Marcy Chessler, Psychologist

Marcy Chessler

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychologist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
30 years in practice

I welcome and affirm people of all identities in my practice.

Because you will be putting a good deal of time, money, and energy into therapy, you should choose a therapist carefully. I believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the therapy process. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be helpful to you. I have more than 20 years helping people work through grief and loss, life transitions, relationship struggles, career indecision, anxiety and depression. In addition, I have considerable experience helping individuals struggling with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. My theoretical approach is based on existential and relational therapies. I view each client as an individual and honor cultural background. I will work to create a collaborative relationship with you in which you feel comfortable talking about your personal concerns.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualJudaismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Adoption
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Little people
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who are blind or visually impaired
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$170per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Pennsylvania
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Credit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • Psychologist

    Pennsylvania Licensing Board

    PS009258L, Pennsylvania

Education

  • Temple University

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1998

    I studied Counseling Psychology. My dissertation research focused on attachment styles and death and dying issues.