Counselors * Therapists * Psychologists

Family Counseling and Therapy

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Merakey Behavioral Health Services (215-362-7955)

Merakey offers treatment to adults and children who are in need of mental health therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management , A variety of highly trained professional staff offer individual, group, family and specialized therapies and counseling. You can contact your child’s school counselor who can initiate a referral and provide support in helping you receive services or contact Merakey directly. 

Penn Foundation (267-404-5847) 

Penn Foundation offers a variety of treatment approaches to address childhood and adolescent difficulties and emotional issues. Family participation is actively encouraged in the development of an individualized treatment plan, which lists goals and objectives for the direction of treatment.

We provide psychological and psychiatric evaluations; individual, family, and group counseling; play therapy; and medication management. We also offer faith-based counseling.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Client Registration at 267.404.5847 or email clientregistration@pennfoundation.org.

Springfield Psychological (610-544-2110)

Springfield offers high quality and affordable behavioral health treatment to children, adolescents, adults and older adults to enhance overall health and well-being. Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise to support individuals, couples and families effectively navigate and manage life’s challenges. 

Counseling Center at Heritage (215 997-7772 ) 

The Counseling Center at Heritage is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each child, adolescent, adult, or family seeking counseling. We like to establish a therapeutic relationship focused on individual needs, build on current strengths, and develop confidence to face problems. 

Sanare (610-344-9600) 

Sanare Today offers a child & tween IOP track specific for individuals 8-13 years of age struggling to thrive in every day life. This track was specifically developed in response to the high-demand from schools and the community to assist youth in navigating emotional distress. Similar to our other mental health IOP tracks, the child & tween IOP program focuses on the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health concerns. For individuals struggling to make it to school, isolating from peers or supports, having difficulty communicating or expressing themselves or who demonstrate significant shifts in mood. 

Black Bird Health  484-202-0751

info@blackbirdhealth.com 

Blackbird Health is a mental health practice for kids and young adults struggling with social, developmental, and school-related challenges. 

For nearly a decade, we have been dedicated to achieving better outcomes, faster, by taking the trial and error out of diagnosis and treatment.

Dragonfly Psychological Associates  (484 440 - 9740 )

Our mission is to provide evidence-based care for children and families that was sensitive to developmental and environmental influences, and to provide strong training for future child and family providers.  

Kevin Ryan, has been recommended by several WF families 

Licensed Professional Counselor Ph: 484-440-9740 ext 709  Email: ryan@dragonflypsych.com

Never Journey Alone (267 642-1470 )

By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. 

Children's and Adult's Center for OCD and Anxiety 

We are a group of 5 private practice psychologists as well as a licensed clinical social worker with training and expertise in state of the art cognitive-behavior therapy for the full array of anxiety disorders, delivered in a warm, compassionate setting for children and teenagers, as well as for adults. 

Mirta Perez-Betancourt- Spanish Speaking Counselor (610) 334-2200

Mirta Perez-Betancourt, LPC is a professional counselor who practices at Ana A. Rijo, LPC Practice located at 207 E Main St in Ofc 5 in Norristown, PA 19401 (Montgomery County).  Ms. Mirta Perez-Betancourt has 14+ years of experience in professional counseling.

The Resilience Therapy Group  (215) 220-4500

We're dedicated therapists who are committed to providing the most exceptional care to all of our clients. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, compassion and confidentiality. 

Art Therapy 267-263-4059

Eclipse Center for Creative Community is launching Art Therapy groups for Fall 2023. A licensed counselor and art therapist at the art center is holding group therapy sessions.  Please call Marjorie Taylor for more information.  

30 Vine Street Lansdale  Email: info@eclipsec3.com

Ira L Bilofsky, LCSW (215.661.9515 )

Ira Bilofsky, LCSW applies his psychotherapy practice to serve families in their marriage and child counseling needs. A few of my offered services include a refined OCD treatment, assessment and support for children with eating disorders, and depression therapy. All of these services can be offered on a sliding scale to accommodate your financial needs because I believe your mental health care should be a right, not a luxury. 

Lauren Bittner (215-858-0066)

I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression and addiction. I am certified as a trauma practitioner and family systems social worker. My theoretical background is in family systems theory and cognitive behavioral therapy and I utilize mindfulness based techniques and self care with all clients. 

Candis Ubiles  (267-404-5998)

My practice is called Heritage of Hope Counseling Services and the website is heritageofhopecounseling.com. I specialize in anxiety, depression and trauma to name a few and can offer both telehealth sessions and/or in person, depending on the client preference. 

J Snyder Therapy (215-767-7096)

J Snyder Therapeutic Services is a group practice offering psychotherapy/counseling, as well as Psychiatry in conjunction with medication management provided by Nurse Practitioners. We have achieved success by upholding our values of integrity, transparency, accessibility, and ensuring that our staff are competently addressing our patients’ concerns to improve their dispositions as soon as possible.  https://www.jsnydertherapy.com/ 

Karen Starner  (215) 833-9371 

I am interested not only addressing your individual symptoms, but exploring a deeper understanding and awareness of who you are, helping you construct new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving now and in the future. With my 20 years of experience in counseling adults, teens and children with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and behavioral challenges, I can help identify what has and has not worked in the past and help you have a different outcome this time. I can guide you to resource positive ways of coping and relating by accessing your strengths to manage life's changes and challenges. 

https://karen-starner-lmft.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Katie Hoeveler (513-817-1617)

As both a pediatrician and a psychiatrist, my goal in my practice of psychiatry and psychotherapy is to promote overall health. This process starts with a caring relationship among the patient, the family, and myself. As I have honed my skills at CHOP, I have come to believe in the process of true shared decision making. We will work together to form an evidence based treatment plan and realize the patient’s best self! 

https://www.katiehoeveler.com/

Brightside ( 215-264-2272 )

Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping children and adolescents suffering from autism, addictive diseases, behavioral health disabilities, as well as physical, verbal and sexual trauma.

Wellspring Counseling and Consulting (302) 468-6385

Ready to take the first step toward positive change? Contact us today via phone at (302) 468-6385 or email us at info@wellspring-cc.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about our services. We are happy to help!

Eating Disorders

The Renfrew Center (1-800-736-3739)

The Renfrew Center of Radnor specializes in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related mental illnesses. Programming consists of a comprehensive range of services including day treatment, intensive outpatient and group therapy.

CHOP Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program (215-590-068 )

The Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia treats eating disorders in a multidisciplinary family-based model, with outpatient therapy, medical and nutrition visits, as well as inpatient medical stabilization when needed.

We believe eating disorders are reversible disorders with neuro-biologic and genetic roots, and support caregivers in treating these illnesses at home using evidence-based treatment whenever possible.

Seeds of Hope (610-422-3679) 

If your teen is struggling with an eating disorder, Seeds of Hope can help. We welcome teens of all genders in our adolescent and teen programs, which are offered in our Paoli location. Learn more about signs of an eating disorder in teens and our treatment approach. See if our programs are a good fit for your son or daughter. 

Gabrielle Morreale LPC (215-206-1749 )

Initial Consultations, Individual Sessions, Family Sessions, Parent Consultations, Online Sessions, Home or Community Sessions, and, LPC Supervision.

Grief and Loss

Center for Loss and Bereavement (610-222-4110) 

The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a non-profit resource of specialized knowledge and professional support that provides meaningful connection and restorative guidance for those impacted by grief. The professional staff offers peer support groups for children and adults as well as workshops and summer camp programs.

Safe Harbor Grief Support for Children (215-481-598)

The Safe Harbor program provides ongoing grief support groups for children, teens and their parents or caregivers. This is a caring environment where they can come for support and understanding. Safe Harbor is offered completely free of charge.

Camp Erin ( 800-700-8807 )

Camp Erin® Philadelphia, a program of the David Bradley Children’s Bereavement Program, is a free weekend bereavement camp for youth who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Children and teens ages 6 to 17 attend a weekend camp experience that combines grief education and emotional support with fun, traditional camp activities. 

Camp Charlie (215-481-5983 )

Camp Charlie is a week-long day camp for bereaved children ages six (must be in, or have completed 1st grade) to 12, held in June at the College Settlement Campus, 600 Witmer Road, Horsham PA 19044. Staff, volunteer facilitators and teen buddies lead campers through a week of healing and fun.  

Cancer Support

 Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia ( 215.441.3290 )

Children and teens diagnosed with cancer or who have loved ones diagnosed with cancer can share feelings and experiences, learn, network with other kids, and engage in fun activities. 

Anxiety and Depression

CHOP Anxiety Behavior Clinic  (215-590-7555 )

The Anxiety Behaviors Clinic (ABC) provides evaluation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication management for children and adolescents ages 4-18 with primary anxiety disorders, including: Selective mutism, Separation anxiety disorder, Phobias, OCD, Social anxiety disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder and Panic disorder.

We also provide behavioral treatment for difficulties that frequently present with anxiety disorders, such as sleep problems, selective eating, and tic disorders. The emphasis is on providing evidence-based and empirically supported treatments that involve and engage the whole family. 

Creative Healing (610-813-2575) 

Creative Healing is a Teen Support Center with 3 locations in the Greater Philadelphia area: Flourtown, King of Prussia and Philadelphia.  We offer individual and group therapy for teen self-expression, support and skill-building with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed practices and LGBTQ-affirming care. The focus of our work is teenagers in the Greater Philadelphia area, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or exploration of identity and self-esteem. 

Gifted Students, Twice Exceptional and High IQ Needs

Ambler Counseling Center - Doylestown

107 N Broad St, Doylestown, PA 18901
Child psychologists, teletherapy & in‑person, autism/ADHD/executive‑functioning specialists

Lilac Therapy Center, LLC

748 N Bethlehem Pike Suite 104, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA 19002
Child‑teen‑family therapy, anxiety, school/academic issues, emotional regulation

Ambler Counseling Center (Ambler & Spring House)

• Licensed child psychologists experienced in ADHD, autism, executive functioning, as well as anxiety and perfectionism in gifted kids (reddit.com, davidsongifted.org)

• Offers both in‑person and teletherapy

Handspring Health

• Team of licensed clinical social workers and LPCs specializing in anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and parenting support (sagecenterforgifted.com, growtherapy.com)

• Virtual and in‑person sessions ($95/session, bundle options)

Lilac Therapy Center

• Therapeutic focus on school-related anxiety, emotional regulation, and coping skills—ideal for gifted kids facing academic/social stress (brightinsight.support, davidsongifted.org)

Psychology Today listings:

• 1. Emilie Flynn, LPC in Lower Gwynedd (ages 4–12, autism, ADHD, anxiety) (reddit.com)

  2. Maria Maddalo, PsyD, BCBA in Fort Washington (autism, executive function, ADHD), accepts virtual sessions via PSYPACT (therapytribe.com)

• Grow Therapy (virtual providers across PA):

  1. Kathleen M. Walsh, Sally McAfee, Kesedria Carter—all with experience in anxiety, family coaching, executive functioning (growtherapy.com, growtherapy.com)

  2. Megan Murphy (child specialist) and Kisa Pentarek (both virtual and in-person) (growtherapy.com)

• Dr. Gail Post in Jenkintown. She doesn’t take insurance, however highly recommended.   

• Davidson Institute’s “Gifted Testers & Therapists” map:

A growing resource listing providers experienced with gifted/2e children (davidsongifted.org)

• SENG (“Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted”):

Offers guidelines for choosing a gifted-aware therapist and emphasizes the importance of matching therapist training and mindset (sengifted.org, davidsongifted.org)

• Hoagies’ Gifted:

Lists some professionals, though PA-based providers are limited

Gender and Sexuality 

CHOP Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic  (267-426-5980)

The Gender and Sexuality Development Program offers psychosocial and medical support for gender variant, gender expansive and transgender children and youth up to age 21 and their families. Our multidisciplinary team, led by Nadia L. Dowshen, MD, and Linda Hawkins, PhD, MSEd, LPC, includes specialists in gender identity development from Social Work and Family Services, Adolescent Medicine, Endocrinology, and Behavioral Health. We work with your family to best meet the needs of your child or youth who is transgender, gender-variant or gender-nonconforming. 

To assess where your child or youth is on their gender journey, your family will meet with one of our assessors and Family Services Specialist at the Gender Clinic. To request a new patient appointment with the Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic, please call 267-426-5980 or email genderclinic@email.chop.edu.

Creative Healing (610-813-2575) 

Creative Healing is a Teen Support Center with 3 locations in the Greater Philadelphia area: Flourtown, King of Prussia and Philadelphia.  We offer individual and group therapy for teen self-expression, support and skill-building with a focus on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed practices and LGBTQ-affirming care. 

Behavioral Health Support

The Light Program and Life Counseling Services (215-361-7120) 

The Light Program offers structured outpatient programs for a range of concerns. We can help you manage a mental health disorder like depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Our programs are also helpful for people going through difficult life events like divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one. Whatever you’re facing, our compassionate team will walk with you on your journey to healing. 

Aspire Child and Family Services (267 388 0670)

Our highly experienced licensed clinicians offer quality individual, family and/or group counseling and we participate with most major insurances.  Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, autism, ADHD, PTSD, addiction and much more.

Rehab After School (610-644-6464)

Rehab After School is an innovative leader in teen drug and alcohol rehab. Our outpatient programs allow your teen to continue attending school while receiving treatment. We offer comprehensive care that addresses the full range of needs for adolescents and their families. In a caring and comfortable environment, our highly trained therapists support and guide teens and their families through the treatment process. We treat adolescents as young as age 12 for substance abuse and/or substance use disorder. 

Trauma Informed Support

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (215-496-0707)

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC) is a private non-profit agency that specializes in delivering behavioral health services to Philadelphia’s children and their families. We are dedicated to addressing the impact of child abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to early childhood development, and to assisting children in reaching their full potential within their homes, community and society. 

Central Behavioral Health (484-806-2044)

Central is actively providing psychological evaluations for Behavioral Health Management to recommend supports for struggling students and their families.  If you are experiencing difficulty with behavior management, emotional support, etc. please have the parent/guardian contact Laura Hopple for an intake. She will be able to get them set up with an evaluation and on to the next steps for services.

Short Term Hospitalization

Horsham Clinic (800-237-4447)

When a child in your care needs help with crisis stabilization, or intensive support for emotional or behavioral issues, The Horsham Clinic is here to help. We offer inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for children ages 4–12 in a secure, compassionate therapeutic environment. 

Brooke Glen (215-641-5404)

The adolescent inpatient program meets the unique needs of teens age 13 to 18 (but who are still in school) that are struggling with behavioral issues or mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Patients and families work closely with the treatment team to put together individualized plans to get the patients back on a healthy track. We coordinate with the patient’s school during their stay to make sure they don’t fall behind while receiving care. 

Kids Peace (800-854-3123 )

Kids Peace Psychiatric Hospital is a one-of-a-kind hospital, dedicated solely to healing and addressing the unique mental and behavioral health care needs of children and young adults experiencing severe crises. 

Foundations Behavioral Health (215-345-0444)

Foundations Behavioral Health provides acute inpatient hospitalization for adolescents ages 12 to 17 experiencing a psychiatric or emotional disorder that impacts daily functioning in school, at home or in their community. Hospitalization provides a secure environment to thoroughly examine all behavioral, emotional, social, and family needs that should be addressed to give the patient the best possible outcome. 

Psychologists and Psychiatrists 

Philadelphia Integrative Psychology 

Our team of mental health professionals and nutritionists have varying backgrounds, education, and emphases. Use our filtering tool to see the providers that match your needs and goals. 

Jack Gomberg, Psychiatrist. 748 N Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA 19477-1013  215-628-8585

Dr. Marc Greenburg  Psychologist and Counseling Associates , 595 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 201

Montgomeryville, PA 18936  215-822-5553.