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Ishual Davis, LPC
I help people move beyond trauma, toxic relationships, and low self-worth to reconnect with their voice, their strength, and their sense of wholeness. If you 've been carrying pain for years, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you , or questioning yourself - I want you to know that change is possible. You are not broken. You can heal and create the life you truly want. I'm trained in EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices to help support trauma healing, mindset shifts, and mind-body connection. Therapy with me isn't about fixing you-It's about helping you remember who you are.
Family conflict, Self esteem, Sex therapy, Sexual abuse, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Codependency, Trauma and PTSD, Grief
Behavioral issues

Akia Izzard, LCSW
Hello! I'm Akia, a LCSW with over 20 years of experience as a social worker. I am dedicated to empowering adolescents and adults to improve their well-being in their private and professional lives. I assist clients in increasing their insight and awareness of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I believe the client-therapist relationship is very important in building a strong foundation for therapeutic success. In addition to being a therapist, I am also a wife, and mother of 3, with a special needs child. I also love to read and drink coffee!
Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Chronic impulsivity, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity
Behavioral issues

Taylor Rotolo, LCSW
Hi there! My name is Taylor Rotolo (she/they) and I am a licensed clinical social worker. This field is my passion and helping people heal into self love is my purpose. I absolutely love to serve people in their healing journeys. I am committed to being the change as I serve as a social worker. I believe that the sun always rises. I believe that when the sun shines, it showers healing onto our wounds and challenges. I believe there is an ever-present sun in every person, waiting to heal them and embrace them. I am trained in how to help people find their sun.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Codependency, Spirituality, Adoption, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Borderline personality, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Chronic impulsivity, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Grief, Hoarding, Infidelity, Life coaching, Life transitions, Marital discord, Medication management, Narcissistic personality, OCD, Oppositional defiance, Parenting, Peer relationship, Relationships, School issues, Self esteem, Self harming, Obesity, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Social media, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Weight loss, Women's issues
Behavioral issues

Lauren Laich, LPC
My greatest reward is helping clients explore ways to change their lives, allowing them to feel hopeful about the future. I work from a person-centered perspective, allowing my clients to determine the pace & direction of therapy. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, & self-esteem. I use CBT, DBT, & Motivational Interviewing techniques, based on the needs of the individual. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen & accept us as we are, without judgment; this is my goal as a therapist.
ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic Relapse, Coping skills, Depression, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Family conflict, OCD, Parenting, Self esteem, Substance use disorder, Women's issues, Relationships, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Stress, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Autism spectrum disorders, Codependency, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns
Behavioral issues

Denise Candidi, LPC
My name is Denise Candidi, MS, MA, LPC, LMHC, LPCMH, NCC, LBS. Throughout a lifetime, we are fraught with hurdles and complications that cause not only physical, but emotional pain as well. Often, along that journey, we discover the desired destination is full of stressors that inhibit our strive, accomplishments, and ultimately, our very joy and sense of fulfillment. My goal is to aid you in understanding yourself and strengthening your self awareness. This will establish your ability to cope with and surpass life’s many obstacles via various therapeutic techniques.
ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Chronic impulsivity, Chronic pain, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Gambling, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet addiction, Marital and premarital, Narcissistic personality, Obesity, OCD, Oppositional defiance, Parenting, Self esteem, Self harming, Sex therapy, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Trauma and PTSD, Marital discord, Relationships, Issues with pornography use, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Childhood abuse/neglect
Behavioral issues

Kensi Stauffer, LMFT
Hi! I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been providing therapy for over 15 years. I am here to walk alongside you so that together we can find ways to relieve your current struggles. My areas of expertise are marital issues, intimacy/sexual struggles, depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, and adjustment disorders. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, am a certified Family Trauma Professional, and have a Masters in Business Administration. I'm a huge animal and fitness lover and enjoy hiking and running with my three dogs, as well as spending time with my friends and playing the drums.
Anxiety, Depression, Marital and premarital, Trauma and PTSD, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Life transitions
Behavioral issues

Brian Shaffer, LPC
Brian is a Licensed Professional Counselor with education, training and experience in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction, Trauma, Grief/Loss and Spiritual Care. He has a passion for providing quality care, support and services to his clients through a person-centered approach using interventions from various theories and methodologies. Brian also incorporates client’s spiritual beliefs into the treatment protocol in order to holistically address their needs. His extensive experience and passion for this field has helped guide individuals to experience freedom from their past and a hope for their future.
ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Chronic impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping skills, Depression, Divorce, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Grief, Marital and premarital, Peer relationship, Self esteem, Spirituality, Substance use disorder, Trauma and PTSD, Marital discord, Relationships, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Life coaching, Life transitions, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, School issues, Stress
Behavioral issues

Sarah Benitez-Zandi, LCSW
Hello! My name is Sarah Benitez Zandi, a LCSW. I am a proud mother of one child and two dogs. I completed my degrees at UW-Milwaukee. I work with children, adults, couples, non-traditional couples and have worked with people from different ethnic backgrounds and economic classes. Treatment areas include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Fertility/Infertility, PTSD, Trauma/Complex Trauma, Relationship Concerns, Work Stress, Post Partum concerns, Adoption, Grief/Loss etc. EMDR certified. Focus on Live chat sessions and asynchronous messaging. Hours Mon-Fri 800-400 CST.
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, ADHD, Academic underachievement, Alzheimer's, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Chronic illness, Codependency, Coping skills, Divorce, Domestic abuse, Dual diagnosis, Eating disorders, Family conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Obesity, Parenting, Peer relationship, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, School issues, Self esteem, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Sex therapy, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Social media, Stress, Substance use disorder, Suicidal ideation, Teen violence, Trauma and PTSD, Weight loss, Women's issues, Relationships
Behavioral issues

Nakeeshia Greene, LCSW
Hi, I'm Nakeeshia I'm so glad you took this first step of reaching out for support! Whether you want to navigate difficulties in your life, repair relationships, or build a strong mental and emotional wellness foundation, I am here to help. We'll work together to move past obstacles so that you can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide an assessment to assist in determining the client's needs and goals.
Anxiety, Depression, Child or adolescent, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Coping skills, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Behavioral issues, Grief, Peer relationship, Domestic violence, Suicidal ideation, Academic underachievement, Addiction, Adoption, Bipolar disorder, Career counseling, Emotional disturbance, Divorce, Oppositional defiance, Life transitions, School issues, Relationships, Self harming, Self esteem, Teen violence, Autism spectrum disorders, Childhood abuse/neglect, Anger management, Chronic impulsivity, Family conflict, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Learning disabilities, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Social media, Sexual abuse, Sports performance, Stress, Substance use disorder
Behavioral issues

Jacqueline O'Duor, LCSW
My name is Jacqueline and I have 19 years of experience in counseling. My role is to explore the relationship between people and the world around them. I have post-graduate, specialized training in anxiety, physical health, sexual health and orientation, ADHD, and trauma-based interventions. I currently work with adults, couples, and college students. You have acknowledged the desire for something different. It can feel awkward inviting a new person into such a personal part of your life. As we get to know each other, we will create a plan to overcome challenges so you explore life from a new perspective.
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic illness, Trauma and PTSD, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Life transitions, School issues
Behavioral issues
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You can find licensed, experienced therapists or psychologists in Philadelphia by searching online directories or reaching out to local mental health clinics. Online platforms like Talkspace can also connect you with mental health professionals experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, and a range of other mental health conditions.
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Philadelphia therapists and psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and more, but they typically cannot prescribe medication. Prescription authority in Philadelphia is reserved for psychiatrists and other medical doctors.
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