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Believe…

Believe in what is possible.

Believe in your innate capacity to heal.

Believe in your wisdom and strength.

Believe in you.

I have over 25 years of experience helping people develop the courage and compassion needed to alleviate distress, increase resilience and experience joy.

In-person therapy offered in Center City Philadelphia, PA and virtual therapy in all 43 PSYPACT® participating states.

Offering integrative and traditional psychotherapy.

Psychologist, therapy, children and adults, EMDR,

About

I am a PA licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and certified to see clients virtually in multiple U.S. states. I work with children, adults and couples, providing a safe environment of warmth and unconditional positive regard, so that each person can have the space to discover who he or she is and what steps are needed to better manage stress and increase well-being. I work with those suffering from low self-esteem, trauma, relational and transition issues, grief and loss, chronic pain and addiction.

I use structured as well as collaborative approaches, including those drawn from psychodynamic and client-centered therapy to improve coping, increase hopefulness and enhance self-confidence. I incorporate a faith-oriented framework as needed. I also utilize integrative principles and techniques informed by neurobiology and nutrition, and mind-body interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Focusing and Mindfulness to unblock hidden fears and conflicts which may be contributing to emotional distress.

I completed my doctoral education at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2001 and a post-doctoral residency in psychology at Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior from 2001-2002. I have taught and currently supervise residents for the department.

I am certified as a Health Service Psychologist, Integrative Medicine Provider and as an EMDR Certified Therapist.

I am also the Mental Health Adviser for Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH), a non-profit with the mission of raising awareness of illicit acts of forced organ harvesting in China.

I have lectured on mind-body interactions and healing, trauma and addiction, and have spoken extensively on the trauma associated with illegal detention and torture while in custody in China.

My Services

“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you—all of the expectations, all of the beliefs—and becoming who you are.”

Rachel Naomi Remen

Treating Children, Adolescents and Adults

Play Therapy for Children
Therapeutic Games for Adolescents
Talk Therapy for Adolescents and Adults
Integrative Interventions:
EMDR
Focusing
Traditional Asian healing principles
Mindfulness
Breathing & Vagus Nerve Exercises
Guided Imagery
Nutrition

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I am in-network with Medicare and do not accept private insurance.

I can offer sliding scale options if needed and can provide invoices for those interested in filing for reimbursement independently.

Forms of Payment

I accept cash, personal checks or payment processing apps including Zelle, VENMO or Square. Credit card payments will include a processing fee.

Twenty-four hour advance notice of cancellation is kindly requested. If you are scheduled for an appointment and do not attend or cancel within 24 hours, you will be billed for the session. This fee may be waived if the session is rescheduled within the same week.

Finding the right fit in a therapist is essential. I offer complimentary 15 minute consultations for those who would like to talk before committing to an initial session.