In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19119
Online in Pennsylvania
Welcome. I offer a relational, attuned, and integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to each client’s unique needs.
My first intention is to create a safe, judgment-free space where each client can show up exactly as they are in the present moment. I believe we all have a deep need to feel seen, to know that we are enough, and to experience belonging without having to sacrifice our needs or our authentic selves. Unfortunately, for many of us, these fundamental needs were not adequately met early in life. As a result, we often experience suffering in our relationships with others and in the way we relate to ourselves.
I believe that, given the right conditions, along with time and nourishment, our inner intelligence can build upon our current level of development, heal what has been wounded, and integrate into a more evolved and whole version of ourselves.
I also believe that personal, ancestral, and collective conditioning shape our physical, emotional, relational, and mental well-being. These dimensions cannot truly be separated. When we gain insight into their impact, we can develop a deeper understanding of our present condition, cultivate greater self-compassion, and ultimately expand our capacity to choose how we live in the present and shape our future.
It is one of my deepest honors and greatest joys to accompany people on their courageous and vulnerable journeys toward healing, connection, and a more integrated, whole sense of self.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Treatment Approach
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Hakomi Method A mindfulness-based approach that helps clients notice unconscious patterns in their body and mind. It emphasizes compassion and non-judgment.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Fees & Insurance
Insurance
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Sanela Solak MA, LPC
- Female
- License # PC018522
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: MA in Mental Health Counseling;
Hakomi Somatic Therapy;
Play Therapy;
Contextual Family Therapy;
Somatic Experiencing (current);
Timeless Wisdom Training (current);
Certified Yoga Teacher;
Certified Qigong Instructor;
Certified Menstruality Coach;
Certified Practice Group Leader (Thomas Hubl)
Sanela Solak Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19119
- Available Online for residents of Pennsylvania
I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions. My office is located in East Mount Airy in Philadelphia. All sessions are fully customized to each client's needs, and last for 1 hr. I offer a 20-minute free consultation to explore fit, answer any questions, and get a sense of the human you'd be interacting with.