I have a genuine passion for the work I do. I have significant experience helping individuals and families address mental health challenges that come with simply being human.

My professional practice has covered a wide range of activities within the field of mental health, from administrative, national trainer, consultant, supervisor, and in direct service as a psychotherapist. Outside of my work I enjoy being with my family, and my mixed yorkie, Bella. In my spare time, I love to read non-fiction and venture out to flea markets to get a good find!

Specialty:

Complex Trauma, Individual and Family/Systems work

Office Schedule:

Currently working within an abbreviated schedule, call for specific times.

Dr. Lopez-Pastrana began her academic journey in the natural sciences, earning a B.S. in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. She advanced her education in medicine at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in the Dominican Republic, before shifting to a more intense focus on medical research during her post-doctoral training at Temple University in Pennsylvania. Continuing her dedication to psychiatry, she completed her residency at the University of Puerto Rico and pursued her Consultation and Liaison (CL) Psychiatry Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) in Philadelphia.

Presently, she serves as an assistant professor of Psychiatry at TJUH and is deeply committed to improving mental health care for the underserved communities of North Philadelphia, where she has been making a significant impact since 2010. 

Dr. Lopez-Pastrana is a double board-certified psychiatrist in both general and CL psychiatry. Her ongoing pursuit of knowledge has led her to the Integrative and Ayurvedic medicine fellowship at Maharishi University and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona.

Specialty:

Dr. Lopez-Pastrana specializes in treating adults, serving patients aged 18 to 62.

Office Schedule:

Availability beginning in July. Call or email to join wait-list!

Danielle has over 15 years of experience working with people of various ages and stages of life. She graduated from Arcadia University in 2009 with a master’s in psychology and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2011. She is currently working on her certification for EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) which is an evidence-based treatment for trauma.

She approaches therapy from a wholistic perspective and, like many other professionals in the field, believes an eclectic approach is best to fit the individual person’s needs and has seen the difference addressing childhood trauma can make in reaching therapeutic goals.

Specialty:

Adults and Adolescents – trauma-focused treatment, anxiety-based disorders, depression, eating disorders and grief.

Office Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 10am-7pm

I have been interested in psychology ever since I can remember and it has been an honor, and a blessing to watch others enrich their lives in so many rewarding ways.

With over 20 years of experience, my continuing education as a therapist has not only involved course work, but the clients themselves have often been my best teachers! I received my Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College in 1997 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2004. Some of the treatment modalities that I have found to be the most effective are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Client Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy just to name a few. I believe that every person is unique. I like to help facilitate a ‘teamwork’ approach with a lot of feedback from everyone. To help them reach their desired goals and to lead a more fulfilling life!

In addition to working with people on an individual basis, I also work with families who want to learn to communicate more effectively in an environment that promotes healing. Some of the issues that I treat include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, grief and loss, and complex PTSD.

I enjoy working with people from adolescence through adulthood including the elderly. Right now, I am working on Thursdays but am looking to expand my practice further.

I find my own personal healing through swimming, singing, walking in nature and spending time with friends and family. I truly believe that every person deserves an opportunity to become the person that he or she is meant to be!

Specialty:

Depression/Anxiety, trauma related interventions and Women’s empowerment work.

Office Schedule:

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12pm-7:00pm

I’m a licensed professional counselor and certified school counselor. My therapeutic work focuses on the whole individual and charting a path to improvement based on what method best fits them. To foster therapeutic growth, I believe in client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed treatment.

My specialty is working with men’s issues; however, I am also open to working with women, children, and adolescents (10 years and up). I have treated clients facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, executive functioning issues, developmental disorders, traumatic and acquired brain injuries, grief and loss, trauma, and adjustment disorders.

I view the therapeutic process as a supportive and collaborative endeavor led by the client’s needs. Through openness, humor, and warmth, I aim to foster a supportive, trusting, and safe environment for clients to explore solutions. I draw from various modalities to meet client needs, including, but not limited to, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy.