Embark on the Art of Self-Discovery

Therapy and art therapy for teens and adults in Philadelphia

Are your struggles with food or emotions keeping you from living fully?

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  • Your emotions feel overwhelming, whether it's numbness or feeling many things at once. This leaves you feeling stuck in cycles of avoidance, regret, or self-criticism. You long to feel present, but your mind is preoccupied.
  • You cope in extremes—through an eating disorder, dieting, negative self-talk, self-harming, or shutting down—but it never really brings the relief you're looking for. You know there is a better way, you just need help getting there.
  • No matter how much you try to "fix" or "control" your eating habits, thoughts, or emotions, it feels like you're always falling short. You find yourself craving peace with food, your body, or your mind.
  • There is hope, and I can help.

Specialties

Welcome to Created Self Therapy

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Healing doesn't have to be about becoming someone new—it's about reconnecting with yourself. At Created Self Therapy, I provide a supportive space for teens and adults ages 13 to 40. Whether you are facing an eating disorder, or feeling down, nervous, or stressed, your story and your healing matters. Using a blend of talk therapy and art therapy, I help you explore emotions, gain the skills to cope with them, build self-trust, gain clarity, and create a life worth living.

In-Person and Virtual Options

With an office conveniently located in Old City, Philadelphia, and the opportunity to attend virtually throughout Pennsylvania, Created Self Therapy provides options to suit your needs.

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