Experiential Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
Someone made a mistake at work that you had to stay late to fix – no problem. Your spouse forgot to pick up the cake you reminded him about five times – all good. The kids knocked over and broke an heirloom vase – don’t worry about it. You are so understanding and forgiving with everyone in your life. But, if you make the tiniest error, you can’t let yourself live it down. You’re unsure why it’s so impossible for you to accept anything less than perfection. You suspect it may have to do with unresolved pain from your past. But you can’t let anyone know you’re suffering, so you pretend everything is fine and hope no one notices.
Someone made a mistake at work that you had to stay late to fix – no problem. Your spouse forgot to pick up the cake you reminded him about five times – all good. The kids knocked over and broke an heirloom vase – don’t worry about it. You are so understanding and forgiving with everyone in your life. But, if you make the tiniest error, you can’t let yourself live it down. You’re unsure why it’s so impossible for you to accept anything less than perfection. You suspect it may have to do with unresolved pain from your past. But you can’t let anyone know you’re suffering, so you pretend everything is fine and hope no one notices.
Isabelle V. Barker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Over the course of life, we accumulate hurts and wounds that impact how we function in our day to day lives. We can feel flooded by a range of difficult, often overpowering thoughts & emotions. We also can experience challenges in our relationships as well as in our efforts to process and respond to overwhelming life events. Integrating experiential aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic therapies along with relational/attachment-based therapy, I will partner with you to help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
Over the course of life, we accumulate hurts and wounds that impact how we function in our day to day lives. We can feel flooded by a range of difficult, often overpowering thoughts & emotions. We also can experience challenges in our relationships as well as in our efforts to process and respond to overwhelming life events. Integrating experiential aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and somatic therapies along with relational/attachment-based therapy, I will partner with you to help you locate and strengthen your inner resources of healing and resilience.
The Better You Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19109
You feel successful, yet something is missing. You may feel stuck in a cycle of constant conflict, self-doubt, and unrelenting stress, longing for calm confidence that always seems out of reach. You’re exhausted and frustrated because you’ve tried everything, but it doesn’t work. If you're here for your child or teen, you're concerned that they struggle with issues they can’t always articulate. They seem stuck, and you feel powerless to help them. You both need change, but it’s hard to know where to start. Now is the time to act.
You feel successful, yet something is missing. You may feel stuck in a cycle of constant conflict, self-doubt, and unrelenting stress, longing for calm confidence that always seems out of reach. You’re exhausted and frustrated because you’ve tried everything, but it doesn’t work. If you're here for your child or teen, you're concerned that they struggle with issues they can’t always articulate. They seem stuck, and you feel powerless to help them. You both need change, but it’s hard to know where to start. Now is the time to act.
Nikki Walter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD using a relational lens. If you're looking for an authentic, transparent clinician who utilizes humor and compassion to help clients navigate the complexities of life, we'll likely be a great match.. My therapist vibe is "professional friend" and while we will explore heavy, painful topics, therapy is not going to be a huge bummer the whole time. We will joke, we will riff, we will come up for air. No matter what you're going through, or have faced in the past, I sincerely believe that healing is possible and would be honored to support you on that journey.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD using a relational lens. If you're looking for an authentic, transparent clinician who utilizes humor and compassion to help clients navigate the complexities of life, we'll likely be a great match.. My therapist vibe is "professional friend" and while we will explore heavy, painful topics, therapy is not going to be a huge bummer the whole time. We will joke, we will riff, we will come up for air. No matter what you're going through, or have faced in the past, I sincerely believe that healing is possible and would be honored to support you on that journey.
Imagine a space where you can express yourself in many different forms as you feel most comfortable; where you can try out new ways of being in your life and in your relationships. I strive to provide a space like this; where your thoughts, feelings and most tender parts can be revealed, nurtured, heard and seen. I enjoy the limitless diversity of brain chemistries, ethnicities, sexualities and gender expressions that exist among us. I also appreciate the diversity of life experience that each of us holds, and believe that there is wisdom and expertise within each of us to enable healing, but we don't always know how to access it.
Imagine a space where you can express yourself in many different forms as you feel most comfortable; where you can try out new ways of being in your life and in your relationships. I strive to provide a space like this; where your thoughts, feelings and most tender parts can be revealed, nurtured, heard and seen. I enjoy the limitless diversity of brain chemistries, ethnicities, sexualities and gender expressions that exist among us. I also appreciate the diversity of life experience that each of us holds, and believe that there is wisdom and expertise within each of us to enable healing, but we don't always know how to access it.
Brian J Lundberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
I believe that it is necessary to interact with clients as feeling, thinking, and embodied beings; therapy must address each person holistically and relationally in all aspects: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. Therapy can help us make sense of our selves, our world, our relationships, our personal stories and the paths we take - other words, how to live life as our best, fulfilling selves. A former high school and university teacher, I have a passion for working with adolescents & young adults. I also have a keen interest in working on men's issues, helping men and those close to them to live more in-touch and connected lives.
I believe that it is necessary to interact with clients as feeling, thinking, and embodied beings; therapy must address each person holistically and relationally in all aspects: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. Therapy can help us make sense of our selves, our world, our relationships, our personal stories and the paths we take - other words, how to live life as our best, fulfilling selves. A former high school and university teacher, I have a passion for working with adolescents & young adults. I also have a keen interest in working on men's issues, helping men and those close to them to live more in-touch and connected lives.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and in need of someone to talk to? Are you experiencing changes in your life that are overwhelming and stressful? Are you feeling inadequate or like you’ve lost hope in life or feeling down but can’t explain why? Are you having trouble in your relationships?
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and in need of someone to talk to? Are you experiencing changes in your life that are overwhelming and stressful? Are you feeling inadequate or like you’ve lost hope in life or feeling down but can’t explain why? Are you having trouble in your relationships?
Hi, I’m Marin and I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re experiencing distance or conflict in your relationships or are hoping to build a more compassionate and meaningful relationship with yourself, I’d love to help. I am passionate about helping couples find their way through any hardship in a way that brings them closer along the journey and would love to help you build a foundation of communication and trust that you can build on for years to come. I also have a special interest in helping individuals with ADHD, anxiety, or depression find ways to work with their brain and build kindness and confidence within themselves.
Hi, I’m Marin and I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re experiencing distance or conflict in your relationships or are hoping to build a more compassionate and meaningful relationship with yourself, I’d love to help. I am passionate about helping couples find their way through any hardship in a way that brings them closer along the journey and would love to help you build a foundation of communication and trust that you can build on for years to come. I also have a special interest in helping individuals with ADHD, anxiety, or depression find ways to work with their brain and build kindness and confidence within themselves.
James Ellerbe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAR, MSOL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19126 (Online Only)
Assistance in life is often needed and desired but seldom sought. There is a place of hope for the heart and a person who wants to find their way. When we get out of our way, we find freedom from suffering and begin to embrace the change, transition, and transformation to a new reality of life. The new life is freedom from the silent conversation from within, seeking relief sometimes from self and dealing with the burdens of life.
Assistance in life is often needed and desired but seldom sought. There is a place of hope for the heart and a person who wants to find their way. When we get out of our way, we find freedom from suffering and begin to embrace the change, transition, and transformation to a new reality of life. The new life is freedom from the silent conversation from within, seeking relief sometimes from self and dealing with the burdens of life.
Krista Smith-Hanke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Therapy is a space for us to work together in exploration, growth, and play. I value curiosity and building a trusting & collaborative relationship between therapist and client where you are treated as the expert of your own experience! I strive to support people through identifying the ways trauma manifests in their bodies, the impact of relationships and systems on their identities, and the connections between past and present. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults around issues of identity, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, gender and sexuality, body image and relationship challenges.
Therapy is a space for us to work together in exploration, growth, and play. I value curiosity and building a trusting & collaborative relationship between therapist and client where you are treated as the expert of your own experience! I strive to support people through identifying the ways trauma manifests in their bodies, the impact of relationships and systems on their identities, and the connections between past and present. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults around issues of identity, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, gender and sexuality, body image and relationship challenges.
Derik B Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hi, I'm Derik Moore, LCSW. I worked as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for 10 years in the community mental health realm prior to establishing my own practice. I began my career working with those living with HIV as an activist in the mid-1990s in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ, where I engaged in street outreach and advocated for a harm reduction approach. This work informed my commitment to public health and to exploring how economic and sociological factors play significant roles in the ways we move through the world. I have also been a musician for nearly 40 years and offer virtual and in-person drum lessons.
Hi, I'm Derik Moore, LCSW. I worked as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor for 10 years in the community mental health realm prior to establishing my own practice. I began my career working with those living with HIV as an activist in the mid-1990s in Newark and New Brunswick, NJ, where I engaged in street outreach and advocated for a harm reduction approach. This work informed my commitment to public health and to exploring how economic and sociological factors play significant roles in the ways we move through the world. I have also been a musician for nearly 40 years and offer virtual and in-person drum lessons.
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Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Online Only)
Therapy is a process in which we can experience being seen and heard without judgment, no matter the struggles we confront. Creating a safe space is my first and most essential aim in therapy. I want clients to know this is the space where they can talk, cry, explore, reflect and dig around in their thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgment.
Therapy is a process in which we can experience being seen and heard without judgment, no matter the struggles we confront. Creating a safe space is my first and most essential aim in therapy. I want clients to know this is the space where they can talk, cry, explore, reflect and dig around in their thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgment.
Anne Lukins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSS, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotion, relationship challenges, or difficulty parenting? I work with parents, coparents, partners, and individuals 13 or older. As a clinician at Daisy + Co. Therapy, an all-queer and gender-affirming private practice, I am here to offer unwavering hope and compassion. I use a trauma informed approach, and I offer full program DBT, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotion, relationship challenges, or difficulty parenting? I work with parents, coparents, partners, and individuals 13 or older. As a clinician at Daisy + Co. Therapy, an all-queer and gender-affirming private practice, I am here to offer unwavering hope and compassion. I use a trauma informed approach, and I offer full program DBT, as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
Leya Williams-Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19148 (Online Only)
Are you suffering from anxiety/panic or going through a stressful life transition? Or maybe you’re struggling with parenting or relationship difficulties or trying to navigate daily life after a loss? I am here to offer support in all of these areas, with a focus on providing a safe space where you can develop the insight and tools to live the life you want and deserve. My therapeutic style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, but I am also direct and care deeply about you finding the outcome you desire. I bring over 10 years of experience as a clinician supporting tweens/teens (10+) and adults.
Are you suffering from anxiety/panic or going through a stressful life transition? Or maybe you’re struggling with parenting or relationship difficulties or trying to navigate daily life after a loss? I am here to offer support in all of these areas, with a focus on providing a safe space where you can develop the insight and tools to live the life you want and deserve. My therapeutic style is warm, empathic, and compassionate, but I am also direct and care deeply about you finding the outcome you desire. I bring over 10 years of experience as a clinician supporting tweens/teens (10+) and adults.
Christina Belknap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
My ideal client aims to engage in an active partnership to build self-awareness and take action to make a change. I will give you feedback and challenge you, which is not everyone’s cup of tea! I work best with those suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm, trauma, or emotional flooding. Many of my clients report that our work helped them shift from survival mode to a sense of thriving. I suggest homework; your progress is based on your willingness to practice. The ideal client for my strengths is someone who wants to learn and shift by discovering tangible skills and techniques they can use in their own lives.
Caitlin Cantor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CGT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to talk about difficult subjects without fear of judgment. I specialize in relationships and relational work. I help couples heal from unresolved issues, learn new ways to communicate and understand each other, and deepen their intimacy. I teach couples how to have hard conversations that end in deeper connection, instead of painful fights that result in deeper wounds. I also help single people navigate the dating world, date from a place of confidence and self-worth, & create a healthy, lasting relationship.
I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to talk about difficult subjects without fear of judgment. I specialize in relationships and relational work. I help couples heal from unresolved issues, learn new ways to communicate and understand each other, and deepen their intimacy. I teach couples how to have hard conversations that end in deeper connection, instead of painful fights that result in deeper wounds. I also help single people navigate the dating world, date from a place of confidence and self-worth, & create a healthy, lasting relationship.
Mariana Scutaru
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help with navigating life transitions. Sometimes, life gets very stressful and I believe it is helpful to have additional support during these times. My experience growing up in Eastern Europe has been instrumental in how I like to approach counseling from a multicultural viewpoint. I can provide therapy in Romanian and Spanish as well.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help with navigating life transitions. Sometimes, life gets very stressful and I believe it is helpful to have additional support during these times. My experience growing up in Eastern Europe has been instrumental in how I like to approach counseling from a multicultural viewpoint. I can provide therapy in Romanian and Spanish as well.
Riverbend Psychedelic Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, CHT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.
Tired of repeating old, unsatisfying patterns in relationship? Ready to break free from constricting insecurities and inhibitions? Need help being kinder and more accepting toward yourself? Want to live less in your thoughts and more in your body? Working therapeutically with expanded states of consciousness allows us to reach to the very sources of psychological suffering - offering release from our deepest and oldest traumas, and restoring a sense of meaning and belonging that modern life has made hard to find.
Are you struggling to find peace? Do you feel destined for more? I believe that each of us is born with a life purpose and when we are not in alignment with that energy we can feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, and even depressed. Together, we will explore the past, examine the present, and manifest a future that you’ve always desired. A few simple shifts in your awareness is often all that is needed to change your perception and heal the parts of your life that you are presently struggling with. I will help you obtain clarity, find peace and balance, and discover or awaken parts of yourself that have yet to be explored.
Are you struggling to find peace? Do you feel destined for more? I believe that each of us is born with a life purpose and when we are not in alignment with that energy we can feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, and even depressed. Together, we will explore the past, examine the present, and manifest a future that you’ve always desired. A few simple shifts in your awareness is often all that is needed to change your perception and heal the parts of your life that you are presently struggling with. I will help you obtain clarity, find peace and balance, and discover or awaken parts of yourself that have yet to be explored.
Samantha Eisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MEd, LMT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
I work for The Center For Growth, treating everything from mental health to sex and relationship issues. I can help you manage thing like anxiety and depression as we explore and understand complex emotions in a safe space and find healthy and effective ways to express and release those feelings. We can immerse ourselves in exploration of your past as we make connections and gain understanding of how old patterns show up for you today. Or we can focus on the here and now, identifying what behaviors and thoughts are no longer serving you so you can create new goals that support your growth, in whatever way feels right to you.
I work for The Center For Growth, treating everything from mental health to sex and relationship issues. I can help you manage thing like anxiety and depression as we explore and understand complex emotions in a safe space and find healthy and effective ways to express and release those feelings. We can immerse ourselves in exploration of your past as we make connections and gain understanding of how old patterns show up for you today. Or we can focus on the here and now, identifying what behaviors and thoughts are no longer serving you so you can create new goals that support your growth, in whatever way feels right to you.
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