Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Philadelphia, PA

Christina Camara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 12 years of experience helping others work through issues of spiritual confusion, stage of life issues, addictions, depression, and anxiety.

Christina completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Temple University and her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Rosemont College. She uses an Integrative approach to treatment, which allows the utilization of her motto in “meeting people where they are.” Christina’s natural relational leadership skills help to connect and guide individuals through treatment. This natural quality also allows Christina to easily serve a broad range of individuals from the early stages in life to the final stage of life.

Christina seeks to connect and establish a therapeutic relationship that is built on the premise of safety in authenticity, providing a space to explore and resolve issues, thereby allowing for enhanced quality of life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. I specialize in depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, mood and personality disorders, and trauma. I work with adolescents, adults, and professionals, offering steady, practical support that helps you feel understood and move forward.

I earned a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Health Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspectives.

I believe therapy should be a clear path toward change. Together we’ll navigate challenges, clarify goals, and build skills so you can live the life you want. If you’re ready to tap your inner strength and create lasting progress, I’d be honored to work with you.

Marie Moriarty-Puggi is Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about serving children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in their journey toward healing and reaching their personal goals. Marie specializes in all areas of trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, grief, and more. She also treats LGBTQ concerns, auto-immune deficiency disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, depression, and the impact of substance abuse in family units.

Marie completed her Master's degree in Counseling and Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA with an emphasis in Trauma. Marie believes each person is unique and no one style "fits all". Marie uses a variety of therapeutic modalities including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and grief/bereavement therapy.

Marie is empathetic to one's needs, bringing a sense of compassion, safety, and support to cope with the many struggles one faces across all settings. If you are ready to begin your journey towards healing, she is prepared to help you navigate. Schedule an appointment with Marie today.

As an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 7 years of clinical experience, Gioia "Joya" DiMicco provides treatment for all types of clients and for all ages.

Gioia earned her Master's Degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development, With Distinction from Pratt Institute. Gioia possesses a Bachelor's degree in Painting and Drawing from University of Redlands. With these in her tool kit, Gioia works to cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space for all genders, races and LGBTQIA+ populations to express themselves, verbally and creatively.

Gioia's unique skill set and adaptive approach to therapy may empower individuals to process emotions and experiences while harnessing adaptive tools to support one's long-term growth and wellness. If you're interested, Gioia invites you to schedule an appointment with her today.

Diana Jiorle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 5 years of experience. She specializes in working with adults and couples suffering from anxiety relationship and marriage problems, depression, low self-esteem, and more Diana can provide Christian counseling to clients who prefer to incorporate biblical truth and prayer alongside research-backed approaches to therapy, too.

Diana completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regent University-Virginia Beach. She is Korean American, a background which gives her personal understanding of the struggles and uniqueness of living in two cultures. Diana utilizes various treatment approaches, which include faith-based counseling (FBT), psychodynamic therapy (PT), mindfulness, rational emotive behavior therapy, and trauma-informed therapy (TIF).

If only our lives could change with a wave of a magic wand…Diana wishes it were that easy sometimes. However, through the collaborative work of therapy, it is possible to build a more meaningful and fulfilling life, one in which you have more peace within yourself and with others. Diana can support you, as you grow your self-efficacy and confidence to face whatever is in front of you, one step at a time. Schedule your first session today.