Tonya Ladipo, Psychotherapist in Philadelphia, 19103

Tonya Ladipo, LCSW

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Counseling, Social Work
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CW015409

My Approach to Helping

Do you please everyone else but find yourself unhappy? Do others think that "you have it all" but you feel like you are falling apart? If the answer is yes, then we can help you.

The Ladipo Group is comprised of African-American therapists and counselors who are dedicated to serving our Black and African-American communities. We understand the impact of culture as well as the challenges (and joys!) of being Black in America.

Our therapists are passionate about helping people have happy relationships with themselves and others. We help people find the delicate balance of pleasing others while also pleasing themselves. We provide new ways of thinking and behaving in order to have the relationships that you want. Our therapists care about your needs and will help you to achieve them.

If you are interested in change, contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

More Info About My Practice

Tired of arguing with your partner but you don't know how to stop? Are there problems in your relationship but your partner won't go to couples therapy?

The Ladipo Group works with people who want to make lasting changes in their relationships, even if their partners don't want to change. We can work with you to make changes that will ease some of the tension in your relationship. We will help you determine what YOU need to do differently to be happier.

E-mail or call us to start making changes!

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I truly love being able to help people make changes in their lives. Change is hard and often scary. I help change to be less scary for people which is a wonderful feeling for me. As a therapist I get to witness people's struggles and their joys. I am allowed to be a part of my clients' lives for a period of time and help them become the people who they want to be. What can be greater than that? Since I was in my early 20's I would go to parties and cookouts and gain a wealth of information from strangers. I was constantly surprised by what people would tell me about themselves without me even asking. I've come to understand that this is one of my gifts. I have the ability to make people feel comfortable and want to tell me about themselves. There's no greater way to use this gift than to be a therapist.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

The most important part of choosing a therapist is deciding if you feel comfortable with the person. Credentials, training, and experience are important, but the MOST important thing is whether or not you like the person. If you don't like the therapist then you won't trust them and you won't talk about what you need to talk about. Schedule a free consultation to see if it's a good fit, to see if it "feels right" before making the financial and time commitment to therapy.

Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed

Many people but Black people especially don't take to the idea of talking to a stranger about their business. I understand because I'm also a private person. But therapy is different. Therapy isn't putting your business in the street for others to hear and judge. Therapy is a space just for you to figure out what you need to change so that you can be happier. Yes, therapy begins by talking to a stranger, a therapist, to me. But you will quickly see how talking to me is about having a conversation. It's a conversation where I will be understanding and direct, I will ask you questions so that you can begin to make changes to have the life that you want.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Consultation
Clinical Supervision

Ages I Work With

Children
Teens
Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

We are Black therapists who specialize in working with the African-American & Black communities. We provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families within these communities.

We look forward to providing our services to you!