Metamorphosis Therapy Center

Home of Philadelphia's Only ChemSex Recovery Group

Providing Therapy for Addiction, ChemSex, Trauma, and Relationships in Philadelphia

You Don't Have to Explain Yourself

As one of the only queer, CSAT-certified therapists in Philadelphia, I specialize in ChemSex recovery, sex and love addiction, and betrayal trauma. No judgment, no starting from scratch. I don't treat symptoms. I get to what's driving them. Understand yourself at that level, and you stop reacting to your life and start responding to it with intention.

Book a session today and let's get to work.

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ChemSex Addiction and Recovery Services

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ChemSex Recovery Group Therapy

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EMDR Therapy

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Porn Addiction and Recovery Services

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Sex and Love Addiction and Recovery Services

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Betrayal Trauma Treatment

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Experience

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I've spent over 15 years in Philadelphia working with clients on addiction and trauma, including three years at the only inpatient sex addiction treatment facility in the northeast.

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Helping you break patterns, rebuild connection, and feel like yourself again

I offer in-person and telehealth therapy in Philadelphia for individuals and couples working through addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sessions run 60 minutes, weekly or bi-weekly, with fees on a sliding scale from $125 to $195. I accept Aetna insurance, and I also run a weekly ChemSex recovery group. Whatever brings you in, addiction, trauma, or relationship work, my approach is focused, individualized, and built for real, lasting change.

This work is personal to me. I've watched friends struggle with chemsex — hiding it, carrying the shame alone, convinced no one would understand. That's exactly why I do this: so the people I care about, and the people I work with, don't have to face it in isolation.

Metamorphosis Blog

What Comes After You Stop Using: Rebuilding a Sex Life That's Actually Yours

Most people who come into chemsex recovery are focused on one thing: stopping. Getting off the apps, getting off the drugs, getting through the withdrawal, getting the cravings to quiet down. That work matters and it comes first. But somewhere in the first few months of sobriety, a different question shows up. Usually it sounds something like this: okay, but what happens to my sex life now? It's a fair question, and it deserves a better answer than "just don't do the thing yo

EMDR for Addiction: Treating the Wound Underneath the Behavior

Most addiction treatment asks the same question: how do we stop this behavior? EMDR asks a different one: what is this behavior protecting you from? That distinction matters. Addiction is not a character flaw or a failure of discipline. It's a learned response, one that made sense at some point, usually because it was the only tool available for managing pain, fear, or shame that had nowhere else to go. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy works from t

Finding LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Philadelphia: Your Guide to LGBTQ+ Therapy Services

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you want someone who truly understands and affirms your identity. For LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in Philadelphia, accessing therapy that respects and supports your unique experiences is essential. I want to share practical advice and resources to help you find affirming therapy services that meet your needs. Why LGBTQ+ Therapy Services Matter Therapy is a space for healing, growth, and understanding. When