Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Philadelphia, PA

My name is Irlande Stavien, and I have been working in mental health for the past 13 years. My path into this field began with a desire to better understand people—their struggles, their resilience, and the many ways life can shape emotional well-being. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, as well as a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

For 8 years, I worked in one of my state's largest hospitals, and over the last 5 years, I've continued to grow while helping others work toward becoming the person they envision themselves to be. Working with individuals from many different backgrounds has strengthened my understanding of the importance of compassion and genuine human connection. 

I focus on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, supported, and able to move toward healing and personal growth at their own pace. My approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and meeting people where they are while helping them build the life they want.

Brighid Shea is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health field. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for adolescents, adults, and families to deepen their understanding of themselves and those around them. Brighid is passionate about supporting clients with complex trauma histories, attachment and relationship concerns, life transitions, and mood disorders. She believes that lasting change is only possible when clients feel seen and understood for who they are, and she is committed to nurturing a therapeutic relationship to meet the needs of each client.

Brighid completed her Master of Arts in Professional Clinical Counseling at La Salle University. Brighid aims to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of her clients; rooted in the internal family systems model, she incorporates acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral and attachment-based approaches into treatment.

Life can be complicated, messy, and confusing — our problems often feel unsolvable, and pain can feel unending. By empowering you to turn toward the messiness and embrace life's challenges with self-compassion and confidence, Brighid can help you to create and maintain lasting change and resiliency to face adversity.

Sharon Rich is a Licensed Social Worker with 3 years of experience who is passionate about helping others better understand themselves. She specializes in working with diverse populations including adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life changes, LGBTQ+ issues, substance use disorders, and mental health disorders such as ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, attachment disorders, and more. Sharon has a unique background working with acute mental heath concerns at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and a substance use treatment center. Her priority is to offer empathy and support, every step of the way.

Sharon received her Master's in Social Work at Bryn Mawr College, where she specialized in trauma-informed care. She takes a client-centered approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing, among other techniques.

Sharon knows what it's like to ask for help and strives to create a safe space for her clients where she can empower them to be the best versions of themselves and build resiliency. Life isn't easy, but you do not have to struggle alone. Start your journey today.

Hi, I am Ryan Wade, a psychiatrist board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. I completed medical school and my Psychiatry residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, followed by an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Despite my training in the addiction field, I spend a large portion of my time focusing on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. I find that I typically work most with people who want to consolidate their medication regimen or those who view medication as a tool, not solely the solution to the issues they are facing.

I attempt to meet people where they are and the level they are willing to engage with treatment as this varies significantly from person to person. I believe psychotherapy is quite powerful for most people and routinely recommend it alongside my work with clients, including any medications I would potentially prescribe. 

If you are considering seeing someone for your mental health — or even wondering if what you are feeling day-to-day is "normal" and would like an assessment — feel free to schedule an appointment. There is no pressure to start medication or to even continue in treatment if you feel that it isn't right for you. I look forward to meeting you soon!