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How to Transition from College to Work

Regardless if you went to college for four years or more, transitioning from college to working full time can be a challenge. This article is going to help you develop behavioral strategies to mitigate those …

Maintaining Motivation: A Foot in the Door

Do you often find yourself struggling to get things done at home once you’ve had a full day at work or school? If so, you aren’t alone! Check out this tip on how to maintain …

How Will Your Baby Impact Your New Marriage

How Will Your New Baby Impact Your Marriage? For many couples, the addition of a new baby into the family is an exciting, joyous, and uncertain time. Whether the couple is dealing with the physiological …

What To Expect When Leaving College

What's life like on the other side of college? This tip will help you with what to expect when you leave college.

Finding Meaning in Healing

As we change, our strategies and coping mechanisms we once used also need to change…but we have become so comfortable with them. It took you a lot of conscious (and unconscious) work to develop all …

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW (Founder)

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, AAMFT, CSTS, LCSW (she/her/hers) Curriculum Vitae is the founder and executive director of the Center for Growth Inc / Sex Therapy in Philadelphia, a counseling organization in Center …

Jennifer Foust, Ph.D., M.S., LPC, ACS (Clinical Director)

Dr. Foust (she/her/hers) has been practicing psychological counseling, couples therapy, and sex therapy for over twenty years (resume). Dr. Foust works virtually in Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut & Florida. Dr. Foust practices …

Shannon Oliver-O'Neil, LCSW (Therapist & Director of Intern Program)

Shannon Oliver-O’Neil, MSW, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist in Providence RI, and works virtually in PA and NJ

Specializes in: Sex therapy, trauma therapy, individual therapy, pre-marital counseling, and couples counseling as well …

Tonya McDaniel, MEd, MSW, LCSW (Therapist & Director of Professional Development)

Tonya McDaniel (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker who has been working in the field of psychology and sexuality for almost 20 years. Her philosophic outlook is that most people have good intentions and …

Family Therapy

Family Therapy typically involves one therapist meeting with an entire family (or several family members) to address issues that impact the whole family. Family therapy is a useful modality to help strengthen the ways in

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Therapist Fees

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Attachment Theory

This tip looks at different attachment styles adults may have developed through childhood with their parents. Attachment theory works to explain different behaviors portrayed in our adult relationships.

Beating Low Self-Esteem

Are you dealing with self-doubt, self-criticism, or low self-esteem? Read on to learn some tips for overcoming low self-esteem and defeating negative self-talk.

End of Relationship Anxiety

Ending a relationship, especially if it was unexpected or unwanted begins a grief process like other types of loss of which anxiety can be one of the emotions experienced.

Getting Over Being Dumped

Being dumped is a tough experience to go through. Building yourself back up after being dumped can be even tougher. This artilce will help you get started on the path to getting over being dumped.

How Successful Couples Survive Raising Children

The transition-to-parenthood is a stressful phase in a couple's life, however, research has identified several protective factors that influence marital satisfaction. This article explores those predictive factors that help couples remain happy in their romantic …

How to Keep Romance Alive After Kids

A key predictor of being able to successfully navigate the transition-to-parenthood period and have your relationship come out intact (and hopefully stronger) is to find ways to deepen intimacy with your partner. This article will …

Making the Transition from College to Career

The end of college is only one short month away….now what? This tip helps you transition from college to career.

Space for Emotional Availability

Navigating how much emotional availability you give to yourself and the others around you can be difficult. This tip will help you to recognize your own capacity for yourself and others.

Talking to Your Kid About Going to Play Therapy

Key concepts to share with your child when telling him / her about the meeting you have schedule with the play therapist.

Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorders

Suggestions for the professional who is working with cilents who are suffering from Bulimia Nervosa and / or Binge Eating Disorder (IPT, CBT)

Postpartum 101 with a Rainbow

You've had that rainbow baby, but life doesn't feel very sunny these days. In the throes of postpartum emotions, what do babyloss moms need to know?

Samantha Eisenberg, LCSW, MSW, MEd, LMT, (Therapist)

Samantha Eisenberg, LCSW, MSW, MEd, LMT, (she/her/hers) does individual, couples, family and group therapy virtually in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia. She works with children and adults. Samantha uses an integrative, strengths-based, collaborative approach in …

Richard (Rick) Snyderman, LPC, CADC, CSAT, NCC (Therapist & Director of Support Groups)

Rick Snyderman, LPC, CADC, CSAT, NCC

Therapist & Director of Group Therapy

Rick Snyderman, LPC, CADC, CSAT, NCC (he/him/his) has been a therapist at The Center for Growth in Philadelphia PA for …

Georgine Atacan, MSW, LSW (Associate Therapist)

Georgine Atacan, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers) works with teens and young adults under 30 in both individual and family therapy. She joined TCFG in 2018 and her areas of interest include: adolescent & Issues, adjustment disorders …

Fear of Abandonment: An Overview

Friends may find your behaviors confusing, or interpret them as demanding when you’re expecting constant inclusion, or immediate text message responses.

Lancie Mazza, LCSW (Therapist & Director Of Virginia Office)

Lancie Mazza, LCSW (she / her / hers) has been working as a counselor for 25+ years. She received her Masters in Social Work at University of Pennsylvania, and has gone …

Jonah Taylor, LSW (Associate Therapist)

Jonah Taylor (he/him) is an associate therapist at The Center for Growth specializing in mindfulness-based therapy for mental health and well-being. Jonah’s therapy practice includes a current focus on couples counseling, relationship issues …

Farhana Ferdous, MA, ATR (Associate Therapist)

Farhana (she/her) is trained as an art therapist and counselor. She is a collaborative therapist who aims to nurture an environment of compassion, understanding, and acceptance …

Janette Dill, MFT (Associate Therapist)

Janette Dill, MFT (she/her) is a graduate of LaSalle University’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program which included a one year internship where she worked with individuals, couples, and family systems. Added to that list …

Emily Davis, MS (Associate Therapist)

Emily Davis (she / her) is an Associate Therapist at The Center for Growth. Emily provides a warm, friendly and supportive environment where she values each client’s strengths and goals. In a session with …

Feel Like Yourself Again After a Breakup

It is common to not feel like yourself or like you have lost yourself after a breakup. So, how do you feel like yourself again after a breakup? Here are some tips to help.

Jordan Pearce, MA, LAC, NCC (Associate Therapist)

Jordan Pearce, MA, LAC, NCC (they/them) is an associate therapist at The Center for Growth, based in the Ocean City, New Jersey office. While Jordan’s special areas of focus include trauma recovery, anxiety, depression …

Daughters of Narcissist Mothers

This TIP will help readers understand the unique impact that narcists mothers can impart on their daughters emotional wellbeing.

Jessica Soriano, LSW (Associate Therapist)

Jessica Soriano, LSW in PA & NJ (she/her/hers) is an Associate Therapist at The Center for Growth.

Jessica Soriano, LSW (she/her/hers) is a compassionate therapist who serves individuals, couples, children and families. She …

Ella Chrelashvili, MA (Associate Therapist)

Ella Chrelashvili (she/her/hers) is an associate therapist at The Center for Growth, providing individual, couples, and group therapy to adults and adolescents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Society Hill Therapy Office. In addition, she …

Map Out Your Relationship

A written exercise to help couples examine the entirety of their relationship from their individual perspectives.

Therapy for Older Adults

Learn about our therapy and counseling services for older adults.

Grace Siqi Chen (Intern Therapist)

Grace Chen (she/her/hers) is an Intern Therapist at The Center for Growth from June 2023 to June 2024. Grace is working towards a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School …

Roomi Kunuria (Intern Therapist)

Roomi Kunuria (she/her) is an intern therapist at The Center for Growth and a graduate student completing her Master of Education in Counseling Psychology at Temple University. Roomi will be serving as a therapist …

Raegan Galleher (Intern Therapist)

Raegan Galleher (she/her) is an intern therapist at the Center for Growth. Her internship runs from May 15, 2023 - May 8, 2024. She is currently working towards her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology …

Challes Foley (Intern Therapist)

Challes L. Foley (she/her) is an intern therapist at The Center for Growth who uses an eclectic therapeutic approach to provide support to a wide range of clients. Her internship runs from July 10th …

Dyonna Wilkerson (Intern Therapist)

Dyonna Wilkerson (she/her) is an intern therapist at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia, PA (6/12/2023-6/5/2024). She is currently working towards her Master's in the Mental Health Counseling program at the Philadelphia College …

Nawaal Amer (Intern Therapist)

Nawaal Amer (she/her) is an intern therapist at the Society Hill office and works with clients virtually in PA & NJ. During Nawaal’s internship, July 2023 through June 2024 she will be able to …

Opening Relationships- Therapist’s Guide

Licensed therapist empowering couples to navigate open relationships across PA, NJ, and VA.

Amanda Martinez (Intern Therapist)

Amanda Martinez (she/her/hers) is an intern at The Center for Growth from January 16th, 2024 to May 2025. She is currently enrolled in Temple University’s Master of Social Work program. Amanda is dedicated to …

Diana Parker, MSW, LSW (Associate Therapist)

Diana Parker (she/her) is an Associate Therapist at The Center for Growth. She sees clients at the Art Museum office and Ocean City, New Jersey office. She sees clients virtually in Pennsylvania and New …

Ashlyn Karre (Intern Therapist)

Ashlyn Karre is an intern therapist at The Center for Growth from January 23, through April 24, 2025 while obtaining her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Eastern University.

Professional Background

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