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Danielle Silverman, LCSW, MEd

January 23, 2022

Finding a therapist who fits with your goals and personality is the first and most important step in making meaningful progress in therapy. I am an empathetic soul who became a therapist because I seek to understand those who feel misunderstood. I hope to provide validation and a safe space for my clients to be…

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Sonja Spangler, LSW

September 7, 2021

Sonja Spangler, LSW, provides a warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine presence for your self-exploration. She believes in creating a space in therapy that honors who you are and your story. Her main focus is on the therapeutic relationship that invites you to express your authentic self and be seen. Her collaborative approach will invite curiosity and…

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Kimberly Holt, MS, LMFT

August 25, 2021

Kim Holt is a Couple and Family Therapist who is compassionate, thoughtful, and dynamic in her work with individuals, couples, and families. Kim is systemically trained and employs an integrative approach to supporting clients in their therapeutic goals. Using warmth, curiosity, and humor, Kim seeks to provide a safe and affirming space for collaboration and…

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Tessa Peoples Kinsey, LMFT

May 26, 2021

As a systemically oriented clinician, Tessa is attentive to her client’s social and relational contexts. Tessa employs a non-pathologizing approach that validates your unique context while holding hope for the changes you want to implement in your life. She is experienced in working with women and couples who are navigating life transitions of their 20s…

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Madeline E. Hoch, LMFT

May 18, 2021

Madeline’s compassion, curiosity, and mindfulness are at the core of her client relationships. She offers therapeutic space for children, families, and individuals that centralizes racial, cultural, and intergenerational trauma, attachment needs, and emotional awareness. If you, your family, or child are experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, conflict, fear, or grief, individual, family, and play therapy are…

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Virginia Mittnacht, LCSW

January 25, 2021

Virginia Mittnacht is a licensed clinical 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. Ms. Mittnacht believes that building a strong and honest relationship with her clients stems from genuine, positive, and sustained growth. She thoughtfully works to…

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Carla Krash, MSS, LCSW, MFA

January 19, 2021

Carla Krash provides a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space in her work with individuals to explore difficult feelings and life situations. Ms. Krash’s style is conversational and informal as she works with clients who are experiencing a range of challenges including low self-esteem, feeling stuck in relationships or professional life, anxiety/fear, depression, loneliness, parenting difficulties,…

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April Piercy, PhD, MFT

January 19, 2021

Dr. April Piercy is a Marriage & Family Therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families, as well as psychoeducational groups. Dr. Piercy has over 15 years of experience in Human Services where she worked as a domestic violence educator, mental health counselor, social worker, and adjunct faculty member. Dr. Piercy’s goal is…

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David MacFarlane, MEd

September 18, 2020

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 Family Therapy with Sam and Diana Kirschner and is thoroughly familiar with systemic approaches to psychotherapy. Mr. MacFarlane began his career as a therapist in…

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Rabbi Margot Stein, MFT

Margot Stein, LMFT

September 11, 2020

Margot Stein, LMFT completed the clergy track for post-graduate studies in marriage and family therapy. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are struggling with difference: autism, ADHD, behavior disorders, learning issues, non-traditional, nonbinary or gender queer orientation, artists, and others learning to listen to their inner calling. With warmth, compassion, and humor,…

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Jamie Rose, MAC, LMFT

July 15, 2020

Jamie Rose is a dedicated professional specializing in systemic and integrative counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With a master’s degree in Biblical Counseling and post-graduate expertise in Marriage and Family therapy, she skillfully combines a faith perspective with an inclusive approach for non-religious clients. In the counseling room, Jamie collaborates with clients, drawing upon…

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Ayo Akindumila, LMFT

July 15, 2020

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 to therapy is both warm and disarming; she understands and respects the bravery it takes to begin therapy, and is always mindful of how to…

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Barbara Barry, MEd, LMFT

January 31, 2020

Barbara Barry is a sensitive, and caring therapist, affirming each person’s capacity for change and growth. Her approach is grounded in compassion, non-judgmental presence and collaboration. She supports clients as they gain insight, identify new ways to move forward and transform their relationship with self and others. Ms. Barry received her Master’s degree in Counseling…

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Alexis W. V. Bové, MS, JD, LMFT

August 1, 2019

Alexis Bové is a compassionate, empathic, and engaging therapist whose approach is collaborative and supportive while challenging clients to meet their therapeutic goals. She believes in the importance of fostering a safe, secure environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their vulnerabilities. Alexis takes a systemic approach to her work with individuals, couples, and families, addressing…

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Nina Fortuna, LMFT

July 15, 2019

Nina Fortuna, LMFT, is a licensed relational therapist working with individuals, couples, and families to support their therapeutic goals. Nina is an EMDR-certified therapist. Nina has an innate curiosity for the life experiences of those she works with. Together with Nina, you will explore the parts of yourself that feel separate or different from how…

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Florda Priftanji, LMFT

November 12, 2018

Whether you are working to smooth life transitions or build emotional stability, therapy is a resource that can offer guidance. Florda is an integrative therapist that empowers individuals to gain self-acceptance, independence, and courage to overcome challenges. Florda emphasizes the importance of learning effective communication skills to create and maintain healthy relationships. She aims to…

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Lisa Handler, PhD, LMFT

October 22, 2018

Lisa works with individuals and couples of all ages who are experiencing challenges in their lives and/or relationships. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients and welcomes those who are: challenged or stuck in familial or intimate relationships; exploring their relationship to work (especially academia); experiencing anxiety and/or depression; working through young adulthood;…

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Allen-Michael Lewis, LMFT, MS, AS

October 4, 2018

Allen Lewis, LMFT, AS is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor providing tele-therapy services to clients in PA, NJ, DE, FL, and NY. Allen is collaborative in working with his clients toward the change they would like to see in themselves, their relationships, and their communities. He is a systemic-oriented…

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Alexander Coleman, MFT

September 28, 2018

If you’re seeking insight, practical tools, and the genuine feeling of being heard and understood by a therapist, you’ve landed in the right place. I take pride in embodying all three of these characteristics and strive to incorporate them into my therapy work. Whether you’re grappling with relationship challenges or facing personal struggles, I aim…

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Darrell J. Carson, LMFT

September 28, 2018

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 are, while creating a warm, calm, and welcoming space to help facilitate positive change. He is deeply committed and intentional in helping clients towards accomplishing…

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Amy Jones, MSW, MFT, LCSW

August 28, 2018

Amy’s strengths as a clinician are working with young adults, young couples, and women who have survived traumatic events, including ongoing interpersonal trauma, and who want support to process these experiences in order to show up more fully for their lives in the present. She also really enjoys supporting individuals and couples as they are…

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