Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Are you experiencing depression/anxiety, career issues, substance use issues, relationship issues, and familial issues? Your needs may include identifying and implementing new ways of coping, exploring career options, finding a treatment facility, or acquiring new insights regarding your spouse/family member. A client would work with me to address areas in their life that are contributing to stressors.
Are you experiencing depression/anxiety, career issues, substance use issues, relationship issues, and familial issues? Your needs may include identifying and implementing new ways of coping, exploring career options, finding a treatment facility, or acquiring new insights regarding your spouse/family member. A client would work with me to address areas in their life that are contributing to stressors.
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Rae of Light Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Nara Pezolano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) in Pennsylvania with over 18 years of professional mental health experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, motivation, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, personality and mood disorders, anxiety & depression, grief, and end of life issues. I take an eclectic, person-centered approach where you are in the driver seat in your own recovery.
Welcome! My name is Nara Pezolano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) in Pennsylvania with over 18 years of professional mental health experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, motivation, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, personality and mood disorders, anxiety & depression, grief, and end of life issues. I take an eclectic, person-centered approach where you are in the driver seat in your own recovery.
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Melissa Bazydlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19134 (Online Only)
It is not my job to judge whether or not a goal is 'good' or 'worthy.
Hello, my name is Melissa Bazydlo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Philadelphia, working with patients statewide using telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in utilizing a holistic, strengths-based approach with patients to help them achieve their goals, both inside and outside of treatment.
It is not my job to judge whether or not a goal is 'good' or 'worthy.
Hello, my name is Melissa Bazydlo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Philadelphia, working with patients statewide using telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in utilizing a holistic, strengths-based approach with patients to help them achieve their goals, both inside and outside of treatment.
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Michael Dean Kaltenbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19107
I work with clients experiencing any of the following issues: anxiety, work-related stress, sexuality issues, relationship issues, depression, over-partying, HIV+, cancer, creative blocks, life transitions, career goals, family issues, etc.
Oftentimes, people just need someone to listen to them, to help them work through an issue, and sort out their feelings. That's where I come in as a licensed psychotherapist as well as a medical social worker. I'm skilled at hearing what people are saying and helping them to figure out strategies for improving their situation. I work with a variety of clients ---men, women and children from all sexualities, gender identities, and races to help them with all sorts of issues. My clientele ranges in ages; however, a majority of my clients are in their early 30's.
I work with clients experiencing any of the following issues: anxiety, work-related stress, sexuality issues, relationship issues, depression, over-partying, HIV+, cancer, creative blocks, life transitions, career goals, family issues, etc.
Oftentimes, people just need someone to listen to them, to help them work through an issue, and sort out their feelings. That's where I come in as a licensed psychotherapist as well as a medical social worker. I'm skilled at hearing what people are saying and helping them to figure out strategies for improving their situation. I work with a variety of clients ---men, women and children from all sexualities, gender identities, and races to help them with all sorts of issues. My clientele ranges in ages; however, a majority of my clients are in their early 30's.
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If you are having difficulty overcoming struggles in your life, you are not alone. I can help you navigate through these issues, and offer a safe, comfortable, confidential space for you to share. I listen with empathy and can assist you in defining appropriate strategies to help you meet your treatment goals. My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults; I have experience working with a variety of issues including: ADHD, ADD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Adjustment issues, low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and interpersonal relationship problems.
If you are having difficulty overcoming struggles in your life, you are not alone. I can help you navigate through these issues, and offer a safe, comfortable, confidential space for you to share. I listen with empathy and can assist you in defining appropriate strategies to help you meet your treatment goals. My clientele consists of children, adolescents, and adults; I have experience working with a variety of issues including: ADHD, ADD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Adjustment issues, low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and interpersonal relationship problems.
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Kate M. Sobon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Online Only)
Let's Talk Therapy! Do you feel stuck in a spiral of negative thinking and self doubt that seems to be never-ending? Do you want to get out of your head and into your life? Our thoughts have a direct impact on our emotions and behaviors; which can seem like a vicious cycle. I am here to help YOU! I am assertive, interactive and collaborative. I provide tangible action items to implement in your life. I will honor your personal experiences and perspectives, and appropriately provide feedback and insight based upon professional expertise, observations and assessment.
Let's Talk Therapy! Do you feel stuck in a spiral of negative thinking and self doubt that seems to be never-ending? Do you want to get out of your head and into your life? Our thoughts have a direct impact on our emotions and behaviors; which can seem like a vicious cycle. I am here to help YOU! I am assertive, interactive and collaborative. I provide tangible action items to implement in your life. I will honor your personal experiences and perspectives, and appropriately provide feedback and insight based upon professional expertise, observations and assessment.
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A good therapist will offer you the care and support that you need to work on what is keeping you from the life you want. My clients describe me as supportive and nonjudgmental and also warmly challenging. I have over 19 years of experience treating psychological distress and psychiatric conditions in culturally diverse groups. I have a wealth of experience treating young adults managing specific role transitions.
A good therapist will offer you the care and support that you need to work on what is keeping you from the life you want. My clients describe me as supportive and nonjudgmental and also warmly challenging. I have over 19 years of experience treating psychological distress and psychiatric conditions in culturally diverse groups. I have a wealth of experience treating young adults managing specific role transitions.
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Christopher Patchet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Are you trying to learn more about yourself and how you can best navigate your world? Are you exploring all parts of your identity and what makes you "you"? I have focused primarily on identity-related challenges, including Gender/Sexuality exploration, Race/Ethnic identity concerns, Religious/Cultural trauma, and Sex/Intimacy issues. I also have experience helping clients navigate issues related to depression, anxiety, and ADHD/Neurodivergent disorders. I'm here to be a collaborative and warm therapist who isn't going to throw a therapy book at them but instead wants someone who sees them as human beings walking through life.
Are you trying to learn more about yourself and how you can best navigate your world? Are you exploring all parts of your identity and what makes you "you"? I have focused primarily on identity-related challenges, including Gender/Sexuality exploration, Race/Ethnic identity concerns, Religious/Cultural trauma, and Sex/Intimacy issues. I also have experience helping clients navigate issues related to depression, anxiety, and ADHD/Neurodivergent disorders. I'm here to be a collaborative and warm therapist who isn't going to throw a therapy book at them but instead wants someone who sees them as human beings walking through life.
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Akia Imani Izzard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19121 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Akia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults to improve their well-being in their private and professional lives. I assist clients in increasing their insight and awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I believe the client-therapist relationship is very important in building a strong foundation for therapeutic success. In addition to being a therapist, I am also a wife, and mother of 3, with a special needs child. I also love to read and drink copious amounts of tea.
Hello! I am Akia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults to improve their well-being in their private and professional lives. I assist clients in increasing their insight and awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I believe the client-therapist relationship is very important in building a strong foundation for therapeutic success. In addition to being a therapist, I am also a wife, and mother of 3, with a special needs child. I also love to read and drink copious amounts of tea.
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Jayson Zammerilli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome everyone ! I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step towards one's personal growth! As such, I commend you for taking this important first step. My name is Jayson, and as a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we will work towards gaining insight, discovering new perspectives, and developing effective coping strategies to navigate life's challenges.
Welcome everyone ! I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant step towards one's personal growth! As such, I commend you for taking this important first step. My name is Jayson, and as a therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we will work towards gaining insight, discovering new perspectives, and developing effective coping strategies to navigate life's challenges.
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T. Alan Schweizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Have you experienced an event in your life that brings repeated negative thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck in life or in your relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. A good therapist is like a mirror that helps you see parts of yourself and others that you may not see on your own and for over 25 years I have worked with people to help them to make the changes needed for happiness and the life they deserve.
Have you experienced an event in your life that brings repeated negative thoughts and feelings? Do you feel stuck in life or in your relationships? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you're in the right place. A good therapist is like a mirror that helps you see parts of yourself and others that you may not see on your own and for over 25 years I have worked with people to help them to make the changes needed for happiness and the life they deserve.
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Makin Wellness
Counselor, MSEd, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, Trauma & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.
We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, Trauma & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.
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Leroy Ambrose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19122
My office setting is relaxed and comfortable, which allows clients the ability to open up and talk. I work with couples to rebuild their lines of communication and to focus on each other in a non-combative manner, this creates a bond that will strengthen your relationship. Families and individuals can work through conflict, trauma and past issues that may be causing crisis and disruptions in their lives.
My office setting is relaxed and comfortable, which allows clients the ability to open up and talk. I work with couples to rebuild their lines of communication and to focus on each other in a non-combative manner, this creates a bond that will strengthen your relationship. Families and individuals can work through conflict, trauma and past issues that may be causing crisis and disruptions in their lives.
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Genevieve Gellert, Lcsw LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to feel stronger, sexier, healthier, more confident, & more empowered? Are you ready to have a deeper, more meaningful relationship with yourself & others? If yes, let's talk. I support all adults in getting through stress, securing meaningful relationships, & deepening self-awareness. I offer talk therapy by exploring general & sexual wellness through ACT, CBT, positive psychology, behavioral health consultancy, body politics, social history, queer theory, values coaching, & concrete solutions. My style is conversational, collaborative, direct, educational, empathic, evidenced-based, existential, & relational.
Do you want to feel stronger, sexier, healthier, more confident, & more empowered? Are you ready to have a deeper, more meaningful relationship with yourself & others? If yes, let's talk. I support all adults in getting through stress, securing meaningful relationships, & deepening self-awareness. I offer talk therapy by exploring general & sexual wellness through ACT, CBT, positive psychology, behavioral health consultancy, body politics, social history, queer theory, values coaching, & concrete solutions. My style is conversational, collaborative, direct, educational, empathic, evidenced-based, existential, & relational.
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Offering sessions in-person and through telehealth. We sometimes will challenges that we sometimes can't understand. We began to think that there isn't any way that we are going to get through this, that we are going to be the same again, or that we would ever see the bright side to this adversity. I am here to say to you that while you are hurting today, worried today, depressed today, and feeling hopeless....... today doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
Offering sessions in-person and through telehealth. We sometimes will challenges that we sometimes can't understand. We began to think that there isn't any way that we are going to get through this, that we are going to be the same again, or that we would ever see the bright side to this adversity. I am here to say to you that while you are hurting today, worried today, depressed today, and feeling hopeless....... today doesn't have to define the rest of your life.
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Robert J Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
Having extensive experience, I use empirically supported therapies, and have treated a wide range of ages as well as the most serious disorders. It is my belief that salient therapy treats a client in 3 different directions: top-down (spiritual dimension), inside out (healing of memories), and outside-in (Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). After a thorough assessment, I would identify with my client, determine problems on which to work, set appropriate goals, and determine the correct therapeutic intervention(s) to be used. Meeting those goals would be a therapeutic benchmark throughout the therapy.
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Dr. Ann L Colley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv, MBA, DMin
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Hello, thank you for stopping by! I am the Owner and Managing Partner of A. L. Colley & Associates. We are group of dedicated and divers trained Therapists and Counselors. Our goal is to help clients maximize their potential through accessing their inner resources to increase awareness, purpose, competence and/or well-being; which will ultimately lead to positive outcomes. Our passion brings a contagious energy, warmth and optimism which stimulate healing through raising delicate issues in a way that is safe and joining. This creates an environment for trying new behaviors and ideas to reach your life goals more effectively.
Hello, thank you for stopping by! I am the Owner and Managing Partner of A. L. Colley & Associates. We are group of dedicated and divers trained Therapists and Counselors. Our goal is to help clients maximize their potential through accessing their inner resources to increase awareness, purpose, competence and/or well-being; which will ultimately lead to positive outcomes. Our passion brings a contagious energy, warmth and optimism which stimulate healing through raising delicate issues in a way that is safe and joining. This creates an environment for trying new behaviors and ideas to reach your life goals more effectively.
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Ed Stuber
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19149 (Online Only)
Your love life has been feeling a little stale. The stress of the relationship is overwhelming. All you do is fight and argue. You don’t even know if you should stay or go at this point. They’ve been unfaithful and you’re unsure how to move past it and begin to trust again. The exhaustion from never having enough help around the house is so deep in your bones now. Then, he has the audacity to expect sex over a three minute chore that he didn’t even do right. She won’t stop nagging you over every little thing, and rarely puts out. Those step kids don’t act right!
Your love life has been feeling a little stale. The stress of the relationship is overwhelming. All you do is fight and argue. You don’t even know if you should stay or go at this point. They’ve been unfaithful and you’re unsure how to move past it and begin to trust again. The exhaustion from never having enough help around the house is so deep in your bones now. Then, he has the audacity to expect sex over a three minute chore that he didn’t even do right. She won’t stop nagging you over every little thing, and rarely puts out. Those step kids don’t act right!
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Crystal Horninger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19101 (Online Only)
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.