kelly mariani, pc
Specialties: Individual & Couples
Meet Therapist Kelly Mariani Specializing In Individual & Couples Therapy
Hi, I'm Kelly Mariani, a professional counselor at The Therapy Group in Philadelphia, PA. I work with individuals and couples to find clarity around their experiences, whether that means navigating relationship challenges, working through perfectionism, or exploring the bigger questions about life and identity.
My job is to help you better understand the problem you're facing so you can feel confident moving through it. When working with me, you can expect a balance of directness with humor, honesty with kindness.
Specialties: Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy & Self-Discovery
I specialize in relationship counseling, including marital issues, romantic relationships, social dynamics, and family conflict. This includes working through unhealthy patterns, conflict resolution, setting boundaries, and the desire for something to change.
In couples work, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to help you understand your conflict cycle and build stronger relational skills.
I also have a special interest in helping people who have been told they are a "perfectionist," are feeling existential about life and meaning, or simply have a desire to learn more about themselves. If any of that sounds like you, let's explore it together.
My Therapeutic Approach
Together we consider all the influences on your life: your history, family, culture, and society. My approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to practice the compassion you deserve. Attachment theory and existential therapy guide the exploration of your core experiences and beliefs, and narrative therapy helps us understand how you tell your story.
I offer both in-person therapy in Philadelphia and online therapy so we can work together in whatever way feels most comfortable for you.
A Little About Me
It's a privilege to witness other humans peel back the layers of their identity. The courage and vulnerability is truly inspiring. When I'm not wondering "how that made you feel," you can find me enjoying my hobbies of baking, yoga, and stand-up comedy (sometimes all at once, as a circus act).
