Portuguese Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

If you are reading this, the stressors in your life may be outpacing your resources to deal with them. You may feel unhappy and unable to achieve your goals. Whether we face relationship problems, excessive anxiety, frequent overwhelm and other painful emotions; depressive or unstable moods, attention issues, or insufficient energy to cope with circumstances – any of these challenges may lead us to think that something is essentially wrong with us, or that we are somehow unworthy of getting what we want. Sometimes we have tried psychotherapy, but our difficulties have persisted despite our greater self-knowledge and best intentions.

I help individuals grappling with the effects of traumatic events and PTSD, negative beliefs and self-talk, and experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Through our work together, my clients build resilience, feel empowered to take on life's challenges with a new sense of who they are, feel capable and competent against anything that comes their way, break unhealthy patterns, develop courage that will allow them to bet on themselves and their future with their actions, and have practical ways to cope with difficult emotions.

Follow Dr.Laura.D on Instagram for Psychology Tips...While 20% of Americans have a diagnosed mental health illness, 100% of us have Mental Health! As a Positive Psychologist I, Dr. Laura DiCesare, and my Associates empower our clients with the tools to tap into their internal strengths and resources. Learning about our brains and how they work is necessary to finding more balance in life. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or sadness? Are you feeling alone or like no one truly listens or understands? Is there trauma from your past that is holding you back from the life you want? Then let's get started (licensed in 34 States!

I am an experienced counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance abuse treatment, trauma, grief, and oncology counseling fields. I have experience providing counseling services to a variety of individuals and groups, including adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, unresolved grief, trauma, and stressor-related disorders and more recently cancer survivors and their loved ones.

Are you ready to invest in yourself? Would be helpful to improve your self-esteem, and feel confident enough to reach your goals in life? Therapy is a personal investment. As a therapist, I observe that some of the outcomes from the therapeutic process involve: improving self-esteem, self-confidence, relationships, and the ability to reach goals in life. My doctorate is in clinical psychology, and my master's degree is in developmental psychology. I am also a certified psychoanalyst. I have extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, and problems in living. I look forward to meeting with you.

I work with people to heal from trauma, whether that presents as PTSD, anxiety, depression, dissociation, or any of the persistent difficulties that may show up after living through one or more experiences that compromise your basic sense of safety. You deserve peace and joy, and I can help you find it!

I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy. One might be struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship and workplace stress, health issues, or other difficulties. A couple might feel stuck, a family might have difficulties communicating. Sometimes people feel unhappy and irritable but are not sure why. Together, we will discuss areas in your life that create challenges and stress. I can help explore issues and difficult feelings. Through our work together, your relationship with yourself and others will improve.