Professionally trained and licensed therapists in Philadelphia and greater Pennsylvania.

Experience meaningful and lasting change in your life, career, and relationships.

If you’re here you feel ready for something deeper than surface-level fixes. You're tired of just managing symptoms and want real transformation that honors your whole self.

If you want to understand deeper patterns in your life and relationships, and you're motivated to do meaningful work that leads to lasting change, you’re in the right place.

The journey of growth is best traveled in good company, unlock your potential as we guide you through this process.

We believe in accessible, affordable, and holistic mental health care for all. We welcome both insurance and self-pay.

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What we offer

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Individual Therapy

50-minute therapy session with your therapist. A safe, secure and professional space to be heard and work together towards healing

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Couples Therapy

50-minute couples therapy session with your therapist. Working with the Gottman Method to develop tools to improve your relationship and move through challenges together

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Modalities and Methods

Learn more about what therapy modalities we use and what therapy methods we draw from for our integrative healing approach

Our Specialties

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Depression Therapy

Feeling numb, stuck, or hopeless? Depression is more than just sadness, it is a response of your body or mind to overwhelming pressures that you aren’t able to reslve. Our virtual depression therapy offers compassionate support and proven tools to help you heal

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Anxiety Therapy

Experiencing persistent worry, restlessness, or physical symptoms of anxiety? Anxiety is more than the jitters, it’s a complex response from our nervous system that can affect all areas of our lives, impacting work, relationshipships and our physical well being Our virtual therapy offers evidence-based treatment to support long-term relief

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Grief Counseling

A profound loss, whether of a person, a pet, a job, a dream, faces us with a spiritual challenge regarding how to integrate that loss. Our virtual grief therapy provides compassionate, expert support to navigate your pain

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LGBTQIA+ Therapy

Seeking affirming support? Queerness presents us with specific challenges that not everyone understands. Our virtual LGBTQIA+ therapy offers a safe space built by queer therapists to explore identity, navigate challenges, and thrive

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Life Transition Therapy

Change is a natural part of life—but even positive transitions can bring stress, uncertainty, or emotional overwhelm. Whether you're adjusting to a new job, a move, a breakup, parenthood, or another major shift, it’s normal to feel off balance. Life transition therapy offers support and guidance as you navigate these changes, helping you build clarity, confidence, and resilience.

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OCD Therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Our specialized OCD therapy offers evidence-based approaches to help you break free from the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been struggling for years, effective support is available.

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Trauma Therapy

Trauma isn’t always about dramatic or life-threatening events. It can come from any experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope and left a lasting emotional impact. Even situations that seemed “minor” at the time can create deep wounds if they weren’t fully processed. If something from your past still affects you emotionally, it may be trauma—regardless of how it’s commonly defined.

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Therapy for Women

Women face unique challenges—balancing roles, navigating relationships, managing expectations, and caring for others while trying to care for themselves. Therapy offers a space to be heard, supported, and empowered as you work through stress, self-doubt, life transitions, or past experiences.

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Couples Counseling

Feeling disconnected or stuck in your relationship is a common challenge for couples. Our couples therapy helps you rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect with your partner.

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Sexual Therapy for Couples

Struggling with intimacy or feeling disconnected in your relationship? Learn how specialized sexual therapy for couples can help rebuild connection, improve communication, and restore physical closeness.

Couples Therapy Specialties

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Premarital Counseling

Marriage is a big step, and preparing for it goes beyond planning the wedding. Premarital counseling helps couples explore key areas like communication, conflict resolution, values, and expectations—strengthening your connection and setting you up for long-term success.

Premarital Counseling

Marriage is a big step, and preparing for it goes beyond planning the wedding. Premarital counseling helps couples explore key areas like communication, conflict resolution, values, and expectations—strengthening your connection and setting you up for long-term success.

Modalities

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Gottman Method for Couples

What to expect from us

We Handle All the Insurance Complexity for You

Dealing with insurance companies shouldn't add stress to your therapy experience. That's why we take care of all insurance-related paperwork, claims, and communication on your behalf. Our experienced billing team handles everything from verification of benefits to submitting claims and following up on payments. We work directly with your insurance company to maximize your coverage and minimize your out-of-pocket costs.

Expertise You Can Rely On

When you choose Awakenly, you're working with highly trained professionals who specialize in evidence-based treatment approaches. Our therapists bring years of experience and ongoing education to every session, ensuring you receive the highest quality care. Our team's expertise spans a wide range of specialties, from trauma recovery and relationship counseling to anxiety and depression treatment. We're committed to providing not just compassionate support, but also the clinical excellence and professional knowledge you deserve in your mental health journey.

Personalized Therapy Tailored Specifically to You

Your therapy experience should be as unique as you are. At Awakenly, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all approaches to mental health. Instead, we take time to understand your specific needs, goals, communication style, and life circumstances to create a truly personalized treatment plan. This isn't just about treating symptoms – it's about understanding you as a whole person and supporting your individual path to healing and growth in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to your life.

A Safe Space Where You're Truly Heard

From the moment you walk through our doors or log into your session, you'll experience a judgment-free environment where your thoughts, feelings, and experiences are met with genuine respect and understanding. We create a therapeutic space where you can explore difficult emotions, share vulnerable truths, and work through challenges without fear of criticism or judgment. We honor your pace, respect your autonomy, and celebrate your progress – no matter how small it might seem.

Testimonials from our clients

  • Five gold stars and the text '5 Star Environmental Health Award' repeated twice.

    “Extremely kind, thoughtful, and caring. Not only is she a great listener, but she provides incredible insight, knowledge and support for whatever I am currently experiencing. I know she genuinely cares about how I am doing. She has helped to guide me as I continue to grow and learn about the human I am striving to become. I feel very lucky and blessed to have her as my therapist.” — LH

  • Five yellow stars above the text '5 Star Environmental Health Award' written twice in brown.

    “Allison has changed my understanding of what talk therapy can do. My partner and I reached out to Allison as a final attempt to save our relationship; years of previous individual and couples therapy had failed to resolve our issues. Her expertise in and passion for the work is obvious.”

    “Almost immediately, Allison’s caring yet direct guidance helped us address our concerns in tangible and lasting ways. As trans, non-binary clients of color, we were initially worried that she would not be able to understand our many complex histories and dynamics, but Allison is able to navigate experiences outside of her own with compassion and confidence. Her thoughtful and clear observations, re-framings, and suggestions have challenged us both to face our own “shortcomings” and to grow as individuals and as a couple. ” — FS

  • Five gold stars above the text '5 Star Environmental Health Award' repeated twice.

    “Allison has helped me navigate complex parts of my anxiety and growth journey. I feel comfortable opening up and practicing better habits. Would recommend her practice.” — JK

  • Five gold stars above the text '5 Star Environmental Health Award' repeated twice.

    “Allison is insightful and productive. She's been able to effectively challenge beliefs/behaviors I've been trying to understand and deconstruct for a while (where other therapists I've seen in the past have not). Every session brings new revelations. I'm extremely glad I found her.” — MP

Awakenly Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1700 Market St #1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103