Therapists in 19102
Angelique Frazier
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I affirm diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship configurations, and sexual practices, including but not limited to: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Asexual, Aromantic, Transgender, Genderqueer, Non-Binary, Polyamory, Kink and Sex Work.
While starting therapy can seem intimidating or daunting, I want you to know that you always deserve to take up space in therapy. I aim to help clients uncover the strengths they already possess. My work with clients involves the following: celebrating culture, acknowledging marginalization & privilege, multiracial identities, interracial couples, navigating cishet-white spaces, balancing conflicting expectations, processing current events, challenging anxious thoughts, separating me (the person) from anxiety (the fear and uncertainty), unpacking past events, reducing miscommunication, and feeling seen/heard.
I affirm diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship configurations, and sexual practices, including but not limited to: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Asexual, Aromantic, Transgender, Genderqueer, Non-Binary, Polyamory, Kink and Sex Work.
While starting therapy can seem intimidating or daunting, I want you to know that you always deserve to take up space in therapy. I aim to help clients uncover the strengths they already possess. My work with clients involves the following: celebrating culture, acknowledging marginalization & privilege, multiracial identities, interracial couples, navigating cishet-white spaces, balancing conflicting expectations, processing current events, challenging anxious thoughts, separating me (the person) from anxiety (the fear and uncertainty), unpacking past events, reducing miscommunication, and feeling seen/heard.
Aybala Öztürk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
I work to meet people where they are in their journey. With collaboration, clients and I build environments that facilitate wellness and growth. I value the importance of a non-judgmental and supportive approach in the creation of spaces that celebrate diverse identities. In practicing intersectional and trauma-informed therapy, I am committed to holding space for individuals with marginalized identities. Additionally, I welcome anyone with experiences of multiplicity, DID, DDNOS, or dissociation. My practice focuses on addressing challenges related to the here-and-now, as well as past experiences.
I work to meet people where they are in their journey. With collaboration, clients and I build environments that facilitate wellness and growth. I value the importance of a non-judgmental and supportive approach in the creation of spaces that celebrate diverse identities. In practicing intersectional and trauma-informed therapy, I am committed to holding space for individuals with marginalized identities. Additionally, I welcome anyone with experiences of multiplicity, DID, DDNOS, or dissociation. My practice focuses on addressing challenges related to the here-and-now, as well as past experiences.
Dana Mariano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
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Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Let me share a little information about myself, then the rest of this journey is all about you! I have worked in the counseling field for the past 15 years to present. My experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression and mood disorders is extensive. I also have a significant amount of experience working with adolescents and teenagers who experience various school stressors, physical stressors, self esteem concerns and relationship issues. For individuals working toward licensure in Pennsylvania, I provide clinical supervision services (visit my website for more information).
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Let me share a little information about myself, then the rest of this journey is all about you! I have worked in the counseling field for the past 15 years to present. My experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression and mood disorders is extensive. I also have a significant amount of experience working with adolescents and teenagers who experience various school stressors, physical stressors, self esteem concerns and relationship issues. For individuals working toward licensure in Pennsylvania, I provide clinical supervision services (visit my website for more information).
Koti Gaspich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Koti. I have 13 year of experience across multiple treatment settings, life challenges and diagnoses. Through evidenced based interventions with strengths and compassion focused care, I can help you navigate the situations and symptoms you have been struggling with. Common techniques/interventions I employ in treatment are through the lenses of Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, CBT (self-monitoring, behavior activation, cognitive restructuring), ACT and Solution Focused frameworks. I use a collaborative approach and welcome feedback about what is and is not working so I can better support you.
Hi, I'm Koti. I have 13 year of experience across multiple treatment settings, life challenges and diagnoses. Through evidenced based interventions with strengths and compassion focused care, I can help you navigate the situations and symptoms you have been struggling with. Common techniques/interventions I employ in treatment are through the lenses of Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, CBT (self-monitoring, behavior activation, cognitive restructuring), ACT and Solution Focused frameworks. I use a collaborative approach and welcome feedback about what is and is not working so I can better support you.
Charles Tyson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, case management, training, & community outreach.
Deeply passionate about social justice and facilitating and guiding positive change and development in the lives of others, I am thrilled to connect with you as you begin your journey inward. Healing is truly the risk of showing up for yourself and your resistance to temptation to go back to unsilenced needs, numbing out, disconnection, and erasure. As a black, gender non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I have a personal stake and insight into the work I do. My clinical practice aims to empower and heal individuals, families & communities through therapy, consulting, case management, training, & community outreach.
Willa Mey Beckman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Our painful experiences and the conditions of our society often push us to disconnect from our authentic selves, relationships, communities, and the world around us. I view healing as a process of reconnection. In our work together, we will aim to make sense of your story, explore all the parts of you that make you who you are, and work through places where you feel stuck. Through this process, my hope is that you can live your life with more agency and authenticity, more skills and tools to manage the challenges, and more capacity to experience ease, connection, and the full range of human emotions.
Our painful experiences and the conditions of our society often push us to disconnect from our authentic selves, relationships, communities, and the world around us. I view healing as a process of reconnection. In our work together, we will aim to make sense of your story, explore all the parts of you that make you who you are, and work through places where you feel stuck. Through this process, my hope is that you can live your life with more agency and authenticity, more skills and tools to manage the challenges, and more capacity to experience ease, connection, and the full range of human emotions.
Lillian Goodkind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Change can be daunting. Wanting to be better – or do better – is not enough. We must understand what stands in the way, what obstacles must be overcome in order to initiate – and, more importantly, to maintain – change. I’m here to help.
Change can be daunting. Wanting to be better – or do better – is not enough. We must understand what stands in the way, what obstacles must be overcome in order to initiate – and, more importantly, to maintain – change. I’m here to help.
Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving , we get stronger and more resilient" Steve Maraboli. If you are reading this, you have already taken the hardest step toward feeling better- reaching out for help. At Compass we understand that it is important for you to feel understood, heard and supported. When we all are working as a team, those things will be automatic. Our approach is direct yet very compassionate. Our goal is for us together to identify the cause of your issues, to develop what is needed and how it can be achieved. We would like to get you unstuck and on the path to happiness.
Christina Lecker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Therapy is a unique and personal experience. Whether this is your first time considering therapy, or you are moving into a new phase of your therapeutic journey, therapy is a safe space for self-exploration, growth, and discovery. I work psychodynamically and relationally, within a multicultural framework. I have worked extensively with young adults, adults, and couples in a wide range of settings. My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns; grief, loss, and bereavement; life transitions; relationships and family issues; and disordered eating and body image concerns.
Therapy is a unique and personal experience. Whether this is your first time considering therapy, or you are moving into a new phase of your therapeutic journey, therapy is a safe space for self-exploration, growth, and discovery. I work psychodynamically and relationally, within a multicultural framework. I have worked extensively with young adults, adults, and couples in a wide range of settings. My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns; grief, loss, and bereavement; life transitions; relationships and family issues; and disordered eating and body image concerns.
Hannah Muller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
There is so much power within each and every one of us. Whether you're going through issues big or small, support is out there to help you unlock the version of yourself that you would like to be. There is no shame in seeking out support; it is an incredibly courageous and brave step towards healing. With the assistance of therapy, we can working towards addressing any issues you are facing or unmet goals you would like to achieve.
There is so much power within each and every one of us. Whether you're going through issues big or small, support is out there to help you unlock the version of yourself that you would like to be. There is no shame in seeking out support; it is an incredibly courageous and brave step towards healing. With the assistance of therapy, we can working towards addressing any issues you are facing or unmet goals you would like to achieve.
Mary Fair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Are you hard on yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry or stress? Or maybe you live with a painful history that you don't quite feel like you've been able to move past? I can help you develop the skills, such as embodied self-compassion, to feel more peaceful and empowered. Developing a kinder, more supportive relationship to yourself can not only help you heal from the past and feel more hopeful about the future, it can also allow you to experience a felt sense of security and fulfillment in the present and to improve your relationships with others. If you'd like support in creating a more satisfying, joyful life, reach out!
Are you hard on yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed by worry or stress? Or maybe you live with a painful history that you don't quite feel like you've been able to move past? I can help you develop the skills, such as embodied self-compassion, to feel more peaceful and empowered. Developing a kinder, more supportive relationship to yourself can not only help you heal from the past and feel more hopeful about the future, it can also allow you to experience a felt sense of security and fulfillment in the present and to improve your relationships with others. If you'd like support in creating a more satisfying, joyful life, reach out!
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Verified Verified
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
This journey of life can sometimes be trying, difficult, and uncomfortable, but I believe that by meeting clients where they are and working together, we can create steps in a journey which will lead to a brighter future. I look forward to working with you to untangle and pull strings from the past, create meaning in the present and make space for healing in the future
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Marram Emily Jane Plapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, Reiki, Shaman
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
Being human isn't easy. If you are seeking therapy you are likely struggling, hurting, and finding life challenging in some way. Maybe you feel stuck, lost, broken, different from others, not like yourself, or like you are not fulfilling your potential. Whatever is weighing on your heart and mind, let's talk about it. I'm here for you. I am an open, non-judgmental, accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist. Together in a safe, trusting, and supportive environment we can explore and uncover how you ended up at this point in your life, and find a way through.
Julia Valdner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
I'm so happy you're here! Therapy can be an incredible experience which offers time and space for you to uncover what is holding you back from having what you value and want more of in your life. I wholeheartedly believe that the combination of the strong relationship we build in therapy and my clinical skillset is the key to a successful therapeutic process. It is very important to me as a clinician to help you feel safe and secure sharing some of the most personal details of your life. Each person will find their own unique journey when engaging in therapy and I enjoy being part of your individual therapeutic experience.
I'm so happy you're here! Therapy can be an incredible experience which offers time and space for you to uncover what is holding you back from having what you value and want more of in your life. I wholeheartedly believe that the combination of the strong relationship we build in therapy and my clinical skillset is the key to a successful therapeutic process. It is very important to me as a clinician to help you feel safe and secure sharing some of the most personal details of your life. Each person will find their own unique journey when engaging in therapy and I enjoy being part of your individual therapeutic experience.
Yasmine Beydoun
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Sometimes we do everything right and still end up feeling anxious, depressed, or dissatisfied in our day-to-day lives. This can leave us wondering: What am I doing wrong? What’s missing? Therapy creates a space to better understand ourselves and the way our past impacts our present. In sessions, we will uncover emotional and relational patterns that contribute to an overall feeling of dissatisfaction in life. This will provide us with the roadmap to help you build a life that feels full, joyful, and meaningful to you.
Sometimes we do everything right and still end up feeling anxious, depressed, or dissatisfied in our day-to-day lives. This can leave us wondering: What am I doing wrong? What’s missing? Therapy creates a space to better understand ourselves and the way our past impacts our present. In sessions, we will uncover emotional and relational patterns that contribute to an overall feeling of dissatisfaction in life. This will provide us with the roadmap to help you build a life that feels full, joyful, and meaningful to you.
Courtney Douds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
You’ve been feeling stuck - in self-destructive cycles of behaviors or thoughts, unable to move on from difficult experiences in your past, or paralyzed by anxiety. You want to make big changes in your life and reclaim your autonomy, but you’re not sure how to start. Whether you’re looking to work past trauma, set boundaries with your family, recover from a breakup, or change dynamics with a romantic partner, I can help you take that first step. I will empower you to speak freely and fully about yourself and what has been troubling you, helping you to shift your behaviors and perspective for a more satisfying life.
You’ve been feeling stuck - in self-destructive cycles of behaviors or thoughts, unable to move on from difficult experiences in your past, or paralyzed by anxiety. You want to make big changes in your life and reclaim your autonomy, but you’re not sure how to start. Whether you’re looking to work past trauma, set boundaries with your family, recover from a breakup, or change dynamics with a romantic partner, I can help you take that first step. I will empower you to speak freely and fully about yourself and what has been troubling you, helping you to shift your behaviors and perspective for a more satisfying life.
Courtney L Slater
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
You don't have to suffer alone. There is help. We can work together so that you experience a more fulfilled life. I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, spiritual issues, and loss and grief. I can also help clients struggling with trauma, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Primarily I use a psychodynamic perspective, appreciating the underlying causes to the difficulties we face. I also integrate techniques from other approaches, such as gestalt, emotion-focused therapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the client's unique problems and goals.
Kimberly L. Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you struggling with sex? Do you feel disconnected in your relationship, or from your own needs and wants? You may be fed up with a lack of intimacy, dead-end conversations, or chronic self-doubt and worry. You might not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel more confident. Most of all, you’re ready to understand yourself better and to learn new ways of relating.
Are you struggling with sex? Do you feel disconnected in your relationship, or from your own needs and wants? You may be fed up with a lack of intimacy, dead-end conversations, or chronic self-doubt and worry. You might not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel more confident. Most of all, you’re ready to understand yourself better and to learn new ways of relating.
Melissa Cole
MS
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Finding our path may mean finding that we are unlike those around us. The family we grew up in, the friends we’ve surrounded ourselves with, may be unable to walk beside us on our journey through life. Hope in new, future experiences may be difficult to grasp. Finding abundance along the way may seem an impossible task. In my work with you, we will explore the path you have chosen, and the time you have spent traveling it. We will talk about what fed you, what surprised you, and what brought you pain. Our exploration will help us understand how your path has shaped you on your journey, and illuminate your way.
Finding our path may mean finding that we are unlike those around us. The family we grew up in, the friends we’ve surrounded ourselves with, may be unable to walk beside us on our journey through life. Hope in new, future experiences may be difficult to grasp. Finding abundance along the way may seem an impossible task. In my work with you, we will explore the path you have chosen, and the time you have spent traveling it. We will talk about what fed you, what surprised you, and what brought you pain. Our exploration will help us understand how your path has shaped you on your journey, and illuminate your way.
Kristine V. Spano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice comprised of over 20 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists who perform in-office and virtual Telehealth psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Pennsylvania. and New York. My job is to help clients identify how they feel about themselves and circumstances in their lives and to assist in the navigation of these experiences. In addition to psychotherapy, I perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for accommodations for work and school.
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates is a private practice comprised of over 20 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychotherapists who perform in-office and virtual Telehealth psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Pennsylvania. and New York. My job is to help clients identify how they feel about themselves and circumstances in their lives and to assist in the navigation of these experiences. In addition to psychotherapy, I perform comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for accommodations for work and school.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.