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Therapists for college students near Temple University

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Laura Binkley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Philadelphia, PA

Hello! I am a double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Fine Tune Psychiatry. I treat individuals 18 years and older and am trained in all areas of adolescent and adult psychiatry including mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and adult ADHD. My years as a nurse practitioner at the University of Pennsylvania’s Student Health and Wellness Center shaped my deep appreciation for the unique pressures that students face. My clinical approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with whole-person wellness, holistic coping strategies and sustainable mental health habits. I also bring years of experience from emergency and urgent care settings, which have helped to create my calm, approachable, and thorough clinical style.

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Kate Lang
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

I have clients from a variety of backgrounds and demographics. A large portion of my caseload are students, especially students who are currently in graduate programs. See my webpages below for more information! katelanglpc.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-lang-philadelphia-pa/727975

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A Better Life Therapy, LLC
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

When I opened A Better Life Therapy in 2013, I had one goal: to create a practice where people feel truly welcomed and supported. In my own search for a therapist, I was surprised by how difficult it was to even get a call or email returned. I wanted to change that. At A Better Life, you’ll always hear back from us , whether you call, email, or schedule online. We believe finding a therapist should be simple, and you deserve to know that someone is here for you. (And yes, it’s true that I’ve been known to write prospective clients back at midnight just to make sure they could rest assured that there was an appointment available to them.) I also wanted to create a space where I am confident the therapist you are working with is not only highly trained to support you but genuinely cares about what you’re going through and where you want to go. Over time, A Better Life has grown into something even bigger than I imagined: a family practice for mental health. Much like a trusted family doctor’s office, we’re here for your whole family across the lifespan. We love being able to support parents as they navigate the transitions of raising children, help kids work through friendship struggles, guide young adults through the stress of college and career, strengthen couples as they build their relationships, and stand alongside families as they cope with loss or the challenges of aging. In short: we want to walk with you through all of life’s moments -the messy and beautiful — from birth to your second act, and every stage in between. Welcome to our practice. We hope to see you around!

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Whole Heart Maternal Mental Health
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

We are a small private practice in Philadelphia and we treat a range of issues including general anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life changing events such as divorce, loss, grief and intimacy issues. By forming strong bonds, We enable clients to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviors to foster growth and positive change. Together we will work to help you free yourself from the familial, social and cultural expectations which often constrain us and become internalized truths. I encourage you to reach out and see if one of our clinicians feels like a good match to you.

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Jodi Wilkins Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Havertown, PA

Hello and welcome! Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Depressed? Are you having relationship or anger problems? Are you doing things that might be risky or unhealthy? Are you looking for a source of support during stressful times? I would be honored to help you explore healthy options for coping during uncertain and difficult times. I am a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (PC010040) and have thoroughly enjoyed helping people in various settings for the past eight years. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, forensic settings, as well as substance use treatment settings. Offering flexible hours on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Please feel free to call for a free 10-minute phone consultation to help you decide if working with me will be a good fit for your needs. Your time, finances, and willingness to reach out are important.

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Faith Higgins
Pre-Licensed Professional
Bala Cynwyd, PA

Understanding that our experiences are shaped by the environments we live in—our communities, culture, and relationships—I take a trauma-informed and relational approach to therapy. My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we feel seen, safe, and connected. I aim to create a space where you can explore your emotions, express yourself freely, and begin to reconnect with your body and sense of self. As an art therapist, I believe creativity can be a powerful pathway to understanding and transformation. In our sessions, we might use artmaking, mindfulness, or gentle somatic practices to help you express what words can’t always capture. These creative tools can support regulation, insight, and a deeper connection to your inner world. My practice integrates mindfulness, person-centered, and feminist frameworks, and I work collaboratively with each client to find what feels most supportive. I specialize in working with anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns, and I strive to provide an affirming space where all identities and experiences are honored. I see therapy as a collaborative and compassionate process—one where we explore not just what feels painful, but also what brings meaning, resilience, and joy. My goal is to help you cultivate a sense of internal safety and confidence as you move toward a more grounded, authentic version of yourself. Outside of my work as a therapist, I find joy in thrifting and antiquing, or getting lost in a good fantasy novel alongside my two cats, Cricket and Jerry. If my approach resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. I’d be honored to connect and support you on your healing journey.

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Pamela Desai
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ardmore, PA

Are you constantly on the go and can’t seem to relax and just be? Are you using social media, TV, food, or alcohol to numb difficult feelings? When there is an inner struggle we distract, keep busy, avoid, or numb in an attempt to make the discomfort go away. Individual Therapy provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding of our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. In our work together I will provide a safe space for exploration and growth. Hi, I’m Pamela. I have worked in this field in varied settings for the last 10 years. I have extensive clinical experience with issues relating to trauma and complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relational struggles, and parenting.

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Ahyana King
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Wellness is your birthright; you are already worthy. This means you are worthy of a mental health practitioner who will partner with you, support you, and equip you to live the life of wellness you believe you are capable of, but may be struggling to cultivate alone. When clients leave sessions with me they can expect to feel heard, seen, that they aren’t alone, and they have options and practical steps reflective of their uniqueness to incorporate in their life before the next session. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has spent the past 15 years partnering with people on their journey to wellness. I specialize in supporting those who identify as women between the ages of 18-65 who desire informed, compassionate, creative, yet practical support to live well even as they manage trauma, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, workplace or career challenges, relationships, and identity shifts and changes. I’ve worked at several colleges and universities across the United States, as far west as Spokane, WA, north as Buffalo, New York, and as local as center city Philadelphia, leading wellness programming for students on campus and counseling services. I earned a BA in Human Development and Family Science, an MS in Mental Health Counseling, and upon moving back to the Philadelphia, PA area knew I wanted to start a private practice, which I did in 2018.

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mktherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

I created this practice, mktherapy, in order to provide a space that believes in affirming and celebrating queer and trans identities. I specialize in working with fat identified folks who are in recovery and healing from fatphobic familial and cultural structures. I have additional interests in working with people coming into queer and trans identities later in life, intergenerational and ancestral trauma, as well as religious and spiritual trauma.

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Fishtown Wellness Center
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

Fishtown Wellness Center helps individuals and families create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live. The mission of Fishtown Wellness is to enable individuals and families to create a life of well-being and balance. We do this by providing evidence-based, holistic approaches to mental, emotional, and behavioral health. We bring value to the community by assisting individuals in building on strengths and resiliency. Our overall mission is to help people create, cultivate, and sustain the life they want to live. Fishtown Wellness is committed to providing our clients with the best quality, evidence-based approaches to treating mental and behavioral health concerns while building on personal strengths. As a company as a whole, we are committed to providing access to mental health services. Additionally, we strive to break financial barriers of accessibility by taking insurance and utilizing a sliding scale for those individuals with no health coverage.

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Peter Zook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

Please visit my profile to learn more about my services.

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Morgan Karcher
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

Hi! I’m Morgan, a trauma specialist and licensed professional counselor serving clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. I guide individuals, couples, & families through healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, ADHD, BPD, codependency, attachment wounds, & body image challenges. Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships. You don’t need to figure everything out alone. In therapy, you'll learn to process trauma safely, navigate difficult emotions, improve relationships, & build self-compassion. Clients often leave sessions feeling empowered, validated, & understood, ready to move forward with confidence. As a queer therapist, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ folx. Come as you are - I'll meet you there. Life is too short to surrender to old wounds, unhealthy relationships, or the weight of trauma. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and free- to live on your own terms—with purpose, connection, and peace. If you're ready to break patterns and begin again, reclaim your truth. Let’s connect and begin the work together.

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Jessica Pavelka
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Integrative and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in PA, NJ and DE.

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Mitchell Wright
Pre-Licensed Professional
Philadelphia, PA

I mostly work with people in their 20s and 30s who experience depression and anxiety or need help navigating substance use, self-esteem, body image, identity development, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. Life is full of highs and lows, and it is through these experiences and emotions that we grow. I would love the opportunity to help you work through the lows and discover a stronger and healed version of yourself. I have experience working in the collegiate counseling setting, helping students navigate anxiety, depression, adjustment, and substance use issues. I also have experience creating a safe space and working with LGBTQIA+ students with identity development, body image issues, and interpersonal relationships.

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Ann Rosen Spector
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA

See website: annrosenspector.com. I am conducting sessions in-person (with vaccinated students) or with ZOOM or by telephone. Payment is by VENMO, Zelle, or credit card. Please contact me by email or telephone to set up a time to discuss potential treatment.

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Abby Albright
Licensed Professional Counselor
Wyndmoor, PA

You may be functioning well on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted inside. Therapy can be a place to slow down, exhale, and begin to understand what’s really driving those patterns. I offer in-person and virtual sessions in a calm, inviting office where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. My style is relaxed and relational, and our work is intentional. We’ll start with what feels most present for you, and then gently move toward the deeper roots. Clients often share that they appreciate both the warmth of our conversations and the clarity that comes from having specific tools to navigate their challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, the impacts of trauma, relationship concerns, or an eating disorder, our work together will be thoughtful, focused, and tailored to you. If you're looking for therapy that balances emotional depth with practical tools, I'm happy to connect and see if we're a good fit.

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Laura Geftman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Philadelphia, PA

Okay, let me guess — life feels like a lot right now. You’re overwhelmed, drained, and stuck in patterns that just aren’t working anymore. Maybe you’re questioning your relationships, struggling at work, or wondering why you feel so disconnected. That glass of whiskey, wine, or weed isn’t helping like it used to. With nearly 20 years of experience, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you process difficult emotions, release what’s weighing you down, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll create a path toward feeling more grounded and at peace. I help people work through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and feeling emotionally drained. ART helps resolve distressing memories quickly, while IFS helps you understand and care for the parts of yourself that feel stuck or overwhelmed. My approach is compassionate and direct — focused on helping you feel more grounded and in control of your life. You don’t have to figure it out alone. While you might not feel it right now, you know you’re ready for change. I’d be honored to support you as you take the first step toward relief and clarity. I’m out-of-network with insurance, but we can explore ways to make it work. You’re worth the effort — reach out when you’re ready.

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Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services’ mission is to help individuals achieve their personal potential and long-term growth by compassionately and respectfully helping clients live in balance.

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Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting
Group practice
Philadelphia, PA

Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting is a group practice in Philadelphia focusing on the unique mental health needs of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities. Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship. We have language capacity for 6 different AAPI languages and our clinicians have the lived experiences of AAPI identity in the diaspora.

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Wildflower Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Philadelphia, PA

Do you find yourself feeling lost or unsure with your major and need help exploring your options? Are you navigating relationship/roommate issues and seeking guidance on communication and conflict resolution? Have you been struggling with self-esteem or self worth and want help exploring your identity? What about experiencing stress or anxiety due to a more demanding class schedule and workload? These are all areas I specialize in as a clinical psycho-therapist! I help students explore themselves deeper to discover their true purpose and find comfort during stressful times.

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