Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Being a human is hard. It can feel heavy, overwhelming, and sometimes lonely. Most days, there’s barely time to process what’s going on, let alone how we’re feeling. It’s easy to get caught in loops, cycles that are based on the thoughts and behaviors we’ve relied on to survive. Therapy is a space for you to catch your breath and figure things out. I’m not the kind of therapist who sits back and scribbles on a notepad. I believe that you’re the expert of your life and I’m here to support you — to hold the map, flashlight, and the bag of snacks.
I have primarily worked with adults and adolescents, and I have in-depth experience working with queer and transgender folks. I draw from a variety of frameworks with a deep grounding in modern psychodynamic and relational psychotherapies. I am sex, kink, polyamory, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I offer a free phone consultation to help you determine if my services are a good fit for you. I am excited to learn about the unique set of circumstances that have brought you to my (currently virtual) office!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW021872 Emma Shakarshy
- Attended Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, Graduated 2017
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 402-5197
Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Family Estrangement
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Setting boundaries
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (215) 402-5197
Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Jewish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Jewish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (215) 402-5197
Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW