Truth Center
Embrace Your Truth, Find Your Healing
Offering Philadelphia’s best mental health services, tailored to individuals, families and couples seeking a path to a happier and healthier life.
Truth Center for Health & Healing
Truth Center for Health and Healing is a therapy practice that offers services to clients in Philadelphia and beyond. Here, we are committed to empowering individuals to embrace their truth, find resilience, and lead meaningful lives. We are staffed by licensed therapists and pre-licensed therapists who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their mental wellness goals and find their authentic selves.
Care Options:
- In-person/Virtual appointments
- Insurance Accepted & Private Pay
- Flexible Scheduling Available
At Truth Center for Health & Healing, we support our clients to become their full authentic self. We recognize that life experiences have a large impact on how a person shows up in the room. Those life experiences can cause distress that leads to anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, and/or feeling disconnected from others. We are a practice that brings compassion and understanding into the therapy room along with our expertise to support the healing journey our clients will go on. We work collaboratively with our clients to build treatment around their goals for therapy using a trauma-informed lens that asks not what’s wrong with you, but rather, what happened to you?
Our Therapy Services
Couples Therapy
Common Topics
Infidelity
Co-Parenting
Communication Issues
Intimacy Problems
Pre-Marital Counseling
Adjustment Issues
Personality Differences
Religious/Cultural Differences
Family of Origin Differences
Co-Dependency
Individual Therapy
Common Topics
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Phase of Life Problem
Family Issues
PTSD
Relationship Problems
Childhood Trauma
Stress
Grief and Loss
Mood Disorders
Family Therapy
Common Topics
Grief and Loss
Communication Problems
Behavioral Issues
Parenting Training
Blended Family Issues
Family Adjustment Issues
Divorce/Separation
Additional Services:
1. We Get to Know You
2. We Create a Plan
3. We Help You Grow
Find a Therapist
Lavonda Handy, LMFT
Exie Adams, LMFT
Eliza Farran, MFT
Natasha Brown, LPC
Frequently Asked Questions
The thought of therapy to be a very scary concept. People will begin the process of therapy even before they enter the room just by thinking about going to therapy. It takes courage to be vulnerable with a person that you don’t know. This is why we believe in building a genuine and authentic relationship with our clients. As therapy is a space where you share some of your most intimate thoughts and feelings, we honor the relationship that is being created between client and therapist. Our belief is that no change can be made unless our clients feel safe enough to do so. Our therapists work intentionally to empower our clients to be the leader of their lives and foster opportunities for growth and change within themselves.
Therapy is a powerful tool that aids in understanding and managing personal challenges, leading to significant improvements in overall well-being. At the Truth Center for Health & Healing, we provide tailored therapeutic services designed to meet the specific needs of each individual. Here’s how you can benefit from engaging with a therapist:
Enhanced Emotional Management
Therapy offers a safe space to explore complex emotions and understand their roots. Our therapists help you develop strategies to manage anxiety, depression, anger, and other emotional responses effectively. This improves your mental health and enhances your ability to navigate daily stressors, especially for men.
Strengthened Relationships
Communication is vital in any relationship. Therapy helps break down barriers to effective communication and teaches skills that foster understanding and empathy between friends, partners, family members, or colleagues. Whether through individual sessions or couples counseling in Philadelphia, PA, you’ll learn how to build stronger connections with those around you.
Coping Skills for Life’s Challenges
Life throws many challenges, and robust coping mechanisms help navigate these challenges. Our therapists provide the best, practical tools to deal with stressors healthily and productively. From mindfulness exercises to cognitive behavioral techniques, you’ll gain a self-care toolkit that supports resilience and personal growth.
Deepened Self-Awareness
One of the most profound benefits of therapy is increased self-awareness. Through guided exploration of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, therapy helps uncover patterns that might be holding you back from living your fullest life. This awareness is the first step toward meaningful change.
Support During Major Life Transitions
Major life transitions can be overwhelming, whether facing a career change, moving to a new city, marriage, or losing a loved one. Therapy provides support during these times, helping you process your emotions and adjust to new circumstances.
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from traumatic experiences requires specialized care. Our therapists use trauma-informed approaches to help individuals safely confront past traumas and move towards healing.
While often used interchangeably, counseling and therapy serve different purposes. Both are essential components of mental health care:
Counseling typically focuses on specific issues or situations, providing guidance and support for a shorter duration. It’s about problem-solving particular hurdles you currently face.
Therapy, however, involves a deeper dive into emotional challenges. It explores patterns over time, aiming for profound emotional changes. Therapy can help unearth long-standing issues contributing to your current state.
At Truth Center, both counseling and therapy are conducted by qualified therapists who tailor their approach based on your unique needs—ensuring effective treatment regardless of the method applied.
