Psychoanalytic Therapists in Swarthmore, PA

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Lydia Debiase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
Life is a journey and on our journey we will experience love, joy, and happiness. We will also encounter pain, loss, suffering and hardship. As a licensed clinical social worker I offer a safe space where you can safely talk about your experiences and feelings. I want to help you trust your own intuition as you talk about your life and make decisions about the direction of it. I am accepting, caring, and supportive. I believe in cultural humility which allows the individual to teach me about their self identity to include their ethnicity, spirituality, sexual identity, and other aspects of their cultural.
(610) 365-4436 View (610) 365-4436
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Jim Basilio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swarthmore, PA 19081
I listen gently, respectfully, and we proceed at a pace dictated by you. I am especially comfortable engaging in issues of a pastoral nature.
I listen gently, respectfully, and we proceed at a pace dictated by you. I am especially comfortable engaging in issues of a pastoral nature.
(484) 431-8689 View (484) 431-8689
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Dennis M Debiak
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Swarthmore, PA 19081  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice, I try to help people improve their lives by looking at their relationships. I believe that the ways of relating to others that we learn early in our lives can sometimes prevent us from reaching our potential in current relationships and in creative or occupational endeavors. I help my clients to examine and ultimately change their ways of relating so that they are less depressed and anxious and so that they are more satisfied in their lives.
In my practice, I try to help people improve their lives by looking at their relationships. I believe that the ways of relating to others that we learn early in our lives can sometimes prevent us from reaching our potential in current relationships and in creative or occupational endeavors. I help my clients to examine and ultimately change their ways of relating so that they are less depressed and anxious and so that they are more satisfied in their lives.
(610) 690-2442 View (610) 690-2442
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Joe Alvayero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081  (Online Only)
I earned a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, complementing my double major in Psychology and Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I offer counseling services and mental health support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in Sports Psychology as a designated provider for the Philadelphia Eagles. Utilizing the Eco-Systemic Family Therapy Model, an evidence-based treatment, my clinical work focuses on helping families, couples, and individuals achieve treatment goals.
I earned a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, complementing my double major in Psychology and Sociology from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I offer counseling services and mental health support to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in Sports Psychology as a designated provider for the Philadelphia Eagles. Utilizing the Eco-Systemic Family Therapy Model, an evidence-based treatment, my clinical work focuses on helping families, couples, and individuals achieve treatment goals.
(215) 795-5231 View (215) 795-5231
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Karen Goren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen for a client's internal sense of knowing, believing that a person naturally wants to grow and heal in ways that we will discover together.
As a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of relationships and am passionate about engaging people in a collaborative, creative process of healing. I am trained to listen for a client's internal sense of knowing, believing that a person naturally wants to grow and heal in ways that we will discover together.
(610) 421-9856 View (610) 421-9856
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Springfield Psychological
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
We are a friendly mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are dedicated to helping people manage life's challenges. With eight locations in PA, and two locations in New Jersey. We offer flexible scheduling options, and we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
We are a friendly mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are dedicated to helping people manage life's challenges. With eight locations in PA, and two locations in New Jersey. We offer flexible scheduling options, and we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
(610) 572-3474 View (610) 572-3474
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Kateryna Dukenski
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Swarthmore, PA 19081
I am a multicultural PA licensed psychologist with twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in helping people struggling with issues related to life transitions, burnout, pandemic fatigue, challenging family relationships and history of trauma. My goal is to aid people in unlocking their potential for growth during challenging times by bringing light and new perspectives on old relational patterns that made them stuck. Through a combination of insight, mindfullness practices and experiential processing, my focus is my patients building an authentic sense of self and their ability for self-care.
I am a multicultural PA licensed psychologist with twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in helping people struggling with issues related to life transitions, burnout, pandemic fatigue, challenging family relationships and history of trauma. My goal is to aid people in unlocking their potential for growth during challenging times by bringing light and new perspectives on old relational patterns that made them stuck. Through a combination of insight, mindfullness practices and experiential processing, my focus is my patients building an authentic sense of self and their ability for self-care.
(484) 334-2763 View (484) 334-2763
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Vanessa L Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Are you and your significant other constantly arguing? Is your teenager going down the wrong path? Do you feel like everyone is always depending on you? Do you struggle to get out of bed sometimes? Are you afraid of losing your relationship? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, I am here to help. I have experience helping distressed families, working with couples who are breaking up, and improving parent-child relationships. I believe it's important to guide families even-handedly, not taking sides or making people feel guilty.
Are you and your significant other constantly arguing? Is your teenager going down the wrong path? Do you feel like everyone is always depending on you? Do you struggle to get out of bed sometimes? Are you afraid of losing your relationship? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, I am here to help. I have experience helping distressed families, working with couples who are breaking up, and improving parent-child relationships. I believe it's important to guide families even-handedly, not taking sides or making people feel guilty.
(484) 376-5729 View (484) 376-5729
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Alicia J. Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Together, we will challenge old assumptions and create new ways of approaching problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard; that said, it's tremendously rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and connection that I believe will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
I believe you will experience me as genuine, curious, and direct. Together, we will challenge old assumptions and create new ways of approaching problems, relationships, and life in general. The work we do in therapy is serious and it is hard; that said, it's tremendously rewarding, and in our work, we will likely find ourselves laughing a lot. Here, you will experience acceptance and connection that I believe will make the relationships in your life easier to navigate and more rewarding.
(484) 218-5588 View (484) 218-5588
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Patrick J. McHugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Swarthmore, PA 19081
More adults, adolescents and children are experiencing depression and anxiety than ever before. Family, work, academics, social stress and isolation can affect us emotionally and physically. There has been a significant increase in drug and alcohol use, behavioral problems, medical complications, broken relationships, lost jobs and academic failure. Social media and the internet provide tremendous opportunities but also problems. In person and cyber bullying cause depression and sometimes death. Some of us experience severe trauma and develop PTSD. At some time we are need support. It is never weak to ask for help.
More adults, adolescents and children are experiencing depression and anxiety than ever before. Family, work, academics, social stress and isolation can affect us emotionally and physically. There has been a significant increase in drug and alcohol use, behavioral problems, medical complications, broken relationships, lost jobs and academic failure. Social media and the internet provide tremendous opportunities but also problems. In person and cyber bullying cause depression and sometimes death. Some of us experience severe trauma and develop PTSD. At some time we are need support. It is never weak to ask for help.
(484) 441-0253 View (484) 441-0253

More Therapists Nearby

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Orlando Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wallingford, PA 19086  (Online Only)
Grounded in modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I apply an eclectic approach to our work which enables me to tailor evidenced based interventions to empower clients in their journey towards healing, self-discovery, acceptance, and actualization.
As a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years, I am an experienced professional helper to individuals, groups, and organizations. I am a dedicated counselor meeting my clients exactly where they are, partnering, and helping them navigate through challenges, achieve well-being, desired happiness and success. I hold degrees in Clinical Social Work and in Law and Social Policy. Eager to expand my ability to connect and widen my helper skill set, I earned certificates in the following modalities: Modern Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Brief Solution-Focused treatment, Industrial and Life Coaching and, Emotional Intelligence.
Grounded in modern psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I apply an eclectic approach to our work which enables me to tailor evidenced based interventions to empower clients in their journey towards healing, self-discovery, acceptance, and actualization.
As a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years, I am an experienced professional helper to individuals, groups, and organizations. I am a dedicated counselor meeting my clients exactly where they are, partnering, and helping them navigate through challenges, achieve well-being, desired happiness and success. I hold degrees in Clinical Social Work and in Law and Social Policy. Eager to expand my ability to connect and widen my helper skill set, I earned certificates in the following modalities: Modern Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Brief Solution-Focused treatment, Industrial and Life Coaching and, Emotional Intelligence.
(484) 483-5625 View (484) 483-5625
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Springfield Psychological of North Wales
Psychologist
Not Verified Not Verified
Springfield, PA 19064
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
(610) 544-2110 View (610) 544-2110
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Teyanna Brunson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
Teyanna Brunson is a master’s level clinician with a certificate in forensic psychology. She has had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients. She has worked with children with autism spectrum disorder, ODD, ADHD, and conduct disorder. She has also worked with adults from the ages of 18-93. Teyanna specializes in trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance use, depression, grief, and postpartum. Teyanna recently graduated from Rosemont College with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her undergraduate education from Shippensburg University, where she received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Biology.
Teyanna Brunson is a master’s level clinician with a certificate in forensic psychology. She has had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients. She has worked with children with autism spectrum disorder, ODD, ADHD, and conduct disorder. She has also worked with adults from the ages of 18-93. Teyanna specializes in trauma, PTSD, sexual trauma, substance use, depression, grief, and postpartum. Teyanna recently graduated from Rosemont College with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her undergraduate education from Shippensburg University, where she received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Biology.
(610) 638-6715 View (610) 638-6715
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Desiree Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
Desiree Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Desiree has collaborated with clients from diverse cultures and of all ages seeking support for issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, loss, health concerns, stress, oppression, identity, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, she is seasoned in the treatment of adults with PTSD, unresolved trauma, grief, and emotional attachment concerns.
Desiree Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. Desiree has collaborated with clients from diverse cultures and of all ages seeking support for issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal challenges, loss, health concerns, stress, oppression, identity, and navigating life transitions. Additionally, she is seasoned in the treatment of adults with PTSD, unresolved trauma, grief, and emotional attachment concerns.
(610) 569-9923 View (610) 569-9923
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
(610) 936-8831 View (610) 936-8831
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Kevin Hubbard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CMIP
Verified Verified
Springfield, PA 19064
Therapy is a process that promotes exploration and self-discovery. We all live with internal challenges that may have been caused by external stressors. Sometimes in life we need to really set aside time to slow down, take a look at ourselves and attempt to answer the question “Who are you?” Many of us define our lives by our occupation yet the answer to this question goes much deeper. Who we are as individuals can dictate how we deal with stress, how we make decisions and even how we take care of ourselves.
Therapy is a process that promotes exploration and self-discovery. We all live with internal challenges that may have been caused by external stressors. Sometimes in life we need to really set aside time to slow down, take a look at ourselves and attempt to answer the question “Who are you?” Many of us define our lives by our occupation yet the answer to this question goes much deeper. Who we are as individuals can dictate how we deal with stress, how we make decisions and even how we take care of ourselves.
(484) 559-6515 View (484) 559-6515
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Jeanette Redmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
Many seek therapy because of the challenges they face in their everyday life. Individuals know that something is interfering significantly with their ability to find satisfaction in their life to avoid distress. As a seasoned and highly trained therapist, I provide an empathic environment that enables a shared journey into an individual's personal functioning. A respectful curiosity about problems and challenges develops, generating ways of resolving difficulties in life.
Many seek therapy because of the challenges they face in their everyday life. Individuals know that something is interfering significantly with their ability to find satisfaction in their life to avoid distress. As a seasoned and highly trained therapist, I provide an empathic environment that enables a shared journey into an individual's personal functioning. A respectful curiosity about problems and challenges develops, generating ways of resolving difficulties in life.
(610) 488-2458 View (610) 488-2458
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Erin Sharkey
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
Erin Sharkey is a Master’s-Level clinician working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Erin creates a warm and accepting space in her work with adults and adolescents and is passionate about exploring each client's unique experiences and challenges to gain insight and achieve their goals. Erin sees clients working through depression, anxiety, body image and self-esteem issues, relationship problems, and life transitions. Further, Erin understands the unique challenges present in career exploration and enjoys supporting clients in identifying what a fulfilling professional life means for them and working toward it.
Erin Sharkey is a Master’s-Level clinician working toward licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Erin creates a warm and accepting space in her work with adults and adolescents and is passionate about exploring each client's unique experiences and challenges to gain insight and achieve their goals. Erin sees clients working through depression, anxiety, body image and self-esteem issues, relationship problems, and life transitions. Further, Erin understands the unique challenges present in career exploration and enjoys supporting clients in identifying what a fulfilling professional life means for them and working toward it.
(610) 467-2084 View (610) 467-2084
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Melissa Tang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063
Melissa Tang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults and couples address their unique challenges and thrive. Melissa specializes in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, cultural issues and major life transitions. Melissa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Villanova University.
Melissa Tang is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults and couples address their unique challenges and thrive. Melissa specializes in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, cultural issues and major life transitions. Melissa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Villanova University.
(610) 624-6368 View (610) 624-6368
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Zora Wesley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, PA 19064
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
(484) 897-6598 View (484) 897-6598

Psychoanalytic Therapists

Does psychoanalytic therapy work?

Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?

Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?

Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?

Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.