Existential Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative, EMDR therapist. I use ego states and parts work in conjunction with somatic work to help bring ‘online’ the left and right hemispheres of your brain. I am focused on treating the whole person and would like to have an open, honest conversation about what you are looking for and your treatment wants and needs.
Patrick Grugan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Maybe you’ve been depressed, anxious, or feeling bad about yourself. Maybe you’re tired of this, and want to get to the roots of these feelings, so you can heal. Often present symptoms are built on traumatic past experiences, the feelings associated, and the narratives and strategies that you created to make sense of it all. I believe healing comes when you examine these experiences, feel the feelings in a safe, caring environment, and view these experiences in a fresh, more accurate, more compassionate light. You can then rewrite the narratives that have held you back, and begin to try out all kinds of new things in your life.
Maybe you’ve been depressed, anxious, or feeling bad about yourself. Maybe you’re tired of this, and want to get to the roots of these feelings, so you can heal. Often present symptoms are built on traumatic past experiences, the feelings associated, and the narratives and strategies that you created to make sense of it all. I believe healing comes when you examine these experiences, feel the feelings in a safe, caring environment, and view these experiences in a fresh, more accurate, more compassionate light. You can then rewrite the narratives that have held you back, and begin to try out all kinds of new things in your life.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, trying hard to understand, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to develop insight into your your situation, presenting concerns. thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and considering what, if anything, you want to change about these things.
Good therapeutic experiences are created through a balance of support and challenge in the context of a good therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I try to create support by listening carefully, trying hard to understand, highlighting your strengths, validating your experiences, and celebrating your growth. I try to provide challenge by encouraging you to develop insight into your your situation, presenting concerns. thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and considering what, if anything, you want to change about these things.
However you show up, my bottom line is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are listened to without assumptions, judgement, or an agenda. I have diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond appearances. My trainings in art and music allow me to do so with greater agility and accuracy, bringing us closer to your inner voice and shedding light on your inner world. This foundation of human-to-human understanding will help us work together as partners to reach your goals - whether it is healing, growth, self-exploration, or change - with a deep sense of clarity and peace.
However you show up, my bottom line is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are listened to without assumptions, judgement, or an agenda. I have diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond appearances. My trainings in art and music allow me to do so with greater agility and accuracy, bringing us closer to your inner voice and shedding light on your inner world. This foundation of human-to-human understanding will help us work together as partners to reach your goals - whether it is healing, growth, self-exploration, or change - with a deep sense of clarity and peace.
Julie M. Mullany
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Online Only)
Therapy is a commitment to self-care. In most areas of life, success or satisfaction often hinge on how effectively we understand and care for ourselves. I support those willing to lean into that inner work. This involves exploring obstacles preventing you from moving forward, in whatever realm. Therapy also helps improve self-compassion, which provides one with greater agency over life, and its challenges. Effective treatment strengthens self-awareness, and the ability to cope and adapt to the unexpected, or factors beyond your control - all key to decreasing suffering, improving efficacy, and enhancing self-worth and connection.
Therapy is a commitment to self-care. In most areas of life, success or satisfaction often hinge on how effectively we understand and care for ourselves. I support those willing to lean into that inner work. This involves exploring obstacles preventing you from moving forward, in whatever realm. Therapy also helps improve self-compassion, which provides one with greater agency over life, and its challenges. Effective treatment strengthens self-awareness, and the ability to cope and adapt to the unexpected, or factors beyond your control - all key to decreasing suffering, improving efficacy, and enhancing self-worth and connection.
Vishal Shah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, numb, hopeless, or just curious - talking to someone can help. With the right therapist, you’ll learn to identify patterns in your thinking and behavior, improve moment-to-moment awareness and self-regulation, and deepen your understanding of the circumstances around your suffering - and eventually come to terms with them and/or change them altogether.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, numb, hopeless, or just curious - talking to someone can help. With the right therapist, you’ll learn to identify patterns in your thinking and behavior, improve moment-to-moment awareness and self-regulation, and deepen your understanding of the circumstances around your suffering - and eventually come to terms with them and/or change them altogether.
Contemporary life does not offer us many opportunities for reflecting and slowing down. Coming to therapy is a way of prioritizing these practices and making meaning of the dynamics that structure our reality. Change is intrinsic to the human experience, and yet many of us become fearful of change or stuck in patterns and relationships that do not serve us. I strive to provide a secure environment to work alongside individuals as they define and develop the fabric of their identity, confront the sources of their distress, and integrate already existing strengths and resources into a more cohesive experience of who they are.
Contemporary life does not offer us many opportunities for reflecting and slowing down. Coming to therapy is a way of prioritizing these practices and making meaning of the dynamics that structure our reality. Change is intrinsic to the human experience, and yet many of us become fearful of change or stuck in patterns and relationships that do not serve us. I strive to provide a secure environment to work alongside individuals as they define and develop the fabric of their identity, confront the sources of their distress, and integrate already existing strengths and resources into a more cohesive experience of who they are.
Zara Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19124 (Online Only)
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.
Alicia Dlugos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Online Only)
You're tired of showing up for others in the hopes that you'll feel get that support back but instead, you're just left feeling drained. You desire community but the thought of "what if everyone actually hates me?" keeps you lonely and anxious. You might be noticing some shifting in your desires for relationships or sexuality and you're feeling confused and scared. You might even want to cry or hide when thinking about bringing up hard conversations with loved ones about what you truly need. Regardless, you know you want support from an experienced and warm professional who understands that change is hard but worth it.
You're tired of showing up for others in the hopes that you'll feel get that support back but instead, you're just left feeling drained. You desire community but the thought of "what if everyone actually hates me?" keeps you lonely and anxious. You might be noticing some shifting in your desires for relationships or sexuality and you're feeling confused and scared. You might even want to cry or hide when thinking about bringing up hard conversations with loved ones about what you truly need. Regardless, you know you want support from an experienced and warm professional who understands that change is hard but worth it.
My first goal when working with a client is to create a space of absolute safety, a space where people feel at ease to share the fullness of their suffering, to share their hopes and their dreams. I use a whole-person approach and learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. Together, my clients and I create a healing field that allows their deepest knowledge to flower. We transform confusion into clarity and habitual patterns into fresh action arising out of wisdom.
My first goal when working with a client is to create a space of absolute safety, a space where people feel at ease to share the fullness of their suffering, to share their hopes and their dreams. I use a whole-person approach and learn not just about a person’s pain but also about their strengths and their vision for a better future. Together, my clients and I create a healing field that allows their deepest knowledge to flower. We transform confusion into clarity and habitual patterns into fresh action arising out of wisdom.
Allison Whitmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19116 (Online Only)
Welcome! You are taking a brave step toward healing by coming here. I work with individuals of diverse identities with any amount of desire to understand their true selves. We all experience shades of anxiety and depression, some stronger than others. Some folks want change through learning skills. Others appreciate an accepting, safe space that challenges them while also providing objectivity and empathetic support. Some are still unsure why they're even thinking about starting therapy, and yet still have the willingness to show up. Most of the time, it's a mixture of all 3.
Welcome! You are taking a brave step toward healing by coming here. I work with individuals of diverse identities with any amount of desire to understand their true selves. We all experience shades of anxiety and depression, some stronger than others. Some folks want change through learning skills. Others appreciate an accepting, safe space that challenges them while also providing objectivity and empathetic support. Some are still unsure why they're even thinking about starting therapy, and yet still have the willingness to show up. Most of the time, it's a mixture of all 3.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
I ventured into the counseling field because I found a knack and passion for working with folks walking through difficult times. From there, I felt this passion flourish into a calling. I work as both a professor and clinician, teaching the fundamentals of counseling to my students while practicing what I preach in the clinical setting. My clients describe me as caring, empathetic, insightful, intelligent, and funny (counseling without a well-placed sense of humor is a rather drab experience for the client and the clinician!). I am now excited to offer my services through Perez Therapy, LLC.!
I ventured into the counseling field because I found a knack and passion for working with folks walking through difficult times. From there, I felt this passion flourish into a calling. I work as both a professor and clinician, teaching the fundamentals of counseling to my students while practicing what I preach in the clinical setting. My clients describe me as caring, empathetic, insightful, intelligent, and funny (counseling without a well-placed sense of humor is a rather drab experience for the client and the clinician!). I am now excited to offer my services through Perez Therapy, LLC.!
Kerri Petroski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Welcome! Your journey towards healing, self-discovery and improved quality of life begins now! My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space to chat, explore, heal and grow. Let's face it...life is hard. I want to help you, help yourself. You have the power to change your narrative, despite all the hardships life is constantly throwing at you. I take a genuine, raw, and compassionate approach to supporting you in improving your quality of life, finding meaning and accepting things out of your control.
Welcome! Your journey towards healing, self-discovery and improved quality of life begins now! My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space to chat, explore, heal and grow. Let's face it...life is hard. I want to help you, help yourself. You have the power to change your narrative, despite all the hardships life is constantly throwing at you. I take a genuine, raw, and compassionate approach to supporting you in improving your quality of life, finding meaning and accepting things out of your control.
Elizabeth Merrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Finding a therapist who will understand and hold space for your unique process can be hard. I want to make that process as easy as possible. Here is some information about what I do, but please feel free to call or email me if you have any additional questions. I see a wide range of clients working through many different concerns. I specialize in trauma and grief (grief when you lose someone, the grief after life changes without your consent, grief when you realize a relationship will never be what you'd hoped, and other forms of grief.) Here, you will have the opportunity for body, mind, and spirit healing in one space, if desired.
Finding a therapist who will understand and hold space for your unique process can be hard. I want to make that process as easy as possible. Here is some information about what I do, but please feel free to call or email me if you have any additional questions. I see a wide range of clients working through many different concerns. I specialize in trauma and grief (grief when you lose someone, the grief after life changes without your consent, grief when you realize a relationship will never be what you'd hoped, and other forms of grief.) Here, you will have the opportunity for body, mind, and spirit healing in one space, if desired.
The goal of therapy is to develop a connected relationship with an empathic professional that helps alleviate any issues that the client wants to work on. A client should expect a respectful and creative environment in which they can safely explore their needs and wants. Some people believe that they are not worthy of help or are ashamed of what seeking help means about themselves. Therapy is there for anyone who wants to use it, from people who just need a boost through a troubled time to people seeking long term work examining patterns and habits that interfere with their hope and happiness.
The goal of therapy is to develop a connected relationship with an empathic professional that helps alleviate any issues that the client wants to work on. A client should expect a respectful and creative environment in which they can safely explore their needs and wants. Some people believe that they are not worthy of help or are ashamed of what seeking help means about themselves. Therapy is there for anyone who wants to use it, from people who just need a boost through a troubled time to people seeking long term work examining patterns and habits that interfere with their hope and happiness.
We are accepting new clients! At Professional Psychology Services (PPS), our licensed and experienced psychologists, social workers and counselors provide confidential therapy for marriage counseling and relationship problems, addictions and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem issues. We also provide employee assistance programs (EAP), critical incident and trauma responses, and seminars and trainings for businesses. We offer individual, couples and group therapy, and provide mental health services for national EAP companies and local organizations
We are accepting new clients! At Professional Psychology Services (PPS), our licensed and experienced psychologists, social workers and counselors provide confidential therapy for marriage counseling and relationship problems, addictions and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem issues. We also provide employee assistance programs (EAP), critical incident and trauma responses, and seminars and trainings for businesses. We offer individual, couples and group therapy, and provide mental health services for national EAP companies and local organizations
Do you feel anxious, lonely, like your life is upside down, like the world does not make sense, or cornered? Do you doubt your choices? Do you wish to find new ways and new answers? Your new path can start here and now! Psychoanalytic therapy means that you are not alone anymore in facing challenges, mending relationships, building strength, and creating the future you deserve. Whether you need help with your career, your romantic partner, your relationships, parenting, or aging parents, Please do not hesitate to call, text or email.
Do you feel anxious, lonely, like your life is upside down, like the world does not make sense, or cornered? Do you doubt your choices? Do you wish to find new ways and new answers? Your new path can start here and now! Psychoanalytic therapy means that you are not alone anymore in facing challenges, mending relationships, building strength, and creating the future you deserve. Whether you need help with your career, your romantic partner, your relationships, parenting, or aging parents, Please do not hesitate to call, text or email.
My goal is to help you better understand your life, and in doing so achieve a greater sense of vitality and purpose. I particularly like to work with anyone who is curious about their own existence and place in the universe. Due to the medicalization of mental health care, therapy is often seen as a last resort. I take pride in helping those who have not found the help they need elsewhere.
My goal is to help you better understand your life, and in doing so achieve a greater sense of vitality and purpose. I particularly like to work with anyone who is curious about their own existence and place in the universe. Due to the medicalization of mental health care, therapy is often seen as a last resort. I take pride in helping those who have not found the help they need elsewhere.
Let’s normalize beauty in disability and elicit self-love in adversity! I specialize in relationships, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for seeing the world through different eyes to reorient the self. I help you identify what you need and where you feel a sense of belonging so you can best feel connected to yourself and others. I strive for my couples to feel at peace and deeply connected while exploring sex and trauma.
Let’s normalize beauty in disability and elicit self-love in adversity! I specialize in relationships, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for seeing the world through different eyes to reorient the self. I help you identify what you need and where you feel a sense of belonging so you can best feel connected to yourself and others. I strive for my couples to feel at peace and deeply connected while exploring sex and trauma.
Latasha Forteau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Online Only)
What's keeping you up at night? Worrying excessively? Unable to just "shake it off,” deal with it,” or “get over it?” You've come to the right place and thank you for stopping by! I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently located in PA and with over a decade of experience working with adults, college students, behavioral health professionals and treatment providers. I am empathetic, relatable, honest, and believe in the power of personal growth using a holistic and collaborative approach. Currently accepting new clients and offering sessions in the evenings Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday.
What's keeping you up at night? Worrying excessively? Unable to just "shake it off,” deal with it,” or “get over it?” You've come to the right place and thank you for stopping by! I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently located in PA and with over a decade of experience working with adults, college students, behavioral health professionals and treatment providers. I am empathetic, relatable, honest, and believe in the power of personal growth using a holistic and collaborative approach. Currently accepting new clients and offering sessions in the evenings Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday.
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