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Therapists for college students near University of Pennsylvania

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Samantha Tavlin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

I love working with young adults who are motivated to improve their relationship with themselves and others. I specialize in relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. I am a collaborative therapist that will work with you to determine the type of therapy that will best meet your needs. I offer various modalities such as EMDR, emotion-focused therapy, art therapy, cognitive, and relational approaches.

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Ahyana King
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Wellness is your birthright; you are already worthy. This means you are worthy of a mental health practitioner who will partner with you, support you, and equip you to live the life of wellness you believe you are capable of, but may be struggling to cultivate alone. When clients leave sessions with me they can expect to feel heard, seen, that they aren’t alone, and they have options and practical steps reflective of their uniqueness to incorporate in their life before the next session. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has spent the past 15 years partnering with people on their journey to wellness. I specialize in supporting those who identify as women between the ages of 18-65 who desire informed, compassionate, creative, yet practical support to live well even as they manage trauma, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, workplace or career challenges, relationships, and identity shifts and changes. I’ve worked at several colleges and universities across the United States, as far west as Spokane, WA, north as Buffalo, New York, and as local as center city Philadelphia, leading wellness programming for students on campus and counseling services. I earned a BA in Human Development and Family Science, an MS in Mental Health Counseling, and upon moving back to the Philadelphia, PA area knew I wanted to start a private practice, which I did in 2018.

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Wildflower Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Do you find yourself feeling lost or unsure with your major and need help exploring your options? Are you navigating relationship/roommate issues and seeking guidance on communication and conflict resolution? Have you been struggling with self-esteem or self worth and want help exploring your identity? What about experiencing stress or anxiety due to a more demanding class schedule and workload? These are all areas I specialize in as a clinical psycho-therapist! I help students explore themselves deeper to discover their true purpose and find comfort during stressful times.

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Dr. Tamaki Silver
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA

Immediate availability! I am a licensed psychologist who works with adults 18+ and couples, particularly around navigating stress and anxiety, building self-confidence, navigating life transitions, and relationships. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable discussing challenging experiences and relationships, build resilience and coping skills, and develop your own individual identity. I hope to make this a collaborative experience in which we can engage in problem solving and exploration around all aspects of personal and professional development, while also sharing in some laughter. My approach is warm and conversational, yet direct. I use a combination of skills-based interventions with more traditional “talk” therapy as I believe therapy should be flexible and tailored to each individual. My goal is to support while also challenge you, all while using humor and your strengths to help you flourish!

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Gia Copsetta
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

My intention is to guide you into your next phase of life that's not only authentic and free but deeply fulfilling. Within our sessions, we’ll create a sanctuary where you can openly explore your desires and aspirations with curiosity and the space to be yourself. Together, we can address: - Managing and easing worry, fears, and anxieties. - Exploring better understanding and coping with low energy and depressed mood. - Relationship dynamics, including familial, romantic, and professional. - Navigating life transitions and the nuance of finding comfort in your new normal. - Uncovering pathways to personal development, through identity exploration, boundary-setting, existential questions, and processing trauma. With each individual's desires being unique, my role is to support you through the challenges and celebrations of life while ensuring that every step you take is moving you towards a life that truly aligns with what you value most. Our collaborative work will empower you, connecting you with your internal strengths and innate healing abilities, to realize your vision with confidence and clarity. Central to our sessions are effective modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enriched by holistic philosophies. For those interested, I weave in breathwork, mindfulness exercises, guided meditations, and gentle movement, providing a comprehensive toolkit for healing and wellness. I cater to both adolescents and adults, customizing our sessions to meet you on your journey, aiming to cultivate: - An enriching connection with your inner wisdom and compassion. - Authenticity and comfort in your interactions, founded on self-acceptance. - The joy of freely expressing your true self, enhancing intimacy in all relationships. - Routine practices that propel you towards the life you desire. - Clear understanding of your values and future aspirations, grounded in self-trust. Outside of my work as a holistic psychotherapist, my passions include nature, dance, travel, yoga, and time with loved ones which inspire my approach to holistic wellness. I accept Aetna & Cigna Insurances as well as private pay. If you're considering taking steps toward growth and fulfillment, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Together, we will discover the vibrant essence of your being. I am currently offering virtual sessions.

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Victoria Gottlieb
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

Hi! My name is Victoria and I help students to navigate challenges such as life transitions, relationships / breakups, career stress, grief and loss, athletic performance, chronic pain / chronic illness, sexual exploration / sexual dysfunction & men's issues. This list is not extensive so if there is something else you are experiencing that you would like support on, feel free to reach out and ask any questions you have!

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Spilove Psychotherapy
Group practice
Bryn Mawr, PA

Spilove Psychotherapy is a team of clinical specialists that holds specialties under the trauma umbrella. As clinical specialists, each of us hold space for clients to get under the roots of trauma to alleviate the symptom(s) they may be experiencing and find a space where they can feel authentically at home within themselves.

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Dr. Ginneh Akbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

Life burning down around you? Cool, grab a seat. Cry, laugh, drop a few F-bombs. You’re safe here. Welcome to therapy! I’m a therapist, a professor, and a real human who’s lived through real things. I don’t do this work from a distance. I’ve moved through anxiety and depression. I’ve grieved the loss of people I love. I’ve gone through divorce. I’m raising a child with special needs… and all of that shapes how I show up for you. In my therapy space, we slow down. We breathe. We talk honestly. We laugh sometimes. We grieve sometimes. And we make room for the parts of you that you’ve had to hide to survive. Therapy should reflect your inner world and the world you live in, so I bring a progressive, social justice-rooted perspective to my work. I see you as a whole person through a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual lens. I am fat-positive, sex-positive, kink-friendly, and identity-affirming. I am client-centered and strengths-based. Going to therapy can be scary. You’re pouring your life out to someone you don’t know. You’re sharing things you’ve never said out loud. That takes vulnerability. Folks trust me to hold some of the most complicated parts of their lives. It’s an honor, and I want to be a good vessel for that, someone who holds your story with care and compassion, and without judgment. I believe everyone should have access to affordable health and mental health care, so don't let the price deter you. Contact me to discuss our sliding scale. I also offer a no-pressure, first session to make sure it is a good fit!

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Nyame Counseling & Wellness
Group practice
Drexel Hill, PA

NCW is dedicated to providing quality mental health counseling and wellness services which are informed by the latest innovations in psychotherapy. The mission of this dynamic practice is to help clients achieve their goals by providing individualized, compassionate, and culturally responsive services by enacting the values of self-awareness, self-care, professional development, cultural competency, transparency, and social justice/advocacy.

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Chesy Tronchoni Bello
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Chesy Tronchoni Bello, LPC, MT-BC (she/her/ella), is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. She specializes in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. Chesy is passionate about working with people from different cultures across the lifespan, especially women, young adults, first and second generation immigrants, and the LGBTQIA community.

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Aporia Group LLC
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

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Tabs Ulmer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

I invite anyone who feels the need to talk to someone who is ready and eager to listen to them. I have worked in mental, behavioral and relational health for the last ten years and am excited to incorporate more couples, duos, ethically and consensually non-monogamous clients as well as individuals. As a student marriage and family therapist with a behavioral therapy background, I have worked alongside and with a diverse group of humans. One approach to issues which I have adopted in my practice is the idea that all behavior is communication, sometimes we need some help finding out what we are trying to say. In session, it is important that each person feels heard, seen and respected equally. I approach sessions with a focused ability to provide an outside set of eyes, voice, and join in a stance of co-collaborator with clients in the healing and problem solving process. Whether we are working through a conflict, identity questions, or just checking in.

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Lara Krawchuk
Group practice
West Chester, PA

Welcome to Healing Concepts, LLC! If you are sad, worried, grieving, coping with physical illness or trying to heal from trauma; we are here to help! We are nationally respected experts in grief, living losses, life threatening physical illness and trauma. We use a mix of traditional talk therapies, meaning making, EMDR and Internal Family Systems models to help you heal. We are compassionate, creative and deeply committed to helping you heal and grow. If we can help please reach out to us at 610-209-3111 for a brief consultation to see if our talents fit your needs.

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Linda Schiavone
Group practice
Broomall, PA

The potential for happiness, peace and belonging is within each of us. During times of natural and unexpected life transitions and challenges, it may seem out of reach. Using the tenets of positive psychology, in conjunction with proven mental health counseling approaches, we will work together to cultivate these things in your life and construct the present and future that you envision. Intentionally building a flourishing life – one that fits with your unique strengths and values– will be an important goal of our work together, no matter your age, life circumstances or personal and family history. Areas in which I have experience are developing strategies that promote a more positive mood and lessened anxiety and worry, improving family and peer relationships, navigating life transitions, and exploring the role of spirituality, faith and religious practices in your life. My clinical approach is integrative, primarily drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology, but always focused on the unique needs of the whole individual, mind, body, and spirit. With a Master’s degree in Pastoral Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am qualified to integrate clinical counseling with spirituality in a way that respects all faiths and religious practices, wherever you are in your journey of faith, or even if you have no professed beliefs. I am also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I obtained a Master of Applied Positive Psychology. I also hold a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology, which provides me valuable understanding of the role of medications in promoting mental health and achieving positive well-being. Married for 37 years and the mother of two young adults, I approach counseling with an authentic, real-life perspective.

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Ryan Cocron
Marriage & Family Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

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Rosie Patton
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

I currently work full time at RiverWards Wellness Collective and I am accepting new clients. Please refer to the website below to schedule an intake at our practice and a session with me. My hours are 12pm-8pm Mondays and Tuesdays in SH, 9am-5pm Wednesday and Thursdays SH office and Fridays 9am-1pm in Fishtown. My areas of interest include: stress management; life adjustments transitions; relationship work; anxiety; depression; PTSD; building self-esteem/body image; addressing suicidal thoughts/urges; using mindfulness based approaches; working with clients who are adopted; and exposure-based interventions. The theories I use most often in my work include: CBT; DBT; trauma informed work; ACT; person centered work; NVC communication work; attachment styles; and Motivational Interviewing.

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Art Chaklader
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Available appointments as of 1/21/26 Thank you for taking the first step to your journey in self reflection. I help facilitate a space to let you grow and overcome issues in your life. Whether you are tackling school, life, identity, family or struggling to figure out how and what steps to take. Reach out for a free consultation, and maybe therapy is the tool you need to move forward.

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Lifted Therapy and Movement LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Hi, I’m Djola McGowan, but most people lovingly call me DJ. I’m a neurodivergent Licensed Professional Counselor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I identify as a woman and use she/her pronouns. As a first-generation American with roots in Jamaica—the land of wood and water—I bring a rich, culturally informed perspective to my work. I believe therapy is a revolutionary act of self-care and a collaborative journey. My approach to therapy is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and cultural awareness. I truly believe that healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens within us, but also in our relationships, families, and the systems we move through every day. As someone who values both personal insight and practical tools, I draw from Structural Family Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients make sense of how their emotions, thoughts, and family dynamics all intertwine. Together, we untangle the patterns that are keeping you stuck and work toward building new, healthier ways of being — both within yourself and in your relationships.

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Jodi Wilkins Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Havertown, PA

Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Are you having relationship or anger problems? Are you doing things that might be risky or unhealthy? Are you looking for a source of support during stressful times? I would be honored to help you explore healthy options for coping during uncertain and difficult times. I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (PC010040) and have thoroughly enjoyed helping people in various settings for the past eight years. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, forensic settings, as well as substance use treatment settings. Offering flexible hours on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Please feel free to call for a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you decide if working with me will be a good fit for your needs. Your time, finances, and willingness to reach out are important.

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Tonya Lawrence
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

I am a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals address their psychiatric challenges. I utilize a variety of modalities, including but not limited to medication management, to treat anyone who is willing to do the hard work necessary to affect change.

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