Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with over 6 years of experience supporting youth (ages 14+) and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation challenges, and the impacts of trauma. As we try our best to adapt to the world around us, we can sometimes develop patterns of emotional or behavioral responses that are unhelpful or that no longer serve us in our current circumstances. These patterns can lead us to feel stuck in upsetting emotional states, or can prevent us from being fully present in our lives and with those we love. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that you are the expert of your own experience. I will work alongside you to build insight, foster self-compassion, and help you to identify and utilize your own internal resources for healing. My goal is to help you develop strategies to cope with distressing feelings while exploring and addressing underlying contributing factors.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Meeting a new therapist can be a daunting experience for anyone, regardless of your past experiences or attitudes about therapy. In our first session together, we will first discuss your relationship to therapy and address any fears, anxieties, hesitations, or hang-ups. We will explore your primary concerns and reasons for seeking therapy, as well as approaches that you have taken in the past that have worked (or not worked). I also understand that the challenges we face do not occur in a vacuum- it will be crucial to explore contextual factors including upbringing, familial relationships, friendships, employment and education, as well as systemic factors including socioeconomic status, gender, race, and culture.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I truly believe that at their core, people make sense. Meaning- our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings (both helpful and unhelpful) are shaped over time as we try our best to adapt to the world around us. This foundational understanding allows me to approach my work with empathy, curiosity, and compassion. I strive to create a therapeutic space where my clients feel heard, understood, and motivated.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with teens and young adults who struggle with challenges such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation problems, and the impacts of trauma. I also enjoy working with caregivers of young children who may be struggling to prioritize self-care and need support to process the many challenging emotions that arise as a parent. Together, my clients and I challenge unhelpful beliefs and reprocess painful experiences in order to improve present-day functioning, break unhelpful patterns, and live a meaningful, intentional life.

About Molly Reeves