Meet the Team
Our Philosophy
Our goal is to create an open, comfortable, and judgement free environment, as it takes courage for individuals to begin seeking treatment.
We believe that it is an honor to walk alongside others during their journey and strive to create a safe space for others to express themselves while they begin to create a new and happier life for themselves.
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Helson J. Meirino, LCSW
Helson J. Meirino, LCSW, MSS, TGM is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes in working with individuals with a holistic, culturally competent, and systemic approach to therapy. Trained as a family therapist, Helson has experience working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with communication and relationship difficulties. He has also worked extensively with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and managing their emotions. Helson particularly enjoys working with individuals who identify as a part of the LGBTQAIP+ community, men who are struggling in their relationships and/or are survivors of sexual abuse, and individuals who wish to incorporate a spiritual nature into their treatment.
As your therapist, Helson can help you with creating a balanced life by helping you to develop skills to manage difficult emotions such as anxiety, depression, and self-doubt; communicate your needs effectively; and help you to build confidence. He works with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, challenging life transitions, and those struggling with body and sex positivity.
Helson earned his Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College, specializing in Family Therapy. He has been trained in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is a Certified Therapeutic Game Master.
*Currently Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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Elizabeth Vaden, LCSW
Elizabeth Vaden, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 2016, she has primarily worked with high school-aged and young adult populations. Specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma, Elizabeth utilizes evidence-based practices to help clients understand and manage complex emotions. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that builds on the individual experiences and perspectives of each client. By engaging in open conversations about what progress means to the client, she creates tailored plans that build on their strengths in the context of their personal experiences.
Elizabeth earned her Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College, where she received training in a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to therapy. She employs a strengths-based, person-centered perspective that honors the distinct ways individuals process information and experience the world. Drawing on her education in modalities such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Elizabeth carefully selects interventions that align with her clients’ objectives. Ultimately, she is committed to fostering an environment where clients can explore their strengths and learn to confidently advocate for their needs.