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Tammi Van Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
As a therapist, play advocate, author, product creator, supervisor, parent coach, and international speaker, I am passionate about my work.
Through play and other expressive therapies, children are able to express themselves safely and work out what is troubling them. Play is the language of children and the toys become their words. Parents are given the tools to understand what their children are communicating to them and we work as a team to strengthen the family system and decrease power struggles and stressors in the home. Main Line Play Therapy: Expressive Therapy Center now offers dance/movement, music, & play therapy,
(610) 850-9612 View (610) 850-9612
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Dr. Dena DiNardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118  (Online Only)
Hello and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy. I welcome individuals, couples, and families navigating a variety of relational issues, although often centered around improving communication. If you are ready to explore hard-to-change patterns in yourself and in your relationships, appreciate an outcome-focused approach to healing, and hope for a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who can help you effectively address your barriers to change - let's talk. I might be the right fit for you.
Hello and congratulations on your decision to explore therapy. I welcome individuals, couples, and families navigating a variety of relational issues, although often centered around improving communication. If you are ready to explore hard-to-change patterns in yourself and in your relationships, appreciate an outcome-focused approach to healing, and hope for a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who can help you effectively address your barriers to change - let's talk. I might be the right fit for you.
(267) 867-5192 View (267) 867-5192
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Lauren G Kahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118
As an experienced therapist I will work with you to generate the movement you are seeking in your life using novel approaches to help you on your journey. I specialize in helping couples find new ways to understand and communicate with one another and bring better balance to their relationships. In addition to working in the office or online we can take your sessions outdoors into nature. I am based in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia and see people virtually, outdoors or in the office. During the winter months, Jan, Feb and March, I can meet with you in person in Basalt, Colorado or online.
As an experienced therapist I will work with you to generate the movement you are seeking in your life using novel approaches to help you on your journey. I specialize in helping couples find new ways to understand and communicate with one another and bring better balance to their relationships. In addition to working in the office or online we can take your sessions outdoors into nature. I am based in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia and see people virtually, outdoors or in the office. During the winter months, Jan, Feb and March, I can meet with you in person in Basalt, Colorado or online.
(215) 839-1239 View (215) 839-1239
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Jeanae M. Hopgood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, PMH-C, CAGCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .
Are you having difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Struggling to communicate concerns about identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or any intersection of these areas? Are you & your partner(s) in need of support around improved communication? Are you having fertility challenges & need help sorting through options & feelings? Have you experienced perinatal loss? If you are challenged by life's transitions and are looking for help processing & planning, contact me. I am a couple & family therapist specializing in sexuality, relational patterns, perinatal mental health, and grief & loss .
(484) 334-2961 View (484) 334-2961
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Journey to Healing, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Life is a journey and can be very difficult to travel, especially when traveling alone and battling things like grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other forms of mental distress. As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about joining my clients in their journey to wellness. I believe in blending clinical theories with Biblical truths, as well as cultivating a safe, judgement-free environment for my clients.
Life is a journey and can be very difficult to travel, especially when traveling alone and battling things like grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other forms of mental distress. As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about joining my clients in their journey to wellness. I believe in blending clinical theories with Biblical truths, as well as cultivating a safe, judgement-free environment for my clients.
(267) 458-7289 View (267) 458-7289
Photo of Rachel Brittingham, Licensed Professional Counselor in 19118, PA
Rachel Brittingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19118  (Online Only)
You’ve spent a lot of your life just “getting through it”. Despite a lot of difficulties in your childhood, and even your early adult life, you’ve managed to bulldoze through it all and stay on track as much as you could. But now that you’re through it (at least mostly), your past seems to be catching up to you. Your relationships with significant others, friends, family and even yourself seem to be challenging. You’re realizing now that maybe “just getting through it” wasn’t enough, and it is time to get some support for yourself, whether you really want to or not. Slowing down is really difficult, but it's time.
You’ve spent a lot of your life just “getting through it”. Despite a lot of difficulties in your childhood, and even your early adult life, you’ve managed to bulldoze through it all and stay on track as much as you could. But now that you’re through it (at least mostly), your past seems to be catching up to you. Your relationships with significant others, friends, family and even yourself seem to be challenging. You’re realizing now that maybe “just getting through it” wasn’t enough, and it is time to get some support for yourself, whether you really want to or not. Slowing down is really difficult, but it's time.
(215) 261-5554 View (215) 261-5554
Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.