Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Poplar, Philadelphia, PA
Annie Thacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
I believe that people are naturally resilient, possessing a deep well of inner strength. Every experience, past and present, is relevant to therapeutic work, and I strive to create a collaborative space to explore the things that weigh us all down. I approach each session with empathy, curiosity and an open mind, and encourage you to approach your own relationships, thoughts, and day-to-day life the same way. My relational approach to therapy is strongly rooted in the psychodynamic tradition, integrating narrative, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to meet the specific needs of each person I work with.
I believe that people are naturally resilient, possessing a deep well of inner strength. Every experience, past and present, is relevant to therapeutic work, and I strive to create a collaborative space to explore the things that weigh us all down. I approach each session with empathy, curiosity and an open mind, and encourage you to approach your own relationships, thoughts, and day-to-day life the same way. My relational approach to therapy is strongly rooted in the psychodynamic tradition, integrating narrative, DBT, and mindfulness techniques to meet the specific needs of each person I work with.
Christopher Patchet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR to provide a spectrum of styles of therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Welcome to my room. I am a licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I have been working in the field of Social Work since 2013. I have been helping people overcome Depression, Anxiety/Stress, Relationships, Grief, ADHD, OCD, Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Transitioning. Along with my practice for the public, I also work at the Veteran's Affairs specializing in trauma (PTSD) and Sexual Trauma. Together, I can help you achieve your goals of the happier, calmer, and more fulfilling life you always dreamed of having.
I am certified in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR to provide a spectrum of styles of therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Welcome to my room. I am a licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I have been working in the field of Social Work since 2013. I have been helping people overcome Depression, Anxiety/Stress, Relationships, Grief, ADHD, OCD, Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Transitioning. Along with my practice for the public, I also work at the Veteran's Affairs specializing in trauma (PTSD) and Sexual Trauma. Together, I can help you achieve your goals of the happier, calmer, and more fulfilling life you always dreamed of having.
Kaylie Gilston
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), focusing on skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hello! I'm Kaylie (she/they). As a queer clinician, I am dedicated to providing a safe and affirming space for identity exploration, navigating coming out, and validating your queer experiences. Supporting the LGBT+ community is a central motivation for my career as a therapist. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and I focus on supporting neurodiverse populations, including those with autism and ADHD. My goal is to help clients develop skills to navigate their environments and offer a supportive space to address the challenges they face in a world that may not always accommodate their needs.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), focusing on skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Hello! I'm Kaylie (she/they). As a queer clinician, I am dedicated to providing a safe and affirming space for identity exploration, navigating coming out, and validating your queer experiences. Supporting the LGBT+ community is a central motivation for my career as a therapist. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and I focus on supporting neurodiverse populations, including those with autism and ADHD. My goal is to help clients develop skills to navigate their environments and offer a supportive space to address the challenges they face in a world that may not always accommodate their needs.
Katherine Fesperman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
My therapeutic approaches draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamics, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Cultural-Relational Therapy.
How do we feel, think and be present? It’s easier said than done. Yet, feeling, thinking, and simply being- though often uncomfortable, are fundamentally what make us human! During our sessions, we will explore what it means to feel, think, and be. I welcome you as you are, regardless of where you are in your journey. If you’re coming in with learned habits and thinking patterns that no longer serve you, we can work together to discover the possibilities of unlearning and relearning. By collaborating, we can understand what it means to develop insight into life’s difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences.
My therapeutic approaches draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamics, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Cultural-Relational Therapy.
How do we feel, think and be present? It’s easier said than done. Yet, feeling, thinking, and simply being- though often uncomfortable, are fundamentally what make us human! During our sessions, we will explore what it means to feel, think, and be. I welcome you as you are, regardless of where you are in your journey. If you’re coming in with learned habits and thinking patterns that no longer serve you, we can work together to discover the possibilities of unlearning and relearning. By collaborating, we can understand what it means to develop insight into life’s difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences.
Brittany Morrow - Women's Issues - Postpartum - Life Transition Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based approaches to help you gain insight, develop new coping strategies, and create sustainable positive changes in your life.
Feeling like you haven't been yourself lately? Constantly trying to figure out "what's wrong" and how to fix it can be frustrating, so I'm glad you made it to my page! I am here to listen and support you on your way to figuring things out and feeling better. You may just need a safe and supportive space to sort things out and learn new healthier ways to cope. I help anxious and depressed women navigate relationships issues, life transitions, work stress, low self esteem, and feelings of overwhelm and being out of control. I love working with 20 somethings and moms in all stages of motherhood.
I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), mindfulness techniques, and strengths-based approaches to help you gain insight, develop new coping strategies, and create sustainable positive changes in your life.
Feeling like you haven't been yourself lately? Constantly trying to figure out "what's wrong" and how to fix it can be frustrating, so I'm glad you made it to my page! I am here to listen and support you on your way to figuring things out and feeling better. You may just need a safe and supportive space to sort things out and learn new healthier ways to cope. I help anxious and depressed women navigate relationships issues, life transitions, work stress, low self esteem, and feelings of overwhelm and being out of control. I love working with 20 somethings and moms in all stages of motherhood.
Carol Anne Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I am fully trained in DBT and CBT.
Are you Suffering with painful Emotions? Feeling Trapped by Anxiety/Panic, OCD, Depression, Overeating, Cutting, Interpersonal Conflicts, Feelings of Failure caused by ADHD, Self- Sabotaging Behaviors, which prevent you from living life to its fullest. Therapy is a Journey. Taking that journey is worth its weight in gold-when you commit to finding healing, inner peace, and a meaningful, compassionate life along the way. Therapy is a Sanctuary, where empathy, undivided attention, and genuine positive regard exist just for you!
I am fully trained in DBT and CBT.
Are you Suffering with painful Emotions? Feeling Trapped by Anxiety/Panic, OCD, Depression, Overeating, Cutting, Interpersonal Conflicts, Feelings of Failure caused by ADHD, Self- Sabotaging Behaviors, which prevent you from living life to its fullest. Therapy is a Journey. Taking that journey is worth its weight in gold-when you commit to finding healing, inner peace, and a meaningful, compassionate life along the way. Therapy is a Sanctuary, where empathy, undivided attention, and genuine positive regard exist just for you!
Melrose Patton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
The theories I use most often in my work include: CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT.
Coming to therapy is a big decision: sometimes we know right away what we want to focus on; other times, it takes a while to find what it is we want to discover about ourselves. I value taking the time to build a relationship with my clients that allows them to feel like they are the leaders of their own treatment. As a clinician, my goals are your goals. You set the stage in our sessions, and I am the one who helps guide you to where you need to be. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship that allows for openness, understanding, trust, and empathy; and the best and most effective clinical work happens when you feel safe.
The theories I use most often in my work include: CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT.
Coming to therapy is a big decision: sometimes we know right away what we want to focus on; other times, it takes a while to find what it is we want to discover about ourselves. I value taking the time to build a relationship with my clients that allows them to feel like they are the leaders of their own treatment. As a clinician, my goals are your goals. You set the stage in our sessions, and I am the one who helps guide you to where you need to be. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship that allows for openness, understanding, trust, and empathy; and the best and most effective clinical work happens when you feel safe.
River Wards Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
River Wards Wellness Collective focuses on holistic wellness practices. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, reiki, and individual trauma-informed yoga and meditation. Our providers have a variety of specialties to address the specific needs of our community including DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy. We have office locations in Philadelphia (Fishtown & Society Hill), and West Chester.
River Wards Wellness Collective focuses on holistic wellness practices. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, reiki, and individual trauma-informed yoga and meditation. Our providers have a variety of specialties to address the specific needs of our community including DBT, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Perinatal Therapy. We have office locations in Philadelphia (Fishtown & Society Hill), and West Chester.
Nipa Desai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP-II, CCATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I utilize different treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic/Mindfulness approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) while individualizing interventions based on identity and cultural backgrounds.
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?"
I utilize different treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic/Mindfulness approaches, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) while individualizing interventions based on identity and cultural backgrounds.
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?"
Xuewei Alex Li
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I have been using IFS, DBT, EMDR to assist clients to process not just their thoughts, but also their emotions and body sensations.
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect all the time? Do you tend to replay a moment from the day over and over again? Are you scared to go to sleep because of the nightmares? Do you feel that you cannot trust yourself? Do you procrastinate and struggle with focusing on tasks?. Is there always a “I should’ve …” in your head? Do you feel out of control or not “normal”? Do you sometimes wonder what you could’ve done without anxiety and past trauma? Would you like to feel "normal", confident, and calm? Would you like to be able to like yourself and be able to get things done?
I have been using IFS, DBT, EMDR to assist clients to process not just their thoughts, but also their emotions and body sensations.
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect all the time? Do you tend to replay a moment from the day over and over again? Are you scared to go to sleep because of the nightmares? Do you feel that you cannot trust yourself? Do you procrastinate and struggle with focusing on tasks?. Is there always a “I should’ve …” in your head? Do you feel out of control or not “normal”? Do you sometimes wonder what you could’ve done without anxiety and past trauma? Would you like to feel "normal", confident, and calm? Would you like to be able to like yourself and be able to get things done?
Maia Rosser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
I have a very rich and diverse professional experience spanning 20 years. My work is guided by this mantra “It’s the relationship that heals” Irvin Yalom. I am Maia Rosser, LMSW a graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Work.
I have a very rich and diverse professional experience spanning 20 years. My work is guided by this mantra “It’s the relationship that heals” Irvin Yalom. I am Maia Rosser, LMSW a graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Work.
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Psychological Services Center Temple University
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a nonprofit community mental health center established in the early 1970s. Our center provides counseling and psychological services for mental health and relationship issues, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from Temple University and the surrounding communities. We welcome families and individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles.
The Psychological Services Center (PSC) is a nonprofit community mental health center established in the early 1970s. Our center provides counseling and psychological services for mental health and relationship issues, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from Temple University and the surrounding communities. We welcome families and individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles.
Haley Eicher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
As a counselor I strive to make counseling a collaborative and empowering experience that helps clients to reach their individual goals and lead a fulfilling life. I work together with my clients to implement strategies to help them cope with life's challenges and find balance. I am passionate about helping clients recognize their worth and build self-compassion and self-esteem. I work together with my clients to identify and modify beliefs and behaviors that are hindering their mental and emotional wellness.
As a counselor I strive to make counseling a collaborative and empowering experience that helps clients to reach their individual goals and lead a fulfilling life. I work together with my clients to implement strategies to help them cope with life's challenges and find balance. I am passionate about helping clients recognize their worth and build self-compassion and self-esteem. I work together with my clients to identify and modify beliefs and behaviors that are hindering their mental and emotional wellness.
Faith Iloka
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
I am a Nigerian Mental Health Counselor who employs a collaborative and client-centered approach in her work with clients. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, art therapy, feminist therapy, multicultural, and trauma-informed interventions to support and empower clients toward increased self-awareness and healthy coping skills.
I am a Nigerian Mental Health Counselor who employs a collaborative and client-centered approach in her work with clients. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, art therapy, feminist therapy, multicultural, and trauma-informed interventions to support and empower clients toward increased self-awareness and healthy coping skills.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who utilizes a collaborative, culturally-responsive, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I am committed to developing a warm, honest, and non-judgmental atmosphere in order to facilitate an emotionally-safe and therapeutic space for growth.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who utilizes a collaborative, culturally-responsive, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I am committed to developing a warm, honest, and non-judgmental atmosphere in order to facilitate an emotionally-safe and therapeutic space for growth.
With the understanding that the decision to begin therapy can be a courageous and difficult one, I strive to create a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment with my clients where we can work collaboratively towards your goals. I draw from a range of approaches to explore together how your experiences have shaped you, and to provide guidance while uncovering and adapting patterns and coping strategies that no longer serve you. Through our time together, I hope to help you discover a therapeutic journey towards personal growth that feels supportive and reflective of your needs.
With the understanding that the decision to begin therapy can be a courageous and difficult one, I strive to create a warm and empathetic therapeutic environment with my clients where we can work collaboratively towards your goals. I draw from a range of approaches to explore together how your experiences have shaped you, and to provide guidance while uncovering and adapting patterns and coping strategies that no longer serve you. Through our time together, I hope to help you discover a therapeutic journey towards personal growth that feels supportive and reflective of your needs.
Lauren Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CTRS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123
I am an eating disorder and body image therapist committed to supporting clients heal their relationships with food and their bodies. My approach is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES), anti-diet, and food and weight neutrality. I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach to help clients discover their self-worth and inherent ability to heal.
I am an eating disorder and body image therapist committed to supporting clients heal their relationships with food and their bodies. My approach is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES), anti-diet, and food and weight neutrality. I offer a compassionate, collaborative approach to help clients discover their self-worth and inherent ability to heal.
Lori Ezzedine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I believe that everyone is unique in their own way and that everyone's personal background brings a unique perspective. I aim to explore that perspective and help guide client’s in a place where they feel safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client and help them develop realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all a very important piece of the healing and growing process.
I believe that everyone is unique in their own way and that everyone's personal background brings a unique perspective. I aim to explore that perspective and help guide client’s in a place where they feel safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client and help them develop realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all a very important piece of the healing and growing process.
Andi Grushka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues. These include, but are not limited to: intimacy issues in relationships; lack of sexual education in young adulthood; infidelity; sexual dysfunction; couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships looking for guidance with communication or other relationships; and individuals who are in the kink, BDSM, or sex-work communities and would like informed therapeutic care.
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues. These include, but are not limited to: intimacy issues in relationships; lack of sexual education in young adulthood; infidelity; sexual dysfunction; couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships looking for guidance with communication or other relationships; and individuals who are in the kink, BDSM, or sex-work communities and would like informed therapeutic care.
Robin (Pennsylvania Residents Only) Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
My ideal client is ready to think big. They are ready to recognize their power by becoming more aware of unhealthy behavior patterns and belief systems in relationships and within themselves that are keeping them from aligning with who they truly are. They are willing to take small steps at a time and understand that forming better habits takes consistency, experiences and possibly saying "no." They want to be heard by someone that has the mental space to listen. They want to learn how to live in the present and learn how to love unconditionally.
My ideal client is ready to think big. They are ready to recognize their power by becoming more aware of unhealthy behavior patterns and belief systems in relationships and within themselves that are keeping them from aligning with who they truly are. They are willing to take small steps at a time and understand that forming better habits takes consistency, experiences and possibly saying "no." They want to be heard by someone that has the mental space to listen. They want to learn how to live in the present and learn how to love unconditionally.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.