Our counselors provide therapy in Philadelphia, PA

My name is Irlande Stavien, and I have been working in mental health for the past 13 years. My path into this field began with a desire to better understand people—their struggles, their resilience, and the many ways life can shape emotional well-being. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, as well as a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

For 8  years, I worked in one of my state's largest hospitals, and over the last 5 years, I've continued to grow while helping others work toward becoming the person they envision themselves to be. Working with individuals from many different backgrounds has strengthened my understanding of the importance of compassion and genuine human connection. 

I focus on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, supported, and able to move toward healing and personal growth at their own pace. My approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and meeting people where they are while helping them build the life they want.

Brighid Shea is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.

Brighid completed her Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Brighid aims to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients; rooted in the internal family systems model, she incorporates acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches into treatment.

Life can be complicated, messy, and confusing — our problems often feel unsolvable, and pain can feel unending. By empowering you to turn toward the messiness and embrace life's challenges with self-compassion and confidence, Brighid can help you to create and maintain lasting change and resiliency to face adversity.

Crystal Somerville is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in various mental health settings, including in-home therapy services, crisis, mobile therapy, and outpatient services, as well as residential boot camp for gang members/juvenile offenders from inner city Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland. Crystal works with families, couples, adults, and adolescent clients seeking help in managing issues related to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, adjustment, panic disorders, behavioral issues, and self-injurious behaviors. 

Crystal completed both her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Religion-Youth Ministry and her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Liberty University. She is trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) for teen substance abuse, behavioral therapy, CBT, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Crystal utilizes a very honest, direct, client-centered approach. She also enjoys incorporating art into therapy. 

Crystal seeks to establish a strong, therapeutic relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals. Her mission is not to judge, but to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and encourage healing.

Nathalie Hand is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed support in a variety of settings. She specializes in working with people with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use and misuse, and healing from the impact of trauma. Nathalie has supported many clients in the process of change.

Nathalie received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She does not believe in cookie-cutter treatment and instead provides support, encouragement, and empowerment as clients work through their journey. Nathalie has training in person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.

Nathalie works hard in the first sessions to ensure that you are heard and understood and determine whether she is the right fit. She creates goals with her clients, not for her clients. She works at the pace and comfort level of her clients always. Schedule an appointment today if this sounds like what you are looking for!