# Turning Leaf Therapy

> Relational psychodynamic, trauma-informed group psychotherapy practice in Old City Philadelphia (est. 2017). 23 clinicians. In-person at 123 Chestnut Street, Suite 304, Philadelphia, PA 19106; telehealth across Pennsylvania and, with select clinicians, New Jersey. In-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Highmark and others), United Healthcare, Optum, and PA VCAP. Self-pay $130 to $200 per 53-minute session; in-network copay $15 to $50. Phone (215) 399-4128. Hours Monday to Friday 8 AM to 9 PM.
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## Specialties
- [Anxiety Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/anxiety-therapy-philadelphia/): Anxiety therapy that goes beyond coping skills.
- [Depression Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/depression-therapy-philadelphia/): Depth-oriented depression care beyond symptom management.
- [Trauma and PTSD Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/ptsd-therapy-philadelphia/): PTSD and complex PTSD care that treats the whole person.
- [Trauma-Informed Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/trauma-informed-therapy-philadelphia/): Care that treats the root, not the label.
- [Grief Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/grief-therapy-philadelphia/): Grief care that honors the full weight of loss.
- [Relationship Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/relationship-therapy-philadelphia/): Individual therapy for relational patterns.
- [Attachment Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/attachment-therapy-philadelphia/): Gets to the root of relational patterns.
- [Childhood Emotional Neglect Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/cen-therapy-philadelphia/): For the childhood that looked fine from the outside.
- [LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/lgbtqia-affirming-therapy-philadelphia/): Affirming care where you do not have to explain yourself.
- [Identity Exploration Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/identity-exploration-therapy-philadelphia/): For when the question is who am I.
- [Teen Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/teen-therapy-philadelphia/): Therapy for ages 13 to 17.
- [Life Transitions Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/life-transitions-therapy-philadelphia/): For when everything is changing and nothing feels settled.
- [EMDR Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/emdr-therapy-philadelphia/): EMDR that does not stop at the memory.
- [IFS Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/ifs-therapy-philadelphia/): Parts work for the system you built to survive.
- [Relational Psychodynamic Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/relational-therapy-philadelphia/): The practice core modality, explained.

- [Eating Disorder Therapy](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/eating-disorder-therapy-philadelphia/): Depth-oriented, relational care for teens and adults.

## Insurance
- [Insurance We Accept](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/): In-network payers and out-of-network guidance.
- [Aetna](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/aetna/): In-network Aetna therapy in Philadelphia.
- [Highmark Blue Cross](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/highmark-blue-cross/): In-network Highmark BCBS therapy.
- [Blue Cross Blue Shield](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/blue-cross-blue-shield/): BCBS family coverage, with the IBX exception explained.
- [United Healthcare](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/united-healthcare/): In-network UHC therapy.
- [Optum](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/optum/): Optum Behavioral Health and EAP referrals.
- [Horizon BCBS NJ](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/horizon-bcbs-nj/): In-network for New Jersey members.
- [Capital Blue Cross](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/capital-blue-cross/): In-network Capital BCBS therapy.
- [Anthem BCBS](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/anthem-bcbs/): In-network Anthem members via BlueCard.
- [Empire BCBS](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/empire-bcbs/): In-network Empire members via BlueCard.
- [BCBS Federal Employee Program](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/fep-bcbs/): In-network FEP coverage.
- [PA VCAP](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/vcap/): Victims Compensation Assistance Program coverage.
- [Independence Blue Cross](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/independence-blue-cross/): Out-of-network guide and superbill reimbursement for IBX members.
- [Cigna](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/cigna/): Out-of-network guide and superbill reimbursement.
- [Medicare](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/insurance/medicare/): Self-pay guidance for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

## Practice
- [About](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/about/): The practice, its philosophy, and its leadership.
- [Our Team](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/team/): 23 clinicians, filterable by specialty.
- [Rates](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/rates/): Fees, insurance, superbills, Good Faith Estimate.
- [Telehealth PA and NJ](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/telehealth-pennsylvania/): Online therapy across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- [Getting Started](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/getting-started/): The three-step intake and what to expect.
- [Old City Philadelphia](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/old-city-philadelphia-therapy/): The office, transit, parking, neighborhoods served.
- [FAQ](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/faq/): Cost, insurance, specialties, logistics.
- [Contact](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/contact/): Intake form, phone, address, hours.
- [Supervision](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/supervision/): Trauma-informed clinical supervision and consultation for licensed clinicians.
- [Careers](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/careers/): Licensed psychotherapist openings, W-2, $75k to $110k+ base.
- [Blog](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/blog/): Articles on therapy, insurance, and mental health, authored by our clinicians.

## Blog
- [How Much Does Therapy Cost in Philadelphia?](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/blog/therapy-cost-philadelphia/): 2026 rates, copays, insurance, and five ways to pay less.
- [How to Find a Therapist in Philadelphia Who Takes Insurance](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/blog/find-a-therapist-philadelphia-insurance/): Ghost networks and the Blue Cross confusion, sorted; how to find an in-network therapist and get benefits verified before session one.
- [The Truth About Tantrums](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/the-truth-about-tantrums/): Tantrums are a nervous system in fight-or-flight, not defiance.
- [Transform a Tantrum: 3 Powerful Steps to Calm an Out-of-Control Child](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/transform-a-tantrum-3-powerful-steps-to-calm-an-out-of-control-child/): A 3-step co-regulation approach to calming an out-of-control child.
- [6 Steps to Help Someone Get Out of a Flashback](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/6-steps-to-help-someone-get-out-of-a-flashback/): 6 grounding steps for supporting a loved one during a PTSD flashback.
- [5 Steps to Find the Courage to Get the Help You Need After Abuse or Trauma](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/5-steps-to-find-the-courage-to-get-the-help-you-need-after-abuse-or-trauma/): 5 steps to safely choose a therapist after abuse or trauma.
- [Trauma: A Word with Different Meanings](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/trauma-a-word-with-different-meanings/): What counts as trauma: big-T and little-t, and why both deserve care.
- [It’s All My Fault: Why Do I Blame Myself for My Trauma?](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/its-all-my-fault-why-do-i-blame-myself-for-my-trauma/): Self-blame after trauma as a protective illusion of control.
- [The Lost Childhood: Role Reversal and the Parentified Child](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/the-lost-childhood-role-reversal-and-the-parentified-child/): How childhood role reversal shapes adult relationships.
- [The Differences and Useful Benefits of Seeing a Pre-Licensed Professional](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/the-differences-and-useful-benefits-of-seeing-a-pre-licensed-professional/): How supervision works and why pre-licensed therapists make therapy more affordable.
- [Trauma Responses After Sexual Assault, Explained](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/psychoeducational-sexual-assault-survivor-group-therapy/): Common trauma responses after sexual assault and paths toward healing.
- [How to Help Your Child with Transitions](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/how-to-help-your-child-with-transitions/): How parents can support tweens through big transitions.
- [Gaslighting: The Artistry of a Narcissist](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/gaslighting-the-artistry-of-a-narcissist/): How narcissists use gaslighting and how targets recover their reality.
- [Boundaries: A Narcissist’s Scorched Earth](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/boundaries-a-narcissists-scorched-earth/): Why boundaries feel impossible after narcissistic abuse, and how to hold them.

- [Is EMDR Right for You?](https://turningleaftherapyservices.com/blog/is-emdr-right-for-you/): An EMDR-trained clinician on what EMDR does well, its limits, and how to choose the right trauma care.

## Last Updated
2026-07