Online Therapy in 40+ States
We work with clients in 40+ states through secure online therapy, and also offer in-person care at our two Philadelphia-area locations.
Living with illness is not just a medical experience.
A chronic diagnosis reshapes daily life in ways that rarely get named. There is the medical piece: appointments, medications, symptom management. And then there is everything else. The identity shifts. The relational strain. The fatigue no one else sees. The grief for the version of your life that was supposed to be next.
Meet Dr. Rachel Allen
Dr. Rachel Allen specializes in the intersection of mental and physical health. Her training includes a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at Cooper University Healthcare and years of integrated care at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she supported patients navigating chronic illness, pain, and the psychological weight of medical experiences.
Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and somatic and mindfulness-based interventions. Sessions are practical, collaborative, and grounded in a deep working knowledge of the mind-body connection.
What health psychology looks like
Health psychology is the clinical application of psychological science to physical illness, pain, and health behavior. Our work is tailored to the specific medical and emotional landscape you are navigating.
Depending on your goals, sessions may focus on:
- Adjusting to a new diagnosis or a change in prognosis
- Managing the emotional weight of chronic symptoms, flares, and uncertainty
- Coping with chronic pain, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy for persistent pain
- Rebuilding energy, sleep, and daily rhythm around what your body can do now
- Working through the identity and relational impact of illness
- Communicating clearly with medical teams, family, and employers about needs and limits
Why it works
Illness is often treated as a purely medical problem, but the mind and body are not separable. Structured psychological care alongside medical treatment consistently improves quality of life, functioning, and outcomes across a wide range of conditions. The goal is not to think your way out of illness. It is to build a way of living that works for the body and life you actually have.
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OCD Treatment
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the most highly-researched treatment for OCD. Through ERP, clients learn to take back control of their lives and feel more confident in their ability to navigate life's challenges.
Anxiety Treatment
Learn practical strategies to gain control of anxiety with gold standard, evidence-based treatment that empowers individuals to feel more confident navigating everyday life stressors.
Trauma Therapy
Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is a highly effective, short-term treatment for PTSD that helps diminish fear and distress related to the traumatic events by addressing trauma-related content in a safe and empowering process.
Substance Use Care
Outpatient care that addresses substance use and other forms of addiction within the broader story of health—integrating mental, physical, and relational wellbeing to support long-term recovery and growth.
Young Adult & College Support
Specialized therapy for young adults (ages 18–30+) focused on building clarity, confidence, and direction through evidence-based, practical approaches to address anxiety, depression, low motivation, and uncertainty about life transitions.
Family Therapy
Expert guidance for families navigating acute mental health or substance use crises, offering comprehensive assessment, care navigation, long-term treatment planning, and collaborative decision-making to support lasting recovery and family stability.
Group Therapy
Change happens faster in connection and community. We offer supportive groups for young adults, recovery-focused process groups, and family workshops designed to strengthen growth and belonging.
LGBTQIA+ and Gender Care
Culturally-informed care designed to validate the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, help them cope with challenges related to their identity, and support them in the journey of living a life in alignment with their authentic identity.
Mood & Emotional Regulation
We specialize in working with depression, chronic low mood, mood reactivity, and bipolar-spectrum conditions. We emphasize careful assessment, longitudinal understanding, and personalized strategies that support stability, functioning, and long-term wellbeing—not just short-term symptom relief.
Caregiver Stress & Support
Support for those caring for a partner, parent, or child through illness, decline, or complex need. Practical, evidence-based therapy that addresses the hidden weight of caregiving and helps you sustain your own health, energy, and sense of self.
Chronic Illness & Health Psychology
Support for adjusting to diagnosis, managing symptoms, and coping with the emotional and relational impact of living with a medical condition. Includes work with chronic pain, illness-related identity shifts, and integrated mind-body care.
Insomnia & Sleep
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line, gold-standard treatment for chronic sleep problems. A short-term, structured approach that helps you rebuild consistent, restorative sleep.
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