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Abby Costello
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
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(267) 833-2687
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
Strength-Based
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
(267) 833-2687
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Addie Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Does it feel as if anxiety has a hold over you? Are you constantly worrying, stuck in your head, and over analyzing every little thing? What if you can get to a place where anxiety no longer has so much control over you, and you are you able to live the life you want? I can help you gain the skills and strategies to work through the anxieties and take on the challenges of life.
Strength-Based
(833) 582-1105
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19139
Strength-Based
Does it feel as if anxiety has a hold over you? Are you constantly worrying, stuck in your head, and over analyzing every little thing? What if you can get to a place where anxiety no longer has so much control over you, and you are you able to live the life you want? I can help you gain the skills and strategies to work through the anxieties and take on the challenges of life.
(833) 582-1105
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Marquita Bolden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
It's a terrible feeling to be awake at 3 am because your mind is flooded with worries. Your worry may have started as small, but then it lead to another worry... Suddenly, your worries feel overwhelming. You feel shaky and unsettled. It's hard to concentrate on anything but your worry and that restless feeling in your body. You tell yourself, "Just stop worrying about it." You want to let go, but you just can't figure out how. It's hard to not beat yourself up.
Strength-Based
(267) 772-5776
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Strength-Based
It's a terrible feeling to be awake at 3 am because your mind is flooded with worries. Your worry may have started as small, but then it lead to another worry... Suddenly, your worries feel overwhelming. You feel shaky and unsettled. It's hard to concentrate on anything but your worry and that restless feeling in your body. You tell yourself, "Just stop worrying about it." You want to let go, but you just can't figure out how. It's hard to not beat yourself up.
(267) 772-5776
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Kristine Seitz
LSW, MSW, MEd Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
Strength-Based
(215) 882-9078
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Strength-Based
Looking for a therapist can be a vulnerable time. Thank you for taking the first step. I believe that our relationships are the cornerstone of of our lives. This includes our relationship with our self, our family, our partner(s), our friends, and our community. I am an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-based therapist. Through a systemic approach, I both support and challenge my clients by helping them to identify stuck points, heal wounds, re-write narratives, and strengthen relationships.
(215) 882-9078
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Hilary Bayley Loielo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125
*Currently full - accepting for waitlist only* Struggling with mental health issues and life transitions can feel isolating and overwhelming. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you feel less alone and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. I emphasize the therapeutic relationship and work from a place of empathy, authenticity and compassion for the self. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, addiction, and PTSD. Additionally, I am experienced in postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression. I work with individuals, couples and families.
Strength-Based
(267) 323-1762
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Philadelphia, PA 19125
Strength-Based
*Currently full - accepting for waitlist only* Struggling with mental health issues and life transitions can feel isolating and overwhelming. My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you feel less alone and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. I emphasize the therapeutic relationship and work from a place of empathy, authenticity and compassion for the self. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, addiction, and PTSD. Additionally, I am experienced in postpartum and perinatal anxiety and depression. I work with individuals, couples and families.
(267) 323-1762
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Francesca Sutera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
Strength-Based
(215) 515-7477
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
Strength-Based
My therapeutic philosophy is firmly rooted in the belief that you know yourself best, and it is my passion as a therapist to provide you with the space to collaboratively explore as well as make meaning out of your own unique life experiences. I am dedicated to fostering an authentic and supportive relationship with my clients in order to promote awareness, empowerment and growth.
(215) 515-7477
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Erica Rand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19104
I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, young adults and couples to address concerns around mental health and behavioral change. I strive to be an LGBTQ ally and a poly-affirming practitioner and 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.
Strength-Based
(215) 382-6680 x7053
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
Strength-Based
I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, young adults and couples to address concerns around mental health and behavioral change. I strive to be an LGBTQ ally and a poly-affirming practitioner and 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.
(215) 382-6680 x7053
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Alexandra Iula
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Do you find yourself using your relationship with food as a way to keep your uncomfortable emotions at bay, only to find this emotion pops back up with vengeance after restricting, binging, or purging? Your eating disorder has helped you survive a traumatic and stressful environment, yet you now realize it is no longer needed to keep you afloat. Now what kept you alive for so long is holding you back from moving forward with your life. You want to make a change yet are uncertain how to even start healing your relationship with food and your body.
Strength-Based
(610) 756-2392
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Strength-Based
Do you find yourself using your relationship with food as a way to keep your uncomfortable emotions at bay, only to find this emotion pops back up with vengeance after restricting, binging, or purging? Your eating disorder has helped you survive a traumatic and stressful environment, yet you now realize it is no longer needed to keep you afloat. Now what kept you alive for so long is holding you back from moving forward with your life. You want to make a change yet are uncertain how to even start healing your relationship with food and your body.
(610) 756-2392
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Marcie J Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Are you feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Do you need help figuring out how to communicate your feelings or break unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Would you like to stop fighting with your partner or improve your sex life? Do you want to learn more effective coping skills or stress management techniques? I can help. I'm an experienced, warm, engaged, challenging and compassionate therapist who will work with you to explore your problems and develop an individualized plan to help you accomplish your goals. You can feel better and you can have the relationship you want!
Strength-Based
(215) 977-4707
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19139
Strength-Based
Are you feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Do you need help figuring out how to communicate your feelings or break unhealthy patterns in your relationships? Would you like to stop fighting with your partner or improve your sex life? Do you want to learn more effective coping skills or stress management techniques? I can help. I'm an experienced, warm, engaged, challenging and compassionate therapist who will work with you to explore your problems and develop an individualized plan to help you accomplish your goals. You can feel better and you can have the relationship you want!
(215) 977-4707
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Andrew Hartnett
MS, LPC-C Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19148
I offer a safe, comfortable, and confidential space to collaboratively work towards achieving and resolving your mental health concerns. My eclectic, integrative therapeutic style is low pressured and client paced, and promotes a strong therapeutic alliance based on safety and trust. Together we will come to a better understanding of how to improve your life, and improve your daily functioning, by tailoring therapy to work with your existing strengths and worldview. My goal in therapy is to be someone who can partner with you so you may successfully navigate the hardship(s) you are experiencing, without feeling alone in the process.
Strength-Based
(215) 515-8176
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19148
Strength-Based
I offer a safe, comfortable, and confidential space to collaboratively work towards achieving and resolving your mental health concerns. My eclectic, integrative therapeutic style is low pressured and client paced, and promotes a strong therapeutic alliance based on safety and trust. Together we will come to a better understanding of how to improve your life, and improve your daily functioning, by tailoring therapy to work with your existing strengths and worldview. My goal in therapy is to be someone who can partner with you so you may successfully navigate the hardship(s) you are experiencing, without feeling alone in the process.
(215) 515-8176
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Intrins Inq
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19127
I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. Though I launched an IOP program at a premier LGBTQ+ health center and am experienced and knowledgable supporting the diversity of our community, I am also cognizant of my lived experience as a cisgender gay male.
Strength-Based
(267) 753-8017
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Philadelphia, PA 19127
Strength-Based
I take a holistic view of clients, build upon inherent strengths, and create a partnership to guide and facilitate change, making progress toward goals. I work really well with movers + shakers, helpers + makers: goal-oriented, organized types, as well as caregivers and creatives. I am trauma-informed, apply intersectional, feminist, and body and sex positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. Though I launched an IOP program at a premier LGBTQ+ health center and am experienced and knowledgable supporting the diversity of our community, I am also cognizant of my lived experience as a cisgender gay male.
(267) 753-8017
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Katie Grilli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CYT-200 Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with self confidence? Are you managing a life transition, family conflict, or a traumatic event? Are you looking for greater meaning and purpose in your life? Whether you have been in therapy before or this is the first time you are exploring your options, I welcome you. You have taken the step toward mental wellness! It can feel uncomfortable at first, but I am here to tell you there is nothing to be intimidated by when coming to therapy with me. Helping others to be their authentic self has been my passion for as long as I can remember.
Strength-Based
(215) 918-7283
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19130
Strength-Based
Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, or struggling with self confidence? Are you managing a life transition, family conflict, or a traumatic event? Are you looking for greater meaning and purpose in your life? Whether you have been in therapy before or this is the first time you are exploring your options, I welcome you. You have taken the step toward mental wellness! It can feel uncomfortable at first, but I am here to tell you there is nothing to be intimidated by when coming to therapy with me. Helping others to be their authentic self has been my passion for as long as I can remember.
(215) 918-7283
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Ellie Wolfe Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143
I am a white, queer, nonbinary social worker in Philadelphia working from an anti-racist, feminist, relational and psychodynamic perspective. My harm reduction framework is grounded in trauma theory and centers the resilience, expertise, and self- determination of all people. I am attentive to the roles that systems play in our lives and healing, and I use motivational interviewing, relational psychotherapy, and psychodrama in collaboration with clients to explore relationships to parts of self, others, identities, substances, and institutions.
Strength-Based
(215) 201-4185
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
Strength-Based
I am a white, queer, nonbinary social worker in Philadelphia working from an anti-racist, feminist, relational and psychodynamic perspective. My harm reduction framework is grounded in trauma theory and centers the resilience, expertise, and self- determination of all people. I am attentive to the roles that systems play in our lives and healing, and I use motivational interviewing, relational psychotherapy, and psychodrama in collaboration with clients to explore relationships to parts of self, others, identities, substances, and institutions.
(215) 201-4185
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Deena Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I work with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addiction. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, drawing effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. I provide an atmosphere of warmth, insight, and acceptance, in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
Strength-Based
(610) 756-0350
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Strength-Based
I work with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, and addiction. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, drawing effective interventions from several different therapy approaches. I provide an atmosphere of warmth, insight, and acceptance, in which people feel comfortable sharing and exploring their experiences and developing new skills.
(610) 756-0350
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George Beatty
Licensed Social Worker, LSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Life can be difficult at times and there is nothing like the present to begin to help support the emotional weight you may be feeling. Whether it is the pandemic, the economy, or your personal experiences, external situations can have a serious impact on your internal self. By working as a team, my goal is to help you explore some of the reasons you may have negative emotions that are impacting your life. Emotional Regulation has been made harder through the current cultural climate and my hope is that together we can make your ability to feel at peace with yourself and those around you a reality.
Strength-Based
(484) 209-5367
Verified
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Strength-Based
Life can be difficult at times and there is nothing like the present to begin to help support the emotional weight you may be feeling. Whether it is the pandemic, the economy, or your personal experiences, external situations can have a serious impact on your internal self. By working as a team, my goal is to help you explore some of the reasons you may have negative emotions that are impacting your life. Emotional Regulation has been made harder through the current cultural climate and my hope is that together we can make your ability to feel at peace with yourself and those around you a reality.
(484) 209-5367
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Jessica Alice Richter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19125
I work from a social work strengths based perspective and believe in meeting each client where they are and collaborating to address the issue(s) at hand. Whether you’re facing a new challenge in life or feeling “stuck,” I’ll listen actively and we can work together to support you through this time, so that you’re able to gain insight and clarity to allow you to move forward.
Strength-Based
(917) 924-5179
Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19125
Strength-Based
I work from a social work strengths based perspective and believe in meeting each client where they are and collaborating to address the issue(s) at hand. Whether you’re facing a new challenge in life or feeling “stuck,” I’ll listen actively and we can work together to support you through this time, so that you’re able to gain insight and clarity to allow you to move forward.
(917) 924-5179
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Joseph A Ofalt
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119
At times you may feel too depleted to consider making needed changes in your life, or to know what is even possible to change. Old coping mechanisms no longer work so well, bringing diminishing returns and unhappiness. It may take a crisis to be ready to seek help. Psychotherapy can reveal ways of replacing the behavior patterns and symptoms that cause us trouble with real solutions. Using the insights of existential and psychodynamic perspectives of psychology - including dream work - as a basis, I will help you understand yourself, care for yourself, and discover strength and meaning wherever you may find yourself in your life.
Strength-Based
(267) 651-1287
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
Strength-Based
At times you may feel too depleted to consider making needed changes in your life, or to know what is even possible to change. Old coping mechanisms no longer work so well, bringing diminishing returns and unhappiness. It may take a crisis to be ready to seek help. Psychotherapy can reveal ways of replacing the behavior patterns and symptoms that cause us trouble with real solutions. Using the insights of existential and psychodynamic perspectives of psychology - including dream work - as a basis, I will help you understand yourself, care for yourself, and discover strength and meaning wherever you may find yourself in your life.
(267) 651-1287
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Helson J Meirino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19148
We are constantly transitioning and struggling with life experiences and relationships. Whether it is frustrations due to family or work interactions, or the grief and sadness that follows the death of a loved one, day to day life can be difficult to manage. When we learn how to manage our emotions, discuss what is making us uncomfortable, and work through a major life change, we can make the day to day more manageable. You are not alone in your struggles, and I hope to assist in your journey to making your life less stressful and more fulfilling. Please visit my website, linked above, for more information and scheduling.
Strength-Based
(215) 709-7490
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Philadelphia, PA 19148
Strength-Based
We are constantly transitioning and struggling with life experiences and relationships. Whether it is frustrations due to family or work interactions, or the grief and sadness that follows the death of a loved one, day to day life can be difficult to manage. When we learn how to manage our emotions, discuss what is making us uncomfortable, and work through a major life change, we can make the day to day more manageable. You are not alone in your struggles, and I hope to assist in your journey to making your life less stressful and more fulfilling. Please visit my website, linked above, for more information and scheduling.
(215) 709-7490
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Kate Monaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
Strength-Based
(267) 633-8968
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Office is near:
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Strength-Based
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
(267) 633-8968
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Troy Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW Verified
Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Life has many unexpected challenges, these challenges lead us to change ourselves through reflection and the discovery of new insights in order to follow a healthy life plan. I assist clients in transforming life's challenging moments into positive practices that establish a framework to live a fuller and richer life. Through collaboration we will work towards developing an awareness that leads to a place of acceptance and healthy growth. I believe through the journey of therapy and self-discovery, an individual can become more insightful in order thrive in today's challenging world.
Strength-Based
(267) 915-2352
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Strength-Based
Life has many unexpected challenges, these challenges lead us to change ourselves through reflection and the discovery of new insights in order to follow a healthy life plan. I assist clients in transforming life's challenging moments into positive practices that establish a framework to live a fuller and richer life. Through collaboration we will work towards developing an awareness that leads to a place of acceptance and healthy growth. I believe through the journey of therapy and self-discovery, an individual can become more insightful in order thrive in today's challenging world.
(267) 915-2352
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Strength-Based Therapists
If you're looking for Strength-Based Therapy in Philadelphia or for a Philadelphia Strength-Based Therapy these Therapists provide Strength Based counseling. Strength-based therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses more on your internal strengths and resourcefulness, and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. This focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on you best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change worldview to one that is more positive. A positive attitude, in turn, can help your expectations of yourself and others become more reasonable.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Philadelphia are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Philadelphia. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Philadelphia

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Philadelphia you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Philadelphia and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Philadelphia or family therapy in Philadelphia.