Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Philadelphia, PA (Center City)

"I believe that whole health starts with mental health and ensure a collaborative and comprehensive approach to mental health care that considers multiple contributing factors including biological, developmental, environmental, and psychological perspectives."

Dr. Katelyn Shaffer DNP, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing care to patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Shaffer has taken on many roles as a Psychiatric NP. She has worked with patients across the lifespan in settings including, outpatient psychiatry, acute inpatient care, research, and education. Working with adult patients in outpatient psychiatry has always been Dr. Shaffer’s primary interest and specialty. She is well-versed in treating an array of diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. As a PMHNP/DNP, Dr. Shaffer's role is multifaceted, including medication manager, therapist, educator, and mental health advocate.

Dr. Shaffer was drawn to mental health care, mental health populations, and the need for increased visibility and treatment options since the beginning of her nursing care. This interest led her to continue her education and obtain her Master of Science Degree in Nursing, from Drexel University, and later her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree, from Wilmington University. These accomplishments allowed her to pursue her passion as a Psychiatric NP. Furthermore, Dr. Shaffer's background includes strong clinical skills and a primary goal of making the patient an equal participant in their care. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), culturally sensitive, compassion-focused, and person-centered techniques into treatment.

Dr. Shaffer's approach is one that utilizes evidence-based practices with patient safety and the best possible outcomes at the forefront. Her role is to be an active participant and support for whatever goals you have for your treatment. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a queer person, I understand the complexities and intersections of identities, and how they shape our worldview, experiences, and connections to others."

Justin Voss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania, with a master's degree in clinical social work from Temple University. He has completed training in motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, attachment based family therapy, and extensive workshops in trans related care following his graduate education. His primary area of expertise is working with young adults/adults that identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Justin's clinical interests include LGBTQ, sexual identity, gender identity, kink, polyamory, and non-monogamous relationships.

Justin completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Temple University. Justin utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, blending models of solution-focused, narrative, and attachment-based therapies. Utilizing various approaches allows for a more personalized approach to the therapeutic process.

Life is a journey of facing continual challenges and growing through them. Justin believes that exposing ourselves to these difficulties and rethinking how we approach them allows us to learn and build new ways to overcome struggles. If you are ready to explore the complexities of identity and its impact on our mental wellness, don't hesitate to reach out!

"I am a therapist, woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and coworker. I am strong, resilient, and, most importantly, here for you. I'm here to listen to your story, start where you are, encourage you, and help you grow, trust, and feel safe."

Elizabeth (Liz) Klotz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the social work and mental health fields. Liz helps adolescents, adults, families, and couples live lives that are true to their values and reflective of their authentic selves. She specializes in dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-acceptance, grief/loss, work stress, and co-occurring disorders. Elizabeth completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Clinical Health/Mental Health from Temple University.

With experience in both inpatient clinical and outpatient settings, Elizabeth utilizes mindfulness, dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to engage collaboratively with clients to develop their plans for a life worth living.

The counseling relationship is based on trust, which leads to growth and change. Elizabeth is ready to work with you toward your goals through communication, self-care, and the use of healthy coping strategies. She is ready to meet you where you are and help you embark on this counseling journey. Please reach out to schedule an appointment with her today!

Asa Slowe is a Master's level clinician in the Philadelphia area, in addition she obtained her Master’s Degree at Rosemont College. Asa has been providing therapeutic care to children, adolescents, and adults for the past 8 years. She has experience in the areas of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma, Grief Counseling, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Stress Management, Substance use, Life transitions, Dual Diagnoses, Sexual Issues, and Anger Management. Asa enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Asa has proven to show understanding and empathy with all her clients. She is passionate about helping individuals grow and be successful in their life. Asa provides a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for all clients. She utilizes different therapeutic approaches. The most used are client-centered, strength-based, dialectical behavioral, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Asa assists clients with various mental health concerns and believes that clients can reach their highest potential in their lives. Clients will gain awareness, healing, growth, and actualization.

"As a dedicated professional passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I bring a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to every client relationship."

Mary Narzikul is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience and expertise in mental and behavioral health. She is dedicated to helping others across diverse backgrounds who may be struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, or adjustment disorders. Mary recognizes the significance of holistic treatment and offers personalized, compassionate support tailored to a client's unique needs and strengths. She has a background in community mental health and school-based counseling and brings a deep understanding of diverse contexts to her practice.

Mary received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Immaculata University. She helps individuals gain self-awareness and insight through acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing, among other approaches.

Mary warmly invites those seeking support to reach out and schedule a session to start their therapy journey. With compassion and expertise, she creates a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth. Take the first step by reaching out to Mary today.

Eliot Hagerty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 2 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking assistance with concerns or conditions related to depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, identity issues, and substance use. 

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ithaca College and received her Master's degree in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University. Eliot utilizes collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, solutions-focused (SFT), and psychodynamic approaches to therapy. She always maintains the ability, flexibility, and awareness necessary to adjust her approach to meet each individual’s strengths and needs. 

Eliot seeks to create a warm and welcoming environment that fosters a relationship built on trust and compassion in order to assist you in addressing your presenting concerns in order to promote the achievement of your personal goals.

"Change and healing are hard. I believe in meeting you where you are to support and empower you in your first steps toward betterment."

Nathalie Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed support in a variety of settings. She specializes in working with people with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use and misuse, and healing from the impact of trauma. Nathalie has supported many clients in the process of change.

Nathalie received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She does not believe in cookie-cutter treatment and instead provides support, encouragement, and empowerment as clients work through their journey. Nathalie has training in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

Nathalie works hard in the first sessions to ensure that you are heard and understood and determine whether she is the right fit. She creates goals with her clients, not for her clients. She works at the pace and comfort level of her clients always. Schedule an appointment today if this sounds like what you are looking for!

"My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that no two clients or circumstances are the same. Together, we can find the best path forward for you"

Molly Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6 years of experience who specializes in supporting individuals navigating challenging relationship dynamics. She has spent most of her career working with victims and survivors of domestic violence. Molly provides a safe and nurturing environment where those caught in unhealthy cycles can heal past wounds and develop skills for stronger relationships and connections. She offers guidance in boundary-setting, rebuilding self-worth, and fostering empowerment.

Molly received her Master of Social Work from Boston University with a specialization in trauma and violence. She takes an eclectic approach and offers cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and other methods based on client needs.

Feeling stuck and unable to find your footing can be difficult to overcome. Reaching out to a stranger to begin this work can be difficult and strange, too. Molly is eager to work with you and see what you can accomplish together in a judgment-free space. She encourages you to reach out today.

"I believe my experience with many different populations throughout my career has given me a unique perspective on mental health and helps me to build rapport with clients."

Hava Weber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 13 years in the behavioral health field helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions. 

She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA, then went on to receive her Master's degree in Addictions Counseling from Walden University. Hava utilizes cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, strengths-based, and evidence-based approaches to therapy. 

She is always adapting to meet her clients' needs in the best way possible.

Hava would like to create a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist you in reaching your goals, and building problem-solving skills. She wishes to help you start living a happier, more meaningful life.

"As an experienced clinician that has successfully worked with all age groups, I look forward to helping you reach your therapeutic and psychiatric wellness goals, regardless of your race, gender identification, age, or past history."

Russell Bohner is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has worked with psychiatric patients for over 21 years. Through his education and previous practice experience, Russell has accumulated a wide range of experiences working with people from adolescents to the elderly.

Russell started his career in psychiatry as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked his way to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Wilkes University before obtaining his Nurse Practitioner (NP) license. Russell believes that healing, both physical and emotional, must involve a complete and holistic approach to assessing one's problems, finding solutions, and ultimately providing healing to the mind, body, and soul. This is accomplished through the development of a nurturing, trusting, and nonjudgmental relationship with his patients. Medication management and supportive counseling are the primary modalities utilized.

Russell seeks to establish a positive and productive therapeutic relationship with you to provide wholeness and psychiatric wellness that will ultimately allow you to work toward your life's goals with confidence, dignity, and respect.

"I have 20+ years experience in the field, working in many different areas of the field, such as family therapy, individual therapy, court-ordered therapies, crisis services, in-home therapy, residential placement services, and outdoor restorative programs."

Crystal Somerville is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in various mental health settings, including in-home therapy services, crisis, mobile therapy, and outpatient services, as well as residential boot camp for gang members/juvenile offenders from inner city Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland. Crystal works with families, couples, adults, and adolescent clients seeking help in managing issues related to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, adjustment, panic disorders, behavioral issues, and self-injurious behaviors. 

Crystal completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion-Youth Ministry and her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She is trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) for teen substance abuse, behavioral therapy, CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Crystal utilizes a very honest, direct, client-centered approach. She also enjoys incorporating art into therapy. 

Crystal seeks to establish a strong, therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals. Her mission is not to judge, but to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and encourage healing.

"I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique life challenges."

Brighid Shea is a Resident Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.

Brighid completed her Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Brighid aims to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients; rooted in the internal family systems model, she incorporates acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches into treatment.

Life can be complicated, messy, and confusing — our problems often feel unsolvable, and pain can feel unending. By empowering you to turn toward the messiness and embrace life's challenges with self-compassion and confidence, Brighid can help you to create and maintain lasting change and resiliency to face adversity.

"Creating a strong and trusting therapeutic connection is the foundation for achieving goals. I pride myself on being relatable, understanding, motivating, and compassionate with every client."

Kelly Fox is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping individuals ages 6+ struggling with anxiety, depression, mental stress, phobias, gender identity and sexuality, and drug and alcohol abuse. Kelly has a rich background in providing care in such settings as group homes, outpatient centers, the prison system, and crisis management and suicide prevention. Working with diverse clients has made her versatile and flexible with needs and goals. Kelly believes in meeting individuals where they are and guiding them toward growth using genuine compassion.

Kelly received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She focuses not on one type of therapy but sees the unique strengths within each client and tailors sessions and treatment accordingly. Kelly is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Kelly welcomes and encourages anyone, from any walk of life, to begin their healing journey by reaching out to book a session. She will establish trust, build healthy boundaries, and unpack issues as she challenges you to be the best version of yourself. Remember, self-care is not selfish!

Drew Lightfoot specializes in working with individuals with depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, couples and marriage counseling, autism-spectrum disorder, and trauma/PTSD. His approach includes a mixture of finding a meaning and purpose in life, learning ways to cope with stress and overwhelming emotions, improving social skills and communication, and changing the negative ways we think about ourselves and our world. Drew Lightfoot is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of combined education and experience in the field of Psychology and Counseling. He’s previously worked several jobs in the field, including as a private practice therapist, addictions counselor, and Professor of Psychology and Research at La Salle and Wilmington University. He is a published author is the area of treating childhood trauma as well as a service member in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. When he is not busy working as an educator or therapist, he enjoys spending his time traveling the world, playing video games, or taking a run around the city with his golden retriever, Roxie. (Who, oddly enough, is also a therapy dog!)

In this day and age it is so hard to be seen and heard, to know if we are “normal” and “fit in with society.” If you are having issues navigating troubled thoughts, unmotivated to reach your goals, concerns with substance abuse, or relationship/ marriage problems, I would love the opportunity to work with you. I meet clients where they are and identify what concerns have brought you to therapy. We come up with a plan together to help you reach your goals in therapy. I have experience working with individual clients, couples, adolescents and young children. I use multiple interventions and identify those specifically to meet each clients needs. A little about myself, my education concentrated on counseling and I earned a Masters in Social work and Education in Human Sexuality. Where I focused on identified sexual functioning issues, and working with relationship problems with couples primarily concentrating on sexual concerns. In addition my education focused on working with the LGBTQIA populations. I worked extensively with clients who have experienced trauma, PTSD, parenting and issues with children. I have experience running women’s groups, sex education, early recovery, and couples groups. My theoretical orientation is psycho dynamic, ego psych, family systems therapy. I use interventions such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma informed and strength based. I currently hold my LCSW in the state of PA and have been working and living with my family in the Center City area since 2015.