• Philadelphia Center for Psychotherapy

    Your Emotional Wellbeing Starts Here

    Welcome to the Philadelphia Center for Psychotherapy (PCP)


    You are taking the first steps toward healing and emotional wellbeing right now, and that is something worth celebrating! You are one step closer to being on a self-exploration journey that can help you better understand yourself, learn how to change the things in your life that are keeping you stuck, and learn how to accept the things that are not within your control.

    At PCP, we know that it may have taken some effort for you to be here, and we are happy to find you the help that you need with this journey, and make it a meaningful experience. Our goal is not just to help you get unstuck, but also to flourish and live a fulfilling life. This includes working on things like anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, ADHD, and more. 

    About Dr. Hider Shaaban, Psy.D.

    I’m a clinical psychologist, the founder, and executive director of PCP.  I think therapy is a very unique space, and to be able to witness the vulnerability and the depth of conversation that are had in this space, is something I find very special and valuable, and it drives me to love this profession.  I also strive to create a flexible, welcoming, and growth-oriented work culture for all of our therapists here at PCP.

    About Dr. Jessica Henninger, PsyD

    I’m a clinical psychologist and the clinical director of PCP, specializing in integrative health, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Other concerns that I often work with include OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep issues, grief, relationships issues, and life transitions. I work with people across the lifespan, including children, teens, and adults.

    About Ross Hunter, MSW, LSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a licensed social worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, and life transition. I also work with a number of different other psychological issues, including substance use, trauma, self-esteem, men’s issues, anger, relationships problems, and ADHD.

    About Emily Reynolds, MA, LPC

    I’m a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and relational issues. Other mental health concerns I work with include substance abuse, depression, self-harm, and stress management. I work with both adults and children, individuals and families.

    About Michael Johnson, MSW, LSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a licensed social worker who specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and LGBTQIA issues. I also work with a number of different other psychological issues, includingdepression, self-esteem, anger, relationships problems, and ADHD. I work through a client-centered and trauma informed lens that emphasizes the importance of the relationship with each client.

    About Monica Santiago, MSW, LSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a licensed social worker who works with teenagers and adults. I specialize in treating trauma disorders, addiction, relationship issues, as well as loss and grief. I also work with anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, multicultural issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions.

    About Emily Malachosky, MSW, LSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and licensed social worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I also work with folks who are struggling with chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, disordered eating, aging, and self-esteem.

    About Madeline Mazzotta, MSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a pre-licensed social worker who specializes in anxiety disorders, trauma, family conflicts, addictions, and relationship issues.  Other psychological issues I work with include depression and mood disorders, anger issues, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, and self-esteem concerns.

    About Julie Sokolow, MSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and pre-licensed social worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and life transitions. I also work with other concerns such as self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues, substance use/recovery, career challenges, and family issues.

    About Zoey Lee, LCSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a licensed clinical social worker, who works with relational and attachment traumas, and their impact on mood, anxiety, and relationships. I also work with other common mental health struggles such as loneliness, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, and loss.

    About Dr. Viviana Rivera-Vargas, PsyD

    I’m a psychotherapist who specializes in working with folks with traumas, depression, anxiety, and grief. I also work with clients struggling with relationships issues, OCD, ADHD, immigration issues, and addictions. I also practice psychotherapy in both English and Spanish, and I work with individuals, couples, and families.

    About Emily Sullivan, MSW, LSW

    I’m a psychotherapist and a licensed social worker who specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families with trauma, grief, mood disorders, and anxiety. I also work with clients who have patterns of disordered eating, OCD, and self-harm.