Yacob Tekie, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Philadelphia, PA
Online & In-Person
About me
Therapy is an opportunity to alleviate emotional pain and also a safe space to reflect and grow. When seeking therapy, many people might be unsure of what they want and afraid of the uncertainty. My hope is to help you walk through a healthy perspective to replenish a meaningful and rewarding life where you could see yourself more completely and inspire yourself to be the calm within the storm. With a compassionate, non-judgmental, and psychologically mindful space, I hope you will feel deeply understood and optimistic.
I work from a genuine, authentic and collaboratively open style. My work is tailored to each client’s needs and presenting problems. During our sessions, we may focus on discovering new coping strategies to manage problems, widening your perspective, providing tools to overcome stressors, facilitate insight as well as promoting self-care and resiliency.
Having an international background, I value diversity and I am deeply attuned to your unique social and cultural identity and its effect on your individuality, sense of purpose and meaning in life. Currently, I am a full-time Staff Psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, Counseling and Psychological Services. Check my WEBSITE for more information!
Licensed to practice in multiple states. No. and State: APIT 9984 The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
License
License(s)
Education
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$185 - $230Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
Accepted insurance plans
- Highmark
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Location
Tesfa-House Psychotherapy & Consulting
1500 Chestnut Street
Suite Suite 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102 US
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
- Tigrinya
Website and social media