Therapy Center of Philadelphia

08/27/2025

Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories, it lives in your muscles, your breath, and your heartbeat. Maybe you notice your shoulders clench every time your phone rings. Maybe your jaw aches from holding back words. Maybe you’re exhausted no matter how much you sleep.

These aren’t random quirks or personal failings, they’re your body’s way of protecting you, even when the danger has passed. At TCP, we approach healing with your whole self in mind. We help you notice the ways trauma shows up physically, from tension in your shoulders to tightness in your chest, to the heavy fatigue that never seems to lift. Together, we’ll work toward releasing what your body has been holding, while honoring the strength it took to survive.

Ready to understand what your body’s been trying to tell you?
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

08/24/2025

No relationship is free of conflict. The goal isn’t to avoid disagreement but to learn how to move through it without losing your connection. If you’re stuck in the same loop, whether it’s silence, explosive fights, or slow drifting apart, it may be time for a reset.

In therapy at TCP, we look beneath the surface to understand why those patterns exist and how to shift them. We don’t expect you to fit a “one-size-fits-all” approach to love. Instead, we work with the unique dynamics, identities, and experiences that make your relationship yours. Healing here starts with being seen fully and without judgment.

Your relationship deserves the space to grow, heal, and be heard.
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08/21/2025

For so many of us, the message has been drilled in since childhood: You’re too sensitive. Too emotional. Too angry. But here’s what rarely gets said out loud, those feelings aren’t proof that you’re “broken.” They’re evidence that your body and mind are doing their job: responding to the environment you’re in.

When you’ve lived with racism, transphobia, poverty, ableism, or any other form of systemic violence, your nervous system adapts for survival. Hypervigilance, anger, tears that come quickly, or even the urge to shut down, these are survival responses to real harm.

For communities of color, LGBTQIA folks, and especially trans people, these survival strategies often develop in response to ongoing marginalization and systemic barriers. At TCP, we don’t see “too much”, we see someone whose reactions make sense given what they’ve endured. We help you name those experiences, understand how they live in both your mind and your body, and find ways to care for yourself without erasing your truth.

Healing starts with a conversation. We’re here when you’re ready.
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08/18/2025

Introducing a new group at TCP! Please share far and wide!

The ADHD Connection and Skills Group is a peer support group for adults who have an ADHD diagnosis (either self-diagnosed or official diagnosis) and those who suspect they may have ADHD to come together and share resources, skills, and knowledge with each other.

If you or someone you know might benefit from attending the group, please share and contact us at info@therapycenterofphila.org to sign up or ask questions.

We hope to see you there!

08/18/2025

We’re always honored to hear that therapy at TCP has made a difference. Stories like this of someone finding stability, building healthier relationships, and feeling hopeful again, remind us why we do what we do.

Our role is to create a space that’s accessible, affirming, and grounded in your reality. Through sliding scale options, Medicaid, and a team of therapists who honor your identity, we work to make sure you can access the support you deserve. Healing isn’t a straight path, but you don’t have to walk it alone, we’re here, step by step.

Ready to start your own therapy journey?
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

08/15/2025

Before you push through the rest of your day, ask yourself:
- How am I feeling physically?
- How is my mind today?
- What’s alive in my heart right now?

When we pause long enough to check in, we can see what actually needs care, instead of just pushing ourselves on autopilot. These small moments of awareness can shift the way we move through the day, making space for rest, compassion, and presence.

Need a space to pause and be heard?
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

08/13/2025

We're honored to receive support from WOMEN'S WAY through their Gender Economic Equity Program (GEEP). This initiative uplifts organizations in the care sector that are working to build more inclusive and equitable systems of support for our communities.

Mental health care has long been undervalued, even though it's essential to our communities' wellbeing. With this multi-year investment, we'll be able to deepen our impact through our sliding-scale therapy model, prioritize staff wellness, and explore new approaches that challenge barriers to accessible mental healthcare.

We're grateful to join hands with partners like Women's Way, who understand that care work IS economic justice.

Learn more about GEEP here: www.womensway.org/GEEP

08/12/2025

Too often, mental health care treats marginalized identities like problems to be solved. We see your identity as a source of strength, culture, and resilience, carrying generations of survival, creativity, and truth.

Representation in therapy isn’t an afterthought here, it’s the foundation. When your therapist shares aspects of your lived experience, there’s empathy that doesn’t require translation. You don’t have to waste sessions explaining microaggressions or defending who you are. Instead, you can step right into the real work of healing, knowing your identity isn’t something to work around, it’s the map that guides us.

Your story deserves to be heard without translation.
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08/11/2025

Your chosen family is out there, and they're looking for you too.

For so many of us in marginalized communities, chosen family isn't just a beautiful concept—it's a lifeline. These are the people who see us, celebrate us, and show up for us exactly as we are.

Whether you're just starting to build your support network or looking to deepen existing relationships, creating chosen family takes intention, vulnerability, and care. But the connections you build can literally be life-changing.

In our latest blog, we're sharing practical guidance on:
✨ Finding spaces where you can connect with your people
✨ Building authentic, lasting relationships
✨ Setting healthy boundaries that strengthen (not weaken) your bonds
✨ Navigating the beautiful complexity of chosen family dynamics

Because everyone deserves relationships that affirm their authentic self and support their mental wellness. Your people are out there—sometimes we just need a roadmap for finding them.

Read the full post and start building the supportive network you deserve:

https://therapycenterofphila.org/2025/08/11/building-your-chosen-family-creating-supportive-networks/

For many in marginalized communities, chosen family isn't just meaningful—it's essential for survival and thriving. Unlike biological families, chosen families are the people we deliberately select to share our lives with, offering mutual support, understanding, and unconditional love. Whether you...

07/28/2025

When the headlines feel overwhelming, remember: your reactions are valid and you're not alone.

For marginalized communities, current events aren't just "politics"—they're personal threats to our safety, rights, and wellbeing. When we see anti-trans legislation, DEI programs being dismantled, or "religious freedom" bills used to justify discrimination, our nervous systems respond as if we're under direct attack. Because we are.

Your anxiety about the news isn't weakness. Your body and mind are doing exactly what they're designed to do when they perceive threats to your community and identity.

At TCP, we see daily how national and local events impact our clients' mental health. That's why we created a comprehensive guide to help you understand these reactions and develop practical coping strategies.

Some key insights from our latest blog:

→ Why current events trigger such strong responses in marginalized communities
→ How to manage news consumption without disconnecting completely
→ Practical grounding techniques for when anxiety feels overwhelming
→ Ways to take meaningful action without burning out
→ When professional support might be helpful

Your mental health matters—not just for you, but for our collective resilience. When we take care of ourselves, we're better able to show up for our communities and create the change we need.

Read the full guide: https://therapycenterofphila.org/2025/07/27/when-the-headlines-hit-home-how-current-events-affect-your-mental-health/



If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by the news lately, you're not alone. When we see anti-trans laws passing, DEI programs being eliminated, ICE raids in our communities, or "religious freedom" bills being used to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, these events hit differentl...

07/15/2025

Healing isn't always dramatic or obvious - sometimes it's in the quiet moments when you realize you handled something differently than you would have before.

Progress in therapy can feel slow, but these small shifts are actually huge victories worth celebrating. Maybe you caught yourself spiraling and used a coping skill instead. Maybe you spoke up for your needs in a relationship. Maybe you just felt a little more... you.

Your healing journey is valid, no matter the pace. Every step forward - even the tiny ones - is proof of your strength and resilience.

If you're not quite seeing these signs yet, that's okay too. Healing takes time, and you're exactly where you need to be right now.

07/09/2025

Self-care isn't selfish. It's revolutionary when you come from communities that have been told your needs don't matter.

We see you - carrying the weight of generations, code-switching to survive, smiling through microaggressions, being the "strong friend" while your own cup runs empty.

Society has taught us that our pain doesn't count, that we should be grateful for scraps, that taking up space is asking too much. But here's the truth: prioritizing your mental health is an act of rebellion against systems that profit from your exhaustion.

Every therapy session you attend, every boundary you set, every time you choose rest over productivity - you're not just healing yourself. You're breaking cycles and creating new possibilities for your community.

Your healing is revolutionary. And it starts with believing you're worth it.