Information on Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction

philadelphia mental health

Why DBT? Utilizing Acceptance and Change to Meet Your Therapy Goals

Why DBT? Utilizing Acceptance and Change to Meet Your Therapy Goals

DBT therapy offers skills-based learning to strengthen coping skills for difficult emotions while also providing opportunities to develop a new way of thinking about life, emotions, relationships and your sense of Self. Learn more to see if this could be the right therapy for you…

Working with a Graduate Level Therapist in Philadelphia, PA

Working with a Graduate Level Therapist in Philadelphia, PA

We know it can feel a bit uncertain to see a counselor “in training”, but there can be many benefits that may go unnoticed. We want to provide you the low down on what it actually means to see a graduate level therapist. 

Eating Disorder Treatment: What you should know

Eating Disorder Treatment: What you should know

Recently, I created a list of questions to ask when vetting an eating disorder treament program to see what they actually provide. I thought I’d share this with all of you in case you’re looking for a higher level of eating disorder treatment.

What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough

What is Substance Abuse Counseling? by Stella Kimbrough

The aim of substance abuse counseling is to help make your life better, rather than just suppressing substance use. Through substance abuse counseling, you and your therapist can explore ways in which your life without substances can become better than your life with substances.

4 Things to Consider When Wondering If You Struggle With Addiction

4 Things to Consider When Wondering If You Struggle With Addiction

Questions to consider in determining the extent of your substance use.

What is Substance Addiction? By Stella Kimbrough

What is Substance Addiction? By Stella Kimbrough

Sometimes when people think of substance addiction, they imagine extreme compulsive and habitual use of substances that results in severe negative consequences. Substance addiction, however, can look different from person to person.

Addiction Recovery - 3 Facts

Addiction Recovery - 3 Facts

Recovery from an addiction can be extremely difficult and uncomfortable. A lack of hope and feeling of being trapped can feel overwhelming. It can be helpful to seek outside help from an addictions counselor to navigate the long and difficult road to recovery.