Substance Use Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Hi! I’m glad you found your way to my profile — let’s help you connect with the support you’re looking for. My therapy approach centers empathy and collaboration, and focuses on building a trusting relationship where in-depth work and growth can happen. I offer a supportive and nonjudgemental environment while challenging you to self-reflect and look for patterns to get to the root of an issue. Together, we will work towards greater agency and self-awareness, a better understanding of the experiences that influence relationships to yourself and others, and the space to pursue your goals towards wellness and recovery.

In my work with my clients, I try to create a warm and empathic space where you can feel safe enough to reconnect to hope and purpose. I feel honored to be present with my clients as they navigate and explore their inner and outer lives, and bear witness to their healing and recovery. I have a specialty in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and relational issues. Other mental health concerns I work with include substance abuse, depression, ADHD, self-harm, and stress management.

I view the mental health recovery process as similar to climbing a mountain: the first steps may feel overwhelming at times, however, therapy is a partnership where I can provide tools that help my clients get where they would like to go, while also building resiliency and strength for the future. Throughout the process, I will provide encouragement and at times, remind you to look back at how far you have come. Furthermore, I provide a non-judgmental and empathic space for this journey to occur.

I welcome and work with individuals who are looking for support as they navigate challenges in their lives. I create a space free of judgement so that individuals can honestly and openly explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I hope to achieve this through compassion, active listening, and specific therapeutic techniques.

During my post-doctorate fellowship year at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, we had a serious and destructive earthquake. Medical staff and trainees throughout the hospital went into action with clothes and food for the stricken families. We helped with the all of the immediate needs that the crisis created for each person.

Do you have unresolved issues with yourself, in your relationship, or within your family? You are not alone, and you do not need to suffer. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships and more. I will help you heal old wounds, form secure attachments, and develop effective ways of managing your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Do you need guidance in finding happiness and fulfillment in your life? Do you need someone who can help find your strengths? Are you having trouble achieving healthy relationships because of a traumatic experience? I believe that your past experience made you who you are today. What happened to you will always be a part of you, but it should not define you. I'm here to help you process your past and together we will plan your future. Don't leave yourself alone with your suffering. Let's work together to find meaningful purpose in your life's turmoil.

Many of us at time struggle with managing the stress of life and it can become overwhelming. The good news is you are not alone! Reaching out for support is the first step, and a clear sign that you are apart and ready for a change. I am here to be a part of your support system. I have worked with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and many other concerns. I believe that you are ready to move on with your life and that you have the strength to empower yourself.

I work with individuals, couples and groups from a perspective of harm reduction, systemic awareness and cultural humility. Many people who work with me identify as having one or more of the following conditions: PTSD, C-PTSD, trauma (individual, legacy, systemic), depression, anxiety, addictions (substance or process), OCD, bipolar disorder, developmental disorders, chronic pain, and relationship issues. I am comfortable working with people of all ages.

My ideal client is ready for lasting change and is actively engaging in their therapeutic journey. They're open to discussing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These clients may be looking for understanding and support without judgment. A client who is committed to meaningful goals and willing to invest time and effort into personal growth is awesome to work with. An ideal client may seek guidance on coping with their own challenges or personal decisions but is open to embracing new perspectives. An ideal client of mine is willing to invest time and effort into their own personal growth.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Do you find yourself exhausted by the overthinking of your decisions and interactions? Feeling unheard or misunderstood by your partner(s), family, or colleagues? Are you tired of feeling stuck? It is possible to feel at ease and connected to yourself and within your relationships. It can be a challenge to believe that in our society which often asks more of us than we are able to give. I want to help you to find the best tools for you to identify and communicate your own needs, limits, and desires to be your authentic self in your life and relationships.

If you're scrolling therapists on this website, you're probably curious about therapy and if it can be a benefit to you. Experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, stress are all part of the human experience, but sometimes it can become too much and we can no longer do the things we want to do because of these symptoms. If you're looking for someone who won't BS you with 'pinterest therapy', will take the time to listen and deeply understand your issues, and work with you as a team to address and resolve them, then we will be a good fit for each other.

Confusion, uncertainties, and loss can disrupt our sense of reality, self, and relationships with others. My goal as a counselor is to create a safe space where I can guide you toward a better understanding of yourself as a whole and teach you coping skills to efficiently deal with life's obstacles. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss of identity, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or negative relationships with food and the body, my commitment is to offer guidance and support.

Take a moment and visualize your life as a garden, influenced by various individuals and experiences that have shaped its landscape. You may notice aspects of your garden that no longer align with your desires—a tangle of vines choking your flowers or plants that no longer serve you. Maybe you have yearning to create a garden that truly reflects who you are and are unsure of what you want to grow. Some sections of your garden are thriving and others aren't. Whether there is that type of knowing or its processing an adverse event(s), you have an awareness that your "garden" isn't as full as you want it to be.

Voyage Healing offers ketamine therapy for those looking for alternative ways to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, bipolar depression, OCD and other forms of suffering. We are ketamine and mental health experts, offering IV infusions, intramuscular ketamine injections, Spravato, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, medication management, and psychotherapy. We now are in network with some insurances for Spravato and medication management.

Finding a therapist that's a good fit for you is essential. My specific approach to counseling is empowerment-based, process oriented, and solutions-focused. I find that learning about one's own motivations, strengthening the empathy response, facing fears, and dismantling barriers are what lead to healing, fulfillment, personal growth and freedom. My style is to be curious and challenging, is generally discussion-based, and always leaves room for humor and freedom of expression. I have been supervising MSW students for over a decade, and am currently building a supervision practice for PA LSWs seeking mentorship.

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.

As a licensed psychologist, board certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical psychotherapist, I have been in private practice for 30 years in center city Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill,Pa. I am primarily Jungian, feminist, and cognitive/behavioral in orientation and use a blend of whatever suits the person and situation. My specialties include relationships, depression and anxiety/panic, self-esteem. trauma, and life transitions. I am widely published, formerly on staff at the Belmont Center and at Hahnemann and Temple Universities.The goal is to diminish negative symptoms and patterns, facilitate individuation, find your path and personal meaning in life, at work and in relationships.