Meet Dr. Sam Wertheimer
Dr. Sam Wertheimer is a licensed clinical psychologist and relational psychotherapist with expertise in child and family psychology. Her practice is located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Sam’s approach to psychotherapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and the ways in which it can be used to help you, your child, or your family make positive change. While her area of specialty is child, adolescent, and family psychology, she works individually with adults, as well. Her training uniquely equips her to work with people across the lifespan.
Dr. Sam received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, and she completed her advanced training at WellSpan Philhaven Hospital in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sam has taught at the graduate level, and has published psychoanalytic research on grief and bereavement. She is a credentialed Registered Health Service Psychologist, and holds Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), which allows her to offer virtual services in over 35 different states.
Meet Dr. Emily Israel
Dr. Emily Israel earned her Master's degree and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She has provided care across diverse settings, including schools, community-based outpatient therapy and assessment centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, jail/prison system, forensic outpatient setting, and private practice environments.
Throughout these experiences, Dr. Israel has supported children, adolescents, and adults facing neurodevelopmental challenges, behavioral difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety, psychiatric diagnoses, personality disorders, substance-related concerns, and body image/eating issues.
Dr. Israel is passionate about utilizing her integrated approach to care, prioritizing the therapeutic relationship while supporting individuals, families and couples. She is committed to providing empathetic, and comprehensive care to all individuals.
Dr. Israel believes therapy is an opportunity to build a stronger relationship to oneself, increasing self-awareness and learning skills. She is committed to supporting you, your child or a loved one, in feeling more empowered and confident in managing mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, and life’s difficult moments.
Dr. Emily Israel specializes in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations.
Credentials and Training
Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania (#PS019119)
Registered Health Service Psychologist (#138036)
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (PSYPACT #7008)
Postdoctoral Residency, WellSpan Philhaven Hospital (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
Psy.D., Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
M.S., Chestnut Hill College (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
B.S., University of Pennsylvania
