Valerie Braunstein, Licensed Psychologist and Owner

Dr. Valerie Braunstein is a licensed psychologist who offers supportive, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She maintains a private practice in Center City Philadelphia and is the founder and
Executive Director of Philly Psychology, LLC.. Dr. Braunstein is a skilled psychologist with specialized experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of problems. Her areas of specialization include anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder), depression, ADHD, behavioral problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and trauma.

Carolyn Michaels, Couples and Relationship Therapist

Carolyn is a couple and family therapist who works to help clients build deeper, healthier relationships with their loved ones. She believes that we are all fundamentally seeking intimacy and connection with each other, but there are many barriers that can impede this process, such as trauma, mood disorders, and negative core beliefs about ourselves. Carolyn offers therapy to individuals and couples. She specializes in treating issues of communication, intimacy, infidelity, anxiety, depression, codependency, boundary-setting, and co-parenting. She is an LGBTQ+- competent and polyamory-informed practitioner.

Alexandria Milligan, Couples, Family and Relationship Therapist

Alexandria (Alex) Milligan is a couple and family therapist who offers empathetic and compassionate treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Alex utilizes systems theories to assist clients in exploring how our relationships and environment impact our larger goals. In addition to systems theories, Alex utilizes various other evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Having experience working with depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders, Alex can provide an individualized and well-informed treatment plan for clients and their loved ones. Alex is a LGBTQ+- competent practitioner.

Madeleine May, MFT, Couple and Family Therapist and Sex Therapist

Madeleine (Maddy) May, MFT, is a couple and family therapist and sex therapist who believes the way we connect with one another is the key to understanding ourselves at a deeper level. Maddy has worked with individuals (both children and adults), couples, and families in a variety of settings including private practice, support groups, the non-profit sector, and corrections facilities. She uses an empathic, collaborative approach to meet clients where they are and to help them explore systemic dynamics as they relate to current issues and the clients’ overarching goals. Her professional aim is to help clients identify what would make life more satisfying.