Hider Shaaban
Clinical Psychologist, Psy.D.I'm a clinical psychologist and the director of the Philadelphia Center for Psychotherapy.
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Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
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*Currently accepting clients* I have experience addressing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, ADHD, grief and loss, life transitions, intimacy and relationship concerns including polyamory, communication and assertiveness, and stress. If you find yourself struggling with any of these issues and are seeking support and a place to learn how to better address them, I would love to be there to offer guidance, tools, and compassionate listening.
My ideal client is someone who wants to bring the hard things with them. Someone who wants to confront their past challenges head on with fear but also with courage. Someone who is open to challenge, comfort, compassion, and humor. I specialize in neurodivergent, LGBTQ, and BIPOC folks with the unique issues that face them
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Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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It’s our human instinct to want to be the best we can be. Like beautiful trees, we want to expand; To grow and bear fruit in the form of good relationships, a thriving career, financial security, and a deep sense of control and purpose. If you’re struggling in any of these areas, or perhaps you're navigating a difficult life-transition, therapy can help.
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My clients are often people who feel out of step with mainstream life. Many of them practice ethical non-monogamy or identify as kinky. Some are gender fluid, or transitioning. About half see me individually while the others see me together with their partner(s). We focus on a wide variety of topics related to relationships, sex and intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution.
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The couples, partners, and individuals I work with have various presenting concerns and intersecting identities, but many of them are Latinx/Latina, polyamorous, kinky, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and/or QTPOC. I am passionate about supporting folks who have experienced personal, systemic, sexual, and relational difficulties due to traumatic life events (including systemic oppression) with somatic modalities and techniques to help increase regulation, pleasure, intimacy, ease, and sexual wellness.
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