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I am a psychodynamic (insight oriented) therapist, with a focus on integrative health. I specialize in relationship issues, women's issues, parenting, work / life balance, depression, and anxiety.

Hi. I'm Allene Lyons. I'm glad you took that difficult first step and reached out for help. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 49 years of experience working with adults. The natural course of life presents many joys and challenges. There are times when we can bounce back from anything and there are times when our resilience falls short. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live better. It can be very helpful to have another person offer new perspectives or help you find the way out.

Rewrite your past and your coping strategies will flourish. No matter how strange or painful our life or relationships are, we can understand them to minimize their power to damage us today and tomorrow. We should not deny tragedy when it visits us. And yet, we can re-conceive of most situations to make them more manageable. This is the most gratifying work we can do as people. I am a thoroughly experienced diagnostician who has trained in all popular theories of human development, with an especially strong background in women's issues. I have treated patients from highly diverse backgrounds.

My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.

My approach to therapy is both compassionate and empathetic. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change if we have the necessary support, desire and tools. Through the therapeutic relationship and process, clients can improve the quality of their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves. My goal is to help my clients gain courage and self awareness to live life fully. My approach is collaborative, intuitive and gestalt. I specialize in grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, illness, anxiety, depression, women's issues, postpartum depression and issues related to chronic health.

The only constant in life is change. However, change can often be challenging and painful, leaving us feeling stuck in old patterns. I believe that every individual is capable of change, given the right tools and support. Utilizing a client-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach, I provide the safe, supportive space that my clients need in order to achieve the growth and change that they seek. Having worked most recently with members of the LGBTQ community, I understand how important it is to have the acceptance and support of someone in a non-judgmental space in order to grow.

You're tired of being "strong." Your old ways of coping no longer work, and your "symptoms" keep recurring despite your best efforts. Maybe you have recurring or chronic depression or anxiety, or are grieving a loss. You might be struggling with your creativity, or with your identity. You may suspect that your current struggles are rooted in childhood trauma, and yet, this insight hasn't led to much change... But what if it were true that the source of your suffering is also the key to positive, lasting transformation? I believe that it is, and I am honored to provide a safe space for you to heal, and to get to know your true self.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs last on the to-do list? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their lives, careers and relationships. Sacrificing your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term problems for your mental and physical wellness. I believe you can experience a fulfilling life. Helping people live a better life is my passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through loss, life transitions or helping you change a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck.

Are you looking to make positive changes in your life? By investigating your past, identifying strengths in the present and setting goals for the future, I collaborate with clients to support them on their wellness journey. My approach is person-centered using trauma-focused counseling and coaching to treat the whole person. I specialize in working with adults and teens (16+) struggling with stress, life transitions and recovery from mental and physical health conditions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in PA and NJ and a Certified Professional Recovery Coach. All appointments are virtual.

Tuera Holland (she/her), founder of Sacred Sojourner Counseling, LLC, is a master’s level clinician licensed in the state of Pennsylvania providing individual, relationship, marriage, premarital, pre-engagement, family, and group counseling. She acquired her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice with the goal of providing psychotherapy to populations experiencing complex and ambient trauma as a result of marginalization. Tuera is trained in trauma-informed care and especially cognizant of the ways in which one’s social environment impacts their health and development.

If you found me, you’ve made one of the scariest, yet best decisions in getting your life back. Taking this step to redefine yourself does not have to be done alone. You’ve come to the right place to help you navigate the difficulties and lived experiences that have disrupted your quality of life. As your therapist, I will be journeying by your side as we work through your most challenging moments and the self-limiting thoughts that keep you from living the life you desire. At Redefine Lives, the client is at the center for treatment.

I offer individual, couple, and family therapy. Sessions can be conducted face:face or via video telehealth (HIPAA compliant). Much of my work centers on supporting people who are facing career and/or relationship challenges. Many are going through difficult life transitions. Additionally, I frequently treat people with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I am trained in various approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). Please see the IBCT website (http://ibct.psych.ucla.edu/about.html) for more information.

Developing a trusting and supportive relationship is my highest priority. I want you to feel empowered by our work together and confident that you can continue to feel good for a long time. I will listen to your personal story and understand your goals and values. Then, I will teach you tools and strategies personalized for you, and we will practice them during and between sessions. We will reflect on your progress to make sure you are reaching your goals and living the life that you want. I work with adults, adolescents and college students.

I am a queer-identified therapist working in New York, Pennsylvania and New Mexico. EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing are my guides to gently lead people towards healing themselves, something I believe we are all capable of. Together, we will set goals for recovery from trauma and major life stressors, incorporating neuroscience-backed strategies and spirituality where you are comfortable.

Momentum, motion, stepping forward. Here you are. I applaud you for taking a step in finding a therapist as a supportive partner on your journey towards continued health and wellbeing. My approach centers us, the therapeutic relationship, as the essential catalyst for transformation. If you are struggling with life transitions, anxiety, grief, or invested in learning more about who you are, we will develop goals together through a collaborative and relational process. Our work will identify your strengths, amplify them, and engage in creative experiences to support you in finding momentum towards greater psychological freedom.

I work from the understanding there is a part of us that is already whole and healed. Trauma can skew how we perceive ourselves and the world. Through therapy, we both tend to the hurt parts of ourselves and also cultivate an access point to the whole, healed self. We practice ushering our habitual emotional and mental patterns into our awareness in order to remove blockages to allow us to be the person we’d love to be and to live the life we’d love to live.

The psychotherapy I do is depth-oriented, offered in a safe and peaceful setting, where we can build your sense of inner peace. We will uncover your family legacy, as well as the maladaptive patterns you are living that underlie your suffering. Within that context, we will practice awareness of the present moment and unhook you from the influences of the past. We can work to improve your relationships, clarify your life goals and help you find a sense of ease and confidence in yourself. If you are depressed and/or anxious, we will find the ways to release you from emotional pain and move toward personal fulfillment.

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.

Have you ever found yourself wondering: why does this keep happening? Perhaps your relationships all tend to end the same or your friendships never seem as close as you thought they were. Or no matter what you do you can't seem to shake this feeling of worry or sadness. I am dedicated to helping you in understanding your depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship distress/sexual difficulties, gender identity issues, & parent-child relationships (just to name a few) and assisting you in making the changes to improve.