Therapists in Haverford, PA

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based psychotherapies, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders and Somatic and Experiential therapies. Please visit my website at http://www.DrStephanieGFine.com for more information about how I can help you on your path to wellness. Thank you.

Have you been labelled as "high-functioning" or the "easy" child throughout your life? Do you struggle with feelings of imposter syndrome or talk yourself out of asking for help? If you have thought to yourself, "Well, if I've made it this far, I must not actually be struggling," you're not alone. Struggling looks different for everyone, and your experiences aren't any less valid just because you've managed so far. Together, using somatic-based techniques, we can help you find and practice new skills and strategies to work towards your healing from a bottom-up approach that feels sustainable and empowering.

Lucy S. Raizman, MSW, LCSW. LMFT, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist for the Council for Relationships, a well-respected not-for-profit counseling organization that offers expertise in individual and couple relationship and intimacy issues and offers a sliding fee scale. I am a therapist with more than 20+ years of experience working with individuals and couples in the suburban offices of Blue Bell, Pa. Montgomery County outside Philadelphia, Pa.

During these challenging times, there is so much hope in new approaches that integrate mind-body science to improve emotional health and wellbeing. We have the capacity to create new realities when we understand the nature of our own patterns of thought and behavior. Two of the most important steps we can take towards improved emotional health are learning how to regulate our nervous system, and implementing specific strategies to change negative patterns of thinking. We have the profound capability to do this.

My focus of interest is to become a therapeutic container to support the exploration of the mind-body connection within children and teens. I believe that the body carries valuable information about ourselves and our minds are actively trying to interpret it. I specialize in children who seek to improve their body awareness which provides coping skills for self-regulation, positive self-talk and overall physical/mental wellness. I have experience working with children with autism, adopted families, neurodivergent movers and people simply want a better connection with their bodies

Are you navigating the complexities of depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD? Do you seek a deeper connection and harmony within your relationships? I am a licensure-track therapist dedicated to supporting you on your path to emotional wellness and fulfilling relationships. With experience in working with couples, families, and children, I bring a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to therapy. My passion lies in working primarily with couples and adults, helping you overcome challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships.

Welcome, fellow human. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this first step towards healing is a big deal, and you're not alone in this journey. No matter what trauma you are carrying, what grief you are bearing or what relationship challenges you are navigating, you are not broken. You may be feeling disconnected from your authentic self and inner life force. You might feel lonely, flat or exhausted and long to feel whole again. You might identity as intuitive, highly sensitive and/or creative.

As a psychotherapist with over 20 yrs of private practice experience, I draw upon a blend of cognitive, somatic and integrative therapies to help women assess and address their mental wellness goals. I believe... at the core of our "issues", lies invaluable wisdom to help us on this sojourn of life.

I use a relational lens, and therefore each session looks different based upon the client’s needs and experience. I work with clients to create safer spaces that feel real and honor the many experiences an individual may be navigating. To me, the most important thing is to care and love one another. My work is rooted in care and love for humanity and the goal of betterment of our society as a whole, starting with the way we treat ourselves.

Have you found yourself not getting much better from Talk Therapy sessions? Despite all of your efforts and work in progress, are you still struggling with rumination, confusion, exhaustion, numbness, sleeping and eating issues, avoidance, addiction, body image issues, guilt, shame, anger, irritability, sadness, feeling empty or void, loss of interest, self-limiting beliefs (I’m not good enough), and so forth? In over 8 years of clinical experience, I have observed profound healing in my clients by addressing the underlying causes of their distress.

Therapy is one avenue to building a life that is more authentic, connected, and filled with meaning. My goal as a therapist is to co-create a space that is warm and safe where you can approach issues from a strengths-based lens, and where curiosity and creativity can flourish. As a therapist, I value my unique relationship with each client, and I am deeply grateful to be able to witness growth, meaning-making, and changes that positively impact a client’s life. Therapy is a unique, personal, and specific journey, and I am humbled and eager to be on that journey with each individual client with whom I work.

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.

After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.

Are you curious about how your exploration of your inner experiences could deepen your relationship to yourself and the world around you? Hi, I’m Jess. I’m a queer, black clinician who believes that we are all simultaneously imperfect and good, that our relationships shape who we are, and that we have all of the wisdom we need to heal. In my work as a therapist I’ve had the honor of sitting beside my clients as they cultivate curiosity and compassion for themselves, repair relational and systemic wounds, and recognize their ability to shape change in their lives.

What does therapy mean to you? What makes it so beneficial? How many thoughts, feelings, expectations, questions are you noticing as you take the first step in finding the “right” therapist? You are not alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship in which I cultivate an open and non-judgmental atmosphere to equip you in facilitating change, fostering vulnerability, and promoting a rich and meaningful life. Whether you want to work towards specific life goals, change, or stressors including complex trauma, cultural issues, anxiety/depression, I strive to guide you through the process and help tackle the "But what will people say?"