In Person Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Alphonse Pignataro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
"As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues to make important changes. My study of Family Systems Theory informs my practice and is a great resource in working with clients. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals set goals; find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I will work in collaboration with the client to come to terms with the tension, and begin the process of integration and healing.
I have over 16 years experience in private practice working with individuals, couples, families and groups.
"As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues to make important changes. My study of Family Systems Theory informs my practice and is a great resource in working with clients. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals set goals; find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. I will work in collaboration with the client to come to terms with the tension, and begin the process of integration and healing.
I have over 16 years experience in private practice working with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Emma Steiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Couple and Family therapist & Chief Clinical Officer at the highly-regarded Council for Relationships. With over two decades 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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified Couple and Family therapist & Chief Clinical Officer at the highly-regarded Council for Relationships. With over two decades 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.
Dante Duval Barfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Hey there. If you're reading this you may be wondering "is this guy the right therapist for me?" That is a question I hold dearly. Browsing this website can bring a flurry of emotions when seeking a therapist. It can be tough to find the right fit, and also can be a challenge just to get started. I hope, as you read my profile, there is a chance you may think I can play a role in your mental health journey. The people who tend to seek me for help tend to be people of color, those seeking trauma work, and also people who are "stuck".
Hey there. If you're reading this you may be wondering "is this guy the right therapist for me?" That is a question I hold dearly. Browsing this website can bring a flurry of emotions when seeking a therapist. It can be tough to find the right fit, and also can be a challenge just to get started. I hope, as you read my profile, there is a chance you may think I can play a role in your mental health journey. The people who tend to seek me for help tend to be people of color, those seeking trauma work, and also people who are "stuck".
Hi, I’m Des (she/her). I’m a mom, therapist, social worker, suicidologist, and artist. I identify as a queer, white, cisgender single parent and live with ADHD and other psychiatric diagnoses. It’s important to me to be transparent about my positionality, in terms of my identity and lived experiences, as well as being someone who receives mental health services—I know what it’s like to be in the therapy chair and sitting across from it. To that end, I come to my work as a partner and a support, rather than an expert.
Hi, I’m Des (she/her). I’m a mom, therapist, social worker, suicidologist, and artist. I identify as a queer, white, cisgender single parent and live with ADHD and other psychiatric diagnoses. It’s important to me to be transparent about my positionality, in terms of my identity and lived experiences, as well as being someone who receives mental health services—I know what it’s like to be in the therapy chair and sitting across from it. To that end, I come to my work as a partner and a support, rather than an expert.
Carolyn Seplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Tweens and teens are undergoing a wondrous and uncertain time of discovery and growth. Parent/child conflicts become common and risky behaviors more prevalent. Navigating this territory may be a time of great uncertainty and tension. For 20 years I have been helping children and families work through issues such as depression and anxiety, friendship or school problems, communication and social troubles, on-line behavior and family conflict, sexuality and gender questions, and autism and learning differences. Call and we can discuss your particular concerns and decide if I would be a good fit for you and/or your child.
Nick Nehéz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Pennsylvania (LSW). I have a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health since 2022. With my wife, the author Alexandra Auder, I have founded yoga schools in New York and Philadelphia. Together, we have led yoga, writing and creative retreats around the world for over twenty years. I continue to use mindfulness and creativity to aid my clients. My experience has included inpatient care and private practice with individuals, couples and families.
I am a psychotherapist licensed in the state of Pennsylvania (LSW). I have a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. I’ve worked in the field of addiction and mental health since 2022. With my wife, the author Alexandra Auder, I have founded yoga schools in New York and Philadelphia. Together, we have led yoga, writing and creative retreats around the world for over twenty years. I continue to use mindfulness and creativity to aid my clients. My experience has included inpatient care and private practice with individuals, couples and families.
The journey of life can sometimes be trying, difficult, and uncomfortable, but I believe that by working together, you can open new pathways and attain your goals for a happier future. I look forward to working with you to explore the past, create meaning in the present and embark on an exhilarating future.
The journey of life can sometimes be trying, difficult, and uncomfortable, but I believe that by working together, you can open new pathways and attain your goals for a happier future. I look forward to working with you to explore the past, create meaning in the present and embark on an exhilarating future.
If you feel stuck, ruminative, or disconnected from your own life, and are seeking an engaged and examined life, psychotherapy can help. I deeply enjoy empowering my patients to know themselves and those around them with greater nuance, depth and honesty. Rather than labeling symptoms in a medicalized, detached way, I work to help patients negotiate complex relationships with themselves and those around them. By identifying patterns and the ways we find ourselves "stuck", psychotherapy can help disentangle these impasses, offering a freer way of being in the world.
If you feel stuck, ruminative, or disconnected from your own life, and are seeking an engaged and examined life, psychotherapy can help. I deeply enjoy empowering my patients to know themselves and those around them with greater nuance, depth and honesty. Rather than labeling symptoms in a medicalized, detached way, I work to help patients negotiate complex relationships with themselves and those around them. By identifying patterns and the ways we find ourselves "stuck", psychotherapy can help disentangle these impasses, offering a freer way of being in the world.
John C McWilliams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103
I am passionate about helping adults of all ages navigate the transitions in their lives, approaching my work from the perspective that all of us are seeking to realize our full potential. I help clients find solutions to what’s blocking their path and compromising their joy. I have been successful in helping people, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, who are struggling to find their sense of identity as they seek to recover from the trauma of invalidating families and cultures. I help couples break their cycle of defensive communication to experience the rewards of emotional intimacy.
I am passionate about helping adults of all ages navigate the transitions in their lives, approaching my work from the perspective that all of us are seeking to realize our full potential. I help clients find solutions to what’s blocking their path and compromising their joy. I have been successful in helping people, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, who are struggling to find their sense of identity as they seek to recover from the trauma of invalidating families and cultures. I help couples break their cycle of defensive communication to experience the rewards of emotional intimacy.
Hi, I am Yema, a sex therapist based in Philly. I am a queer, trans, fat, disabled, Latinx child of immigrants and I will bring a unique, anti-oppressive perspective to your struggles and goals. I always consider the impact of racism, capitalism, fatphobia, queerphobia, and ableism on your lived experience. As an anti-capitalist, I deeply value community and I will regularly remind you that you are not alone and that there are caring communities eager to hold you. As an intersectional feminist, my work is deeply trauma-informed; your autonomy, safety, pace, worldview, and informed consent are paramount and will always be respected.
Hi, I am Yema, a sex therapist based in Philly. I am a queer, trans, fat, disabled, Latinx child of immigrants and I will bring a unique, anti-oppressive perspective to your struggles and goals. I always consider the impact of racism, capitalism, fatphobia, queerphobia, and ableism on your lived experience. As an anti-capitalist, I deeply value community and I will regularly remind you that you are not alone and that there are caring communities eager to hold you. As an intersectional feminist, my work is deeply trauma-informed; your autonomy, safety, pace, worldview, and informed consent are paramount and will always be respected.
Areas of interest for individuals and couples: Relationship transitions (cohabiting, engagement, pre-marital counseling, etc.); Communication & conflict management; Processing and healing from break-ups/separation/divorce; Infidelity; Challenges with sexual desire/desire discrepancies; Sexual dysfunctions/disorders Increasing intimacy; Boundaries with family, friends, and partners; Understanding family dynamics; Exploring consensual non-monogamy; Religious trauma; Identity and sexuality after childbirth. I seek to provide an affirming practice that welcomes LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous/non-monogamous individuals, couples, and systems!
Areas of interest for individuals and couples: Relationship transitions (cohabiting, engagement, pre-marital counseling, etc.); Communication & conflict management; Processing and healing from break-ups/separation/divorce; Infidelity; Challenges with sexual desire/desire discrepancies; Sexual dysfunctions/disorders Increasing intimacy; Boundaries with family, friends, and partners; Understanding family dynamics; Exploring consensual non-monogamy; Religious trauma; Identity and sexuality after childbirth. I seek to provide an affirming practice that welcomes LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous/non-monogamous individuals, couples, and systems!
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Our mission is to connect people with a therapist who is smart, relatable and compassionate. We offer individual, couples and family therapy. We provide therapy in English and Spanish. People see us for a variety of reasons, to grow, to heal, to make sense of it all, or to deal with real symptoms of depression, anxiety or recovery from substances. We boast a variety of therapists who offer specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems. Our practice is also LGBTQIA+ affirming. UPDATE: We accept Medicaid for Philadelphia County ONLY.
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I believe an important part of the therapy process is developing a flexible and collaborative relationship in which the client feels safe to explore, understand, and change relationships and behaviors, so that he or she may grow in a satisfying, creative, and life enhancing way. I have worked as a clinician for over twenty years and maintain a general practice for adults, families and children.
I believe an important part of the therapy process is developing a flexible and collaborative relationship in which the client feels safe to explore, understand, and change relationships and behaviors, so that he or she may grow in a satisfying, creative, and life enhancing way. I have worked as a clinician for over twenty years and maintain a general practice for adults, families and children.
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.
I am an interactive psychologist and work hard to help my clients improve their lives. My work is a combination of exploration and action oriented treatment so that those I treat make real changes in their lives. I work with a variety of issues including problems related to relationships, work, depression, anxiety and addiction. Feel free to call, ask as many questions as you like, and get a sense of how it might be to work with me.
I am an interactive psychologist and work hard to help my clients improve their lives. My work is a combination of exploration and action oriented treatment so that those I treat make real changes in their lives. I work with a variety of issues including problems related to relationships, work, depression, anxiety and addiction. Feel free to call, ask as many questions as you like, and get a sense of how it might be to work with me.
Welcome! I am a dedicated individual, couples, and family therapist committed to providing an inviting space for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I recognize the courage it takes to start your therapeutic journey, and I am here to build a foundation of safety and trust as we walk this path together. My innate curiosity, attunement and warmth allows me to listen to your unique experiences and tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your specific needs and goals.
Welcome! I am a dedicated individual, couples, and family therapist committed to providing an inviting space for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I recognize the courage it takes to start your therapeutic journey, and I am here to build a foundation of safety and trust as we walk this path together. My innate curiosity, attunement and warmth allows me to listen to your unique experiences and tailor my therapeutic approach to suit your specific needs and goals.
Bridgett Bollin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Waitlist for new clients
Difficult experiences in childhood can linger on in adulthood as low self esteem, difficulties dating, and feeling like an imposter. You may also wonder if better relationships with difficult family members are possible. I specialize in working with individuals who want relief from anxiety, insecurities and a harsh inner critic, but also want to better understand themselves. As a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
Difficult experiences in childhood can linger on in adulthood as low self esteem, difficulties dating, and feeling like an imposter. You may also wonder if better relationships with difficult family members are possible. I specialize in working with individuals who want relief from anxiety, insecurities and a harsh inner critic, but also want to better understand themselves. As a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
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.
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.
Brian Hainstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19107
With nearly 30 years of experience doing psychotherapy and with a number of treatment approaches, we can create a working partnership that will help you address whatever is impeding your emotional growth. We welcome people from all walks of life and have experience working with a wide range of issues. In-house psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring are also available (search for Dr Robert McFadden).
With nearly 30 years of experience doing psychotherapy and with a number of treatment approaches, we can create a working partnership that will help you address whatever is impeding your emotional growth. We welcome people from all walks of life and have experience working with a wide range of issues. In-house psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring are also available (search for Dr Robert McFadden).
Sarah Burnette
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19128
I'm Sarah and I specialize in working with neurodivergent toddlers, children and teens. My clients are often described as "quirky" and have interests that don't align with their peers. This makes it difficult for them to connect and make friends, even though they really want to. My clients also face challenges like communicating with their parents, tantrums/emotional outbursts, and emotional regulation. I help clients by giving them a space to talk, showing acceptance, and teaching them coping and social skills they can use to make the friendships they've always wanted.
I'm Sarah and I specialize in working with neurodivergent toddlers, children and teens. My clients are often described as "quirky" and have interests that don't align with their peers. This makes it difficult for them to connect and make friends, even though they really want to. My clients also face challenges like communicating with their parents, tantrums/emotional outbursts, and emotional regulation. I help clients by giving them a space to talk, showing acceptance, and teaching them coping and social skills they can use to make the friendships they've always wanted.
