Relationship Issues Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Are you struggling with people-pleasing and codependency? Find yourself dating the same kinds of people? If you’re having difficulties in your personal relationships, I’ll be right there with you providing empathy, clarity, and some humor to help with the changes you want to make. I work with individuals wanting to better their relationship with themselves, and couples (monogamous and non-monogamous) wanting to cultivate genuine connection, joy, and pleasure.

Are you a woman in midlife wondering about her next chapter? A recent college graduate navigating the challenges of launching your adult life? Someone experiencing challenges in your relationship? Let's be honest, in our productivity-obsessed society, it's so easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day routines of our lives and not take time to prioritize our wellbeing. Here's what I know: taking time out of your week to intentionally focus on yourself in therapy can help. A lot. Therapy acts like an anchor - a mechanism to help you slow down, really see where you are, and then chart your course with intention.

Finding a therapist who understands you can feel daunting. Your life is made up of significant moments and relationships that create the complex foundation for understanding who you are at any given moment. Untangling what these experiences and people mean to you is hard work, and it can change your life. I work with clients to navigate their past and explore how they show up in the present to facilitate an understanding of their emotions, relationships, and sense of self.

You want to love and be loved, but something keeps getting in the way. That something is usually fear of being hurt again, fear of failing, and fear of not having the connection you truly desire. That fear is as old as you are, and it stained every attempt at intimacy and a loving relationship. You learned to over-function, to distract yourself, or to be overly accommodating to mask the fear, and no one sees the real you. Until now. You are ready to be seen. This time, you are ready to open yourself to love, but you need practical ways to move past the fear and release the joy and affection that you have to share with a partner.

The mission of Love-Life Therapy is: To help you recover from unfulfilling interpersonal and romantic patterns, and transform the health of your relationships. To deepen your understanding of your needs and desires in relationships. To uncover the links between your upbringing and repetition of patterns with partners. And to heal from inherited family trauma in a tangible and sustainable way. As a trauma-informed therapist, I focus on empowerment, safety, trust, and choice while healing.

You are worthy of exceptional, compassionate care and I am dedicated to creating a truly therapeutic space for you to (re)learn to trust yourself and thrive. Stressors such as complicated relationships and workplaces, overwhelm, loss, abuse, and trauma can shape patterns of coping and thinking that lead to depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Together, we can restore your most grounded and confident self. By enhancing insight and acquiring healthy coping skills, you can align your life with your truest values and dreams. Healing is much more than symptom reduction; it comes from forming a transformational relationship with yourself.

I believe that the work of therapy needs to be done in an atmosphere of safety, intelligence, warmth and humor. Therapy is often hard work because it takes so much commitment for us to look at ourselves objectively and work through challenging issues in our lives. Sometimes we come to therapy because there is a specific situation that we need immediate and/or brief assistance with or for an objective voice of reason. Sometimes we come to therapy because there have been challenges over time that have gotten in our way of getting what we want out of our lives.

When you’re looking for a therapist, one of the most important things is finding someone with whom you can develop a safe, healthy, and trusting relationship. I believe that it is in the context of this kind of relationship, that healing, growth, and learning occur. I’ve had a rich and varied career working as a psychologist and training doctoral students in a range of settings including an inpatient hospital, a clinic for families living with HIV, in community mental health clinics, and in private practice.

Whether it is trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, identity issues, ADHD, relationship problems, or anything in between that you are currently struggling with, it would be my pleasure to guide and help you through it. It may be a challenge sometimes to find a therapist who can meet your needs, which is why, in my opinion, the first and most important goal to accomplish together is a strong rapport. This will pave the way for you to have an environment that you can feel comfortable in, and for us to make progress in whichever area in your life that you need help and support with.

At times our life-circumstances can create such overwhelm, isolation, confusion and pain that we struggle to make sense of or to overcome them on our own. Having the support and understanding of a warm, collaborative therapist can help you face and work through difficult issues as you move into resilience, balance and a strengthened identity. As a psychotherapist in practice for over ten years, I am guided by the belief that, at our core, we each want to be known, understood and respected by others. I strive to help clients build new insights and perspectives about their lives and to restore their connections to their true selves.

Having issues with love, sex, or intimacy? We should talk. Whether you're currently alone or in a relationship, love, sex, and intimacy are central and powerful sources of joy and satisfaction in our lives--so when it's not working, the pain and frustration can be just as powerful.. If every conversation turns into an argument, we should talk. If you want to feel connected again, and reignite feelings that have somehow gotten lost over time, we should talk. If you have concerns about your sexual interests, behavior, or relationships, we should talk. Call us. We can help. :)

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.

Hi! I’m Kelly and I am a Professional Counselor specializing in assisting adults who are struggling with interpersonal relationship challenges, as well as couples seeking pre-marital counseling. I have a special interest in working with couples finding it difficult to connect and communicate, noticing themselves in “the same fight over and over.” I'm able to see clients in person and virtually in PA.

As a marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, families, and people in relationships on a broad range of issues. I am here to listen, to understand, and to guide you towards the change you would like to see. I take time to learn about you, your history, and important life events in a process of co-discovery. During our work together, you will come to make links between the past and your current experience, while also discovering new tools and honing your own positive coping strategies.

Feeling connected is an integral part of nourishing relationships. Clients come to me when they feel disconnected, lost, overwhelmed, lonely, frustrated, angry, sad, and confused. Maybe you aren't sure what you want, and need help gaining clarity. You may want something but don't know how to get it, or worthy enough to receive it. My role is to walk with you as you learn about yourself, and how your family, relationships, and experiences have impacted your understanding of who you are both internally and in relationship with others. I hope to empower you to value your gifts, and form relationships that enrich your life.

I believe that an authentic, caring, and strong connection between therapist and client is essential to facilitate meaningful change and it is an honor to be invited to participate in another person’s transformational journey.

Thanks for visiting my profile! I specialize in adults (college - 40's) dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship & career challenges, ADHD, OCD, panic attacks, and trauma. My approach is first to understand your struggles and perspective. And, as needed, supplement your instincts with clinical tools/ insights. I draw from modalities such as CBT, humanism, IFS, attachment theory & mindfulness (see Treatment Approach below). I'm also trained in Positive Psychology—aka. the scientific study of happiness. As such, I aim to help clients both (1) overcome challenges and (2) optimize passion/ well-being in their lives.

Dr. Lowey is a psychologist who over the past 35 years has earned recognition in the fields of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship counseling. Dr. Lowey received her Doctorate at Temple University in 1988. Her professional career began with 10 years of international experience, first living in Israel for seven years where she founded and directed the first telephone crisis hotline in Tel Aviv and then in Italy. She is the founder of Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Struggling with your relationships? We humans are wired for connection. When life's experiences damage those connections, we end up depressed, anxious, angry & unhappy, often turning to unhealthy lifestyles including alcohol, food, drugs & overspending. We suffer & our relationships suffer. Therapy allows time for exploring these disconnections & learning new skills for connecting to ourselves, others & the world, so we can live the life we want. I can help you clarify & work productively with these issues, develop your strengths, & experience a greater overall sense of well-being.