Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Philadelphia, PA

Hello! I am a nurse practitioner (NP) who is experienced in both Psychiatry and Primary Care. Before graduating with my MSN and Adult Primary Care NP program in 2015, I was a RN for 9 years in the hospital setting. While working in Psychiatry starting in 2022, I decided to pursue my Post-Master’s certification in Psychiatric Mental Health NP and graduated in April of 2024.

I’m a warm, solution-focused, and person-centered therapist who values direct and authentic communication. My approach is grounded in respect and collaboration, working with clients to navigate challenges and build meaningful change. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing psychosis, OCD, and autism, and also have expertise in ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, BPD, and suicidal ideation. I work with clients across a range of concerns, including grief, relationship struggles, men’s and women’s issues, and PTSD. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow.

I specialize in helping adults and young adults manage anxiety disorders, panic attacks, chronic stress, and burnout using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches. I also support clients experiencing depression, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions that feel overwhelming or hard to manage alone.

Many of the people I work with are functioning well but internally overwhelmed—dealing with constant worry, racing thoughts, physical symptoms of anxiety, or a persistent sense of being “on edge.” Others notice anxiety affecting their sleep, focus, relationships, or ability to relax and enjoy life.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of experience in community behavioral health and private practice. I work with adults, couples, and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, parenting challenges, and emotional stress.

Much of my work focuses on helping people who feel stuck in relationships or caught in patterns they don’t know how to change. This may include recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, difficulty communicating needs, boundary challenges, or uncertainty about how to move forward. I also work with individuals whose anxiety, depression, or stress is closely connected to relationship dynamics, major life changes, or feeling overwhelmed by competing demands.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and conversational. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and family-systems perspectives. Rather than simply giving advice, I work with clients to better understand what's happening beneath the surface, recognize patterns, develop practical coping skills, and make meaningful changes that fit their goals and values.

Clients often describe me as approachable, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. I aim to create a space where you can be honest about what's going on while also feeling supported and gently challenged when it may help you move forward.

“I don't even know what I'd say.”

If that is what is stopping you, you are exactly who I work with. Maybe you are anxious and cannot name why. Maybe your feelings come faster than you can handle. Maybe you have tried therapy and left feeling like you failed at it.

You didn't. It just wasn't built for you.

So we start differently. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we move or create. Then we build skills that hold up when things get hard.

The goal is not to make you easier. It is to help you feel more like yourself.

As a psychotherapist, I believe personal growth happens when people have a safe place to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I work with individuals 18+. I have been a counselor for 10 years and opened up my private practice over 7 years ago. I am here to guide you on your journey to healing and self-discovery.

My name is Chami and I do my best to create a warm space for my clients. I got my M.Ed at Temple University, and their emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and affirming treatment is deeply rooted in my own practice. I have spent my therapy experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with people who struggle with things like addiction, abusive relationships, mood disorders, and trauma.