Alyson has a great listening ear and keen insight into my cases. Her words of encouragement helped…read moreme to become a better therapist to my clients and my community. Thank you, Alyson.

Crazy alert: here's the therapist you've been searching for. Not only is her office like a womb of…read moresafety and serenity, she's awesome. No judgements, no pithy advice and no b.s. psycotheraphy babble. So if you've been resisting going to a shrink (uhh, not like I know anything about that or anything), please look into her practice. She's a swell chick, and I left feeling a lot better. Wow, see how much I'm willing to share with you guys? Now THAT is crazy! :)

Dr Perilstein is a life saver!…read more 6 months ago I began seeing her during a very difficult time in my life. Quite frankly I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel... I didn't have a day without crippling anxiety and it drive me to depression. Doctor Perilstein, with a large dose on genuine care and a small dose of comedy, began treating me. She quickly began focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy as a means to train myself on how to be "my old happy self" again. At this point, I have reduced my anxiety med intake to almost nothing and wake up knowing the day will be great rather than dreading opening my eyes I will end the review the way I started it... Dr Perilstein is quite literally a life saver!

I'm really grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Dr. Perilstein. She's a great listener…read more The feedback she provided was a balanced mix of validating and challenging. I've found her insight to be valuable and useful in personal, professional and family relationships. I would definitely recommend working with her.

One of the best professional wellness places I've ever gone--and I continue to go because the help…read moreand care I receive is as compassionate and down-to-earth as it is practical. Alex is a highly-skilled, observant and talented professional, but is approachable, easy to work with and can navigate any session with the attention it (and the people) deserves. I first discovered Alex by reading her articles online, and finally made the cold call to see her. I'm usually dubious about finding health care professionals through a "Google" search without a referral, but am glad I overcame my initial doubts. Center for Growth and Alex are top-notch professional wellness resources and I highly recommend this place to help anyone navigate the challenges life throws at us.

I had a great experience working with Nicole Jenkins over several months at the Center for Growth…read more She is a warm communicator, a patient listener, and an insightful therapist. I would recommend her to anyone and will return to her if I have further therapy needs.

Kessuda, is a lovely and patient teacher with many years of experience teaching yoga, meditation,…read moreand personal development. Her home is very peaceful and has a calming atmosphere. I first went to her for mindful yoga, which made me slow down, giving me the opportunity to listen to what was going on inside my body more. She also introduced me to Enneagram. It was here I learned about my personality, helping me to identify behaviors I wasn't even aware of and meet my strengths and weaknesses with a greater compassion. Over the course of a few months, I felt like I approached relationships with those closest to me with new eyes and understanding, especially during times when I felt like getting upset or withdrawing to my introverted side. I instead tried to take a moment to be more aware of where I was coming from - applying some techniques I learned from our lessons - and practiced seeing the other person's perspective. When I would think negative or unhelpful thoughts, I would notice how I responded and behaved...becoming more aware of this has helped me to gradually change my normal reactions to situations, and has improved my relationships with others, especially my partner. Kess has been extremely patient and is experienced in this field. She asks important questions during our classes without being judgmental or too prescriptive, and listens to me fully. I would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in learning more about themselves or improving their relationships.

Kessuda has helped me understand self-compassion and the value of checking in on myself. As someone…read morewho's been managing OCD and depression for many years, she provides a fresh and effective process that's helped me stay present, distance myself from automatic negative thinking, and better understand my values and needs.

Arlene is a lighthouse for our marriage. She provides the path towards connection and resolution…read morethat we literally were fighting to get back. My husband and I have been married for 33 years & seeing Arlene for almost a year. The improvement in our communication skills and connection to each other has been beyond profound. She helps us understand how much our experiences influence our marriage WITHOUT assigning blame. She holds compassion, empathy, and safety in a space that emanates healing for both myself and my husband. Each session leaves us with new insights or resolutions to an issue. We were on the cusp of losing our marriage and through our hard work and Arlene's light, we have become more effective at communicating and understanding each other.

Arlene has been a compassionate, caring, invaluable help to me and my entire family. I cannot…read morerecommend her service highly enough. Her staff is just as caring and will go out of their way to help you.

I just want to add that I have Dr. Freedman's program on Anxiety and depersonalization on CD, and…read moreit's a great resource for those times when anxiety returns. I also love her principles of eating the right foods as part of the treatment and recovery. One last thing. Please, Yelp, stop deleting my positive review! You are doing a HUGE disservice to many who could benefit from Dr. Freedman's program!!

I'm a caregiver from Southern California. My job can be very stressful so I've been looking for a…read moregood counselor. A friend recommended Dr. Freedman, and I'm so glad she did. She worked with me over the phone and really helped me. I wish she was here locally but still found talking on the phone with her very helpful.

If your reading this trying to figure it out you've come to the right place-Leslie is a wonderful…read moreperson who came into my life and truly helped. She asked me to ask myself some serious questions. There are a few times in life that you meet a person who challenges you to become a better you. This is one of those people. Truth is Leslie has become a life coach, mentor and role model for self-reliance. The relationship you build with Leslie doesn't equate to what you pay-happy, healthy, long term ways to approach challenging times? priceless in my book.

Leslie has been instrumental in helping me transform my life into something I have more control…read moreover and enjoy. Prior to seeing Leslie, I was stuck in a job that was sucking the life out of me and as a result had little to no balance in other aspects. Leslie worked with me to access the courage and strength to make the changes I needed to career wise and also revisit and build out the other areas of my life that I was neglecting. As a result, I feel more balanced, grounded and proud of the way I spend my time. My relationships have gotten richer and I am more connected to my community. Career wise I am in a better spot now than when I started. This was not an easy process and Leslie knows when and how much to push in order to break up bad habits and drop fixed mindsets. I would recommend her to folks who are ready for a change and a challenge.

I had never tried reiki before I met Marie. She did an excellent job explaining both the scientific…read moreand more ethereal sides of the practice, and I decided to try a first session, just to see how I felt. I arrived at her office a few minutes ahead of my appointment and filled out the necessary paperwork. The waiting room has plush furniture, smells beautiful and has soft lighting. When it was time to begin, I entered the room with a table (similar to a massage table.) The natural light pouring through the windows, calming music and lovely and minmalistic decor all added to the feeling of peace I felt immediately. I laid face up, got comfortable and the session began. Since we had talked about what to expect, I felt prepared for the hands held over points of my body (not touching), and some of what was said (some statements, some questions that are a brief conversation between her and I). But I was not prepared for the intense feelings I experienced - like glowing light radiating from my core, a soft, warm blanket enveloping my body, the feeling of my breath in my chest and my heart beat and blood in my veins more significant - both physically and mentally. The entire experience lasted about 90 minutes, but it felt more like 30-40. I was never unconscious, but felt close to a dream-like state for much of the session. Marie's voice was soothing and she herself exudes a bright energy that is both calming and invigorating. I honestly can say that the first session has already helped me. I feel more centered, more in tune with my body, more aware of the way my mind is working and how I am connected to my environment. These things are hard to quantify (I feel 60% more aware!) but I can tell you the feeling is like none other. Similar to self care routines of exercise, massage and preventive doctor visits, I will be incorporating reiki into my routine. I live in Philadelphia, but will gladly make the trip to Swarthmore to visit Marie again soon. If you are considering reiki, this would be a perfect first experience.

I love the atmosphere at Wellness on Park. Marie was lovely. The reiki was an hour long and so…read morerelaxing. I'm new to energy work and have tried a few other types. I'm sure reiki is now my favorite. Marie knows her stuff. She's been doing this for 27 years. She teaches reiki and is very encouraging, telling me anyone can learn and ultimately help themselves. I will be back and I hope to be a student soon too. I recommend a visit to Marie to relax and feel fantastic. You have to try it.