Living with anxiety and depression can be overwhelming.

It may feel like fear is taking over your life and keeping you from some of the things you enjoy and value most. I prioritize creating a safe environment and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. Our work together will emphasize your values, strengths, and goals to develop a collaborative plan to re-engage with life.  

Lilah Gosman, LPC

I’m a licensed professional counselor in Center City, Philadelphia, offering psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children using a compassionate approach to evidence-based therapies from a cognitive behavioral therapy perspective (CBT). I am highly trained in well-researched, effective therapies that provide clients with lasting tools to manage anxiety and OCD in the long-term. I’m trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Comprehensive Behavioral Model for treating BFRB’s including trichotillomania and skin picking (ComB), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Prolonged Exposure (for PTSD). My practice includes techniques from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

My specialties are in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation (skin picking), and the full spectrum of anxiety disorders including panic, phobias and social anxiety.  Other symptoms often come up related to a primary diagnosis of OCD or anxiety disorders. I also work with individuals experiencing ADHD, executive dysfunction, Depersonalization Derealization Disorder, trauma, grief and loss and depressive symptoms. I believe that self-compassion and a strong therapeutic bond are essential to making significant progress and taking full advantage of the transformational aspects of therapy.

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TRAINING

 I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a Master's in School & Mental Health Counseling. I received specialized training in treating OCD and anxiety disorders while completing my studies at University of Pennsylvania and clinical licensure requirements. I recently co-presented a master class for Penn GSE's Catalyst that focused on innovation in social emotional learning during and post COVID-19. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to pursuing counseling, I was a special education case manager and teacher in New York City and Philadelphia. I hold a Master's in Special Education from Bank Street College of Education, a Master's in Music from Manhattan School of Music. Much of my clinical work has focused on treating adults. In addition to my work with the adults, I have experience working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), OCD, BFRB’s, Anxiety, and Trauma. I have extensive knowledge of childhood social emotional learning, including development of executive functioning and social skills. I have experience helping families of children with learning differences navigate the IEP system and process options for support.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation because finding the right therapeutic fit is important. On our consultation call, we will discuss what brings you into therapy and how I may be able to help.  Reach out today to schedule a free 20 minute consultation.