Psychodynamic Therapists in Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA

Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the joy and privilege of working alongside folks as they make meaning of their lives. I’ve been in various aspects of therapeutic work from community based, non traditional outpatient settings to private practice. Long term work together is not a necessity but a possibility, and the longevity of building a consistent, stable attachment is important to me. I want my clients to have the experience of being known, understood and seen. Once trust and knowledge has been built, I want to collaborate with you on how to better understand and move through pain points in your life.

I work with adults who are seeking support in managing their emotions, increasing satisfaction in relationships, or find themselves navigating life transitions and the fear and stress that may come along. I specialize in working with young adults who may be struggling with mood, anxiety, peer or romantic relationships, and sexuality and gender identity. I hope to help you become more connected to your emotions, gain confidence, and find healthy ways of coping with conflict.

As an expatriate who deeply values diversity, multiculturalism, and being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I'm committed to incorporating cultural humility and awareness into the therapeutic space. I have supported clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief & loss, childhood trauma, and intersectional identity issues related to race, gender, and sexuality. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

I serve a diverse clientele and work really well with creatives, empaths, entrepreneurs, and the LGBTQ+ community. I typically treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, and support clients with behavior change, life stage + transitions, identity + sexuality, relationships, and career issues. I am trauma-informed, apply queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, and body/sex-positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. I also offer clinical supervision.

I am so glad you are here. Being here is the first step in your healing journey. And taking that first step is one of the bravest things you can do. I specialize in helping with anxiety, health anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, women’s issues, pre-natal/post-natal, burnout, and substance misuse. In addition to somatic work, I use several other modalities in my practice: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. Based on my clients’ needs, my modality may vary. Overall, I’ll use a strengths-based holistic approach, catering to each individual’s personal needs and goals.

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you want to create changes that make your life feel more exciting, satisfying, fulfilling, purposeful, or sustainable? Maybe you’re experiencing a creative block, relationship stagnancy, grief and loss, job dissatisfaction, career choice difficulty, feeling uninspired by life, struggling with food or substances, etc. Maybe you're taking on some of life's biggest milestones: graduation, marriage, embarking on becoming a parent, etc.

Pregnant, postpartum, or parent of littles? Navigating the challenges of parenthood is not always made easier by the joys. Maybe you’re here as a mom struggling with all of the adjustments postpartum, you’re a dad feeling more irritable than you’d like, you’re crying or worrying a lot, having difficulty bonding with your baby, missing your independence, finding it hard to make time for your own needs, experienced a loss or scary birth, or you don't feel like yourself as an expectant parent, a new parent, or an experienced parent. We tend to have many expectations about parenthood and need help adjusting when things don’t go to plan.

I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck in your past trauma? Bad relationships? You deserve more than the anger and hurt that you’re carrying with you each day. These walls you’re hitting can be broken down. We just need to take a few steps back, and face these walls together. Come in, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (on me) and let’s talk about it.

Life is hard and challenging. It can be complicated and sometimes messy. Whether you are facing a life transition, a change in relationship, or a serious illness, you may be struggling. Recognizing this is the first step and reaching out for help is one of the bravest things you can do. You came here for a reason and I am committed to helping you. I approach each client from a place of warmth, compassion and free of judgment. I hope to ensure you will have a safe space for your individual concerns to be seen and heard.

It can be easy to feel lost in a demanding world where there seems to be no room for wellness. I am here to help you integrate mindfulness practices into your daily life to help ease distress. I will work with you to find stability within yourself utilizing somatic based therapies and existential exploration. Together we will take the journey in transcending beliefs, habits and thoughts that are no longer serving your highest well being.

Life can be difficult, and it’s not always easy to work through the obstacles we face without support. Talking to a friend may be helpful, but it’s not the same as therapy. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, maybe an addiction, a loss, or even trauma. Providing virtual therapy for both NJ and PA clientele, I offer a safe space & uninterrupted time to listen, support and provide feeedback, guidance.

Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner or spouse? Do you want to improve communication and avoid arguments? Is your sexual relationship tense? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience specializing in relationship counseling and sex therapy. I help couples learn how to best listen and communicate needs clearly so that you and your partner can feel close again. I have been told that I am keenly in tune with my clients. I understand that seeking therapy, although not always an easy decision is a wonderful opportunity to restore your relationship with your partner/spouse or family member.

Taking the time to invest in your mental health can often feel vulnerable, but it can also be a profound step toward self exploration and discovery. Feelings of insecurity can largely impact our day to day lives, relationships, and life choices, but I believe that therapy can often offer a reminder and alternative perspective to help individuals return toward a more secure sense of self. I view the people I work with to already be experts in their story, but I recognize how our experiences, relationships, and environment can often get in the way of that truth.

Do emotions take over and exhaust you? Have people marveled at how resilient you are or mentioned your sensitivity as a liability? Maybe you sometimes wonder if you’re the only one who is seeing the hurt and pain all around. It’s likely you have figured out how to adapt to what the world wants you to be. You present the part of yourself that is widely accepted by your community and our social systems, but what about the rest of YOU? If any of this speaks to you, I relate and I can help. I guide young adults, adolescents, and children to connect to their inherent worth, power, and self-compassion.

Life is not easy and I believe most people would benefit from someone impartial to help navigate that uneasiness. I use a holistic approach to help individuals, couples and families with depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, stress, ADHD and a myriad of other issues and conditions. The goal of my practice is to create a collaborative relationship where people can identify goals, reduce stress, and find peace. My practice is designed to assist people in all circumstances: whether you need to address something that happened years ago, a recent life event, or you just want guidance on living your best life.

It’s natural to experience unhelpful patterns or symptoms when we've experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We feel off balance, chronically stressed, anxious, or depressed. I prefer to view these symptoms as inner parts who need our attention and care. When these inner parts are healed, they feel less compelled to ruminate, obsess, or depress. That means there is more space for the qualities you want to have in your life, such as creativity, joy, confidence, clarity, peace, and presence.

Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.

Hi, my name is Hillary Williams. If you are someone dealing with issues relating to trauma, grief, loss, childhood abuse and/or perinatal mood or anxiety disorders and you are seeking support and empowerment in your life, you would be a great fit for my practice. So many of us carry around false narratives about who we are based on unfortunate experiences that happened to us which left us feeling alone, empty, or lost. This limits our vision of who we can become and may cause us to rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with life's triggers.