BENJAMIN “Binny” KAGEDAN, PSYD, CHT, PATP
Binny is the founder and clinical supervisor at Philly Somatic Therapy. He received a doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. He is also a teacher and certified practitioner of the Hakomi Method of Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy, an approach that blends somatic and experiential therapy with mindfulness practices. Binny has served as a clinician at public and veterans hospitals, university counseling centers, and private clinics, and has had the opportunity to work with people from diverse walks of life. He is a musician and a passionate student of philosophy, spirituality, and the arts, and enjoys drawing on these interests to enrich and expand his work with clients.
JULIA GLADSTONE, MSW, MFA
Julia Gladstone (she/her), MSW, MFA, is a psychotherapist and facilitator. She has training in Internal Family Systems, which she blends with a relational emphasis and somatic techniques that offer clients an experiential, embodied approach to healing and transformation. She received a Masters in Social Work from Simmons University, a Masters in Fine Arts from University of Pennsylvania, and is a certified practitioner of Deep Listening. Her background in art and dance informs her approach to therapy, bringing deep curiosity and attunement to the many ways that humans express themselves in the world. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, sexuality and gender expression, creativity and self-esteem. Her practice is oriented towards collective liberation, and is grounded by the belief that healing occurs in relationship.
ELLA EMMER, MS, CTP, NCC
Ella Emmer (she/her) is a Certified Trauma Professional and received an MS in Community & Trauma Counseling from Thomas Jefferson University. With training in IFS, EMDR, and Psychodrama, Ella takes an experiential approach, holding space for both the mind and body. Grounded in cultural humility and responsiveness, Ella considers the external factors and systems that impact her clients’ lives in order to allow deep healing to occur. As a queer individual, she is sensitive to the struggles the community faces and is experienced working with LGBTQ+ folks. Ella values incorporating creative elements in therapy as she is a writer, singer, and a lover of the arts.