~ Get to know our rockstar team! ~ Detailed Bios at the bottom of the Page
~ Get to know our rockstar team! ~ Detailed Bios at the bottom of the Page
Kim Pagel, LSW, MSW
Our experienced therapists address your unique needs & challenges.
Click on each photo above to see each therapist’s’ personal website. Scroll to the bottom of this page for details about each therapist’s expertise, lived experience and approach to therapy.
Victoria Gottlieb, LSW, MSW
Licensed Social Worker, M.S.W degree from the University of Pennsylvania, EMDR Trained
“Examining life is like inspecting a car, each part — the engine, wheels, and brakes, are components interacting to ensure smooth operation. Changes in one part affect the entire driving experience, much like shifts and challenges in specific aspects of our lives impact our overall functioning.
As a holistic-based therapist with a focus on a systems theory lens, I approach therapy by considering the entirety of the individual. Acknowledging the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, we will delve into multiple factors that can profoundly influence your overall health.
My commitment to holistic therapy extends beyond quick fixes; together, we won't just apply a band aid to a wound but will address underlying issues to create lasting change and healing.
Feel free to read more in detail about my specialty areas below and visit the link to my website for more information.”
Relationships: Attachment styles, communication, boundary setting
Life transitions: Grief and loss, relocation, health changes, job transitions, relationship changes
Men’s issues and men’s wellbeing: Mental health, emotional expression, career and work life balance, communication
Sexual health & sexual exploration: Kink, sexual pleasure, sexual dysfunction, intimacy and connection
Aging and geriatrics: Nutrition and diet, physical activity and exercise, social support, caregiver fatigue
VictoriaGottliebWellness@gmail.com
$130 per 50-55 min session
In person at the Center City office & virtual
Seung Min “Susie” Yi, LAPC, MS, NCC
BSW in Social Work from Temple University, MS in Community and Trauma Counseling Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University
“As a queer, 1.5- generation Korean-American, neurodivergent therapist I am committed to holding space for those who have struggled to feel seen by mental health professionals and helping them connect with their authentic selves. Through the transformative and healing power of genuine human connection, I strive to meet you where you are, recognizing and affirming your identities, unique experiences and challenges, and the goals you want to pursue in therapy.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing does not happen in a vacuum; it is deeply intertwined with the systems and structures we navigate daily. Together, we will explore what your individual therapy journey looks like within this broader framework.
I regard people holistically, using somatic practices, relational-cultural frameworks, narrative therapy, identity and values exploration, and existentialism. I encourage embracing contradictions and paradoxes and practice harm reduction as a compassionate, non-judgmental, and humanistic approach to care.
Self-care is a radical act in a society that often devalues us and reduces us to our productivity. Developing sustainable self-care practices is not just as an individual act of healing but a pathway to long-term well-being, community care, and collective healing.”
susieyi@rootandbloomtherapy.org
$135 per 55 minute session
In person at the Chestnut Hill & Center City office & virtual
Nicole Amenheuser, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, & National Certified Counselor
Accepts Lyra
"I am a dedicated, trauma-informed, and sex-positive National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. My intention is to create a safe, affirming space and a strong therapeutic relationship, with humor and autonomy.
I ground myself in your story and consider how themes in your history impact your thoughts and emotions now. We will go beyond using coping skills for short-term relief, and instead process the core issues for intended healing. You were not born with the feelings, thoughts, and experiences you carry with you today. Together, we can understand and treat these deeper roots for a lasting impact on your life.
My past work as Assistant Director to a university counseling center and as an Individual & Couples Therapist gave me extensive expertise with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, survivors of abuse, emotional regulation, relationship work, sexuality exploration, and pelvic pain (pain during sex). From treating various backgrounds, I know each person has their own unique experiences. I pull from several evidence-based treatment modalities to create an intentional, therapeutic approach for you.
I find immense reward in being a part of another's journey and would be honored to join you in your growth."
nicoleamenheuser.lpc@gmail.com
$135 per 50 minute session with sliding scale available
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
Allison Middleton, LCSW, MSW she/her
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Outreach Coordinator
Couples & Individuals for Teens and Adults
“Hello! I'm a cis queer therapist dedicated to helping you feel at home in your own skin. With specialized training in EMDR therapy, I support you in processing traumatic or distressing experiences, trusting in your brain's natural ability to heal. My approach integrates body-based techniques to release limiting thought patterns, reconnect with your inner child, and embrace your authentic self. Together, we'll unlock your innate wisdom and empower you to become the most genuine version of you!
I also support couples in creating relational harmony and connection using imago techniques. I am open to all types of couples, including homosexual, queer, polyamorous, heterosexual, and more.”
As the Outreach Coordinator for Nourish, Allison makes sure to keep Nourish connected to other providers and the community. Nourish is passionate about having a community presence and fostering partnerships that enhance mental health awareness and access to our services. Allison’s role involves connecting with diverse communities, organizing events, and implementing outreach strategies that align with our mission to instill hope and create change!
allisonmiddleton.counseling@gmail.com
$165 per 60 minute session
$175 per 60 minute EMDR session & 60 minute couples session
In person at the Chestnut Hill office & virtual
EMDR trained and offers EMDR intensives
Psychology Today Profile Therapy Den Profile Allison’s Website
Alyssa Leister, LAPC, MS
“Hi there, my name is Alyssa Leister! I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling. Life is full of constant change, challenges, and unexpected obstacles, and I know how overwhelming it can feel when those moments arise. I’m deeply passionate about supporting clients through these difficult times, offering guidance and understanding as we navigate life’s complexities together. I want you to know that you don’t have to walk it alone.
I understand that stepping into counseling can feel vulnerable, but my goal is to help you see how transformative this journey can be by working to create a safe and open space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
My approach is rooted in authenticity, and I believe in the power of curiosity to spark meaningful change. As we work together, I’ll support you in uncovering your inner resilience, building practical skills to cope with life’s challenges, and developing the tools necessary to move forward. My aim is not just to help you heal but to empower you to live a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
Whatever you’re navigating, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way. Together, we’ll build a foundation of strength, hope, and growth.”
Ready when you are
alyssaleistercounseling@gmail.com
$120 per 45 minute session with sliding scale availability
$160 per 90 minute session
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
Alyssa’s Website Psychology Today Profile Therapy Den Profile
Daniella Brown, BC-DMT, LPC, NCC
Registered Dance Movement Therapist & Licensed Professional Counselor
Serving Pennsylvania and New York
Children, Dance Movement Therapy, Play & Sensory Therapy (speciality in ADHD and Autism)
Daniella is a body-based, somatic psychotherapist from Philadelphia, PA who believes in the power of movement and the healing that it brings to people all over the world. Movement has a way of revealing the unknown about our mind and body, leading us to self-discovery. Finding dance/movement therapy changed Daniella’s life and she is committed to providing therapeutic relief through the connection of the mind and body.
Daniella traveled to Nicaragua and Dhrangahra, India to study dance as a spiritual and therapeutic art form. This experience led her to study Dance/Movement Therapy at Pratt Institute and become a Creative Arts Therapist. Daniella Brown is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist with the American Dance Therapy Association. Daniella is an advocate for neurodiversity acceptance, safe spaces for children with sensory-sensitivities and the uplifting of various communities through arts integration.
$175 per 60 minute session
In person at the Chestnut Hill office & virtual
Kim Pagel, LSW, MSW (she/her)
Licensed Social Worker, B.A. in Psychology from Gettysburg College and MSW degree from the University of Pennsylvania
Individuals for Children 8+, Pre-Teens, Teens & Adults
“Hi! My name is Kim Pagel and I am a passionate, trauma-informed therapist that has experience working with pre-teens, teens, and adult individuals on topics including: anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, relationships, LGBTQ+ identity & issues, and reentry from incarceration. I am interested in hearing your story and what makes you, you. I aim to establish a safe and judgement-free environment that allows you to verbalize your thoughts, feelings, and emotions and empowers you to best navigate your journey through life. I hope to be just a small part of your journey!”
$135 per 55 min session with sliding scale available
In person at the Skippack office & virtual
Jared Korelitz-Golant, LCSW, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
You may be feeling that what you find anxiety-provoking, maddening, and depressing keeps appearing in your life. Without having an awareness of your unconscious processes, your deepest fears will continue manifesting in your relationships, friendships, work, and hobbies. Jared specializes in a range of techniques to bring compassion, confidence, and courage to exploration of the stories that generate daily experience.
For Jared, committing to a non-pathologizing, psychodynamic approach means finding the thrill of meaning in every stuck point. The framing of therapy as an effort of "illness management" and "symptom control" is not only disheartening, it is ineffective. Specializing in addiction has led Jared to an understanding of the gift in any experience, even when it seems to be unambiguously bad, wrong, and destructive. The holistic perspective dictates that our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical reactions are always wise. Conversations with Jared reveal hidden personality parts that have long yearned for knowledge of and conversation with your highest Self. He is a devoted guide to all the corners of your cognition and character, excited to bring your desires to light and share with you how to embrace everything you are and have.
$160 per 60 minute session
In person at the Center City office & virtual
All of the therapists at Nourish are independent contractors and set their own rates and schedules