Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 8 insurances. Specializes in Autism, Child or Adolescent, Family Therapy and 5 more.
New to Grow
Jonah Rosen, LCSW, is an IFS and EMDR therapist specializing in neurodiversity-affirming care for Autistic, ADHD, PDA, and other neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and families. They integrate IFS, EMDR, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and build lives that work with their brains—not against them. Many of the people I work with feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or exhausted by expectations that don't seem to fit how their brains work. Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, develop practical tools, strengthen relationships, and create a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
The process is totally led by you so whatever you come in with the first session I will follow your lead and we'll talk about the different parts that are coming up for you!
My therapy style is deeply informed by the IFS and EMDR models. In my own experience with therapy, I often felt like I was being given advice, asked to reframe my thinking, or encouraged to practice mindfulness. While those approaches can be helpful for some people, they didn’t work for me — it often felt more like talking with a friend than engaging in a specialized therapeutic process. IFS and EMDR feel different because they offer specific, evidence-based methods that trained therapists are uniquely equipped to guide. These approaches are grounded in the belief that your thoughts and feelings are deeply valid and meaningful. Rather than trying to change or suppress them, we work to understand why they developed in the first place. Together, we will explore the different parts of your personality, learn the history and purpose of each part, and build a more connected and compassionate relationship with yourself. Whether the part that feels strongest is jealousy, anger, sadness, anxiety, or something else, we will approach it with curiosity and care. Often, when we try to silence or “get rid of” difficult feelings, they only become louder. Instead, we will learn to listen to them, understand them, and ultimately relate to them with greater compassion. The very struggles that bring us into therapy can also become pathways toward richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives. In many cases, the parts of ourselves we dislike most deeply hold important clues to our most dramatic healing and growth. What you bring into therapy won’t disappear, but it can be met with understanding, imagination, and companionship. I strive to create a space where all parts of you are welcome — including the parts that may dread, resist, or resent the idea of therapy itself.
I often support teens and young adults who: Need support with executive functioning and daily living skills, including managing routines related to hygiene, eating, sleep, school responsibilities, and organizing their environment. Are autistic and working toward building a life that feels sustainable, authentic, and aligned with who they are. Feel overwhelmed by school demands, masking, social expectations, and the pressure to keep up with academic and everyday responsibilities. Experience frequent conflict with parents around independence, responsibilities, expectations, and getting things done. Relate to experiences often associated with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) or ODD, or are exploring whether those frameworks help make sense of their experiences. Are navigating dating, friendships, and questions about connection and belonging. Are working through challenges in sibling relationships, including feelings of anger, jealousy, hurt, grief, or sadness. Support for Parents and Caregivers I also work closely with parents and caregivers who are seeking support in understanding and responding to their child's needs with greater confidence and compassion. Together, we may focus on: Supporting teens with homework, hygiene, eating, sleep, and other daily tasks in ways that reduce conflict and strengthen connection. Managing feelings of anger, stress, and overwhelm, especially when you're trying to parent differently but feel exhausted, unheard, or stretched beyond your limits. Navigating co-parenting challenges when caregivers have different parenting styles, values, expectations, or goals. Working through fears and anxieties about your child's future, including concerns related to school, employment, relationships, independence, and overall well-being. Responding to painful statements such as, "I hate myself," "I hate you," or "I don't want to be alive," especially during moments of intense emotion or distress. Exploring low-demand, non-coercive, and PDA-informed parenting approaches that support both your child and your family as a whole.
Other specialties
I identify as
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS is a versatile and compassionate therapeutic approach that can benefit people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I have particular expertise in supporting individuals navigating ADHD, autism, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). I also have extensive experience working with children, preteens, adolescents, parents, and neurodivergent clients. At the same time, I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals from all walks of life and am committed to providing an inclusive, affirming therapeutic environment for every client.
EMDR
EMDR is an evidence-based approach that can be highly effective for individuals who have experienced single-incident traumas, such as car accidents or natural disasters, as well as those living with the effects of complex trauma resulting from repeated or prolonged adverse experiences, including childhood trauma. If this aligns with your needs, I would be honored to support you in your healing process.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I do offer family sessions after we work together for a good amount of time to solve problems together and increase communication.
Family Therapy
The structure of my therapy is naturally family therapy, as I integrate work with parents, the kid, and everyone together.