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A promotional graphic featuring CFR Staff Therapist Cara Blouin, LPC, who provides therapy for perfectionism. Cara is smiling and wearing a black sleeveless top, with blonde hair styled in waves over one side. The text reads: "Featured Philly Therapist" at the top, and "Cara Blouin, LPC – Staff Therapist – Philadelphia & Online" at the bottom. Cara is a relationships therapist who uses a humanistic therapy and person-centered therapy approach. The background is bright teal with the Council for Relationships logo in the lower right corner.

Therapy for Perfectionism: Finding Freedom Beyond Achievement

October 7, 2025

Perfectionism doesn’t always look like color-coded calendars or spotless homes. Sometimes it looks like never asking for help, saying yes to everything, or feeling like rest is a reward you…

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A professional photo of Judy Chasin, PhD, MFT, featured as a Paoli-based staff therapist at Council for Relationships. She is wearing a black top and standing outdoors in front of green foliage. Text on the image reads: "Featured Paoli Therapist – Judy Chasin, PhD, MFT – Staff Therapist, Paoli, PA & Online." Judy offers professional help to individuals and couples navigating burnout, grief, and symptoms of depression. She supports clients asking themselves questions like "how do you know you need therapy?" and "how to know if someone is depressed?" Judy provides therapy for grief and specializes in helping clients access expert, compassionate care.

You’re Not Lazy—You’re Burned Out: A Therapist for Burnout

September 10, 2025

Many people look like they have everything under control—but inside, they feel drained, unmotivated, or simply not like themselves. If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with burnout, depression,…

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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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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 Reiss, MFT

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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A close-up of a pensive woman looking away, overlaid with text: “Blog New Post by Meghan Rydzewski, MFT – How Managing Anxiety Improves Your Mental and Physical Health.” Council for Relationships logo appears in the corner.

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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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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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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A title graphic with a misty mountain in the background and a purple gradient sky. The title in bold white text reads, 'Cognitive Impairment After a Stroke: Invisible Disability Support' by Darrell J. Carson, LMFT. The Council for Relationships logo is placed at the bottom right in purple.

Cognitive Impairment After a Stroke: Invisible Disability Support

October 21, 2024

People often associate stroke recovery with physical challenges like mobility or speech difficulties. However, one of the most significant, yet less visible, hurdles many stroke survivors face is cognitive impairment…

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Philadelphia psychiatrist Dr. Becky Wu, MD, smiling and featured as the Staff Psychiatrist at Council for Relationships, located in Philadelphia’s University City.

Philadelphia Psychiatrist Offering Personalized Services

September 16, 2024

Finding the right Philadelphia psychiatrist can feel daunting, especially when looking for someone who understands your unique needs and offers immediate, personalized care. That’s where Dr. Becky Wu comes in….

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Portrait of queer-affirming therapist in philadelphia, Lia Pezzato, a Marriage & Family Therapist at Council for Relationships, featured as the "Featured Therapist." Lia practices in Philadelphia's Center City, Blue Bell, PA, and Voorhees, NJ. The image includes her name and her areas of service, with a logo in the bottom corner representing Council for Relationships. The background is a bright turquoise with purple text.

Queer-Affirming Therapist in Philadelphia: Lia Pezzato, MFT

August 15, 2024

At Council for Relationships (CFR), we proudly shine a spotlight on Lia Pezzato, MFT, a dedicated queer-affirming therapist in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Lia brings a unique perspective and passion…

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Cover art for the blog 'Systemic Approach to Relationships: A Simpler Guide' by Rabbi Yair D. Robinson. The image features a stylized tree with extensive roots, symbolizing deep connections and systemic relationships. The text is bold and purple, with the subtitle 'A Simpler Guide' in turquoise at the bottom. The Council for Relationships logo is at the bottom right.

Systemic Approach to Relationships: A Simpler Guide

August 13, 2024

In human relationships, patterns often shape behaviors and influence how we interact with each other. As a rabbi and therapist-in-training, I’ve learned that using a systemic approach to relationships helps…

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Stylized illustration of a group of five people sitting in a circle, with one person raising their hand. The title reads 'What You Need to Know: Group Therapy Benefits' in bold, followed by 'By Mike Butera, LMFT' and the Council for Relationships logo at the bottom.

Group Therapy Benefits: What You Need to Know

August 12, 2024

The benefits of group therapy are numerous and can offer a powerful path to healing and personal growth. Group therapy brings people together who are facing similar challenges, providing a…

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A smiling woman with braided hair and glasses is pictured in the center. The background is a light green outdoor setting. Above her photo, the text reads: "Featured Therapist" in bold purple font. Below the photo, the text reads: "Bianca Williams" in large purple font, followed by "Marriage & Family Therapist Philadelphia - University City" in smaller white font. In the bottom right corner, the "Council for Relationships" logo is displayed. The background of the image is teal.

Bianca Williams, MFT: Featured Philadelphia Therapist

July 11, 2024

Welcome to Council for Relationships (CFR)’s monthly Featured Clinician blog, highlighting the dedicated professionals who provide exceptional therapy and psychiatry services to the Philadelphia region. This month, we are pleased…

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The image features a photo of a woman with long, blonde hair, smiling and dressed in professional attire. The background of the image is teal, and above the photo, there is a heading in bold purple text that reads "Featured Therapist." Below the photo, the name "Meghan Rydzewski" is displayed in large purple text. Underneath her name, in smaller white text, it says "Marriage & Family Therapist Philly & New Jersey." At the bottom right corner, there is a logo for the Council for Relationships, accompanied by a heart icon featuring a rainbow pride flag design.

Featured Therapist in Philadelphia: Meghan Rydzewski, MFT at Council for Relationships

May 21, 2024

Welcome to Council for Relationships (CFR) ‘s monthly Featured Clinician blog, highlighting the dedicated professionals who provide exceptional therapy and psychiatry services to the Philadelphia region. This month, we are…

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The image is a visually striking title graphic for a blog titled "Philadelphia Psychiatrist and Therapist Embracing Diverse Emotions" by Dr. Jennifer Trinh, associated with the Council for Relationships. It features abstract, wave-like patterns in shades of purple, blue, and white, flowing around and converging into the silhouettes of two human profiles facing in opposite directions. The design conveys a sense of fluidity and interconnectedness, symbolizing the complexity and range of human emotions. The text is clearly legible and arranged thoughtfully to balance the artwork, with the title in a larger, bold font and the author's name along with the organization's name in smaller text, anchoring the bottom of the image. This graphic is likely intended to capture the essence of the blog's theme, which is the exploration and acceptance of the wide array of human emotions.

Philadelphia Psychiatrist and Therapist Encourages Embracing Diverse Emotions

March 7, 2024

CFR is happy to have Dr. Jennifer Trinh, a psychiatrist and therapist from Philadelphia, as a valuable team member.  In this blog, Dr. Trinh discusses her medical and psychiatric training…

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The image is a promotional graphic for a blog post, with a background photograph of a row of traditional brick townhouses that could be found in Philadelphia. In the foreground, there is a translucent overlay with text that reads "Philadelphia Therapist Embraces Spirituality in Counseling" in bold white letters. Below the headline, it states "A NEW BLOG" followed by the author's name "By L. Stewart Barbera Jr., PsyD, MSW" in smaller font. The text is arranged on a bright cyan-colored rectangle which contrasts with the background. The graphic is designed to be eye-catching and informative, likely intended for sharing on social media or a website to attract readers to the blog article.

Philadelphia Therapist Embraces Spirituality in Counseling

February 6, 2024

CFR is thrilled to have L. Stewart Barbera Jr., a Philadelphia therapist, as a valued member of our team. Read more about Stewart’s therapeutic approaches, goals, and training. Being a…

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Council for Relationships Marriage and Family Therapist in Philadelphia Gabrielle Hoang, MFT. She sees individuals, couples, and families. Gabrielle specializes in affair & infidelity, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, lgbtq+ issues, trauma, and women's issues. request an appointment today. www.councilforrelationships.org

Marriage and Family Therapist in Philadelphia Aspires to Empower

January 8, 2024

Finding a marriage and family therapist in Philadelphia or Wynnewood, Pennslyvania, who accepts new clients can be difficult. CFR is proud to have Staff Therapist Gabrielle Hoang, MFT, as a…

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Art Therapist Bethanne Frazer: An Invitation to Collaborate

December 12, 2023

Finding a Philadelphia art therapist who accepts new clients can be difficult. CFR is proud to have Staff Therapist Bethanne Frazer, MS, LPC, NCC, ATR-P, as a member of Council…

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Pennsylvania Therapist Accepting New Clients: Jagkirpal Channa

November 9, 2023

Finding a Pennslyvania therapist who accepts new clients can be difficult. CFR is proud to have Staff Therapist Jagkirpal Channa, MFT, MS, as a member of our organization. Jagkirpal sees individuals,…

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Therapy That Can Teach You Forgiveness

September 25, 2023

We all know that the ability to forgive someone is a valued human trait. But dang is it hard to do. If you’re a human, then you’ve experienced a situation…

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