Therapists in 19128
Tracy Weant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy skills in my work.
Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, seen and supported. It is my intention to create such a space. I understand that life is messy and I will work with you to solve life's challenges as they arise.
I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy skills in my work.
Everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, seen and supported. It is my intention to create such a space. I understand that life is messy and I will work with you to solve life's challenges as they arise.
Evergreen Counseling and Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Waitlist for new clients
Our clinicians have training, certification in CBT, Short Term Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, EMDR, Family Therapy (Systems, Structural), and Couples Therapy, Autism Evaluation and Diagnosis, educational testing and full battery psychological assessment for children and adults.
We welcome you to Evergreen! We are a private practice group of compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We understand it's not easy to open up to someone you don't know, but we strive to make your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We are here to support you, to help develop workable solutions, and to improve overall health and well-being. We know that change and happiness are possible. You don't have to struggle; help is available. Our office staff are here and want to hear from you.
Our clinicians have training, certification in CBT, Short Term Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, EMDR, Family Therapy (Systems, Structural), and Couples Therapy, Autism Evaluation and Diagnosis, educational testing and full battery psychological assessment for children and adults.
We welcome you to Evergreen! We are a private practice group of compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We understand it's not easy to open up to someone you don't know, but we strive to make your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. We are here to support you, to help develop workable solutions, and to improve overall health and well-being. We know that change and happiness are possible. You don't have to struggle; help is available. Our office staff are here and want to hear from you.
Rory McNicholl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I will cater my treatment approach to your unique needs, which may include utilizing Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, CBT, and ACT approaches.
Are you a young adult struggling with the transition to adulthood? Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood, alone, or unsure in your decision making? Are you looking for somewhere safe to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment or bias? You can find the support you need here in the therapy room. I can help you gain insight into yourself, develop coping strategies, and work through challenges. I’m here to walk with you and help you regain your footing. You can count on me to both validate your experience and hold you accountable to achieving goals you have for yourself.
I will cater my treatment approach to your unique needs, which may include utilizing Psychodynamic, Person-Centered, CBT, and ACT approaches.
Are you a young adult struggling with the transition to adulthood? Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood, alone, or unsure in your decision making? Are you looking for somewhere safe to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment or bias? You can find the support you need here in the therapy room. I can help you gain insight into yourself, develop coping strategies, and work through challenges. I’m here to walk with you and help you regain your footing. You can count on me to both validate your experience and hold you accountable to achieving goals you have for yourself.
Patrick Grugan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I have advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and in MBSR (mindfulness skills), and I think these tools, in a caring therapeutic relationship, can help a lot.
Maybe you’ve been depressed, anxious, or feeling bad about yourself. Maybe you’re tired of these struggles, and want to get to the roots of these feelings, so you can heal. Often present symptoms are built on traumatic past experiences, the feelings associated, and the narratives and strategies that you created to make sense of it all. I believe healing comes when you examine these experiences, feel the feelings in a safe, caring environment, and view these experiences in a fresh, more accurate, more compassionate light. You can then rewrite the narratives that have held you back, and try out all sorts of new things in your life.
I have advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and in MBSR (mindfulness skills), and I think these tools, in a caring therapeutic relationship, can help a lot.
Maybe you’ve been depressed, anxious, or feeling bad about yourself. Maybe you’re tired of these struggles, and want to get to the roots of these feelings, so you can heal. Often present symptoms are built on traumatic past experiences, the feelings associated, and the narratives and strategies that you created to make sense of it all. I believe healing comes when you examine these experiences, feel the feelings in a safe, caring environment, and view these experiences in a fresh, more accurate, more compassionate light. You can then rewrite the narratives that have held you back, and try out all sorts of new things in your life.
Noah Dzuba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I use a strengths-based, psychodynamic approach and incorporate motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems based on each clients' need.
Are you in your 20's and having difficulty coping with the complexities of life? Therapy is an amazingly powerful tool to create tangible change in young people's lives, but it is important to find a relatable therapist who doesn't treat 18-30 year olds with the same frames and modalities that are used for younger kids or their parents. I am a licensed LCSW who has been working with young adults in schools and in private practice for almost 20 years. My entire career is focused on helping young adults and their families through life's biggest challenges.
I use a strengths-based, psychodynamic approach and incorporate motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems based on each clients' need.
Are you in your 20's and having difficulty coping with the complexities of life? Therapy is an amazingly powerful tool to create tangible change in young people's lives, but it is important to find a relatable therapist who doesn't treat 18-30 year olds with the same frames and modalities that are used for younger kids or their parents. I am a licensed LCSW who has been working with young adults in schools and in private practice for almost 20 years. My entire career is focused on helping young adults and their families through life's biggest challenges.
Orchid Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
At Orchid Mental Health, we understand how challenging it can be to seek support for mental health concerns. We want to assure you that our team is here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and expertise. As a dedicated mental health professional, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.
At Orchid Mental Health, we understand how challenging it can be to seek support for mental health concerns. We want to assure you that our team is here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and expertise. As a dedicated mental health professional, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.
Merin Wexler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
We all have untapped resilience. Adversity can be a gift. As a therapist my goal is to help you live your life with better relationships, increased agency and more joy. Change is possible at any stage of life. We are all life-long learners, and we can begin to change when we feel understood. During the pandemic, I shifted my practice to a secure online platform. I was pleasantly surprised at the intimacy of that format. But nothing can replace meeting face-to-face, and so I work now both remote and in-person. Either way, three years after the initial crisis, still I wonder: Who doesn't feel the need for more human contact?
We all have untapped resilience. Adversity can be a gift. As a therapist my goal is to help you live your life with better relationships, increased agency and more joy. Change is possible at any stage of life. We are all life-long learners, and we can begin to change when we feel understood. During the pandemic, I shifted my practice to a secure online platform. I was pleasantly surprised at the intimacy of that format. But nothing can replace meeting face-to-face, and so I work now both remote and in-person. Either way, three years after the initial crisis, still I wonder: Who doesn't feel the need for more human contact?
Cyndy Boyd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
True, enduring healing is transformative. It restores self-confidence and wholeness diminished by life stressors such as challenging relationships, loss, systemic oppression, abuse, and trauma, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and ineffective coping patterns. I am deeply dedicated to creating the compassionate, understanding and trusting space essential for you to heal, thrive, and (re)learn to trust your own wisdom. Together we can discover your most grounded, authentic and healthy self, enhance insight, and align your life with your goals, values, and dreams. You deserve exceptional care, patience, understanding, and peace.
True, enduring healing is transformative. It restores self-confidence and wholeness diminished by life stressors such as challenging relationships, loss, systemic oppression, abuse, and trauma, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and ineffective coping patterns. I am deeply dedicated to creating the compassionate, understanding and trusting space essential for you to heal, thrive, and (re)learn to trust your own wisdom. Together we can discover your most grounded, authentic and healthy self, enhance insight, and align your life with your goals, values, and dreams. You deserve exceptional care, patience, understanding, and peace.
Kaity Bushinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
When many people begin therapy, they don't know where to start. The people I work with often are going through a tough transition, struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression, or they have had something really distressing happen to them recently or in the past. Often, they may be noticing patterns of avoidance or conflict in their relationships due to these issues. They may also be struggling with feelings of low-self worth, negative self-talk, or feeling hopeless/helpless. I am here to help bring relief to these symptoms and help people heal.
When many people begin therapy, they don't know where to start. The people I work with often are going through a tough transition, struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression, or they have had something really distressing happen to them recently or in the past. Often, they may be noticing patterns of avoidance or conflict in their relationships due to these issues. They may also be struggling with feelings of low-self worth, negative self-talk, or feeling hopeless/helpless. I am here to help bring relief to these symptoms and help people heal.
Dr. Thomas Le
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
As a person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are while also offering tangible strategies for growth, healing, and change. I specialize in the treatment of clinical concerns such as trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties (e.g., romantic relationships and friendships, family dynamics), identity exploration, emotion regulation/dysregulation, substance use, disordered eating/body image concerns, and depression and anxiety. Clients have described me as warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental.
Katherine M Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
Everyone has a story and it is my privilege to be invited into yours. My unique blend of warmth and tenacity set me apart as a therapist and allow me to work with clients towards meaningful change. I value the relationships I form with clients and my goal is to make everyone I work with feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. My practice is shaped by a combination of formal education and hands-on experience, including training in psychoanalysis, couples counseling, ExRP, play therapy and family therapy.
Emily Cinque
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Despite all of the time, the effort, the planning and mental energy you’ve poured into achieving the body and life of your dreams, you still haven’t felt that sigh of relief that it’s enough. That you’re enough. And, somehow, the more measures you take to be in control, the more out of control you actually feel. Leaving you grasping and spinning your wheels. Thinking of what you can do to feel a sense of stability in yourself and in your life. The burn out from trying to live up to an impossible standard is real.
Despite all of the time, the effort, the planning and mental energy you’ve poured into achieving the body and life of your dreams, you still haven’t felt that sigh of relief that it’s enough. That you’re enough. And, somehow, the more measures you take to be in control, the more out of control you actually feel. Leaving you grasping and spinning your wheels. Thinking of what you can do to feel a sense of stability in yourself and in your life. The burn out from trying to live up to an impossible standard is real.
Pix Monaco
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. You've tried self-care and positive thinking, or finding ways to distract yourself... but in quiet moments, there is an empty loneliness inside that you're not sure what to do with. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive. You just haven't been sure how to get there, and you get stuck in overwhelm.
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. You've tried self-care and positive thinking, or finding ways to distract yourself... but in quiet moments, there is an empty loneliness inside that you're not sure what to do with. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive. You just haven't been sure how to get there, and you get stuck in overwhelm.
Grace Picard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128 (Online Only)
Sean Pepley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Not accepting new clients
However, I am also trained in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor my approach to the needs of the individual.
I view therapy as an opportunity to build a meaningful life. This can be through either discovering new meaning or recognizing meaning that's been there all along. In building therapeutic relationships, I aspire to form genuine, authentic connections with patients. My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
However, I am also trained in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor my approach to the needs of the individual.
I view therapy as an opportunity to build a meaningful life. This can be through either discovering new meaning or recognizing meaning that's been there all along. In building therapeutic relationships, I aspire to form genuine, authentic connections with patients. My specialities include working with those experiencing existential anxiety or dread, those with complicated grief, trauma survivors, those with persistent suicidal ideation, and those who use drugs and aren't interested in abstinence.
Samantha A. DeCaro
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns? Isolated? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you find yourself using unhelpful behaviors to cope with your emotions? Let's work together to heal your relationship with food, with your body, with the people you love, and most importantly with yourself. With over a decade of experience using evidenced based modalities, and over 8 years providing therapy and supervision in the eating disorder field, I can help you become an expert of your own emotional patterns, and learn how to break free from the cycles that are no longer serving you.
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns? Isolated? Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Do you find yourself using unhelpful behaviors to cope with your emotions? Let's work together to heal your relationship with food, with your body, with the people you love, and most importantly with yourself. With over a decade of experience using evidenced based modalities, and over 8 years providing therapy and supervision in the eating disorder field, I can help you become an expert of your own emotional patterns, and learn how to break free from the cycles that are no longer serving you.
Michael R. Bridges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and former associate professor & director of psychological services at Temple University. He was also an assistant professor & director of an inpatient Dialectical Behavior Unit at UNC-Chapel Hill & an adjunct professor in Family & Couples Therapy at Jefferson University. He has done research & published in professional journals on how people resolve painful issues in therapy related to attachment injuries in their past such as betrayals in relationships and childhood trauma. He is sought out by other psychotherapists for supervision and consultation. He is also the therapist that other therapists turn to for therapy.
Dr. Michael R. Bridges is a licensed psychologist and former associate professor & director of psychological services at Temple University. He was also an assistant professor & director of an inpatient Dialectical Behavior Unit at UNC-Chapel Hill & an adjunct professor in Family & Couples Therapy at Jefferson University. He has done research & published in professional journals on how people resolve painful issues in therapy related to attachment injuries in their past such as betrayals in relationships and childhood trauma. He is sought out by other psychotherapists for supervision and consultation. He is also the therapist that other therapists turn to for therapy.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.