Therapy Center of Philadelphia

10/26/2025

Coping and healing are both vital parts of the mental health journey, but they serve different roles. Coping helps you navigate the immediate.
Coping doesn’t erase pain, but it helps you stay grounded enough to move through it.

Healing, on the other hand, asks for time and tenderness. It’s a gradual process of exploring what lies beneath the surface, trauma, systemic oppression, family dynamics, and stories about who you are and what you deserve.

For many LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and gender-expansive people, healing also means unlearning shame that was never yours to carry and reclaiming your right to joy, belonging, and peace.

At Therapy Center of Philadelphia, we know both coping and healing are acts of courage.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

10/23/2025

It’s time to talk about the myths that still shape how society views LGBTQ+ mental health. Being q***r or trans has never been the issue, the issue is the discrimination, rejection, and stigma that people face simply for being themselves.

Support matters and affirmation matters, even studies show that acceptance from just one adult can cut su***de risk by nearly half for LGBTQ+ youth. Healing starts when people are allowed to exist without shame, and when care providers affirm their truth rather than question it.

Break the myths and choose affirming care.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

10/20/2025

You never have to apologize for being yourself, not for your voice, your identity, or your truth. But many of us learn early on that being authentic can come with consequences. Whether through s*xism, racism, transphobia, or classism, systems of oppression often make self-expression feel unsafe.

At TCP, we believe authenticity is not something to fear but something to nurture. Healing doesn’t mean changing who you are, it means creating a life where you can exist fully, with compassion for every version of yourself. Therapy can help you find grounding, rebuild confidence, and remember that your worth is never up for debate.

Your identity is your strength, not your burden.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

10/19/2025

When was the last time you felt truly seen by someone who's supposed to help you?

For women, transgender, and gender-expansive people, finding a therapist who understands your lived experience isn't just nice to have—it can be the difference between healing and giving up.

Our new blog explores why representation in mental health care matters, backed by science and real outcomes.

✨ Learn the 4 essential questions to ask when searching for a therapist
✨ Discover why TCP's approach leads to 92% client attendance (vs. 50% industry average)
✨ Find practical guidance for your healing journey

Read now: https://therapycenterofphila.org/2025/10/19/when-your-therapist-looks-like-you-the-science-behind-why-representation-in-mental-health-care-saves-lives/

Representation in mental health care saves lives. Learn why finding a therapist who shares your identity matters for women, transgender, and gender-expansive people.

10/16/2025

Excited that Philadelphia is hosting the CenterLink Leadership Summit!

LGBTQ+ community center leaders from across the country are gathering in our city for this year's theme: Collective Courage & Community Resilience.

Our Executive Director, Marquita Bolden, had the privilege of attending and learning alongside centers nationwide who share our vision of accessible, gender-affirming, and q***r-affirming care.

Together, we're building a future where every LGBTQIA+ person has access to the support they deserve.

10/08/2025

The idea that therapy is only for those with severe mental illness keeps too many people from seeking support. In reality, therapy can benefit anyone, helping you navigate stress, transitions, relationships, and personal growth.

This myth hits marginalized communities the hardest. When you’ve grown up hearing that you should “just tough it out” or that your struggles aren’t valid, it becomes harder to seek care.

At TCP, therapy is accessible, affirming, and tailored to your needs.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

10/05/2025

Healing means giving yourself permission to exist without apology. For women, Trans folx, q***r people, and communities of color, daily life can include microaggressions, family rejection, or cultural stigma that make authenticity feel unsafe. But your worth isn’t tied to how well you “blend in.”

You deserve to breathe freely, to speak openly, to love boldly. Embracing your differences doesn’t make you harder to accept, it makes the world richer, more expansive, and more human.

At TCP, we believe in therapy that uplifts and celebrates your whole self.
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10/02/2025

Finding people who understand your lived experiences can make healing feel less overwhelming. For LGBTQIA, Trans folx, and communities of color, peer support can be a lifeline, offering affirmation, belonging, and strength in the face of stigma and systemic barriers.

Local Resources in Philadelphia:

LGBTQIA+ Communities: William Way LGBT Community Center
🌐 waygay.org | ☎️ 215-732-2220

Substance Abuse & Eating Disorder Recovery: SMART Recovery
🌐 smartrecovery.org | ☎️ 440-951-5357

Explore more information about our services and community support.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

09/29/2025

Caring for yourself is essential. Especially for marginalized communities, where stress often comes not just from daily responsibilities but also from s*xism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia, intentional self-care becomes a survival strategy. It’s about carving out moments of rest and joy when the world tells you to keep pushing through.

Your self-care might be journaling, resting, or creating art. It might be reconnecting with your community or simply giving yourself permission to pause. These everyday practices matter because they remind you that you are worthy of care, no matter what the world tells you.

Give yourself the gift of care this week.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

09/26/2025

Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like you’ve lost your spark doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you might need support. For many in marginalized communities, this disconnection is often tied to more than personal struggles.

It can come from carrying the daily exhaustion of racism, s*xism, homophobia, or transphobia. It can grow when safe spaces feel out of reach, and when self-expression is met with misunderstanding instead of affirmation. Therapy can be a place to reconnect with yourself, to name the harm you’ve experienced, and to find new paths forward.

If you’re feeling the weight of stress, identity questions, or disconnection, learn more about how TCP’s sliding scale therapy can help.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

09/23/2025

Mental health inequities don’t happen by accident, they are the result of systems that marginalize. Communities of color are more likely to experience discrimination and intergenerational trauma, yet less likely to access care due to cost and lack of culturally responsive providers.

LGBTQIA+ people report higher rates of anxiety and depression, but stigma still silences their needs. Trans communities face some of the highest risks of all, experiencing denial of care, misgendering, and violence when they reach out for help.

This is why we fight for equity. Therapy should not just be available, it should be affirming, accessible, and rooted in justice. Healing requires care that acknowledges identity, honors lived experiences, and challenges oppression.

Discover how you can access affirming therapy with us.
💌 Visit therapycenterofphila.org or call 215-567-1111

09/21/2025

Join our healing community!

We're growing our team and looking for a part-time fee-for-service psychotherapist who shares our commitment to serving women, transgender, and gender-expansive folks in Philadelphia.

At TCP, we believe therapy should be:
• Gender-affirming
• Trauma-informed
• Anti-racist
• Accessible and community-centered
• Rooted in social justice

This isn't just a job—it's a chance to be part of a movement that creates healing spaces and centers marginalized voices.

Ready to make a difference? Send your materials to Executive Director, Marquita Bolden at mbolden@therapycenterofphila.org

More information found at https://therapycenterofphila.org/careers/