Psychoanalytic Therapists in Upper Darby, PA
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Upper Darby, PA 19082 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one's ability to be their true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational healing. Using a collaborative approach, I walk alongside my clients as they develop new awareness, empathy, and meaning in their lives. I strive to unburden my clients from anxiety, depression, relationship distress, unhelpful narratives, and trauma to enhance life satisfaction.
Sometimes, life challenges us with painful experiences that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. These deep and untreated wounds can hinder one's ability to be their true authentic self and live an empowered life. My goal is to provide my clients with a safe space to explore, challenge, and remove harmful patterns in their lives and create transformational healing. Using a collaborative approach, I walk alongside my clients as they develop new awareness, empathy, and meaning in their lives. I strive to unburden my clients from anxiety, depression, relationship distress, unhelpful narratives, and trauma to enhance life satisfaction.
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My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
My goal is to allow client to openly address their levels of fear, depression and issues relating to their disorder. Many factors from past encounters result in high levels of depression and mental health conditions. My goal is to allow my client to address these fears and use my services as a three stage process to function independently with the least amount of medication and therapeutic interventions as possible. My overall goal is to address condition using alternative therapeutic problem solving interventions, while at the same time helping them to make changes based on their current condition. Phone session is free!!!
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Andre Steven Watson
Psychologist, PsyD, PLY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
Hi, My name is Dr. Andre Watson and I am a clinical psychologist in Aldan, Pennsylvania: just west of West Philadelphia. I have experience working with people from all kinds of situations, from overwhelmed parents, to anxious teens, to those depressed and lonely, to those coping with childhood trauma and abuse, to perpetrator's and victims of violence , to those couples getting ready for a loving life together, to those just working on more having more fulfilling lives. It is important to me that we spend time talking about how therapy can help and how you can get the most benefit from therapy.
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Christina R Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Not accepting new clients
The core focus of my therapeutic intervention is a holistic approach based on a simple word, 'accountability.' Accountability is key in making necessary and beneficial changes in your life. In therapy we will explore your presenting problems, past hurts, traumas and relationships. How a client feels is essential, however how a client takes responsibility to change their behaviors is key. Even though this may sound great, being held accountable can be challenging, tough and even frightening. However, in the end, you will see the benefits of holding your own self accountable by working through hurts and pains... EMPOWERING!
The core focus of my therapeutic intervention is a holistic approach based on a simple word, 'accountability.' Accountability is key in making necessary and beneficial changes in your life. In therapy we will explore your presenting problems, past hurts, traumas and relationships. How a client feels is essential, however how a client takes responsibility to change their behaviors is key. Even though this may sound great, being held accountable can be challenging, tough and even frightening. However, in the end, you will see the benefits of holding your own self accountable by working through hurts and pains... EMPOWERING!
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We will explore together by incorporating psychoanalytic, relational and CBT perspectives.
I strive to provide therapy that helps my clients to feel both cared for and supported. Whether it be the dissolution of a marriage, the birth of a child, or a difficult interpersonal relationship, together we will work to understand your experience of these major life transitions. We will explore your values, what you hope to gain from therapy, and how you see your life becoming more fulfilling.
We will explore together by incorporating psychoanalytic, relational and CBT perspectives.
I strive to provide therapy that helps my clients to feel both cared for and supported. Whether it be the dissolution of a marriage, the birth of a child, or a difficult interpersonal relationship, together we will work to understand your experience of these major life transitions. We will explore your values, what you hope to gain from therapy, and how you see your life becoming more fulfilling.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
With over 30 years experience, I am a child & adult psyciatrist practicing primarily psychotherapy, addressing a full range of issues from emotional strains, anxiety, depression and trauma, to developmental issues including gender development, autistic spectrum and psychosis. I am former Chair of the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Training Program at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Since the time of COVID and with the myriad of changes in our world, lives become unsettled at home, work, in our families and our personal relationships. I work with children, adults, couples, families, parents and infants.
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Thank you for visiting my profile page. I work with clients who have different types of problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships). My doctorate is in clinical psychology. I am licensed in eight states (PA, NY, NJ, CO, CA, DC, MA, WI) and authorized for interjurisdictional telepsychology practice under PSYPACT. I am board certified in clinical psychology, adult psychoanalysis, school neuropsychology, and assessment psychology; have certification in school psychology; and am a Training and Supervising Analyst affiliated with the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I work with clients who have different types of problems (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships). My doctorate is in clinical psychology. I am licensed in eight states (PA, NY, NJ, CO, CA, DC, MA, WI) and authorized for interjurisdictional telepsychology practice under PSYPACT. I am board certified in clinical psychology, adult psychoanalysis, school neuropsychology, and assessment psychology; have certification in school psychology; and am a Training and Supervising Analyst affiliated with the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia.
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Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Have you tried brief symptom focused therapy, only to have your problems return? Are you feeling stuck with longstanding patterns in your life? Psychodynamic therapy may be the change you are looking for. Since 1939, the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia has promoted psychoanalytic training and practice. Through our Consultation & Referral Service, our members offer high quality therapy and psychoanalysis to the community. Through PCOP, you can be confident that your therapist has the training to provide you the kind of insightful therapeutic experience you're looking for.
Have you tried brief symptom focused therapy, only to have your problems return? Are you feeling stuck with longstanding patterns in your life? Psychodynamic therapy may be the change you are looking for. Since 1939, the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia has promoted psychoanalytic training and practice. Through our Consultation & Referral Service, our members offer high quality therapy and psychoanalysis to the community. Through PCOP, you can be confident that your therapist has the training to provide you the kind of insightful therapeutic experience you're looking for.
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Ashley D. Slade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, R-DMT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
My psychotherapeutic approaches and interventions are humanistic, experiential, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoanalytic.
You are the expert on your own life. Many believe that going to therapy is about someone else giving you the answers, but the truth is, therapy is all about someone coming alongside of you with support and encouragement so that you, the expert, can achieve the goals you want for your life. Therapy works because you choose it! My name is Ashley Slade and I am here to partner with you. As an eclectic/integrative therapist, I utilize many skills and techniques to advocate for you as an individual and for the situations that are present in your life.
My psychotherapeutic approaches and interventions are humanistic, experiential, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoanalytic.
You are the expert on your own life. Many believe that going to therapy is about someone else giving you the answers, but the truth is, therapy is all about someone coming alongside of you with support and encouragement so that you, the expert, can achieve the goals you want for your life. Therapy works because you choose it! My name is Ashley Slade and I am here to partner with you. As an eclectic/integrative therapist, I utilize many skills and techniques to advocate for you as an individual and for the situations that are present in your life.
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Benjamin Tavares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Whatever the details may be, I've found that there's always a feeling something is not working out. You may be stuck feeling, thinking or acting in ways that are preventing you from living a more gratifying life. While medications can be helpful, they're not the full picture. I believe the best thing you can do for yourself is to find someone with whom you can clarify your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Examining our problems and working through internal conflicts is how we overcome whatever may be holding us back.
I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Whatever the details may be, I've found that there's always a feeling something is not working out. You may be stuck feeling, thinking or acting in ways that are preventing you from living a more gratifying life. While medications can be helpful, they're not the full picture. I believe the best thing you can do for yourself is to find someone with whom you can clarify your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Examining our problems and working through internal conflicts is how we overcome whatever may be holding us back.
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Bridgett Bollin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Merion Station, PA 19066
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.
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I believe in time; everyone can transform their life into one that is filled with meaning and purpose. When faced with unfavorable or traumatic life experiences, these events change our perception of self, the world and challenge our growth. I seek to empower my clients to recognize their strengths and utilize their naturally acquired resilience to change the narratives governing their lives to facilitate transformation and healing. I am an empathetic, compassionate and human clinician. This quality makes it easy for me to provide a safe space for my clients to share themselves vulnerably and authentically without feeling judged.
I believe in time; everyone can transform their life into one that is filled with meaning and purpose. When faced with unfavorable or traumatic life experiences, these events change our perception of self, the world and challenge our growth. I seek to empower my clients to recognize their strengths and utilize their naturally acquired resilience to change the narratives governing their lives to facilitate transformation and healing. I am an empathetic, compassionate and human clinician. This quality makes it easy for me to provide a safe space for my clients to share themselves vulnerably and authentically without feeling judged.
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I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD. I believe in creating a relatable and safe space to work through the toughest parts of our past. While some trauma is overt, such as PTSD, other traumas can be hidden behind depression or anxiety. Emotional traumas can even arise from being raised by parents or guardians with personality disorders. I have over 10 years of experience using EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic interventions to address various forms of trauma.
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Feeling like you don't fit in anywhere? Are you in a transition? Would you like to have a skill set to deal with difficult situations? Have you thought about ways to control your addiction but can't seem to do it on your own ? Are you turned off by certain aspects of recovery programs? Would you like to develop a plan that will work specifically for you that's completely confidential? Are you an adoptee who is unsure of how to approach Adoptive family about searching for your roots ? Are you afraid of a second abandonment ? Is fear of abandonment repeated in all your relationships ? Have people called oyu co-dependent ?
Feeling like you don't fit in anywhere? Are you in a transition? Would you like to have a skill set to deal with difficult situations? Have you thought about ways to control your addiction but can't seem to do it on your own ? Are you turned off by certain aspects of recovery programs? Would you like to develop a plan that will work specifically for you that's completely confidential? Are you an adoptee who is unsure of how to approach Adoptive family about searching for your roots ? Are you afraid of a second abandonment ? Is fear of abandonment repeated in all your relationships ? Have people called oyu co-dependent ?
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Nancy White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Havertown, PA 19083 (Online Only)
Hi! I am an LCSW based in North Eastern Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut.
Hi! I am an LCSW based in North Eastern Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Connecticut.
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Kimberly A. Pakech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, MLSP, LCSW, LCADC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (Online Only)
Making the decision to seek professional support is a truly personal experience. It's important to connect with a therapist that you can develop a trusting relationship with who can also meet your needs. I am aware of how difficult it can be to adapt to a new way of living and being. If you are tired and feeling alone with your thoughts and fears I am willing and able to support you in resolving the resistance to embracing change.
Making the decision to seek professional support is a truly personal experience. It's important to connect with a therapist that you can develop a trusting relationship with who can also meet your needs. I am aware of how difficult it can be to adapt to a new way of living and being. If you are tired and feeling alone with your thoughts and fears I am willing and able to support you in resolving the resistance to embracing change.
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Using eclectic therapy techniques from Jungian perspective, I am the President and CEO of a collegial group practice, including psychologists and life coaches. We specialize in healing patterns of trauma and hurt relationships in couples, the workplace, family issues or personal issues within the self.
Using eclectic therapy techniques from Jungian perspective, I am the President and CEO of a collegial group practice, including psychologists and life coaches. We specialize in healing patterns of trauma and hurt relationships in couples, the workplace, family issues or personal issues within the self.
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Nyame Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (Online Only)
Please visit nyamecounseling.com for more information or to schedule a free consultation. We are a practice of culturally and ethnically diverse practitioners. NCW is dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling and wellness services that are informed by the latest innovations in psychotherapy. The mission of this dynamics practice is to help clients achieve their goals by providing individualized, compassionate, and culturally responsive services by enacting the values of self-awareness, self-care, professional development, cultural competency, transparency, and social justice/advocacy.
Please visit nyamecounseling.com for more information or to schedule a free consultation. We are a practice of culturally and ethnically diverse practitioners. NCW is dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling and wellness services that are informed by the latest innovations in psychotherapy. The mission of this dynamics practice is to help clients achieve their goals by providing individualized, compassionate, and culturally responsive services by enacting the values of self-awareness, self-care, professional development, cultural competency, transparency, and social justice/advocacy.
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Hannah Kliger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Wynnewood, PA 19096
I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and family members to better comprehend their inner lives, enrich their connections with others, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships as well as in workplace settings. My approach is influenced by my teaching and scholarship for over 25 years in understanding communication processes in relationships. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and a marriage and family therapist, and I am also an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and family members to better comprehend their inner lives, enrich their connections with others, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships as well as in workplace settings. My approach is influenced by my teaching and scholarship for over 25 years in understanding communication processes in relationships. I am licensed as a clinical social worker and a marriage and family therapist, and I am also an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.