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At The Center for Growth, we believe that therapy is not only a response to crisis—it’s an opportunity for growth, reflection, and lasting change.
Psychotherapy is a powerful resource when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or painful. Whether you’re facing a mental-health crisis or simply coping with the day-to-day challenges of feeling sad, anxious, guilty, lonely, disheartened, bored, angry, stuck, or grieving, therapy offers a space to pause, explore, and reset.
Our clinicians help clients make sense of their experiences—such as being love-bombed, manipulated, or emotionally invalidated—so they can better recognize patterns, set healthy boundaries, and make choices that serve their present and future selves.
Originally known as Therapy in Philadelphia, The Center for Growth provides a full range of in-person and virtual counseling services, including:
Individual counseling for personal growth and emotional well-being
Couples counseling and marriage therapy for relationship repair and reconnection
Family therapy to improve communication and rebuild trust
Support groups for community, healing, and shared understanding
We have offices in Philadelphia PA, Ocean City New Jersey, Fayetteville Georgia, Mechanicsville Virginia, Providence RI, and Santa Fe New Mexico.
We also offer virtual therapy to clients across multiple states, ensuring that compassionate, evidence-based care is accessible wherever you are.
Our therapists are more than practitioners—they are educators, leaders, and lifelong learners. Each clinician at The Center for Growth stays at the forefront of the field, integrating the latest research, tools, and therapeutic approaches. We maintain a robust clinical-training program where senior-level therapists mentor developing clinicians and advance new methods of care.
We hold a simple belief: to guide others toward growth, we must also keep growing ourselves. That means staying open, curious, and vulnerable—committed to the same principles we help our clients cultivate.
At The Center for Growth, we don’t just believe that change is possible—we live it.
The Center For Growth accepted the award for Best of Jersey Shore in the category of Counseling & Mental Health 2022 & 2023
At The Center for Growth, we practice what we preach. We know that one of the biggest barriers to change is simply deciding to reach out for help. You don’t have to do this alone.
You can self-schedule online to meet with a therapist at a time that works for you—our offices are open seven days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM—or call and speak directly with a clinician who will match you with the therapist best suited to your needs.
Our therapists, counselors, and marriage counselors provide insight, tools for behavioral change, and steady emotional support. You deserve to feel fulfilled and connected. Life is short—let us help you make the most of it.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Mechanicsville VA, Fayetteville GA, Santa Fe NM + Virtual
Individual therapy is a deeply personal and transformative process. To get the most out of therapy, bring honesty, curiosity, and the courage to be yourself. Your greatest gift is you—and our job is to help you become the best version of yourself.
Clients come to therapy for many reasons, including anger, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, loneliness, OCD, grief, relationship problems, health concerns, self-regulation, shame, and sexual issues. Others simply sense that something feels “off” but can’t quite name it. Whatever the reason, therapy can help you move toward a fuller, freer life.
Our therapists draw from a wide range of approaches—CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based treatment, internal family systems, attachment-based, trauma-informed, existential, narrative, experiential, and more—to create a customized treatment plan that fits your goals and personality.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Mechanicsville VA, Providence RI, Fayetteville GA, Santa Fe NM + Virtual
Our relationship and marriage counselors help partners build intimacy, resolve conflict, and communicate with empathy. You’ll learn how to hold emotional space for each other, develop healthier interactional patterns, and respond to life’s curveballs as a team.
Couples therapy can help with recurring arguments, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity recovery, and life transitions. The tools you learn in session will strengthen your relationship for years to come.
Major transitions—graduation, marriage, divorce, illness, loss, retirement—can leave anyone feeling unsteady. Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, or Santa Fe, our therapists can help you navigate change with trust, perspective, and self-care.
Each decade of life brings new beginnings and endings. Together, we’ll help you face change with resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and find meaning in what comes next.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Fayetteville GA, Mechanicsville VA, Santa Fe NM + Virtual
The Center for Growth began as a boutique sex-therapy and marriage-counseling practice, and this remains one of our core specialties.
We help individuals and couples with:
Painful sex and pelvic-floor concerns
Libido and desire differences
Porn-related issues and sexual compulsivity
Intimacy and communication
Exploring sexual orientation and gender identity
Fantasy, play, and sexual confidence
Building stronger LGBTQIA+ community connection
Our therapists are sex-positive and inclusive. The goal of sex therapy is to help you connect with your body, communicate your needs, and experience pleasure in a way that aligns with your values.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Mechanicsville VA + Virtual Services in NJ**
Adolescence is complex—academic, social, and emotional pressures collide during a time of identity formation. Add modern stressors like social media and global uncertainty, and it’s no wonder teens feel overwhelmed.
Our clinicians specialize in child, tween, and teen therapy, helping youth navigate anxiety, depression, peer pressure, grief, and self-esteem.
We also offer therapy for children and teens of color, recognizing the added burden of navigating racialized experiences. Working with therapists of color creates a safe environment where young people feel seen, validated, and empowered to embrace their identities with pride.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Mechanicsville VA, Fayetteville GA, Santa Fe NM + Virtual**
Grief rarely follows a predictable path. Our grief and loss therapists provide a compassionate space to share stories, make meaning, and rebuild after loss—whether the loss of a loved one, a relationship, health, or a dream. We also have specialists in grief therapy for tweens and teens.
Codependency can make it difficult to know where you end and others begin. Our therapists help you identify your own thoughts, feelings, and needs—so you can build relationships grounded in authenticity rather than fear of abandonment. Breaking the cycle of codependency is courageous work, but it leads to freedom, balance, and genuine connection.
Locations: Philadelphia PA, Ocean City NJ, Mechanicsville VA, Fayetteville GA, Santa Fe NM**
Our trauma-informed therapists work side-by-side with you to process painful experiences and reclaim your sense of safety. Whether you’re healing from emotional, physical, or sexual trauma, we help you build coping tools, process memories safely, and integrate your story into a stronger future.
We also support partners of survivors, helping them understand trauma responses and offer appropriate care.
Being falsely accused—of plagiarism, theft, abuse, or other crimes—can be devastating. Legal restrictions often prevent you from confiding in friends or family. Therapy offers a confidential, judgment-free space to process fear, isolation, and injustice. Our therapists provide emotional grounding and perspective while you navigate your legal journey.
We are especially experienced with college students facing Title IX allegations, where due process and emotional safety are often lacking.
Our clinics in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Fayetteville, and Mechanicsville specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—the gold standard for treating anxiety, panic, and OCD.
We offer individual, group, and family therapy options, along with dedicated Anxiety and OCD Support Groups. For tweens and teens, we provide age-appropriate CBT and exposure-based techniques.
Do you or your child identify with ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, or autism? Our neurodiversity-trained therapists adapt therapy to fit your learning and processing style. We also educate parents and partners on how to create supportive, affirming environments. We believe neurodiversity is not a deficit—it’s a unique strength.
If you struggle with depression, bipolar disorder, or low motivation, we can help you stabilize mood, boost energy, and re-engage with life. Therapy focuses on understanding triggers, developing regulation skills, and strengthening your support systems. We also offer specialized mood-disorder therapy for teens.
Support groups are one of the hallmarks of The Center for Growth.
Our current offerings include:
Anxiety & Depression Support Group
Mindfulness Support Group
Grief & Loss Support Group
Herpes Support Group
Loved Ones of an Addict Support Group
Support groups are affordable ($20 per session) and can complement individual therapy or serve as stand-alone care.
Quality care should be accessible. Our low-fee interns provide counseling at reduced rates, and our support groups are intentionally kept inexpensive. Fees across the practice range from $50–$300 per session, depending on the therapist’s experience.
Not sure where to start? Call us—we’ll get to know you and help match you with the right clinician.
We believe in you. Simply showing up is half the battle. From your first session, we partner with you to explore your potential and create a life that feels fulfilling and real.
There is no single “right” way to live—only your way. Mistakes and setbacks are part of learning. Success is measured not by perfection, but by resilience. At The Center for Growth, being you is enough.
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