Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Philadelphia, PA (West Powelton)

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, who holds licenses in both Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children and families work through challenges impacting their health and happiness. He spent most of his career working for a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma impacted children and families in the San Francisco, Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of psychotherapy. Mark works from a variety of therapies to best match a child’s needs. Some of these include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, play therapy, and gestalt therapy. Regardless of the therapeutic orientation, he believes a child’s personal story is the key to change. When children can author strength based personal narratives, they are able to find the strength to overcome their doubts, fears, and worry. Mark believes every child carries within him or her the power to change and heal. He seeks to help children access this power through a safe, comforting, and expressive experience.

Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonathan has over 15 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues and relationship issues. He received his Master of Human Services Degree from historic Lincoln University. Jonathan utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and couple. Jonathan seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you toward meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire. Aside from his experience and personal qualities, Jonathan's passion for change is at the core of his counseling. Jonathan is a firm believer that Human Beings have the capacity to change, and many of his clients can attest to that. Jonathan takes pride in providing care with openness and empathy, while providing balance and stability. Jonathan is eager to learn more about you and how he can contribute to your patient care and treatment goals.

Jacquelyn Farasat is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds National Counselor Certification and is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has 8 years of experience supporting the emotional, social, and personal growth and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group formats.

Jacquelyn has a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Master’s degree in Education. She strives to develop a caring relationship with the client that is built on trust, respect, and collaboration. Jacquelyn integrates mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing with a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support the client in becoming his/her best self. When working with children and families, she often uses play therapy to foster relational skills, develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills, and promote positive problem-solving. 

Jacquelyn recognizes that each client has a unique set of strengths, desires, and needs. Thus, she continually maintains flexibility and tailors strategies in response to the client’s needs and personal goals. Her goal is to encourage and empower you throughout your journey to becoming.

"As someone who has been in therapy at multiple points in my life, I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who sees you as a whole person."

Sarah Steenbergen is a Licensed Social Worker with 2 years of experience working with adults in community health settings. She has assisted clients looking for support with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, and trauma experiences. Her training in social work and public health informs her views of clients as acting upon and being influenced by environmental and societal systems. She approaches clients with cultural humility and authenticity with a developmentally informed approach to help them reach their goals.

Sarah has a Master of Social Work from Temple University. Drawing from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and dialectical behavior therapies, Sarah will work with you to strengthen your existing coping skills, learn new skills, and explore growth opportunities.

Wherever you're at in life, Sarah will meet you there. If you're feeling stuck, reaching out is the first major hurdle. You are showing yourself care by asking for support! Sarah knows healing and growth don’t happen in isolation, and she is committed to fostering relationship-building as an essential part of the therapeutic process.

"I have 30 years of experience in various forms of therapy and am open to using any therapeutic techniques that would help."

MaryAlyce Rensa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania, who has 30 years of experience counseling adults, teens, and children seeking help with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and trauma. 

MaryAlyce completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of MD, University College, and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD. She utilizes cognitive behavior approaches including rational emotive behavior therapy and other strength-based, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches. MaryAlyce specializes in the creative use of games, art, and music for helping clients to develop insight into their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and she is flexible in doing “whatever works” to best meet the needs of her clients. 

MaryAlyce often gives homework on self-help activities and encourages participation in the therapeutic activities in sessions. She seeks to establish an open-minded, warm, honest, and caring relationship with you in order to assist in helping you learn to cope with your feelings in healthier ways, to understand and adjust your thoughts to improve your self-esteem and confidence, to build problem-solving skills so you can better help yourself in your life long goals.

"As a queer man living in Philadelphia, I seek to understand and establish strong relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities."

Conor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 4 years experience working in the mental health field including experience with young adults as well as children and adolescents. He specializes in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, interpersonal challenges, existential/spiritual concerns, and major life transitions.

Conor attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia to complete his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Conor attended Temple University to complete his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology where he completed his internship in counseling psychology at Temple's School of Pharmacy. He utilizes multiple evidence-based interventions including, but not limited to, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), attachment-based family therapy (ABFT), and ecosystemic structural family therapy (ESFT).

People come to therapy for many, many reasons. Conor finds that the people who learn to thrive most are those who seek to 1.) understand themselves in a new way, 2.) want to seek to change how they have responded to the world, and 3.) want to implement those changes in a sustainable way. If that sounds like you, Conor looks forward to scheduling an appointment with you soon.

"I believe there is no separation in mind, body, and spirit, and I strive to include all parts of you in each session."

Marla DiMercurio is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 7 years of experience providing care for adults, couples, and families seeking help with processing trauma, anxiety, depression, spirituality, LGBTQI, and gender issues. Marla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She got her Bachelor of Psychology and Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University where she studied Eastern Religion and Philosophy. She was classically trained in meditation by the gracious religious leaders at her local temple.

This, coupled with her professional mindfulness training in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBST), enables her to provide a balanced approach to incorporating mindfulness in her sessions. Marla utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Finding spirituality can be hard if you feel your choices are limited. Whether you are a devout religious person, an atheist, or struggling with the concept of a higher power, Marla can help you find meaning. If you are ready for a deeper connection with yourself and your healing, schedule an appointment today to see if you could be a good match!

Kaitlin Blum is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Kaitlin’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues individual and family therapy. She believes in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and openness to ensure a non-judgmental and inviting environment.

Kaitlin earned her Masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a trauma concentration from Chestnut Hill College following an undergraduate degree in Psychology at East Stroudsburg University. Though Kaitlin’s preferred treatment modalities are cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, relational, and strength-based, she is trained in various evidenced-based techniques and is adaptive to the specific needs of each person she works with. She recognizes that each person is different, and tailors sessions to everyone’s needs to find the most productive way to stronger emotional health. 

Kaitlin realizes that reaching out to a new therapist can be a daunting first step. It is her goal to empower clients to become self-motivated and self-aware to make necessary changes and achieve a better quality of life. Kaitlin finds benefit in using some pop-culture analogies as a lighthearted tool for personal insight and building a connection with you!

Melissa Landrigan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania who obtained her Masters in Social Work at West Chester University following an undergraduate degree in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. Melissa is passionate about working alongside individuals to empower them to achieve their goals in a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental environment. She has experience working with adolescents and adults with diverse clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma symptoms, relationship issues, and many others. She believes that it is important to help others explore how various aspects of their lives (e.g. family upbringing, social influences, personal experiences) impact the way they view themselves, others, and the world around them. Melissa’s goal is to ensure that every individual becomes the expert in their treatment, and ultimately their life, through the utilization of relational, collaborative, strength based, mindfulness based, solution and emotionally focused, cognitive behavioral approaches to meet the unique needs of every individual. Melissa strongly believes that everyone can benefit from therapy; however, she acknowledges that it can sometimes be a difficult decision to begin the therapeutic process. With that being said, Melissa seeks to build trust and rapport by providing a warm, nonjudgmental space for you to be heard, set goals, deepen insight, improve your self-image and relationships, and identify strengths while gaining adaptive coping skills to ensure you can live an authentic and meaningful life.