Family Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

Accepting new clients! Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for change? We might be good fit if you want to understand why you feel miserable or anxious despite "doing it all". Maybe you are compassionate to everyone in your life, except YOU. Other symptoms include recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. I will support you finding your own answers, healing, and balance.

Rebecca is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson’s Marriage and Family Therapy program with a specialty in Sex Therapy. Clients would say that they value Rebecca’s open communication style and her ability to look through a systemic lens. Rebecca is culturally competent and well versed on a wide range of human sexuality issues and topics.

Life is a messy, complicated, and beautiful place. If you find yourself struggling to feel your emotions without being overwhelmed by them, or avoiding growth and change due to the weight of past hurts/harms/fears, I hope to be able to support you in regaining connection, safety, and security with and in your mind, body, and heart. As a therapist, I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse and attachment injuries, and who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relational challenges as a result.

I am trained in object relations theory, but my experience as a high school counselor, family therapist and lawyer informs my flexible and practical approach. While offering a deep therapy experience that leads to enduring change and growth, I am mindful that patients need strategies to manage immediate concerns and feel relief during the change process. I approach patients with a belief that their early experiences and attachments have shaped the way they see themselves, how they approach relationships and what they expect from life. I seek to help patients develop new ways of relating that lead to healthier connections to others and increased autonomy.

Welcome to Cognitive Behavior Institute! We are committed to providing the best care possible through established treatment methods. These treatment methods are proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and psychological distresses. Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI) is proud to employ adept licensed clinicians, board-certified psychiatrists, and compassionate administrative staff with diverse experience in their respective fields.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who believes that everyone needs options when managing their problems. Through the safety of a trusting relationship, I work with a wide array of clients (older adolescents, college students, and adults) in tackling various targeted life issues. I believe that practical coping skills combined with a journey towards a more in-depth understanding of your problems ultimately leads to longer-term success. Together, you and I will review and determine problem areas, discover and explore attainable and healthy choices, and develop a plan to implement changes to meet your goals.

Many people experience times when they feel stuck in some important aspect of their lives, and want to find a way forward that is true to who they are and to the values that matter to them. Being stuck is often connected to unprocessed early experiences, compounded by living in the turmoil of complex and difficult times, and navigating what appear to be paradigm shifts in how we understand what is happening in and to our world. Therapy can provide a way to work towards clarity, and towards building, maintaining and balancing a healthy sense of self, healthy relationships with others, and a life that makes sense and works for us.

I am a doctorate level clinician who studied psychology, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling. I work with a diverse group of individuals, couples, families, and organizations that want help getting their life back on track. I use an integrative therapeutic process that will allow you to identify healthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences that will aid you in being your best self and reduce harmful psychological and emotional issues you may be experiencing. I also offer family group counseling.

I offer individual, couple, and family therapy. Sessions can be conducted face:face or via video telehealth (HIPAA compliant). Much of my work centers on supporting people who are facing career and/or relationship challenges. Many are going through difficult life transitions. Additionally, I frequently treat people with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I am trained in various approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). Please see the IBCT website (http://ibct.psych.ucla.edu/about.html) for more information.

I believe that everyone has their potential already within them. Because of this, therapy is a place to discover what is possible and to provide the structure, tools, and outside perspective to more consistently bring your authentic self into your everyday. As we grow, we find that the ways we’ve seen and known ourselves no longer work for us, and the people around us change the dynamics in which we operate. Whether it is big life changes and self image issues to sexuality and relationship challenges, we have to take responsibility for our part and direct our effort to the areas where we have influence and control.

Are you feeling stuck...caught in a cycle that you can't seem to get out of? How does that leave you feeling...at your wit's end? Many of the clients who've come to my office feel that way. My clients describe me as calming. I use a calm, warm, and welcoming space to help facilitate positive change and challenge destructive thought processes and behaviors without judgement. My work is suited for people who are experiencing relationship distress, depression, anxiety, anger, patterns of conflict with others, difficulties adjusting to life transitions, or are otherwise overwhelmed by their current circumstances.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Couple and Family therapist & Chief Clinical Officer at the highly-regarded Council for Relationships. With over fifteen years of experience as a dynamic psychotherapist, I am a deeply empathic therapist, whose warmth & humor help to create a safe environment for self-exploration, growth & empowerment. Together with my clients, I work to forge a new story about themselves & the world that comes from a place of compassion, strength & acceptance. I aim to help my clients live a richer life, engage in more fulfilling relationships with themselves & others, and embrace opportunities.

I help children, individuals and families target problematic behaviors, develop effective coping skills, improve their communication and enrich their relationships with one another. My education in family therapy and my years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults have shown me even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome with the right support.

Is your teenager struggling with peer relations or their relationship with themselves? Is your family system feeling stressed or disorganized due to a recent change or lifecycle transition? Are you and your partner struggling to get on the same page with how you choose to parent or support your child(ren) or general difficulty communicating? If you are looking for a deeper connection to yourself, your partner, your kids, or within any other relationship, I would be honored to guide you through the process of understanding. We all deserve healing and peace. Let me help you get there.

Feeling anxious, depressed or confused? Burnout from work? Still feeling the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic? Getting engaged or married? Struggling with intimacy? Do you need help with challenges related to gender, gender identity, sexuality, or sexual orientation? Are you nervous about asking friends, family or other important relationship about these things? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are ready to take the next step so let's talk about how to help!

I have ample experience working with Children and adolescents with multiple psychological and behavioral issues; including ADHD, ODD, OCD, conduct problems, Autistic spectrum disorders, depression, and sexual abuse (victimization and perpetration). Alongside, I work extensively with couples and families encountering numerous life difficulties. Furthermore, my experience reaches to adults dealing with life transition, depression, anxiety, and personality difficulties that inhibit life happiness and fullfillment. I am dedicated to my clientele and above all their functionality and happiness. My day-to-day moto is: "laugh love and live" and I strive to help my clients do just this!

Are you starting to feel resentful towards the people in your life because you’re constantly putting them before you? Are you tired of staying in relationships that make you feel small and insignificant? I get it. You feel like the entire world’s expectations are on your shoulders. On one hand you believe if you don’t fulfill other’s expectations their world falls apart, and on the other hand you’re exhausted because no matter what you do it will never be enough.

Dr.Alyson Nerenberg, a clinical psychologist is a compassionate and dynamic therapist with over 30 years in practice. She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, divorce, addictions and eating disorders. Dr. Nerenberg integrates philosophies from the medical, psychological and self-help communities in order to treat the whole person. She is a positive person who focuses on her clients strengths in order to help them heal.

Anna Stewart is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University’s Couple and Family Therapy Program with a concentration in sex therapy. She is a systemically-oriented therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in distressed couples with one or both individuals experiencing diagnoses such as depression, and anxiety. She has a background in sex education and enjoys working with teens and young adults navigating their social and romantic relationships. She also specializes in clients that are working in the food and beverage service industry, a population she is well-acquainted with.