Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
If you are currently navigating a difficult season, therapy may be a powerful resource for gaining clarity, confidence, and direction. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide a warm, holistic, and judgement-free space for clients to feel safe and secure in their vulnerability. While I have a professional background that mostly consists of working with women and adolescents of color, I invite women and adolescents from all backgrounds who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions.
If you are currently navigating a difficult season, therapy may be a powerful resource for gaining clarity, confidence, and direction. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide a warm, holistic, and judgement-free space for clients to feel safe and secure in their vulnerability. While I have a professional background that mostly consists of working with women and adolescents of color, I invite women and adolescents from all backgrounds who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, or life transitions.
Welcome to my practice! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of self-improvement. Change is hard but I am here to help you along in the process of change. I am passionate about helping others find their way through anxiety, depression, substance use concerns and trauma. I use a strengths-based approach and am grounded in the person-centered, unconditional positive regard for every person I work with. I believe that everyone has the ability to shift their thinking, change their negative patterns and empower themselves as experts in their own lives.
Welcome to my practice! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of self-improvement. Change is hard but I am here to help you along in the process of change. I am passionate about helping others find their way through anxiety, depression, substance use concerns and trauma. I use a strengths-based approach and am grounded in the person-centered, unconditional positive regard for every person I work with. I believe that everyone has the ability to shift their thinking, change their negative patterns and empower themselves as experts in their own lives.
Does any of this sound like you? You're a mom struggling with the challenges of being a parent. You feel frustrated and overwhelmed by all your responsibilities but then feel guilty for feeling this way. Or maybe you are struggling with trying to conceive. You feel so isolated from your friends and family, social media is an endless reminder of what you don't have. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship.. you became parents and now you feel so disconnected from your partner. You are not alone. I provide you with s safe space to express your challenges and with the tools you need to take your life back.
Does any of this sound like you? You're a mom struggling with the challenges of being a parent. You feel frustrated and overwhelmed by all your responsibilities but then feel guilty for feeling this way. Or maybe you are struggling with trying to conceive. You feel so isolated from your friends and family, social media is an endless reminder of what you don't have. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship.. you became parents and now you feel so disconnected from your partner. You are not alone. I provide you with s safe space to express your challenges and with the tools you need to take your life back.
Hi, I'm Lesli. I have been supporting people on their journey to growth and healing for over 15 years. While I work with various groups of people, I specialize in working with teen girls (14+), as well as young adults. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed modalities. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.
Hi, I'm Lesli. I have been supporting people on their journey to growth and healing for over 15 years. While I work with various groups of people, I specialize in working with teen girls (14+), as well as young adults. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed modalities. I tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.
Hi, I’m Adrienne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I specialize in supporting foster and adoptive families, military and veteran populations, survivors of trauma, individuals who have engaged in violent relationships, and those navigating major life transitions. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or trapped in survival mode find clarity, emotional safety, and meaningful change. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in compassion.
Hi, I’m Adrienne, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience. I specialize in supporting foster and adoptive families, military and veteran populations, survivors of trauma, individuals who have engaged in violent relationships, and those navigating major life transitions. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally dysregulated, or trapped in survival mode find clarity, emotional safety, and meaningful change. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in compassion.
I offer gender dysphoria assessments and same-day letters for transgender surgery—top surgery, bottom surgery, and facial feminization. Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Allentown, I offer Pennsylvania clients respectful, fast, WPATH-compliant letters without the performance. Show up as you are—and I’ll take it from there. You’ve already had to fight just to be seen, to be believed, to be taken seriously. This isn’t another hurdle—it’s a hand on your back saying “I’ve got you.”
I offer gender dysphoria assessments and same-day letters for transgender surgery—top surgery, bottom surgery, and facial feminization. Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Allentown, I offer Pennsylvania clients respectful, fast, WPATH-compliant letters without the performance. Show up as you are—and I’ll take it from there. You’ve already had to fight just to be seen, to be believed, to be taken seriously. This isn’t another hurdle—it’s a hand on your back saying “I’ve got you.”
Employed in the field of social and mental health services for 30 years. Working in a variety of settings has offered me the opportunity to understand human behavior and in general what makes people tick. This may sound odd to the lay person but my vast working experiences in places like foster care, drug and alcohol, mobile mental health services to children in their own home has truly prepared me to get a really good sense of how to get to the root of the problem and provide the necessary support to clients not strictly coming from an academic viewpoint.
Employed in the field of social and mental health services for 30 years. Working in a variety of settings has offered me the opportunity to understand human behavior and in general what makes people tick. This may sound odd to the lay person but my vast working experiences in places like foster care, drug and alcohol, mobile mental health services to children in their own home has truly prepared me to get a really good sense of how to get to the root of the problem and provide the necessary support to clients not strictly coming from an academic viewpoint.
You may find yourself at a crossroad. Somewhere suspended between what you are and what you can become. Maybe you’re navigating changes in your relationship, experiencing a major life transition, or grieving a loss. There’s a way to alleviate these burdens without feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and helpless. Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, offering a space where you can feel supported as you navigate change, conflict, and uncertainty. I believe growth begins with feeling safe enough to be seen and heard, and develops through curiosity, consistency, and confidence.
You may find yourself at a crossroad. Somewhere suspended between what you are and what you can become. Maybe you’re navigating changes in your relationship, experiencing a major life transition, or grieving a loss. There’s a way to alleviate these burdens without feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and helpless. Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, offering a space where you can feel supported as you navigate change, conflict, and uncertainty. I believe growth begins with feeling safe enough to be seen and heard, and develops through curiosity, consistency, and confidence.
Despite your best efforts to take care of yourself, lacking support in the most challenging parts of your life can feel overwhelming and isolating. You might feel these challenges have underscored your entire life, leaving you struggling with feelings of shame, sadness or anger. Some challenges arise suddenly, causing a sense of disorientation or fears about the future. You are not alone in this difficult time in our world. It is possible to make sense of these complex feelings and return to balance. I can help facilitate your own innate capacity for healing from painful experiences and reconnect to your authentic self.
Despite your best efforts to take care of yourself, lacking support in the most challenging parts of your life can feel overwhelming and isolating. You might feel these challenges have underscored your entire life, leaving you struggling with feelings of shame, sadness or anger. Some challenges arise suddenly, causing a sense of disorientation or fears about the future. You are not alone in this difficult time in our world. It is possible to make sense of these complex feelings and return to balance. I can help facilitate your own innate capacity for healing from painful experiences and reconnect to your authentic self.
Elizabeth McNamara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, we'll collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment where mind and body can work as an integrated vehicle to navigate self-exploration, healing, and optimum health. I value the process of self-growth and learning as it allows us the opportunity to live fully and access greater joy in our lives.
I work with clients whose lives are impacted by depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues and traumatic experiences. I also have over a decade of experience in the corporate wellness space supporting leaders in sustainable resilience building.
Utilizing a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, we'll collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment where mind and body can work as an integrated vehicle to navigate self-exploration, healing, and optimum health. I value the process of self-growth and learning as it allows us the opportunity to live fully and access greater joy in our lives.
I work with clients whose lives are impacted by depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship issues and traumatic experiences. I also have over a decade of experience in the corporate wellness space supporting leaders in sustainable resilience building.
I work with couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships and overall quality of life. Research has identified that unhealthy relationships can cause both emotional and physical stress, whereas healthy relationships can enhance and improve overall well-being.
I work with couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships and overall quality of life. Research has identified that unhealthy relationships can cause both emotional and physical stress, whereas healthy relationships can enhance and improve overall well-being.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pennsylvania with a Master's in Social Work from Howard University. For the past 12 years, I have been providing mental health services in various clinical settings to a diverse client panel. For all individuals, I believe it is critical to look at the whole person, considering the mind-body connection and their environment when engaging in therapeutic services.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pennsylvania with a Master's in Social Work from Howard University. For the past 12 years, I have been providing mental health services in various clinical settings to a diverse client panel. For all individuals, I believe it is critical to look at the whole person, considering the mind-body connection and their environment when engaging in therapeutic services.
Hello! My name is Sarah, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) based in Pennsylvania. I earned my Master's degree from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM, and have been practicing since 2012. My goal is to help my clients access their authentic selves and build their self-worth through a holistic, creative, and transformational process.
Hello! My name is Sarah, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) based in Pennsylvania. I earned my Master's degree from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM, and have been practicing since 2012. My goal is to help my clients access their authentic selves and build their self-worth through a holistic, creative, and transformational process.
At times our life-circumstances can create such overwhelm, isolation, confusion and pain that we struggle to make sense of or to overcome them on our own. Having the support and understanding of a warm, collaborative therapist can help you face and work through difficult issues as you move into resilience, balance and a strengthened identity. As a psychotherapist in practice for over ten years, I am guided by the belief that, at our core, we each want to be known, understood and respected by others. I strive to help clients build new insights and perspectives about their lives and to restore their connections to their true selves.
At times our life-circumstances can create such overwhelm, isolation, confusion and pain that we struggle to make sense of or to overcome them on our own. Having the support and understanding of a warm, collaborative therapist can help you face and work through difficult issues as you move into resilience, balance and a strengthened identity. As a psychotherapist in practice for over ten years, I am guided by the belief that, at our core, we each want to be known, understood and respected by others. I strive to help clients build new insights and perspectives about their lives and to restore their connections to their true selves.
My passion lies in fostering a non-judgmental environment to explore your patterns and experiences. I bring a blend of warmth, empathy, and occasional humor to our sessions, helping you process life challenges with more groundedness and resilience. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent clients and adults ages 18-40, and I have a special interest in life transitions, relationships, family-of-origin wounds, and trauma. Other areas of interest include anxiety, people-pleasing, ADHD, women's issues, coping and communication skills, codependency, career guidance, stress management, and self-esteem cultivation.
My passion lies in fostering a non-judgmental environment to explore your patterns and experiences. I bring a blend of warmth, empathy, and occasional humor to our sessions, helping you process life challenges with more groundedness and resilience. I particularly enjoy working with adolescent clients and adults ages 18-40, and I have a special interest in life transitions, relationships, family-of-origin wounds, and trauma. Other areas of interest include anxiety, people-pleasing, ADHD, women's issues, coping and communication skills, codependency, career guidance, stress management, and self-esteem cultivation.
As a therapist, I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' lives and be able to witness the resilience and strength within each person I work with. We all have challenges and struggles that we need help navigating sometimes. My experience is working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, ADHD, and relationship problems. In my work, I try to prioritize co-creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
As a therapist, I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' lives and be able to witness the resilience and strength within each person I work with. We all have challenges and struggles that we need help navigating sometimes. My experience is working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, ADHD, and relationship problems. In my work, I try to prioritize co-creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
Carole Showell (Dhsc In
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Clinical Supervision for NJ and PA.
I work with a diverse range of clients from many ethnicities and cultures, and acknowledge that a Western framework for treatment can be exclusionary and rigid. Adopting a neurocultural lens to understand stress symptoms across cultures, I provide highly individualized trauma interventions. While I incorporate many different therapeutic approaches, I specialize in the use of evidence-based treatments to help clients reduce life disruptions caused by complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Clinical Supervision for NJ and PA.
I work with a diverse range of clients from many ethnicities and cultures, and acknowledge that a Western framework for treatment can be exclusionary and rigid. Adopting a neurocultural lens to understand stress symptoms across cultures, I provide highly individualized trauma interventions. While I incorporate many different therapeutic approaches, I specialize in the use of evidence-based treatments to help clients reduce life disruptions caused by complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Anxiety making daily tasks feel overwhelming? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, communication in relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you rediscover your confidence and find peace. I specialize in helping busy parents, anxious adults, and families navigate life's toughest moments with practical tools and genuine support. You deserve to feel grounded, capable, and genuinely happy again.
Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Anxiety making daily tasks feel overwhelming? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, communication in relationships, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you rediscover your confidence and find peace. I specialize in helping busy parents, anxious adults, and families navigate life's toughest moments with practical tools and genuine support. You deserve to feel grounded, capable, and genuinely happy again.
Hey future client! Whether you’re exploring how attachment styles shape your relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or healing from past trauma, I’m here to support you with compassion and collaboration. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), have extensive experience working with trauma, and deeply understand the challenges of life transitions and identity exploration. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe, validated, and empowered to navigate your healing journey. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to help you build resilience, confidence, and a sense of inner peace.
Hey future client! Whether you’re exploring how attachment styles shape your relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or healing from past trauma, I’m here to support you with compassion and collaboration. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), have extensive experience working with trauma, and deeply understand the challenges of life transitions and identity exploration. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe, validated, and empowered to navigate your healing journey. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to help you build resilience, confidence, and a sense of inner peace.
If you’re feeling disconnected, weighed down by trauma, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by dissociative disorders, PTSD, and other trauma-related conditions. I have deep experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and first responders, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, reclaim your voice, and build a life that feels authentic and whole.
If you’re feeling disconnected, weighed down by trauma, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by dissociative disorders, PTSD, and other trauma-related conditions. I have deep experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and first responders, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, reclaim your voice, and build a life that feels authentic and whole.
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Number of Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Philadelphia, PA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 63% | Coping Skills |
| 63% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | Aetna |
| 68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | Highmark |
How Therapists in Philadelphia, PA see their clients
| 53% | Online Only | |
| 47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |