Empowering Us Therapy, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
267.225.2065

Real Talk. Real Growth.

“To build a community where healing is accessible, authentic, and grounded in real-life experiences—a place where real talk sparks real growth, resilience is nurtured, and every individual and family thrives with dignity, strength, and hope.”
Offers Telehealth
Appointments
Accepts
Insurance
Accepting New
Clients

About

Intentional listening. Purposeful support.

Empowering Us Therapy, LLC is a Black-owned counseling practice providing culturally affirming, real-talk therapy for individuals and families. Our team supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. We create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Using honest conversation and practical tools, we help clients break cycles, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Tara Jenkins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Services

"Real conversations with tools to empower you and support lasting change."

  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Mental Health Evaluations & Diagnosis
  • ESA Evaluations & Letters
  • Short/Long Term Disability Evaluations

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Strength-Based & Culturally Responsive
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Techniques
  • Relational Therapy
  • Gottman Method

Insurance Accepted

  • Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
  • Lyco-Clinton Beh. HealthChoices (CCBH)
  • Aetna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Law Enforcement Health Benefits
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger

Testimonials

“Always feel like I have more control over my anxiety and depression after we talk. The encouragement and kindness is always a mood booster. Very thankful for our time together.”

Existing Client

“Tara offers non-judgment advice and always lets you reach the conclusion through subtle or cognitive therapeutic methods to where don't feel like you're being told what to think and feel, but helps you come to your own resolution.”

Existing Client

“Tara has been a great support since day one of our sessions. There’s a great sense of relief when I can tell and feel that my therapist sees me as a human being rather than someone that needs “fixing”. Tara has truly helped me become a better version of myself”

Existing Client

Location

A street map for office location at 1601 Walnut St, Suite 1523 Philadelphia, PA 19102-2916

Empowering Us Therapy- Philadelphia

1601 Walnut St, Suite 1523
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2916

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