My name is Sylvie Beauvais. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in Philadelphia, PA.
A lot of people feel unsure about starting therapy. They don’t know what to expect and feel nervous. Some are worried seeking care will mean they are “sick” or “broken.” These fears are fairly common, but together we can find a way to use therapy that works for you.
Therapy can be used lots of different ways–we can get a lot done in six months to a year. Whether you want concrete solutions to current struggles, or have one specific concern you wish to address, or are looking for deeper healing. Reach out to me.
I want to establish a trusting, safe, and caring therapeutic relationship that recognizes your unique self, the joys and challenges you have faced, and engages your creativity and resilience for your own healing. If you have ever been told “You’re too sensitive!” or that your emotional reactions were “too much!” I would like to work with you. If you feel like you’ve done a lot of therapy work, but some things remain unresolved, Internal Family Systems therapy can lead to deeper healing. If you’re a therapist interested in IFS therapy, I would like to work with you. If you are a graduate student navigating your impending dissertation and job search, I would like to work with you. If you’re ready to get some support and find a more comfortable way of being in the world, please know that helpful treatment approaches exist and that I’m looking forward to doing that work with you.
I particularly wish to welcome those who may not have felt welcome or comfortable in therapeutic settings: the global majority, those with LGBTQIA+ identities, immigrants, and men (or masc of center). I’m bilingual in French.
My foundational training is in clinical social work, which means I care about you and your environment, and recognize the multiple ways in which our society can be dismissive of and often harmful to our complex identities and needs.