and communication. I work with you to cope with depression, anxiety and overwhelm. I help people to develop skills to hear and connect to one another in enriching ways. I also work with couples and individuals adjusting to major life changes. I work with individuals to develop skills for coping with anger, anxiety, boundaries, trauma, and stress. As your therapist I will work with you in creating and sustaining your relational and emotional health. I am now forming a Men's Support group to work in community to promote men's overall wellness contact for more info.

I'm a mixed race, queer, and first generation American therapist that emphasizes building community and receiving community support. I believe that being connected to our own selves and others helps foster growth as my clients and I continue to strive for the goals that have been set in therapy. Additionally, I believe in the importance of exploring my client's full selves in the context of their sociocultural identities.

Hey there! My name is Marianna and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who helps individuals and couples overcome challenging obstacles, cultivate intra/interpersonal understanding, and achieve overall fulfillment. Together, we can gain awareness of how past experiences show up in the present day and break free from the limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you and/or your relationship. I also specialize in sex therapy and am passionate about helping clients heal from sexual trauma, dismantle sexual shame, rekindle intimacy, navigate desire discrepancy, and explore non-traditional relationship structures.

Hello, I am Derek! It is so nice to meet you. Thank you for taking the time to explore what Grow Therapy can do for you.

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.