Anxiety therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA
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Anxiety
Joann Crants
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, career challenges, substance abuse issues, and grief and loss.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
The various anxieties are so ubiquitous, they're the bread and butter of any psychologist's training and experience. The clinicians at Philadelphia Couples Therapy treat all presenting anxiety disorders and understand how incredibly debilitating they can be. Feeling fear, dread, impending doom, and persistent feelings of the associated upset is nearly unbearable. It's our hope that treatment at PCT yields a relatively speedy recovery from your anxiety, however it might be presenting.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19109
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All of the clinicians at ESI have experience in working with fears, phobias, and anxiety. Modalities used to address these presenting difficulties include but are not limited to: EMDR, ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, and Gestalt therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Christine Mazurkiewicz
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I can help you develop and practice skills to manage anxiety and improve your level of functioning.
15 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Mrs. Alisa Kamis-Brinda
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCADC
Do you worry all the time? Have you wished that you could turn off your mind so you can relax or sleep? Do you find yourself doing too much or trying to control things so that nothing bad happens? Serenity Solutions is here to help. You can learn how to catch yourself when you get caught up in anxious thoughts, allowing you to refocus your attention on what is important to you instead of staying stuck in those unhelpful, scary thoughts.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Jill Verofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., L.P.C., N.C.C.
Increase understanding and insight into how anxiety functions and how to manage it efficiently.
15 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Kaitlin Joyce Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW, NATC, TCTSY-F
I work with clients who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and anxious thoughts/rumination.
16 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Dr. Kimberly L. Rehak
Counselor/Therapist, Ed.D., M.A., BCBA-D, CAC, BC-TMH, CCTP, THP, Practitioner/ Specialist.
Anxiety and fears are a natural part of life. When these tendencies become so extreme to the point of paralyzing someone's ability to participate in a safe and secure situation due to the negative feelings associated, it may be time for the person experiencing these symptoms to seek additional help, support, and / or advisement. Assistance is available! Living with anxiety and fear without a rational or just cause (rational concern vs. perceived threat and danger not based on an accurate assessment or analysis) is not healthy for the person experiencing these states nor the people around them and can lead to a number of potentially preventable problems for everyone involved. Individuals who feel threatened without a due cause often are suffering from and affected by a number of states of "(di)stress", "dis-ease", and/or "dis-order" based on conditions going on in their lives. Help and support is available. Individuals engaging in conduct leading to these sorts of issues will also typically require professional treatment. When these individuals refuse to receive the tx they do need, they can present as a danger to themselves and to others. I have both professional and personal experience dealing with these matters especially at this point in my life. Research-based strategies can be employed to help desensitize victims paralyzed by distress, anxiety and fear as well as used to help victims cope directly with the perpetrators, while simultaneously mitigating the effects of those engaging in the abusive conduct until a resolution is reached or can otherwise be employed. Often this behavior, while invisible to some, has been brought about by individuals who have failed to receive the help and support they need, choosing instead to divert, deflect, and take responsibility, thus perpetuating these cycles of toxic energy and abuse which do not serve anyone or do anyone any good "communicable/ contagious states of "dis-ease" in other words. Learn to inoculate and immunize. Denial is a very natural, yet potentially dangerous stage to any healing pathway. Working with those coping with their own shame, guilt, and other negative feelings/ embarrassment, as well as fears for taking responsibility can also be a part of therapy sessions. Learn to heal (your healing is not contingent upon anyone doing anything differently except you). When you change, the people around you have an opportunity to change. Likewise, ways to overcome those feelings of "dis-ease" brought about by a lack of respect for personal boundaries, unhealthy work and / or personal environments. The ways people treat one another can be targeted during therapy sessions so healthier relationships and forms of communication can be cultivated. Teaching desensitization and tolerance can be helpful, however it is also important to teach individuals they have a right to say no and leave any situation which does not feel comfortable or safe for them. Learning about boundaries, how to protect your own boundaries, as well as how to help ensure others are afforded and treated with the same levels of dignity, care, and respect you would wish for in your own life is a part of any psycho-educational programming grounded in truth. Teaching respect for boundaries can be taught during sessions. Not everyone has had training to understand not only the effects boundary awareness or lack thereof can have on individuals subjected to the effects of their lack of awareness and knowledge, but they may not be fully aware of the legal aspects either. Teaching character development skills as well as prosocial behaviors is a very intelligent idea for so many important reasons. "Free will" does not mean immunity from consequences of the free will choices others may choose to make. Learn to leave anxiety and fears behind you.
23 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Gregory B Milbourne, PsyD
Psychologist, Certified IFS level 3 psychologist
Understanding how our fears try to protect us.
23 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
None of us is immune to anxiety and I believe we need a certain amount of anxiety in order to get out of bed each morning and to push ourselves to meet all that we have to accomplish in a given day. Balance, however, is essential. Too much anxiety immobilizes and stymies us, but too little can also create complications for motivation, productivity, goal-setting, and self-esteem.
29 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, or trapped in cycles of worry and self doubt. It may interfere with work, relationships, sleep, or your ability to enjoy everyday life. In therapy, we'll work together to understand the underlying patterns contributing to your anxiety while developing practical tools to manage racing thoughts, reduce avoidance, and build confidence in facing life's challenges.
1 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Ashley Higgins
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Anxiety can feel overpowering, but with the right tools, you can feel more in charge of your life. I help clients with a mix of mindfulness, thought challenging, and relaxation techniques. My goal is to improve your resilience, to build confidence in how you can tolerate stress and anxiety, and to ensure that you are navigating your life according to your values.
11 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Sanela Solak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Fear is a primary emotion and a natural part of life. It can become stuck and turn into anxiety, however, when we do not have the internal or external resources to fully process it. Many of us did not receive the support we needed to move through fear and other everyday emotions, and as a result, these experiences can become overwhelming.
With the right support in a safe, judgment-free space, the innate intelligence of the body and mind can begin to process, integrate, and heal what has felt stuck. In doing so, we can build the resilience and resources needed to meet life’s challenges with greater ease, flexibility, and strength.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19119
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Dr. Marion Rudin Frank
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Panic and other anxiety experiences are controlled through meditation, breathing, and cognitive challenges.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Sari Fleischman
Psychologist, PsyD
We treat anxiety using a variety of approaches including CBT and psychodynamic therapy. We will explore how past experiences and relationships have impacted your experience to understand the root cause of anxiety and help to learn new coping strategies to manage symptoms in the present.
12 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Haley Mills
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety is oftentimes a signal that there is something deeper going on. If the deeper feeling is accessed and addressed, the anxiety tends to soften.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Dr. Jennifer Yalof
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Together, we examine the origins of your anxiety in order to better understand it well also weaving in coping skills to help manage day-to-day feelings.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19147
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Anxiety
Blair Pallas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety is a normal human emotion—a survival mechanism designed to keep us safe. However, it often feels like an over-active alarm system, ringing loudly even when there is no danger. My approach focuses on changing your relationship to these "false alarms" by identifying the internal narratives that keep you stuck. Instead of trying to silence the noise, we work on reshaping how you relate to anxiety and adopting new behaviors. By learning to respond differently to your internal system, you can reopen your world and move forward with lasting clarity and confidence.
10 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Luke Colbourn
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Anxiety is an expression of a nervous system that expects something bad to happen. For our ancestors, this might have come up briefly when confronted by a predator, and then resolve when they escaped (or didn't). Today, we live with lots of sources of abstract threat (what do my peers think of me? am I doing well enough at work/school?) and more immediate threat (is it safe to go outside my home?). Without tools to help the nervous system calm back down, all these stressors add up quick.
6 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Anxiety
Brian Swope
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anxiety and fear are completely normal feelings/experiences, but when the mind and body are regularly/constantly on alert, anxiety and fear can be crippling. Whether there is emotional work to do around this or cognitive behavior work and trauma focused therapy, anxiety and fear can be lessened and made manageable.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Online in Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania
Philadelphia's identity as a historically working-class city with deep neighborhood roots shapes its therapy culture, with demand for therapists who understand economic stress, community violence, and the psychological weight of living in a city marked by stark racial and economic disparities. The city is home to world-class institutions including the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson Health, and Temple University Hospital, with a strong academic psychiatry and psychology community feeding into its private practice ecosystem. Philadelphia's large Black and Latino populations drive demand for culturally affirming therapists, and the city has a growing network of therapists of color across its diverse neighborhoods. Many practices are accessible via SEPTA, making therapy more reachable for clients across the city without cars.
Anxiety therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania average 17 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (36%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (31%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 26% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 26% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |