Grief Therapists in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA

Being a human being isn't easy. Unfortunately, it seems we are destined at times in our lives to experience pain, fear, confusion, and difficulty. The good news is that it is often through befriending and understanding that which is most painful, frightening, or challenging that we grow and find more enduring freedom and peace. As a therapist, I see my role as offering the nurturing environment within which individuals can better understand themselves and their lives, overcome their challenges, and discover their true potential.

One of my favorite psychologists said,“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” I believe in your potential for growth and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support you along the way! I work with adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, adverse childhood experiences, grief/loss, and other emotional struggles. My clients are often seeking personal growth, strengthened relationships, improved confidence, and increased mental calmness.

As a seasoned therapist I am deeply committed to my clients and to the therapeutic process. My clients can expect that I will hold the space of our sessions for safe exploration of issues that might otherwise feel overwhelming. Together we will be co-creating what the process of your individual journey looks like. I will bring warmth, radical acceptance, creativity, curiosity, safety and even humor to the work and I will help you do the same. We will seek out your truth, how to face it, and how to make changes in your life accordingly. I believe in bringing secrets into the light and bringing self love to your healing.

I am a licensed psychologist providing therapy to older adolescents and adults. My practice includes treatment for anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, trauma, loss, family issues, illness, self-esteem concerns, academic and work stress, and relational conflicts. I tailor my approach to each client's unique personality and needs and draw from my training and experience with insight-oriented, relational models; cognitive-behavioral interventions; mindfulness-based approaches; and trauma-informed treatments (including Internal Family Systems).

Smile! Our specialties include GeriCare© (older adults with complicated grief/loss); chronic illness/pain; depression; relationships; coping; acceptance; D&A. Conflict Resolution: Adolescent behavioral & school conflict; bicultural, acculturation, assimilation, ethnicity socialization conflict; identity & intergenerational conflict. Stress/Anger Mgmt. Occupational Stress: Welcome Law Enforcement, First Responders, Hospital & Crisis Workers; Aviation Personnel. Parent Child Interaction. Marriage Family Couples Counseling. Emphasis on Family Systems, Relational, Interpersonal, Ecological Theory. Trauma Informed, DBT/CBT. PA Medicare & CHIP Welcome!

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you often put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better or happier? Now, more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers, and lives. Ignoring your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for both your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

Whether you are facing struggles that have been with you for years or ones that have emerged more recently, the decision to seek therapy is rarely easy. I will help you find practical solutions to life's obstacles, as well as a deeper understanding of the emotional blocks that have held you back. I offer you my focus, warmth and training, while gently nudging you towards your treatment goals. Previous to my clinical training, I spent nearly two decades in public media. I will channel the same curiosity and inquisitive spirit from my previous career into my therapeutic relationship with you.

As a licensed counselor specializing in stress management, crisis resolution, and life transitions. I have experience working with clients on how to integrate mindfulness and coping strategies with processing mental health symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss. I have a wealth of experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, as well as families and caregivers through his professional career. The primary goal and focus is to create rapport, self empowerment, understanding towards self transformation; with action and accountability. Its time to shift towards the gratitude attitude of self care

My approach to therapy is client-centered, humanistic, integrative, narrative, and trauma-informed. Together, we can work to uncover and retell the narratives of your life. We will in no way dismiss the hardships you have faced, rather, we can honor these experiences through thoughtful reflection. Through this process, we can also collaborate to cultivate more balance, purpose, passion, and growth in your life. I also strive to always acknowledge how systemic oppression can affect my clients lives. Therapy is absolutely a space where one should feel comfortable processing the impact of oppression.

Do you feel as though the intensity of your emotions overwhelm you? Maybe you're often anxious throughout the day? Are you incredibly aware of the "why" behind your thoughts and actions, yet still haven't successfully created lasting change? Or, maybe you're doing "all the right things," but are wondering why you still feel so numb? If any of these experiences resonated with you, you're not alone. I am specially trained to support anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship stress. Together we are a team. Using evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapies and mind-body tools, you can heal, change and create the life you desire.

In my experience, all of us will ultimately experience problems that seem to overwhelm our normal abilities to cope. Life is hard and we need outlets to process those difficult times.

My goal as a therapist is to help you understand yourself better, enabling you to make healthier choices that will improve your life. I’m passionate about helping people gain insight into the unhelpful patterns, beliefs, and fears that hold them back and will collaborate with you to develop a plan to address your concerns that will challenge you to grow, yet meet you where you are today. My areas of expertise include Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Eating Disorders. I also frequently work with individuals experiencing depressive disorders, perfectionism, relationship issues, and grief.

Each of us has the capacity to flourish into our true potential. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to uncover their wholeness and belonging, which may be clouded by challenging behaviors or feelings such as shame, guilt, anger, anxiety, grief, or hopelessness. I specialize in working with people of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, attachment and relationship issues, sexuality and gender expression, creativity and self-esteem.

Sometimes we look around and life is not the way we want it to be: full of disappointment, stress, sadness or loss. Sometimes we need help finding our way. In my practice, I seek to create a compassionate, supportive space for collaborative exploration, growth and positive change. I create a place where you can be seen and acknowledged, and you can give words to feelings and experiences, to discover greater understanding and self- awareness. When we understand our patterns of behaviors and feelings, we can free ourselves of the unwanted burdens that weigh us down, and live more fully and happily in the present.

I have over a decade of experience as an intensive in-community counselor, holding a Master's degree in School Counseling from Liberty University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Counseling from Regent University. My expertise primarily lies in serving the K-12 population and their families, specializing in managing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication challenges, ODD, OCD, and spectrum disorders through family and individual therapy.

In my practice, I see people with a variety of concerns about their relationships, careers, and other aspects of their lives. Whether you are experiencing troubling symptoms like depression or anxiety, feeling dissatisfied or held back, or having difficulty coming to terms with loss or other stressful life events, my goal would be to help you understand yourself better, feel more content, and live your life more fully. My approach is kind, thoughtful, and collaborative. I typically start by listening to your story, to get to know you and what led you to seek treatment.

Immediate openings! Hi, I'm Julie and I'm a therapist who is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking to overcome challenges with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and life transitions. In therapy, I provide a space free from judgement to help you make choices that can lead to feeling more fulfilled in your life and in your relationships. As a therapist, I am warm, direct, and empathetic. Compassion and connection are integral in the therapeutic setting, and it would be my honor to be a part of your journey of self-discovery and healing.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist located near Rittenhouse Square. While I have experience with a wide range of issues, I am especially skilled in working with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss, shame, and sexual and gender identity concerns. My approach to treatment is relational and psychodynamic. This means that I strive to maintain a strong focus on the relationship⁠—both the therapeutic and real, human relationship⁠—between the client and me. To this end, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is itself a powerful agent for change and can serve as a foundation for addressing numerous real-world problems.