Therapists in 19145
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Cecily White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Not accepting new clients
Our identities have been sculpted and influenced by what societal narratives say our lives are "supposed to be". I believe that human struggle and periods of transition are a natural part of life that can oftentimes make us feel as if we are living a life that is out of our control. Through self-exploration, strength identification, coaching, and supportive guidance, therapy can help to transform difficult experiences into rich opportunities for growth, healing, and change.
Our identities have been sculpted and influenced by what societal narratives say our lives are "supposed to be". I believe that human struggle and periods of transition are a natural part of life that can oftentimes make us feel as if we are living a life that is out of our control. Through self-exploration, strength identification, coaching, and supportive guidance, therapy can help to transform difficult experiences into rich opportunities for growth, healing, and change.
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Are you struggling to feel understood in relationships, at work, or in other areas of your life? Does anxiety hold you back? Are you looking for help with communication, emotion regulation, or completing tasks? I believe that therapy works best when the therapist provides empathy, supportive guidance, and the environment needed in order for you to feel safe working through challenges and being vulnerable at times. I balance providing helpful in-the-moment strategies for coping, managing anxiety, etc with deeper work exploring the possible roots of the issues. For those who struggle with sleep, I offer CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Are you struggling to feel understood in relationships, at work, or in other areas of your life? Does anxiety hold you back? Are you looking for help with communication, emotion regulation, or completing tasks? I believe that therapy works best when the therapist provides empathy, supportive guidance, and the environment needed in order for you to feel safe working through challenges and being vulnerable at times. I balance providing helpful in-the-moment strategies for coping, managing anxiety, etc with deeper work exploring the possible roots of the issues. For those who struggle with sleep, I offer CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I).
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John Michael Berns
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
I have worked with many different clients with many different struggles over my career. I have only worked with adults (18 and above) but have worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood instability, ADHD and other diagnoses. I have also worked with couples and have run both psychotherapy groups as well as psycho-educational groups, including anger management, grief and other topics.
I have worked with many different clients with many different struggles over my career. I have only worked with adults (18 and above) but have worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood instability, ADHD and other diagnoses. I have also worked with couples and have run both psychotherapy groups as well as psycho-educational groups, including anger management, grief and other topics.
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Yolo Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
Our practice works with Black clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress management to process the origins of their concerns through a racially-sensitive lens. We also work with adult clients seeking to improve their relationships with self and others by helping them understand and process the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners.
Our practice works with Black clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress management to process the origins of their concerns through a racially-sensitive lens. We also work with adult clients seeking to improve their relationships with self and others by helping them understand and process the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners.
Saoirse Health & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in providing EMDR therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD, and Complex PTSD, who are often not able to point to specific individual traumas but find their thoughts and behaviors guided by ineffective negative beliefs such as, “I am not good enough,” “I am not safe,” or, “I am too much.” With EMDR therapy, we will focus less on symptom management and more on reprocessing the experiences that led you to believe you weren’t enough.
I specialize in providing EMDR therapy to individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD, and Complex PTSD, who are often not able to point to specific individual traumas but find their thoughts and behaviors guided by ineffective negative beliefs such as, “I am not good enough,” “I am not safe,” or, “I am too much.” With EMDR therapy, we will focus less on symptom management and more on reprocessing the experiences that led you to believe you weren’t enough.
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When life feels messy, out-of-control, even unbearable, it's easy to forget that the human experience is inherently a messy one. Much of the mess is our best attempts at functioning under a deeply flawed and oppressive system. If you seek to understand yourself and your relationships to people and systems around you, to grow and heal, and to explore being human, I would love to share this experience with you. I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with challenges such as individual/generational trauma, sex/intimacy, adoption/fostering, interracial couples/families, ADHD/Autism, and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
When life feels messy, out-of-control, even unbearable, it's easy to forget that the human experience is inherently a messy one. Much of the mess is our best attempts at functioning under a deeply flawed and oppressive system. If you seek to understand yourself and your relationships to people and systems around you, to grow and heal, and to explore being human, I would love to share this experience with you. I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with challenges such as individual/generational trauma, sex/intimacy, adoption/fostering, interracial couples/families, ADHD/Autism, and LGBTQIA+ challenges.
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Therapy with Kelly creates real, permanent change. She offers a safe relationship in which complex, deep-seated causes of depression, anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy relationships can be explored and understood, and links can be made to present-day experiences. Working in depth creates long-term outcomes including reduction of distressing symptoms, expanded capacity to think, greater freedom and choice about behaviors and responses, increased creativity, a sense of logic to emotions, improved overall health of the body, safer and more fulfilling relationships, and a more integrated sense of self.
Therapy with Kelly creates real, permanent change. She offers a safe relationship in which complex, deep-seated causes of depression, anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy relationships can be explored and understood, and links can be made to present-day experiences. Working in depth creates long-term outcomes including reduction of distressing symptoms, expanded capacity to think, greater freedom and choice about behaviors and responses, increased creativity, a sense of logic to emotions, improved overall health of the body, safer and more fulfilling relationships, and a more integrated sense of self.
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Dori Even-Shoshan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Dori Even-Shoshan has over ten years of clinical experience in a variety of setting including outpatient mental health, inpatient residential substance abuse, outpatient substance abuse, hospital, inpatient psychiatric and primary care. Mr. Even-Shoshan works with both individuals/couples in a non-judgmental/caring way at the root level to see what are the core fundamental issues that need to be addressed. This is done primarily through the use of CBT/ motivational interviewing methods. Areas of interest/specialty include individuals/couples anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
Dori Even-Shoshan has over ten years of clinical experience in a variety of setting including outpatient mental health, inpatient residential substance abuse, outpatient substance abuse, hospital, inpatient psychiatric and primary care. Mr. Even-Shoshan works with both individuals/couples in a non-judgmental/caring way at the root level to see what are the core fundamental issues that need to be addressed. This is done primarily through the use of CBT/ motivational interviewing methods. Areas of interest/specialty include individuals/couples anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
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Firefly Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
The caring and effective counselors at our practice specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, EMDR therapy, ADHD, Autism, Infidelity, Marriage Counseling, Couples, and Grief. We work with Adults, Children, Teens, and Couples. Let us work together to develop a plan tailored to your unique needs that allows you and your family to find relief, peace, and balance.
The caring and effective counselors at our practice specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, EMDR therapy, ADHD, Autism, Infidelity, Marriage Counseling, Couples, and Grief. We work with Adults, Children, Teens, and Couples. Let us work together to develop a plan tailored to your unique needs that allows you and your family to find relief, peace, and balance.
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Ryan O'Laughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Waitlist for new clients
I help those who are feeling stuck, trapped, confused & need help making sense of everything that is going on so that they can put it into words and grow. My therapy is a safe space for those who need support. My practice is trauma informed and non judgemental. My practice is also anti racist, sex positive, LGBTQIA+ competent, and gender affirming. I work with artists, college students, mothers, sex workers, nuerodivergent idividuals, queer and trans community, & people who struggle with anxiety & trauma. I also offer gender affirming surgery letters.
I help those who are feeling stuck, trapped, confused & need help making sense of everything that is going on so that they can put it into words and grow. My therapy is a safe space for those who need support. My practice is trauma informed and non judgemental. My practice is also anti racist, sex positive, LGBTQIA+ competent, and gender affirming. I work with artists, college students, mothers, sex workers, nuerodivergent idividuals, queer and trans community, & people who struggle with anxiety & trauma. I also offer gender affirming surgery letters.
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We are a group of psychologists and clinical social workers who draw on effective, well-supported interventions to help you resolve challenges. By applying cognitive behavioral and other complementary therapy techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We offer a personalized approach tailored to each of our clients' needs to help attain the personal growth for which they are striving.
We are a group of psychologists and clinical social workers who draw on effective, well-supported interventions to help you resolve challenges. By applying cognitive behavioral and other complementary therapy techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We offer a personalized approach tailored to each of our clients' needs to help attain the personal growth for which they are striving.
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Craig M Aaron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges that include anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassment, procrastination, avoidance, marital/couple/family relations and more. My approach though highly individualized and eclectic is primarily a cognitive behavioral one in which we delve into the emotional, behavioral and cognitive roots in order to identify, challenge and ultimately replace those unhelpful aspects with health promoting aspects. This along with a commitment to hard work on the part of the client often results in improved functioning and an enriched and more satisfying quality of life.
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"It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried." (Carl Rogers, 1961) I view therapy as a journey that is led by clients and work toward guiding others through the therapeutic journey by providing a supportive environment. Therapy is tailored to people's styles, growth edges, and strengths. A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client is essential to working toward self-growth and wellness. I value the use of research informed techniques. I join clients on their therapeutic journey with the ultimate goal of wellness.
"It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried." (Carl Rogers, 1961) I view therapy as a journey that is led by clients and work toward guiding others through the therapeutic journey by providing a supportive environment. Therapy is tailored to people's styles, growth edges, and strengths. A collaborative relationship between a therapist and client is essential to working toward self-growth and wellness. I value the use of research informed techniques. I join clients on their therapeutic journey with the ultimate goal of wellness.
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I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health difficulties in adults, adolescents, couples and families such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, infidelity, academic difficulties, socialization and spectrum disorders. I am is skilled at working with Couples and families who are in transition: experiencing separation, grief and loss, trauma and adoption. I work towards goals that have been established together to enhance the quality of relationship that a client has with themself and others in their life.
I am experienced in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health difficulties in adults, adolescents, couples and families such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, infidelity, academic difficulties, socialization and spectrum disorders. I am is skilled at working with Couples and families who are in transition: experiencing separation, grief and loss, trauma and adoption. I work towards goals that have been established together to enhance the quality of relationship that a client has with themself and others in their life.
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Eileen Elizabeth Brumbaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
It is my belief that beneficial treatment for all kinds of emotional difficulties lies, most importantly, in a therapeutic relationship. This way of working is informed by my psychoanalytic training, which involves listening, and then, reflecting back to you what I hear. By using this process, I can assist you in learning to hear yourself, and then, to use your newly acquired self-examination skills to make decisions, and analyze your feelings in a way that makes sense to you. Your gaining clarity is my goal in any treatment we undertake, and I look forward to beginning work with you.
It is my belief that beneficial treatment for all kinds of emotional difficulties lies, most importantly, in a therapeutic relationship. This way of working is informed by my psychoanalytic training, which involves listening, and then, reflecting back to you what I hear. By using this process, I can assist you in learning to hear yourself, and then, to use your newly acquired self-examination skills to make decisions, and analyze your feelings in a way that makes sense to you. Your gaining clarity is my goal in any treatment we undertake, and I look forward to beginning work with you.
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Life is hard enough without feeling guilty or ashamed for what you're going through. Mental illness and substance use disorders do not discriminate and there should be no shame in seeking help when something is impacting your ability to live your life the way you would like to. Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgemental space to process life's ups and downs. Whether you are hoping to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety or work on moderating or abstaining from substance use, progress is possible.
Life is hard enough without feeling guilty or ashamed for what you're going through. Mental illness and substance use disorders do not discriminate and there should be no shame in seeking help when something is impacting your ability to live your life the way you would like to. Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgemental space to process life's ups and downs. Whether you are hoping to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety or work on moderating or abstaining from substance use, progress is possible.
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A. Carly Agre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
I support individuals who have experienced trauma, are considering making life changes, need support in managing substance use, or are simply hoping to better understand themselves. In an ever-changing and unpredictable world, therapy is a place to explore meaning and work towards the next steps in your life. You are in the driver's seat, and I am here alongside you to explore your past, present or future.
I support individuals who have experienced trauma, are considering making life changes, need support in managing substance use, or are simply hoping to better understand themselves. In an ever-changing and unpredictable world, therapy is a place to explore meaning and work towards the next steps in your life. You are in the driver's seat, and I am here alongside you to explore your past, present or future.
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Taylor Sczymecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
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Erin O’Brien Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Working in the mental health field for more than thirteen years, I can assist with managing your stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. With training in Recovery-oriented Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and couples counseling, I use a strengths-based orientation to help address your challenges and get you closer to your goals.
Working in the mental health field for more than thirteen years, I can assist with managing your stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. With training in Recovery-oriented Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and couples counseling, I use a strengths-based orientation to help address your challenges and get you closer to your goals.
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Enspire Consulting Group, LLC is a premier private practice that offers individual and group sessions to children, adults and families. Our well trained and skilled clinicians counsel on a range of emotional and personal issues. We offer a comfortable, supportive atmosphere that provides a personalized approach to supporting a growth mindset. We feel passionate about the work we do, and are committed to helping our client's feel better about themselves and their lives. We understand that sadness, anger, fear and anxiety are universal experiences to which we are here to help clients move through those cycles of negative thoughts.
Enspire Consulting Group, LLC is a premier private practice that offers individual and group sessions to children, adults and families. Our well trained and skilled clinicians counsel on a range of emotional and personal issues. We offer a comfortable, supportive atmosphere that provides a personalized approach to supporting a growth mindset. We feel passionate about the work we do, and are committed to helping our client's feel better about themselves and their lives. We understand that sadness, anger, fear and anxiety are universal experiences to which we are here to help clients move through those cycles of negative thoughts.
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Number of Therapists in 19145
50+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in 19145 who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
82% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Stress |
67% | Self Esteem |
65% | Grief |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
87% | Aetna |
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 19145 see their clients
54% | Online Only | |
46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
13% | Male | |
6% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.