From despair and self-attack to happiness and self-confidence, this is the transformation that happens when you see me. Using attachment theory and acknowledgement of childhood trauma enables clients to perceive their life experiences in a different light and to be more empathic to their own selves and the experience of others. Emotions that have been long stifled are given the opportunity for expression which frees the soul. Insightful help is offered regarding ways to interact with significant people.

Being the daughter of Holocaust survivors, I understand trauma and the intergenerational transmission of trauma first hand. This gives me an in-depth ability to hear the pain and struggles of other people and help them to heal.

After more than forty years as a therapist, I have become humbled by both the human condition and the human spirit.  Most people truly want to have meaningful lives of connectedness and emotional generosity. Yet all too often, difficult childhood experiences, trauma or painful life experiences derails one from sustaining a satisfying life.  Therapy can help a person get back on track or even develop new ways of experiencing themselves and others.  Happiness, better relationships with others, and freedom from crippling anxiety or depression shouldn’t have to be out of reach.

I understand that trying to find a therapist can feel daunting. Given this, I’d be happy to spend some time on the phone talking about your concerns and whether or not I would be the right therapist for you.

I can help you get unstuck and move more freely towards the future you desire.

Therapy for all sexualities, genders, and relationships. Individual therapy, relationship therapy, and EMDR for adults in Pennsylvania.

“Late-In-Life”, “Late Bloomer”, “Mixed-Orientation Marriages”, “Firefly”, “Queer”, relationship and Individual psychodynamic therapy focused on identity formation and communication skills

Psychotherapist supporting people experiencing anxiety, life transitions and relationship issues.

I am a private practitioner with over 25 years of experience in providing individual and couples therapy.

Symptoms from trauma, anxiety, pregnancy, and parenting can be painful. You may have trouble connecting and feeling understood, or feel like “too much.” Healing occurs when there is safety and trust. My goal for our sessions is to connect compassionately to you, so that you can connect with yourself, your emotions, and others.

Change is hard! Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one, or you’re going through another transition like moving to a new city, starting grad school, or taking on a new role at work or at home, all change includes loss. During these overwhelming and stressful times, finding the right support can help you navigate the ups and downs. As a therapist specializing in grief and loss, I am here to help you honor life’s challenges, build on your strengths, and find your balance again. We’ll collaborate to clarify your goals and values, and we’ll discover how practices like mindfulness and ecotherapy can support your healing.

Improve your relationship with yourself and others by learning how to manage feelings of anger and anxiety so you can choose how to respond instead of reacting in ways you later regret.

Therapy for adults: Therapy is about looking at problems to turn them around. We can work together to find ways that work better.
Working with children: Play therapy helps a child to put feelings into words and to become more independent. Your child’s capacity for making friends and succeeding in school will increase. I would be happy to talk with you about therapy.

My practice—Philadelphia Talk Therapy—specializes in counseling services tailored to the unique needs of young and middle-age adults (20’s, 30’s, & 40’s) navigating mental health challenges and seeking greater fulfillment in life.

You may be facing the struggles of early or middle adulthood. As an elder millennial, I know what you’re going through. I’m here to help you navigate these unique challenges and unprecedented times.

Hi! My name is Leslie and I’m passionate about helping clients who are experiencing anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and relationship challenges learn to understand their needs and provide for them generously. Through a creative and collaborative process of skill-building and trauma work, I will support you in healing from the past, reconnecting to the wisdom of your body in the present, and cultivating more authentic and fulfilling relationships—with others and, even more importantly—with yourself. My core values emphasize slowing down, prioritizing your experience, re-integrating mind & body, and embracing paradox.

As a therapist, with a therapist, I find joy in helping individuals redefine their lives. We are all deserving of a second chance of a new beginning. You are not the worst things that have happened to you or what you’ve done.