Office
Philadelphia, PA – Center City
1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 888
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Office Director
Nina Fortuna, LMFT
215-382-6680 ext. 4209
nfortuna@councilforrelationships.org
Parking
Valet parking lots are located at the southwest corner of 18th and Market (Crowne Plaza Hotel), and near the intersection of 19th and JFK Blvd. Some street parking at meters is available intermittently on JFK Blvd.
Directions
From the North:
Follow I-95 South
Take the I-676/US-30 exit towards CENTRAL PHILA, exit #22
Merge on I-676 WEST
Take the Ben Franklin Parkway exit
Turn Right on N 22nd Street
Turn Right on Ben Franklin Parkway
At Logan Circle, take second exit onto Race Street
Bear Right onto Ben Franklin Parkway
Bear Right onto N 17th Street
Turn Right onto JFK Blvd
From the South:
Follow I-95 North
Take the PA-291/CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA(I-76 W) exit, exit #13
Continue on PENROSE AVE over the GEORGE C PLATT MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Turn Left on S 26TH ST
Continue on I-76 WEST
Take the MARKET ST/30TH ST. STATION exit, exit #345
Turn Right onto Chestnut St
Turn Left onto S 22nd Street
Turn Right onto Ludlow Street
Turn Right onto S 21st Street
Turn Left onto Ludlow Street
Turn Left onto S 18th Street
Turn Left onto JFK Blvd
Staff Therapists at this Location:

Ayo Akindumila, LMFT
Ayo Akindumila, LMFT
Ayo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based here in Philadelphia. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families looking to cope with stressful transitions. Her approach...
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Artists and Athletes, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Stress
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Michael Antzis, MD
Michael Antzis, MD
Dr. Antzis offers psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management for adults. He approaches treatment with warmth and compassion. In addition, by carefully listening to his patients, he provides a treatment...
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Depression and Anxiety, Mood Disorders, OCD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress, Work/Life Balance
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Daniella Bonhomme, MFT
Daniella Bonhomme, MFT
Daniella is an individual, couples, and family therapist who graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and interned at CFR. Her areas of interest are communication, depression, anxiety, and helping individuals identify...
Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Children with Special Needs, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Infertility, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Mike Butera, MFT
Mike Butera, MFT
Mike is a master’s level therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges of their relational lives. He provides a creative and collaborative therapeutic experience that is uniquely...
Specialty Areas: Artists and Athletes, Depression and Anxiety, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Darrell J. Carson, LMFT
Darrell J. Carson, LMFT
Darrell Carson is a couple and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to untangle an array of challenges. He works collaboratively with clients, meeting them where they...
Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Alexander-Barry Coleman, MFT
Alexander-Barry Coleman, MFT
Alexander takes an integrative approach to his work, combining behavioral, emotionally-focused, cognitive, and spiritual techniques to help his clients come to a place of greater peace and resolution. With...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Career Counseling, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sex and Love Addiction, Stress, Work/Life Balance
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Nina Fortuna, LMFT
Nina Fortuna, LMFT
Nina Fortuna, LMFT is a licensed relational therapist working with individuals, couples, and families to support their therapeutic goals. Nina is trained in EMDR and is working towards certification in...
Specialty Areas: Depression and Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma
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Joanne Gonzales, MFT
Joanne Gonzales, MFT
The first step of starting therapy is finding a therapist who understands your personality and fits with your goals. My work focuses on supporting and challenging folks that were taught...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Maisy Hughes, LMFT
Maisy Hughes, LMFT
Maisy Hughes has experience working with individuals, couples and families to resolve a wide range of presenting challenges. She is committed to delivering collaborative, respectful, culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy that...
Specialty Areas: Anger Management, Depression and Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Life Transitions, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma
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Kathy Klein, M.S.Ed., MSW, LSW
Kathy Klein, M.S.Ed., MSW, LSW
Kathy Klein provides a warm, empathetic, and responsive environment for individuals working to understand themselves better and change their lives. Kathy believes that relationships with others and various communities create...
Specialty Areas: Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Trauma, Women's Issues
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Marissa Kos, MSW, RN
Marissa Kos, MSW, RN
Marissa works with individuals as they navigate challenging emotional experiences or life circumstances by offering a safe environment to explore contributing dynamics and factors. She believes that her clients know...
Specialty Areas: Chronic Illness, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Women's Issues
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Brittany Kurdewan, LMFT
Brittany Kurdewan, LMFT
The decision to enter therapy can be a challenging yet enlightening experience. Brittany seeks to create an atmosphere of safety allowing her clients to feel free to explore themselves and...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Difficulties, Trauma
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Amy Leonard, MSW
Amy Leonard, MSW
If you are feeling stuck, alone, or confused about yourself or your relationships, then therapy could be a helpful next step for you. I would love to help you explore...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma
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Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, AS
Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, AS
Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, AS is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Pennsylvania & Delaware working with his clients toward the change they would like to see in themselves, their...
Specialty Areas: Adoption, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Work/Life Balance
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David MacFarlane, MEd
David MacFarlane, MEd
David MacFarlane, MEd is a Licensed Psychologist. Mr. MacFarlane graduated with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1993. He studied Comprehensive...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Men's Issues, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues
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Gabrielle Maloney, MFT
Gabrielle Maloney, MFT
Gabrielle has a Masters in Family Therapy from Drexel University. Currently, she is in the process of earning her Doctorate in Couple and Family Therapy at Drexel University. Her passion...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
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Michele M. Marsh, PhD
Michele M. Marsh, PhD
Dr. Marsh is a licensed psychologist and an AASECT-Certified sex therapist. Dr. Marsh focuses treatment on the specific needs of each individual, giving special attention to balancing the needs of each member...
Specialty Areas: Affairs and Infidelity, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Sex and Love Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Difficulties, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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John McWilliams, MSS, LCSW
John McWilliams, MSS, LCSW
John McWilliams is a licensed clinical social worker who works with couples, families, and individuals. He received extensive training in attachment-based therapy and trauma informed care while working with children,...
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Relationship Issues, Sex and Love Addiction, Sexual Difficulties, Trauma
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Virginia Mittnacht, LSW
Virginia Mittnacht, LSW
Virginia Mittnacht is a licensed social worker living in Philadelphia. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are impacted by mental, emotional, and/or behavioral health challenges....
Specialty Areas: ADD and ADHD, Chronic Illness, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, OCD, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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Hope Nichols, LMFT
Hope Nichols, LMFT
Hope is an Integrative, Solution-Focused Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in delivering treatment to individuals, couples, children, and families. She has expertise in working with issues...
Specialty Areas: Depression and Anxiety, Divorce, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Women's Issues
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Courtney Ragin, LMFT
Courtney Ragin, LMFT
Courtney Ragin, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to support them in healing and developing healthy relationships where they feel seen...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Life Transitions, Parenting, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Priscilla Singleton, MSW, L...
Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW
Ms. Singleton is a licensed clinical social worker and a marriage and family therapist. Ms. Singleton has completed additional training and certifications in EMDR, Sandtray therapy, and co-parent counseling/parent coordination. Ms. Singleton’s...
Specialty Areas: Adoption, Children with Special Needs, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Parenting, Remarried/Blended Issues, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families
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Emma Steiner, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Emma Steiner, MSW, MFT, LCSW
Ms. Steiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist in Philadelphia. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and...
Specialty Areas: Addiction and Substance Abuse, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Premarital Issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Jane Summers, MD
Jane Summers, MD
Dr. Jane Summers has specialized in women’s behavioral health throughout her career and provides medication evaluation and treatment for clients treated by Council for Relationships therapists in our Women’s Psychological...
Specialty Areas: Chronic Illness, Depression and Anxiety, Infertility, Insomnia, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Mood Disorders, OCD, Women's Issues
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Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, LMFT
Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, LMFT
The decision to seek therapy is a difficult one, whether you are facing challenges that have been with you for years or have more recently emerged. Ms. Tanenbaum will help you...
Specialty Areas: Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families, Women's Issues
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Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT
Sarah Valdivieso, LMFT
Sarah Valdivieso is an empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist who respects each client’s unique and individual journey and capacity for resiliency. Ms. Valdivieso graduated from La Salle University with a...
Specialty Areas: Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Self-Discovery/Self-Analysis, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
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