Therapists in 19102

First things first: You are the expert on your experience! My role as your therapist is to support you in unearthing and building on the strengths you possess, the insights you hold, and the world you envision for yourself. As a therapist, I am inspired by authentic connection and collaborative work. Whether it's your goal to manage anxiety and stress, build a healthier relationship with your body and self, engage in healing around traumatic experiences, or develop more rewarding relationships, I provide a non-judgmental space in which we'll work together to explore those things that feel hardest to manage alone.

Welcome. I believe therapy is an avenue of exploration that holds potential for individual and collective growth. I offer an integrated, holistic approach as a somatic psychotherapist. As a healing centered therapist, I am committed to providing a space that values and honors the ways each of us have learned to survive while believing in each person’s right and ability to thrive. Whether you are interested in healing past wounds/trauma, working with your relationship to self and others, managing depression or anxiety, or increasing your capacity for aliveness, I will support your goals with curiosity and compassion.

Contemporary life does not offer us many opportunities for reflecting and slowing down. Coming to therapy is a way of prioritizing these practices and making meaning of the dynamics that structure our reality. Change is intrinsic to the human experience, and yet many of us become fearful of change or stuck in patterns and relationships that do not serve us. I strive to provide a secure environment to work alongside individuals as they define and develop the fabric of their identity, confront the sources of their distress, and integrate already existing strengths and resources into a more cohesive experience of who they are.

I feel that every client, along with their family or loved ones, processes and copes with adversity, trauma, and mental health issues differently. It is important that I build a strong, therapeutic rapport with my clients in order to create a more comfortable environment for vulnerability. Through building a therapeutic relationship based on mutual empathy and rapport, healing and working through difficult issues can happen! Working with the LGBTQIA+ identifying community is a huge passion of mine, including community outreach. You are safe and loved here, regardless of who you are, how you identify, where you come from.

I am a trauma-sensitive, trauma-informed Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a specialization in Medical Family Therapy. Client couples can expect to be welcomed into a supportive, non-judgmental, supportive virtual space. The first session will serve as an opportunity to develop a rapport & discuss why you are seeking psychotherapeutic services & collaboratively create a treatment plan to address your presenting concerns.

The way I engage with therapy values you as the expert of your story and I am honored to hold space for you. I incorporate person-centered, emotion-focused therapy along with attachment and feminist theories. This means that I believe people are innately built for connection with others and I hope to invite you with empathy, honesty, and compassion as we work together to connect you with your authentic self and support systems. I like to gently challenge and laugh with clients during sessions, and I believe therapy can be most transformative through collaboration and vulnerability.

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.

Psychotherapy can help you work through emotional issues, resolve relationship problems, improve your family life, and find more satisfaction in your work. Taking the time to explore the underlying reasons that contribute to your symptoms will help you work through emotional conflicts that are holding you back from having a balanced, fulfilling life.

Welcome, and how amazing we are both meeting here. When looking for a therapist there can be many uncertainties, regardless if this is your first time or you are well-versed in searching for a therapist that will suit your needs. I am here to walk alongside you in this journey, offering support, guidance, and healthy coping skills to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about working with persons of all identities that are willing to look into their experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood, and discomfort that are occurring in their lives. I also offer a sliding scale to accommodate financial needs.

In my practice, I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult life changes with greater peace, clarity, and confidence. I take a highly individualized, client-centered approach, exploring underlying beliefs, past experiences, and unhelpful patterns contributing to distress. Additionally, I enjoy incorporating mindfulness techniques and creative coping skills into our sessions. Through self-exploration and effective strategies, you can develop greater personal power to cope with the symptoms you’re experiencing and the stress of daily life.

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.

Stress and difficulties can occur throughout the lifespan. I provide client-centered therapy to support wellness in older children and teens, families, and adults, both individually and as couples. Therapy can be a space to develop your strengths and resilience to cope. Together, we can address issues that are getting in the way of feeling satisfied or fulfilled in your life. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, stress, depression, identity, connection, and trauma. I also facilitate social anxiety groups.

Are you where you want to be in life? So many of us wrangle with that question. At times, where we feel we “should” be doesn’t match up with where we are or what we hoped for ourselves. We may feel overwhelmed, and beat ourselves up for not showing up the way we want to for ourselves and/or our loved ones.

As a son of immigrant parents with Polish and Mexican roots, I understand the complexities of navigating multiple cultures and identities. My own experience allows me to empathize deeply with individuals and families looking to improve their relationships and find greater fulfillment. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where we can openly explore how your background, family dynamics, and life patterns shape your current circumstances.

Pamela Schade, LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and is board certified. Pamela has 20 years of experience in assisting many people in need (children, adults, and seniors) who have struggled with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, low self-esteem, mental illness, grief & loss, trauma, and anger issues. Pamela earned her Masters of Science Degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University. She focuses on individual and couples' counseling. Pamela offers individual counseling and marital counseling for enhancing relationships, decreasing marital discord, increasing trust, improving conflict management, decreasing worry and anxiety, and lessening the burden of having irrational thoughts, negative thinking, and irritable moods. What is the root of our problems? Why do we have feelings? What is the importance of having feelings? We have feelings so we can connect with one another. Human beings are social beings who need support from the people in their lives.

Rob Stahl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Music Therapist (MT) who is passionate about helping anyone who needs it. In his 19 years of experience in the mental health field, he has worked with people from ages 3 to over 100, and with a variety of issues and challenges including relationship issues, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, physical disabilities, and more.

I specialize in working with achievement-oriented folks across the gender and sexuality spectrum who may experience anxiety, relationship stress, CPTSD, complicated grief, substance abuse, codependency, and difficulty with emotionally immature parents. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults in Philadelphia. My work with clients is relationally based and is influenced by somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness techniques.

Making the decision to enter therapy can be stressful. Allow me to join and help you. I believe people are born to thrive. However, there are times our emotional suffering (stress, anger, depression, or anxiety) make us feel stuck. Just like the warning signs on the dashboard, our emotions inform us when there are things in life need our attention. It can be things within ourselves (such as, self-confidence or self-expectations) or things happened to us (such as, trauma or loss). My work is to give attention to where it is needed.

As an expert in treating PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, and related conditions (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling, body dysmorphia), I am passionate about supporting clients as they: (1) process trauma and loss, (2) gain control of OCD and anxiety symptoms, (3) navigate significant life and relational stressors, and (4) manage associated challenges (e.g., mood disorders, sleep difficulties, perfectionism, ADHD) to improve daily functioning and overall quality of life. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, including those seeking gender-affirming medical care.