Find the therapist that best fits your needs.
~ Get to know our rockstar team! ~ Detailed Bios at the bottom of the Page
~ Get to know our rockstar team! ~ Detailed Bios at the bottom of the Page
Kim Pagel, LSW, MSW
Alyssa Leister, Clinical Intern
Our experienced therapists address your unique needs & challenges.
Click on each photo above to see each therapist’s’ personal website. Scroll to the bottom of this page for details about each therapist’s expertise, lived experience and approach to therapy.
Victoria Gottlieb, LSW, MSW
Licensed Social Worker, M.S.W degree from the University of Pennsylvania, EMDR Trained
“Examining life is like inspecting a car, each part — the engine, wheels, and brakes, are components interacting to ensure smooth operation. Changes in one part affect the entire driving experience, much like shifts and challenges in specific aspects of our lives impact our overall functioning.
As a holistic-based therapist with a focus on a systems theory lens, I approach therapy by considering the entirety of the individual. Acknowledging the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, we will delve into multiple factors that can profoundly influence your overall health.
My commitment to holistic therapy extends beyond quick fixes; together, we won't just apply a band aid to a wound but will address underlying issues to create lasting change and healing.
Feel free to read more in detail about my specialty areas below and visit the link to my website for more information.”
Relationships: Attachment styles, communication, boundary setting
Life transitions: Grief and loss, relocation, health changes, job transitions, relationship changes
Men’s issues and men’s wellbeing: Mental health, emotional expression, career and work life balance, communication
Sexual health & sexual exploration: Kink, sexual pleasure, sexual dysfunction, intimacy and connection
Aging and geriatrics: Nutrition and diet, physical activity and exercise, social support, caregiver fatigue
VictoriaGottliebWellness@gmail.com
$130 per 50-55 min session
In person at the Center City office & virtual
Seung Min “Susie” Yi, LAPC, MS, NCC
BSW in Social Work from Temple University, MS in Community and Trauma Counseling Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
“As a queer, 1.5- generation Korean-American, neurodivergent therapist I am committed to holding space for those who have struggled to feel seen by mental health professionals and helping them connect with their authentic selves. Through the transformative and healing power of genuine human connection, I strive to meet you where you are, recognizing and affirming your identities, unique experiences and challenges, and the goals you want to pursue in therapy.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing does not happen in a vacuum; it is deeply intertwined with the systems and structures we navigate daily. Together, we will explore what your individual therapy journey looks like within this broader framework.
I regard people holistically, using somatic practices, relational-cultural frameworks, narrative therapy, identity and values exploration, and existentialism. I encourage embracing contradictions and paradoxes and practice harm reduction as a compassionate, non-judgmental, and humanistic approach to care.
Self-care is a radical act in a society that often devalues us and reduces us to our productivity. Developing sustainable self-care practices is not just as an individual act of healing but a pathway to long-term well-being, community care, and collective healing.”
susieyi@rootandbloomtherapy.org
$135 per 55 minute session
In person at the Chestnut Hill & Center City office & virtual
Nicole Amenheuser, MS, LPC, NCC
"I am a dedicated, trauma-informed, and sex-positive National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. My intention is to create a safe, affirming space and a strong therapeutic relationship, with humor and autonomy.
I ground myself in your story and consider how themes in your history impact your thoughts and emotions now. We will go beyond using coping skills for short-term relief, and instead process the core issues and underlying beliefs for intended healing. Together, we can understand and treat the deeper roots of your concerns for a lasting impact on your life.
My past work as Assistant Director to a college counseling center and as an Individual & Couples Therapist gave me extensive expertise with anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, sexuality, relationship concerns, panic attack reduction, sexual desire, and pelvic pain (pain during sex). From treating various backgrounds, I know each person has their own unique experiences. I pull from several evidence-based treatment modalities to create an intentional, therapeutic approach for you.
I find immense reward in being a part of another's journey and would be honored to be a part of your next steps in growth!"
nicoleamenheuser.lpc@gmail.com
$135 per 50 minute session with sliding scale available
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
Maureen Graham, MS, NCC
LPC expected Spring 2025!
“I believe in the quality of the client-therapist relationship as a powerful tool to aid in therapeutic success. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel safe to share all parts of your story. Together, we can work towards engaging in values-guided actions that align with your goals. While life’s hardships are inevitable, we can build the resilience to thrive and live a fulfilling life despite these hardships. As an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) practitioner, I focus on helping clients like you identify what truly matters to them, and gently working through barriers, whether those be anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., that may be keeping you from living the life you envision for yourself. I also offer faith-based counseling with an emphasis on religious trauma. We’ll observe your current thoughts and behaviors with compassion and explore whether they are steering you toward the life you desire or away from it. We’ll also develop skills to help you move towards your goals. Our minds to protect us often latch onto ideals that, while well-intentioned, might not support our goals. I’m here to help you gently unhook from these ideals, hold space for your emotions, and choose actions that are in line with your values. If you’re ready to take this journey, I invite you to reach out."
(484) 324-8198
$135 per 50 minute session & sliding scale
Virtual
Allison Middleton, LCSW, MSW she/her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Outreach Coordinator at Nourish
Couples & Individuals for Teens and Adults
“Hello! I'm a cis queer therapist dedicated to helping you feel at home in your own skin. With specialized training in EMDR therapy, I support you in processing traumatic or distressing experiences, trusting in your brain's natural ability to heal. My approach integrates body-based techniques to release limiting thought patterns, reconnect with your inner child, and embrace your authentic self. Together, we'll unlock your innate wisdom and empower you to become the most genuine version of you!
I also support couples in creating relational harmony and connection using imago techniques. I am open to all types of couples, including homosexual, queer, polyamorous, heterosexual, and more.”
As the Outreach Coordinator for Nourish, Allison makes sure to keep Nourish connected to other providers and the community. Nourish is passionate about having a community presence and fostering partnerships that enhance mental health awareness and access to our services. Allison’s role involves connecting with diverse communities, organizing events, and implementing outreach strategies that align with our mission to instill hope and create change!
allisonmiddleton.counseling@gmail.com
$165 per 60 minute session
$175 per 60 minute EMDR session & 60 minute couples session
In person at the Chestnut Hill office & virtual
EMDR trained and offers EMDR intensives
Daniella Brown, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Registered Dance Movement Therapist & Licensed Professional Counselor
Serving Pennsylvania and New York
Children, Dance Movement Therapy, Play & Sensory Therapy (speciality in ADHD and Autism)
Daniella is a body-based, somatic psychotherapist from Philadelphia, PA who believes in the power of movement and the healing that it brings to people all over the world. Movement has a way of revealing the unknown about our mind and body, leading us to self-discovery. Finding dance/movement therapy changed Daniella’s life and she is committed to providing therapeutic relief through the connection of the mind and body.
Daniella traveled to Nicaragua and Dhrangahra, India to study dance as a spiritual and therapeutic art form. This experience led her to study Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute and become a Creative Arts Therapist. Daniella Brown is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist with the American Dance Therapy Association. Daniella is an advocate for neurodiversity acceptance, safe spaces for children with sensory-sensitivities and the uplifting of various communities through arts integration.
$175 per 60 minute session
In person at the Chestnut Hill office & virtual
Faarah Misbah, MA, LAMFT
Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy, Couples and Families & Teens
Approved Asian Mental Health Provider Asian clients in need of free or reduced cost therapy (link listed below).
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
“I'm a therapist who loves helping couples and families grow stronger together. With couples, I focus on how partners talk and understand each other's feelings so we can work on improving communication and making your relationship stronger for the long run. I'm most experienced in helping couples who are Millennials or Gen X, and those in interfaith or interracial relationships. We tackle things like trust issues, dealing with big changes, and tough times like infertility or chronic illnesses.
In my family therapy, I help families connect better and support each other emotionally. We'll look at everyone's different views and work together to make your family stronger. I'm especially skilled at helping families with multigenerational issues. I also help families where teens are facing behavioral challenges or health issues.
My approach is all about understanding and caring for each relationship's unique needs. I'm here to make sure everyone feels heard and valued. If you're looking for a therapist who can really help your couple or family bond, I'm here for you.”
B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington
M.A. in Applied Psychology in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University Seattle
Kim Pagel, LSW, MSW (she/her)
Licensed Social Worker, B.A. in Psychology from Gettysburg College and MSW degree from the University of Pennsylvania
Individuals for Pre-Teens, Teens & Adults
“Hi! My name is Kim Pagel and I am a passionate, trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with pre-teens, teens, and adult individuals on topics including: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, relationships, LGBTQ+ identity & issues, and reentry from incarceration. I am interested in hearing your story and what makes you, you. I aim to establish a safe and judgement-free environment that allows you to verbalize your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and empowers you to best navigate your journey through life. I hope to be just a small part of your journey!”
$135 per 55 min session with sliding scale available
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
Jared Korelitz-Golant, LCSW, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
You may be feeling that what you find anxiety-provoking, maddening, and depressing keeps appearing in your life. Without having an awareness of your unconscious processes, your deepest fears will continue manifesting in your relationships, friendships, work, and hobbies. Jared specializes in a range of techniques to bring compassion, confidence, and courage to exploration of the stories that generate daily experience.
For Jared, committing to a non-pathologizing, psychodynamic approach means finding the thrill of meaning in every stuck point. The framing of therapy as an effort of "illness management" and "symptom control" is not only disheartening, it is ineffective. Specializing in addiction has led Jared to an understanding of the gift in any experience, even when it seems to be unambiguously bad, wrong, and destructive. The holistic perspective dictates that our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical reactions are always wise. Conversations with Jared reveal hidden personality parts that have long yearned for knowledge of and conversation with your highest Self. He is a devoted guide to all the corners of your cognition and character, excited to bring your desires to light and share with you how to embrace everything you are and have.
$160 per 60 minute session
In person at the Center City office & virtual
Bebe Martinez, LSW, MSW (she/ella)
Licensed Social Worker, MSW degree from Rutgers University, EMDR & Brainspotting trained
Languages: English and Spanish
“Raised in the South Bronx, by a Puerto Rican grandmother, I was exposed to diverse groups of people at a young age. When I began volunteering throughout the United States, my exposure widened. Spending my summers on tribe reservations in Washington, engaged in disaster relief in New Orleans and feeding the hungry in NYC; volunteering led me to the professional sector of the social service field. For over a decade, I have been a support to children, adolescents and adults; having worked with the general and forensics population to address trauma, abuse and emotional wellness. I have a background in leadership, psychotherapy, education, and facilitation of workshops for organizations and private practices.
I specialize in experiential therapy and integrate a combined approach of Somatic Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Expressive Arts and holistic therapeutic modalities. My work is largely shaped by lived experience + interest in collective liberation and healing.
I believe my clients are the experts on their own experiences and seek to support them in forming their own narratives. I hold an authentic and safe therapeutic space to explore, connect and heal. Through the use of curiosity, humor, and compassion I foster a collaborative, affirming and non-judgmental environment that supports you.”
$140 per 50 min Individual Therapy
$75 per 90 min Group Therapy
In person at the Center City office & virtual
Alyssa Leister, Clinical Intern
Alyssa Leister is a graduate level student at Cairn University. Alyssa is currently full and unable to take on new clients at this time. She is offering a limited waitlist for future availability.
“Hi there, my name is Alyssa Leister! I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, and I am currently working through my Professional Practice Year of my Masters in Counseling at Cairn University. I understand that life is continually changing and presenting constant challenges and obstacles along the way; this is why I am passionate about assisting clients in navigating these times and supporting them through it. Counseling can be a vulnerable step to take so my hope is to help guide clients to see how transformative therapy can be by working to create a safe and open space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I prioritize authenticity in my approach and encourage clients to embrace curiosity as they acquire new skills and resources in their journey towards healing, fulfillment, and joy.
I am eager to address a wide array of concerns, including individual and couples therapy, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem enhancement, specific goal setting, family systems work, and much more. I am excited to expand my experience to better support my clients.”
alyssaleistercounseling@gmail.com
$15 per 45 minute session or free for those in need
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
All of the therapists at Nourish are independent contractors and set their own rates and schedules