In-Person Therapy
in Philadelphia, PA
Specialized reproductive, maternal, and women's mental health care in Center City Philadelphia
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Ebb & Flow Psychological Associates offers in-person therapy and reproductive mental health services at our Center City Philadelphia location.
CENTER CITY
PHILADELPHIA
1500 Walnut Street
Suite 413
Philadelphia, PA 19102
In-person appointments available by request. Availability and office hours vary.
Reproductive Mental Health Specialists in Philadelphia
Reproductive mental health is a specialized area of psychological care.
Our clinicians understand that experiences such as infertility, pregnancy loss, assisted reproduction, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and third-party family building often involve emotional, relational, medical, ethical, and practical considerations at the same time.
Rather than approaching these experiences as isolated symptoms, we consider the broader context of what you are navigating.
That specialization is central to the work we do at Ebb & Flow.
Specialized Mental Health Care Services
Finding the right therapist is about more than finding someone nearby. For many of the clients we work with, it also means finding a clinician who understands the emotional complexity of reproductive health, family building, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and women's mental health.
Ebb & Flow Psychological Associates specializes in supporting women, individuals, and families through experiences that are often deeply personal and difficult to navigate alone.
Our Philadelphia therapists provide care for concerns including:
Infertility & Fertility Treatment
Fertility treatment can affect nearly every part of life, from relationships and work to identity, hope, grief, and uncertainty. Therapy can provide a place to process the emotional realities of infertility, IVF, treatment decisions, and the ongoing stress of trying to build a family.
Third-Party Reproduction
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Ebb & Flow has specialized experience supporting individuals and families building their families through donor conception and gestational surrogacy. We offer third-party reproduction services including psychological consultations and evaluations.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
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Pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring significant emotional and psychological changes. We support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, identity changes, birth-related concerns, relationship stress, and other challenges during pregnancy and after.
Women's Mental Health and Life Transitions
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Our work extends beyond reproductive experiences. We support women navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationships, identity, stress, changing roles, and other emotional concerns across the lifespan.
Pregnancy Loss & Reproductive Grief
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Miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, unsuccessful fertility treatment, and other reproductive losses can bring complex forms of grief. Our clinicians provide a compassionate space to process loss while recognizing that there is no single way to grieve.
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Support around medical updates, setbacks, social disclosures, family reactions, legal milestones, relationship concerns, and difficult decisions.
Meet Our Philadelphia Clinicians
In-person appointments at our Center City Philadelphia office are currently offered by select Ebb & Flow clinicians.
Our Center City Philadelphia Office
Ebb & Flow Psychological Associates offers in-person appointments at:
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 413
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Our office is located in Center City Philadelphia, providing an in-person option for clients seeking specialized mental health care in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
Because clinicians use the Philadelphia office on varying schedules, in-person appointments are offered by request rather than through our online scheduling portal.
If you are interested in meeting with a clinician in Philadelphia, contact our practice and we can help determine current availability.
In-Person or Virtual Care
Ebb & Flow was built around making specialized mental health care accessible, and telehealth continues to be an important part of our practice.
Clients may have the option to receive care virtually or meet with a participating clinician at our Philadelphia office, depending on the service, clinician availability, and applicable licensing requirements. Our Philadelphia location gives clients who prefer face-to-face care another way to access the same specialized approach that defines Ebb & Flow.
How to Request an In-Person Appointment in Philadelphia
In-person sessions are currently available by request only and cannot be scheduled directly through our online portal.
To inquire about Philadelphia availability:
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Complete our contact form and let us know that you are interested in an in-person appointment in Philadelphia.
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Call Ebb & Flow at 717-883-1570.
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Email our practice and mention that you are interested in the Philadelphia office.
Our team can help you determine which clinicians are currently offering in-person appointments and whether the service you are seeking is available at our Center City location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit an Inquiry
Reach out to Dr. Rachel Brookland via email at drbrookland@yourebbflow.com or the contact us page and provide a little information about where you are in the gestational surrogacy process.
Complete an Initial Screening
Dr. Brookland will connect with you for a short screening conversation. This provides an opportunity to discuss the group format, ask questions, and determine whether the group is a supportive clinical fit.
Receive the Group Information
Eligible participants will receive details about upcoming sessions, virtual access, payment, and participation expectations.
What to Expect from the Virtual Support Group
This is a peer-based, psychologist-facilitated group designed to provide emotional support throughout the gestational surrogacy journey.
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A compassionate and respectful virtual environment
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Discussion guided by members’ real-life experiences
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Support from other intended mothers
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Facilitation by a reproductive psychologist
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Space to process both difficult and positive emotions
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Flexible attendance based on personal needs and availability
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A brief screening before joining the group
