Therapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Alia Childress, Therapist

Lia Childress, LPC, helps teens and adults across Pennsylvania navigate life’s challenges with warmth, insight, and a deeply person‑centered approach. She creates a therapeutic space where individuals can explore their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build a more grounded sense of self. Lia supports patients working through concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering care that is both affirming and clinically informed.

Lia is especially passionate about supporting people who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands the vulnerability and uncertainty that can accompany this transition and focuses on helping individuals regain stability, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with daily life. Her approach emphasizes safety, empowerment, and steady progress, ensuring patients feel supported as they move forward.

Her clinical work includes treating ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma, and she offers additional services beyond these areas. Lia frequently supports LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and those connected to adoption or foster care. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, and Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

At LifeStance Health, Lia brings a thoughtful, collaborative presence to therapy, helping teens and adults ages 15–40 feel seen, understood, and supported. She is committed to providing accessible, high‑quality mental health care to individuals throughout Pennsylvania.

Outside of her clinical work, Lia enjoys photography, visiting art museums, attending concerts, and immersing herself in all things music—creative outlets that enrich her perspective and bring balance to her life.