Family Therapy in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
People First Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Accepting New Clients! People First Therapy Group is a nonprofit mental health provider. Our mission is to provide quality therapy in a safe and equitable environment to all who seek services, regardless of ability to pay. We believe that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other identities, deserve high quality mental health care. We have multiple therapists in the group with various specialties. We are located in Philadelphia for in person therapy and service all of PA and NJ with virtual sessions.
Accepting New Clients! People First Therapy Group is a nonprofit mental health provider. Our mission is to provide quality therapy in a safe and equitable environment to all who seek services, regardless of ability to pay. We believe that all people, regardless of their socioeconomic status or other identities, deserve high quality mental health care. We have multiple therapists in the group with various specialties. We are located in Philadelphia for in person therapy and service all of PA and NJ with virtual sessions.
Meghan DeFino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, LPC, HC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
I see adults and teens seeking to better manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and eating disorders/addictions. My style can be described as warm and collaborative. My clients prefer a therapist who is approachable and "real." They value some direction or new ideas balanced with just having a space to be seen and cared for as they are. I see therapy as a vehicle for people to find their own answers but I also value empirically supported techniques for helping clients feel better. I utilize humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes.
I see adults and teens seeking to better manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and eating disorders/addictions. My style can be described as warm and collaborative. My clients prefer a therapist who is approachable and "real." They value some direction or new ideas balanced with just having a space to be seen and cared for as they are. I see therapy as a vehicle for people to find their own answers but I also value empirically supported techniques for helping clients feel better. I utilize humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes.
Sarah Sweda
Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
First of all, if no one has told you yet today, you’re here and you’re doing a great job. Hi, my name is Sarah and I get it - at any given moment life can be complicated, frustrating, hilarious, heartbreaking, chaotic, or beautiful. Maybe you’re feeling all of it at once. Through the beauty, chaos, joy, or pain, I think it’s important to remember that you don’t have to walk this ever changing road alone. As a licensed practical counselor (LPC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC) practicing in the state of Pennsylvania,
First of all, if no one has told you yet today, you’re here and you’re doing a great job. Hi, my name is Sarah and I get it - at any given moment life can be complicated, frustrating, hilarious, heartbreaking, chaotic, or beautiful. Maybe you’re feeling all of it at once. Through the beauty, chaos, joy, or pain, I think it’s important to remember that you don’t have to walk this ever changing road alone. As a licensed practical counselor (LPC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC) practicing in the state of Pennsylvania,
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Betterment of Mind, therapy with Cristina Aicher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
My speciality is working with individuals experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, over-eating, grief and trauma. My approach is to first identify existing coping strategies to deal with the current stressors. Together, we sort out the underlying problems and identify and develop a tool kit with more effective coping strategies for the many challenges that the world throws at you. We examine and re-frame your emotional reactions to current and past trauma. The relationship between therapist and client is really important for change; and I do my best to provide a warm, natural, humorous and relaxed atmosphere.
My speciality is working with individuals experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, over-eating, grief and trauma. My approach is to first identify existing coping strategies to deal with the current stressors. Together, we sort out the underlying problems and identify and develop a tool kit with more effective coping strategies for the many challenges that the world throws at you. We examine and re-frame your emotional reactions to current and past trauma. The relationship between therapist and client is really important for change; and I do my best to provide a warm, natural, humorous and relaxed atmosphere.
Daisy + Co. Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
Are you overwhelmed by emotions or struggling with relationships, especially as a teen, young adult, or member of the queer and trans community? As a parent, do you feel unsure of how to support your child? Do you feel worried that things may never improve? At Daisy + Co. Therapy, we get what you're going through. We specialize in helping individuals and families reconnect and develop the skills needed to thrive together. We specialize in full program Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), OCD treatment, trauma care, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for teens, young adults and their parents.
Bally Radatti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103
I provide treatment to children, teenagers, adults and families, focusing on my clients’ strengths to help them to establish meaningful relationships and pursue fulfilling lives. Trust and collaboration set the foundation of the therapeutic process, and so it is vital for me to meet my clients where they are as we work together to individualize treatment based upon their unique qualities and experiences.
I provide treatment to children, teenagers, adults and families, focusing on my clients’ strengths to help them to establish meaningful relationships and pursue fulfilling lives. Trust and collaboration set the foundation of the therapeutic process, and so it is vital for me to meet my clients where they are as we work together to individualize treatment based upon their unique qualities and experiences.
Dr. Lindsey Salerno
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
As an expert in treating PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and related conditions (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling, specific phobias, body dysmorphia), I am passionate about supporting clients as they: (1) process trauma and loss, (2) gain greater 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.
As an expert in treating PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and related conditions (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling, specific phobias, body dysmorphia), I am passionate about supporting clients as they: (1) process trauma and loss, (2) gain greater 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.
Christina Mattschei
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
As someone who has struggled with anxiety and a highly sensitive nervous system, I know how important it is to learn as much about yourself as you can so you can understand what coping mechanisms work for you. I want to help you explore new ways to see your life and help you alleviate and heal your emotional suffering. In a safe space to share your true self, you can begin your journey toward optimal living. There is so much healing that comes from simply being able to speak your truth. Words have power, especially when said out loud.
As someone who has struggled with anxiety and a highly sensitive nervous system, I know how important it is to learn as much about yourself as you can so you can understand what coping mechanisms work for you. I want to help you explore new ways to see your life and help you alleviate and heal your emotional suffering. In a safe space to share your true self, you can begin your journey toward optimal living. There is so much healing that comes from simply being able to speak your truth. Words have power, especially when said out loud.
Kathryn Ewers LMFT, CST
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
This is a difficult time for you, and it probably feels difficult in many ways. I am here to support you and your partner(s) deal with issues of intimacy, mismatched sexual desires, infidelity, communication issues, sexual shame, boundaries within the relationship, navigating social stigmas while in a lgbtqai or interracial partnership, & more. My desire is to provide a warm and comfortable space for folx who struggle to fit into the heteronormative and eurocentric box. If you are seeking support, directness, & empathy to help identify the individual experiences that inform your relationships, please reach out.
I am a licensed psychologist and sexologist in the state of Pennsylvania. I strongly believe that every single person can benefit from some type of therapy, to better understand themselves, their past, their relationships, and their future goals. The therapeutic space is a unique one not found many other places, where you can shut out daily distractions to focus on what you need to make your life more fulfilling and rewarding. This is your time, and I am here to help and support you in reaching your goals.
I am a licensed psychologist and sexologist in the state of Pennsylvania. I strongly believe that every single person can benefit from some type of therapy, to better understand themselves, their past, their relationships, and their future goals. The therapeutic space is a unique one not found many other places, where you can shut out daily distractions to focus on what you need to make your life more fulfilling and rewarding. This is your time, and I am here to help and support you in reaching your goals.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Tired of reading bios? I would be too, so I'll keep it short: I graduated from UPenn 10+ years ago with a Master's in Social Work. I have experience working in almost every setting you could imagine.
Tired of reading bios? I would be too, so I'll keep it short: I graduated from UPenn 10+ years ago with a Master's in Social Work. I have experience working in almost every setting you could imagine.
Lisa Gottesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
As your therapist, I will provide a warm and supportive counseling environment where we will begin to work through any current or past challenges or stressors that have led you here. Therapy is most effective when you feel safe and validated as you open up about your life experiences. Through my candor, use of humor, and interactive feedback during sessions, I aim to do just that. My scope of practice includes working with individuals who may experience various forms of anxiety, low self-esteem and those in the neurodiverse and Autism communities.
As your therapist, I will provide a warm and supportive counseling environment where we will begin to work through any current or past challenges or stressors that have led you here. Therapy is most effective when you feel safe and validated as you open up about your life experiences. Through my candor, use of humor, and interactive feedback during sessions, I aim to do just that. My scope of practice includes working with individuals who may experience various forms of anxiety, low self-esteem and those in the neurodiverse and Autism communities.
Samantha Banjany
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103
I am a licensed social worker who works with children (ages 4 to 18), families and adults by providing a trusting and supportive environment. I have experience working with various clients from diverse backgrounds across settings including the community, schools, homes and outpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns, autism, and trauma. I am in the process of receiving supervision hours towards my clinical social work license.
I am a licensed social worker who works with children (ages 4 to 18), families and adults by providing a trusting and supportive environment. I have experience working with various clients from diverse backgrounds across settings including the community, schools, homes and outpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns, autism, and trauma. I am in the process of receiving supervision hours towards my clinical social work license.
Rachel Milberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Rachel. In my therapy, I care about building a space with you that is safe and uniquely yours, where you can share what is on your mind and feel supported in making meaningful changes to your life. I believe in the power of being heard and understood, and strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental therapeutic experience for those I work with. I use a relational and systemic framework by exploring challenges in the context of our world and our relationships. I bring my personality into my work, including my sense of humor, curiosity, and compassion. I look forward to learning more about you and your goals!
Welcome! I'm Rachel. In my therapy, I care about building a space with you that is safe and uniquely yours, where you can share what is on your mind and feel supported in making meaningful changes to your life. I believe in the power of being heard and understood, and strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental therapeutic experience for those I work with. I use a relational and systemic framework by exploring challenges in the context of our world and our relationships. I bring my personality into my work, including my sense of humor, curiosity, and compassion. I look forward to learning more about you and your goals!
Sophia Polin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
I believe that the most effective way to grow is in relationship to other people, and have faith in the potential for the therapeutic relationship to be a vehicle for deep insight and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, who are processing trauma, who want to improve their relationships, or who simply want to explore their full potential.
I believe that the most effective way to grow is in relationship to other people, and have faith in the potential for the therapeutic relationship to be a vehicle for deep insight and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, who are processing trauma, who want to improve their relationships, or who simply want to explore their full potential.
Daniel Mack Specializing In Men And People Of Color
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Are you tired of showing up in spaces only to be "othered" or have assumptions be made about you because of how you look? I get it because I've been there and this is something I still experience to this day. Whether you are Black, POC, or LGBTQIA+, there is space for you in this world and I am here to remind you that you can take up space. As a queer black man, therapy was never advertised to me or those who looked like me. I had to tackle the intersections of my identity on my own and it was lonely.
Are you tired of showing up in spaces only to be "othered" or have assumptions be made about you because of how you look? I get it because I've been there and this is something I still experience to this day. Whether you are Black, POC, or LGBTQIA+, there is space for you in this world and I am here to remind you that you can take up space. As a queer black man, therapy was never advertised to me or those who looked like me. I had to tackle the intersections of my identity on my own and it was lonely.
Maxwell Wagenknecht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
So often anxiety or depression can leave us feeling like there is no way out. I am here to empower you to be able to find hope. Whether it's struggling with a recent life transition or loss, I can provide you with the much needed space to work through these difficult feelings. Whether you have seen a therapist in the past or this is your first time, I am here to help guide you along your path to change and self-discovery. I focus on creating a safe space where we can feel free to express ourselves and work towards the change we desire.
So often anxiety or depression can leave us feeling like there is no way out. I am here to empower you to be able to find hope. Whether it's struggling with a recent life transition or loss, I can provide you with the much needed space to work through these difficult feelings. Whether you have seen a therapist in the past or this is your first time, I am here to help guide you along your path to change and self-discovery. I focus on creating a safe space where we can feel free to express ourselves and work towards the change we desire.
Denise Botcheos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (Online Only)
I’m a down-to-earth therapist with 25 years of experience, guided by empathy and authenticity. I’m passionate about helping people improve their lives and well-being. My expertise includes addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you’re feeling out of control or have a loved one struggling with addiction, reach out. I’m committed to helping you feel empowered, more alive, rebalanced, and connected to your vision for your life. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for you.
I’m a down-to-earth therapist with 25 years of experience, guided by empathy and authenticity. I’m passionate about helping people improve their lives and well-being. My expertise includes addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you’re feeling out of control or have a loved one struggling with addiction, reach out. I’m committed to helping you feel empowered, more alive, rebalanced, and connected to your vision for your life. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for you.
Welcome! Chances are, you have tried your best using various strategies to feel better before seeking out psychotherapy. However, there may be times during a person’s life where professional help is needed to help someone feel unstuck. Therapy is collaborative work between a client and a therapist with goals such as reducing suffering and improving quality of life. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, difficulty with communication, and stress management. My approach to therapy stems from a humanistic and psychodynamic orientation.
Welcome! Chances are, you have tried your best using various strategies to feel better before seeking out psychotherapy. However, there may be times during a person’s life where professional help is needed to help someone feel unstuck. Therapy is collaborative work between a client and a therapist with goals such as reducing suffering and improving quality of life. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, difficulty with communication, and stress management. My approach to therapy stems from a humanistic and psychodynamic orientation.
