Personal Development
Therapists
Rev. Dr. Algernon Baker, LMFT
Algernon Baker, PhD, LLC
4617 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143
algernon@algernonbaker.com
215-806-7784
Algernonbaker.com
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Eastern University
MTS, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Black and African American Men and Couples; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
“Sometimes trying to be your best for everyone else means that you can’t show up in your own life the way you want to. You should be a priority in your own life. Perhaps it sounds selfish but putting on your own oxygen mask first ensures that you stay well enough to help those who are close to you.Whether it's relationship conflict, depression, anxiety or work-related stress, I work with couples and individuals to stop the cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors so they can have the life they want.”
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Albert Bristol III
The Ladipo Group
albert@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 723
4100 Main st suite 301 Philadelphia PA 19127
MS-Licensed Associate Counselor
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Anxiety disorders Christian/Spiritual Counseling CBT DBT Marriage & Family Therapy Men's Issues Mood Disorders Substance Abuse/Addiction
Albert is a Licensed Associate Counselor with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. He has been in the field of Mental Health for the past 7 years working in various roles throughout that journey. He has experience working in settings at multiple levels with clients ranging from ages 14-65. Albert specializes in addictions counseling, relationship counseling and thought disorders while using a wide range of interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Albert’s philosophy in counseling comes from the belief in one’s natural-born value, strengths, and capabilities. Although challenges are inevitable, he believes that problems, struggles, and difficulties all provide opportunity. Albert believes that when we are able to view struggles through the lens of possibility, we can begin the work of healing – and that healing is communal. Albert is dedicated to the uplifting and improvement of the community and evidences such via community service through the organizations of which he is a member. Although Albert is native to New Jersey and proudly represents, he has been engaged in service to and has a strong affinity for the Philadelphia community over the past 5 years. Albert’s passions are music (creating and listening) and education. He also enjoys creative writing, spoken word, anime, arts & crafts, and spending quality time with family/friends.
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Rev. Ann L. Colley, LMFT, M.Div., MBA
A. L. Colley & Assocs., Inc.
25 Washington Lane, Suite 6A2, Wyncote PA 19095
ann.l.colley@alcolleyassociates.com
267-800-6589
www.alcolleyassociates.com
LMFT; Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage & Family, Council for Relationships
MDiv, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
MBA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Pastor/Minister Therapy/Coaching/Counseling, Couples, Individuals, Families, Depression, Trauma (all types), Sex Therapy, Anxiety, Pastoral Counseling, Christian Therapy
Ann L. Colley, LMFT, M.Div., M.B.A. is a licensed marriage and family therapist and ordained minister dedicated to educating, empowering and encouraging individuals and organizations. She is gifted at helping individuals and organizations create personal and professional environments that maximize satisfaction and impact. She has spent her career blending her diverse background which has formed her into a dynamic and momentum-making psychotherapist, speaker, teacher, trainer, and consultant.
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Renee D. Frierson-Briscoe, LPC, LMFT
Healing Balm Therapy LLC
207 Leedom Street, Suite 108 Jenkintown, PA 19046
info@healingbalmtherapy.com
267-259-4141
https://www.healingbalmtherapy.com
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
M.A., Marriage & Family Therapy, LaSalle University
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Solution Focused /CBT
“We realize that no two people are the same, as a result the therapy approaches used are tailored to meet the specific needs of the clients. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD or some other issue, we will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths. This will empower you to make the needed adjustments to behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. In this practice we treat individuals, couples and families and offer comprehensive services to people of color in the Greater Philadelphia Area. We are licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
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Brittany Henderson
The Ladipo Group
brittanyhenderson@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 712
4100 Main st suite 301 Philadelphia, PA 19127
MA, R-DMT (Registered Dance/Movement Therapist)
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Movement therapist, narrative therapy, relational therapy, person center, multicultural consideration, Grief, depression, anxiety, body image, trauma, religious shame, sexuality & Identity, shame, spiritual shame
To Brittany, the body is more than just a vessel where stories are held. She believes the body is a channel of memories, a sacred space for vulnerability, and an entity for radical introspection. A creative and mind-body-spirit approach to therapy is what clients will experience when working with Brittany. She is a queer black Dance/ Movement therapist, adjunct professor, community psychoeducator, and artist originally from Dallas, Texas. Brittany studied at Drexel University where she obtained a Master’s degree in Dance/ Movement Therapy & Counseling.
Her therapeutic framework is grounded in relational/cultural, narrative, and social justice approaches. She has experience working in inpatient behavioral health and community based mental health facilities. Brittany seeks to edify clients by honoring them as experts of their own lives. She embraces the rawness within a client’s story and encourages them to show up authentically and unapologetically.
Brittany is passionate about normalizing discussions around sexuality, sensuality, identity, sexual trauma, and pleasure within the black community. Her focus is on prioritizing the experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks by creating therapeutic spaces that are both accessible and safe. Brittany loves working with youth and adults of all ages. Her specialties and interests include helping clients work through various forms of trauma, religious and sexual shame, grief & loss, depression, relationships, anger, workplace/ institutional discrimination, abandonment, and body image.
Outside of the therapeutic space, you will find Brittany taking dance classes, making flower arrangements, organizing and decorating spaces, indulging in the art of calligraphy, collecting vinyl, and spending time with loved ones.
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Nichelle Lynn-Hennigan LPC
TJ Walsh Counseling
Nichelle@tjwalshtherapy.com
610-983-8722
www.tjwalshtherapy.com/team/#nichelle
MA, Licensed Practical Counselor, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Women, Teens, Couples, Trauma, Work Stress, Toxic/Abusive Relationships
"I strive to empower clients, so they leave the process more confident and successful. I believe it is crucial to consider the mind, body, and spirit, on this therapeutic growth process. I also work hard at making the client feel understood through active listening, reflection of feeling, and accurate empathic understanding. It is important that the client-therapist relationship is strong and healthy. My hope is the client can implement what they have learned in session in their real life. Successful therapy incorporates deep and abiding respect for the client’s uniqueness, integrated with heartfelt emotional and psychological presence, and the proficiency of a wide range of therapeutic skills on the part of the therapist."
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Amia Hines
The Ladipo Group
amia@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 701
4100 Main st suite 301 Philadelphia, PA 19127
MS, Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, adolescence, women, middle-aged men
Amia Hines is a cis-gendered African American Black female from the City of Brotherly Love. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College with a concentration in Diverse and Underserved Communities and her Bachelor’s degree at West Chester University with a major in Professional Studies with a minor in Psychology and Youth Empowerment and Urban Studies.
Amia has always had a passion for advocacy and loved specifically uplifting the youth. She has worked as a Mental Health Clinician at a Social Emotional Private School servicing children with Complex Trauma, ODD, ADHD, DMDD, and many other diagnoses. She has also worked within the inner cities of Philadelphia supporting low-income youth, and adults with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders.
In college, Amia has engaged in Activist social groups and hosted events centering around Social Justice and empowerment within marginalized populations. She has also facilitated social groups on the topics of self-esteem and living through the Pandemic. As a clinician, Amia supports individuals within diverse populations including ASD, LGBTQIA+, Multiracial individuals, Transracial adoptees, Behavioral, and many more.
Amia’s areas of expertise are Positive Psychology, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Psychology, Feminist therapy, Ecostructural Family Therapy, Play Therapy, and Group Therapy. Amia focuses more on what the individual needs before submitting to a specific practice and takes pride in creating a therapeutic journey that uniquely benefits each client. Amia looks forward to helping clients develop a happier and healthier lifestyle.
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Kevin Hubbard
The Ladipo Group
kevin@theladipogroup.com
267-90806363 ext 708
4100 Main st suite 301 Philadelphia, PA 19127
LPC,CMIP
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Certified Mindfulness informed professional, ecotherapist, group mindfulness coaching, CBT, EMDR
Kevin Hubbard is a licensed professional counselor in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He attended Temple University for both his bachelor’s degree in psychology, as well as his master’s degree in counseling psychology. Kevin has made it his career to work in communities of color that suffer many injustices, including but not limited to access to quality mental and behavioral health care.
Kevin’s philosophy of care is that therapy is a process that promotes change. People who struggle with life stressors are not alone in their battle. He believes that no issue is too great for an individual to overcome if they are willing to put forth the effort and energy that it takes to confront issues head on. He also believes that as a mental health professional, he must first meet individuals where they are in life in order to understand the extent of their issue or circumstance.
Kevin is a certified mindfulness informed professional and ecotherapist and provides psychotherapy, mental health consulting, and conducts group mindfulness coaching. His areas of interest include stress management, wellness, behavior modification, trauma, depression, anxiety, social and relationship issues, and chronic illness recovery. Kevin uses the following modalities in treatment (CBT, SFBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Ecotherapy).
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Djola McGowan
The Ladipo Group
djola@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 716
4100 Main st Philadelphia, PA 19127
Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Counselor
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Ecosystemic Family Therapy. Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
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Roxanne Robinson
The Ladipo Group
roxanne@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 702
4100 Main st Philadelphia, PA 19127
M.A Counseling Psychology
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Grief and Loss, Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Counseling
"Roxanne Robinson is a professional counselor who attended Eastern University and received a Masters in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Roxanne has had experience working with community organizations like Black Men Heal that renders free counseling services specifically to black males. Roxanne has a significant passion for black and brown communities and has made it a part of her life’s work to provide therapy specifically to them. Roxanne is particularly adamant about servicing, educating, and modeling change for these communities. She firmly believes in strengthening the nucleus in order to restore our communities. Roxanne provides psychotherapy and life coaching skills. Her areas of interest include trauma, depression, anxiety, co-parenting and divorce recovery, premarital and marital counseling, and grief and loss."
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Mariana Scutaru
TJ Walsh Counseling LLC
mariana@tjwalshtherapy.com
215-703-7539
www.tjwalshtherapy.com/MarianaScutaru.com
MA in Clinical Counseling with a Trauma Studies concentration
Certifications in Anxiety Treatment and Telehealth practice
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Mental health, self-care, relationship skills, trauma and the church, shame. Fluent in Romanian and Spanish.
"I view my role as a therapist as a co-participant with the client/s in their journey. The clients are the experts in their lives, and I have the training to help them when they need additional support. I operate from a multicultural perspective; having experienced immigration, I know how clients may have experienced life vastly different than mine; therefore, before making any assumptions, it is important to get to know them well. Psychological studies have been helpful for many people; however, it is still essential to understand them in the context of the client's culture to ensure that we don’t misunderstand behaviors through our own cultural lens. I grew up in a Christian family that was very involved in church, and I have several relatives who have served as deacons and pastors. I completed a minor in Biblical and Theological Studies during my undergraduate studies. Afterward, I attended Eastern University for my master's in clinical counseling, and I am currently in the doctoral program in marriage and family therapy. I often hear pastors dedicate so much time and energy to their congregations that their well-being sometimes takes a backseat. I believe that it is vital to attend to their spiritual, emotional, and physical needs while caring for others. Sometimes for a season, we may run on adrenaline, and it feels like we can accomplish a lot, but without taking care of ourselves, this eventually catches up to us. We may feel depleted, discouraged, and burnt out. I want to walk alongside clients to help them feel restored and refreshed."
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TJ Walsh, MA, LPC
TJ Walsh Counseling LLC
179 Reese Road, Springfield PA 19064
info@tjwalshtherapy.com
484-483-3737
www.tjwalshtherapy.com
MA LPC, NCC CCTP Clini-Coach
M.A. Counseling Psychology, Eastern University
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Relationships, Attachment Trauma, Executive/Leader support, Men's issues (depression, mood d/o, communication, interpersonal challenge), Creatives/Artists. Psychodynamic, Rogerian, Emotionally Focused
“We know that the feeling of being safe is the foundation to healing. With this in mind, our goal at TJ Walsh Counseling is to create an open, safe and non judgemental environment that allows your beautiful, vulnerable self to open up—to the world. It is only within this environment that healing is possible. Maybe you know your life is not what you thought it would be, or maybe it’s not where it once was. Certain behaviors, thoughts, and emotions get in your way as you try to make your way down the path laid before you. When you spend time with us, you’re not alone in your journey. No matter what’s been done to you or what you’ve done, you'll find a warm, caring, and judgment-free space to heal your heart, mind, body, and soul. We honor you as you begin your search. You were built to thrive, and our professional center for therapy, in Philadelphia is committed to helping you.”
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Hillary Williams
The Ladipo Group
hillary@theladipogroup.com
267-908-6363 ext 723
4100 Main st suite 301 Philadelphia PA 19127
Licensed Social Worker
Specialties/Foci/Therapeutic Approach: Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectic Behavior Therapy,Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Strengths-Based Trauma-Informed Care
“Hillary is a licensed social worker who believes that therapy and mindfulness are tools that everyone can benefit from. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and earned her Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College: Silberman School of Social Work. She has seven years of experience working with adults who have experienced grief, loss, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood abuse, and trauma. She is also certified and trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders to support people who may need emotional and mental support throughout the stages of their reproductive journey. Hillary is proficient in several treatment modalities, including psychoanalysis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative trauma processing, and crisis intervention. She is intentional about creating a welcoming, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where people of marginalized identities can feel safe and supported.
Hillary focuses on being empathetic and helping clients understand how their environment, relationships, and past experiences have impacted -but not defined- their lives. Her goal is to empower patients to take control of their narrative and move forward with self-compassion and the tools to navigate their stress and trauma.
Hillary was born and raised in Philadelphia but lived in New York City, working with trauma survivors for 6 years before relocating back to the Philadelphia area."
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