Therapy Services in Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill

If you are looking for therapy in Philadelphia or the Chestnut Hill area, you are not alone. Many individuals and families reach out when stress, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions begin to feel overwhelming.

I provide individual therapy, play therapy, group therapy, and EMDR therapy for clients in Chestnut Hill and throughout Philadelphia.

Signs Therapy May Be Helpful

Sometimes people wait until things feel overwhelming before reaching out. Therapy can help long before a crisis point.

For adults

You may benefit from therapy if you are experiencing:

  • -Persistent anxiety or racing thoughts

  • -Feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns

  • -Irritability or emotional numbness

  • -Difficulties in relationships

  • -Stress or burnout that feels hard to manage

  • -Impact from past experiences

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. Therapy is a place to sort through it together.

For Children

Children may benefit from play therapy if you notice:

  • -Frequent emotional outbursts

  • -Behavior challenges

  • -Difficulty at school

  • -Difficulty sleeping and/or eating

  • -Regression after a stressful event

  • -Increased separation anxiety

Children often express distress through behavior rather than words. Play therapy gives children a safe way to process what they may not be able to explain.

For Trauma/EMDR Clients

EMDR may be helpful if you experience:

  • -Intrusive memories or flashbacks

  • -Avoidance of certain places, people, or situations

  • -Feeling constantly “on edge” or have difficulty relaxing

  • -Panic, and/or intense emotional reactions

  • -Negative beliefs such as “I’m not safe” or “It was my fault”

Trauma can become stuck in the nervous system. EMDR helps the brain to reprocess these experiences so they feel less overwhelming.

My approach to healing:

Therapy is not about judgment or quick fixes. It is about creating a safe, supportive space where meaningful change can happen.

My approach is collaborative; we will work together toward your goals

I am compassionate; you are met with understanding, not criticism. Therapy can be structured when needed, or more open ended. Therapy will always be developmentally appropriate, and catered to your needs.

I focus on both immediate coping tools and deeper healing so that change feels lasting, not temporary.

Benefits to therapy

Clients often begin therapy hoping from relief from distress. Over time, many clients experience

  • Increased emotional regulation

  • Greater confidence

  • Healthier boundaries

  • Improved communication

  • Stronger parenting strategies

  • Reduced trauma triggers

  • A deeper understanding of themselves.