Our counselors provide therapy in Philadelphia, PA

Karl Vieweg, Licensed Professional Counselor, has 3 years of experience supporting individuals managing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, mood disorders, grief/loss, and major life transitions. He values building strong client connections and uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that respects each individual’s unique experiences and cultural background.

Karl earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He draws from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other person-centered modalities to meet each client’s needs and goals in a safe, supportive therapeutic environment.

As someone who’s been through therapy myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. I’m here to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported every step of the way. It would be an honor to walk with you on your path to clarity and emotional well-being.

Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. 

Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment. In addition to outpatient counseling, Moira works as a school therapist in a local public middle school. She is very much aware of the stress that exists in the school environment (both social and academic). Moira enjoys helping adolescents discover their true potential and overcome obstacles that they are faced with. 

Moira is warm, humorous, and original in her approach. She is able to highlight positive qualities within individuals and provide tools and creative ways to incorporate these qualities into everyday life. Moira believes that everyone deserves to live the life they desire. Oftentimes, you just need a reminder of your self-worth and a refresh of therapeutic tools.

Lisa Mawhinney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience serving individuals coping with trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders. She discovered her passion for behavioral therapy early on, driven by a childhood shaped by adversity and resilience. Lisa has worked in clinical settings including community health centers and nonprofit organizations, where she recognized the impact of trauma on mental health and the importance of empowerment through evidence-based interventions. Her approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, fostering a therapeutic alliance that supports healing and personal growth.

Lisa received her Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University. She utilizes techniques including existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, multicultural therapy, reality therapy, family systems, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Lisa's professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths and resilience. She strives to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges, build on their strengths, and cultivate meaningful change. Schedule an appointment with her today!

Samantha DeFelice is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 11 years of experience. She is focused on helping adolescents and adults to achieve their goals. Samantha previously worked in community mental health and saw a variety of mental health issues and other life challenges while in that field. Samantha specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, understanding core beliefs and how that impacts the choices we make in life and is open to working with people with all types of life challenges.

Samantha completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Missio Seminary (Previously Biblical Theological Seminary). She does not feel this limits her to just a faith-based setting though and after working in community mental health for 8 years has had a lot of experiences to grow in that area. Samantha utilizes client centered and goal centered approaches initially with clients to determine the best way to work with client on what they want to focus on. Once goals are established client centered care is utilized to continue the focus on what is best for the client in any given session.

Life comes at you fast and is constantly changing. Sometimes we are prepared for the challenges and sometimes we are not. Samantha is prepared to support you in navigating those challenges and finding what steps to take to feel confident to do so. Schedule an appointment with her today.