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Feeling Stuck in Life? How a Trauma-Informed Therapist Can Help You Heal

July 9, 2025

If you’ve been going through the motions—working, caregiving, showing up for others—but still feel disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many people describe this experience as feeling stuck in life…

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A vintage television displays a glitched screen with the words “LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and the Role of Trusted Adults” in pixelated blue text. Behind the static effect, a child holds a rainbow pride flag outdoors. The Council for Relationships logo appears in white in the bottom right corner.

LGBTQ Youth Mental Health & the Role of Trusted Adults

June 4, 2025

Americans live in a time of growing societal rifts. One significant divide is how society treats and views members of the LGBTQ community. The people most harmed by the backlash…

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Illustration of a woman curled up in water beneath the title “Birth Trauma: A Story of Survival, Vulnerability & Healing,” representing postpartum depression, birth plan trauma, and perinatal mental health recovery.

Birth Trauma: A Story of Survival, Vulnerability & Healing

When a friend, Lauren, shared this with me, it captured the profound disorientation and grief that can follow a traumatic birth, especially when a carefully prepared birth plan goes awry….

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Using Mindfulness to Evaluate Your Relationship with Social Media

May 6, 2025

Mindfulness is the practice of noticing what is happening within and around you in the present moment. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can apply mindful social media use…

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Photo of Hannah Reiss, MFT, a Philadelphia therapist providing individual therapy Philadelphia and couples therapy Philadelphia, featured by Council for Relationships.

Expert Couples and Individual Therapy in Philadelphia with Hannah

May 1, 2025

When you’re looking for a mental health professional, you want someone who offers expert guidance, understands your unique experiences, and helps you achieve meaningful, lasting results. With Hannah Reiss, MFT,…

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EMDR Therapy for Sexual Assault and Negative Cognitions

April 29, 2025

Sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Survivors often carry invisible wounds that affect their daily lives, relationships, and sense of safety….

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Holocaust Remembrance & the Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma

The government of Israel established Yom HaShoah as a day of Holocaust remembrance to honor the six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust—an event whose…

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Managing Anxiety & Mental and Physical Health Tips

April 9, 2025

CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski understands that managing anxiety during periods of uncertainty can be difficult, especially when trying to balance both mental and physical health. She emphasizes the importance…

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Grey-scale collage of men's faces with a purple box overlay that reads: Exploring Men's Mental Health through IFS Therapy. A new blog by CFR Therapist A New Blog by CFR Therapist Kelly Davis, Esq., MSW." And the logo for Council for Relationships under it.

Exploring Men’s Mental Health Through IFS Therapy

April 7, 2025

Many men feel pressure to be providers, leaders, and stoic figures of strength. In her latest blog, CFR Staff Therapist Kelly Davis shares how Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS therapy) offers…

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Illustration of a pink anatomical heart outlined in blue on a textured cream background. Above the heart, text reads: “Transgender Day of Visibility – How support creates safer, stronger communities.” Below the heart, it says: “New blog by Reid Cilley, MFT.” The Council for Relationships logo appears at the bottom. The image uses purple and blue tones to evoke empathy and care.

Transgender Day of Visibility: How Support Creates Safer, Stronger Communities

March 31, 2025

Every year on March 31st, the LGBTQ+ community and our allies come together to observe Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) serves to recognize the resilience of…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part Three

March 25, 2025

Women’s mental health has remained central to Council for Relationships since Dr. Emily Mudd founded the organization nearly a century ago. Dr. Mudd’s groundbreaking efforts transformed society’s views on women’s…

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Portrait of Reid Cilley, MFT, a trauma informed therapist at Council for Relationships. Reid, a staff therapist based in Philadelphia and online, specializes in trauma therapy and identity-affirming care. Text overlay reads 'Featured Philly Therapist' with the CFR logo and a pride heart.

Trauma Informed Therapist Reid Cilley Helps Clients Heal and Grow

March 21, 2025

Meet Reid Cilley, MFT: A Trauma Informed Therapist Centered on You When you’re searching for a trauma informed therapist, you deserve someone who listens without judgment and adapts to your…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part Two

March 17, 2025

To understand the history of marriage counseling requires an understanding of the contributions made by Dr. Emily Hartshorne Mudd. So, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we continue our exploration…

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Graphic announcing CFR Staff Therapist Kristine Seitz’s FOX29 interview. The image has a turquoise background with a purple speech bubble design. Inside the speech bubble, white text reads 'COUNCIL FOR Relationships TV.' To the right, there is a white outline of an old-fashioned TV with an image of Kristine Seitz, who has curly blonde hair and is smiling. Below, bold white text states: 'COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS’ STAFF THERAPIST KRISTINE SEITZ, MED, MSW, LSW JOINED FOX29 FOR AN INTERVIEW ON USING CHATGBT IN RELATIONSHIPS.'

CFR’s Kristine Seitz on FOX29 Discussing AI in Relationships

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 | CFR Staff Therapist Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW, LSW joined FOX29 for an interview on using artificial intelligence, and specifically large language models like ChatGBT, in relationships. Check…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part One

March 12, 2025

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us reflect on the work of Dr. Emily Hartshorne Mudd. She was a visionary in women’s mental health who championed relationship equity when…

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A promotional graphic featuring Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW, an Internal Family Systems therapist in Philadelphia. Kelly is smiling and wearing a blue sleeveless top with a pearl necklace, posing in an urban alleyway. The text "Featured Philly Therapist" is displayed at the top, with her name and credentials in bold purple text below. Additional text highlights her role as a staff therapist at Council for Relationships, offering therapy in Philadelphia, PA, and online. The Council for Relationships logo, featuring a heart with a rainbow stripe, is in the bottom right corner.

Meet Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW: Bridging Law, Advocacy, and Therapy

February 26, 2025

For some therapists, the path to mental health care is clear from the start. For others, like Kelly Davis, Esq., LSW, it’s a journey shaped by experience, personal growth, and…

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Amy Jones to Lead CFR’s Women’s Psychological Health Services as New Director

February 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amy Jones to Lead CFR’s Women’s Psychological Health Services as New Director Philadelphia, PA – 02/10/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) is proud to announce that Amy…

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Hands gently holding a fabric square with a Star of David design, supporting a small lit candle. The text above reads "Council for Relationships" and "International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025: A Blog by Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, APIT" on a dark background.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025

International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This day serves as a reminder of the terrible events that took place during…

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A promotional graphic titled "Top Mental Health Tips for 2025" featuring a hand holding a smiley face emoji on a gradient purple background. Below the title, it credits "By Therapist Chimère G. Holmes" and includes a button labeled "New Blog!" The bottom of the image features the Council for Relationships logo and the tagline "Therapy & Psychiatry Since 1932.

Top Mental Health Tips for 2025

January 14, 2025

As the new year begins, many of us think about resolutions to improve our lives. While goals like eating healthier or saving money are common, it’s equally important to focus…

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Featured image of Dr. Qianna S. Snooks, PsyD, military family therapist in Philadelphia, smiling in a professional setting. Council for Relationships logo included.

Military Family Therapist in Philadelphia

December 16, 2024

Dr. Qianna S. Snooks is the Director of CFR’s Operation Home & Healing program and a dedicated Staff Therapist. Along with seeing a broad range of clients, Dr. Snooks is…

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CFR’s Dr. Sara J. Corse Guest Appearance on NBC10 Philadelphia’s @Issue

November 25, 2024

November 24, 2024 | Dr. Sara J. Corse was a guest on the NBC10 Philadelphia show @Issue. Dr. Corse joined the show to discuss navigating complicated conversations with loved ones this…

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