Full Living

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Your Trusted Psychotherapy Practice in Philadelphia

Full Living, founded by Karen L. Smith, MSS, LCSW, has dedicated decades to connecting clients with therapists who align with their unique needs, personalities, and therapeutic goals. Our practice prioritizes cultural competence, supporting racial and ethnic diversity, gender and sexuality diversity, and creating safe spaces for transgender, non-binary, kink, and polyamorous individuals. We specialize in relational psychotherapy for teens, adults, couples, and families, delivered by seasoned clinicians across Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. Our teams expertise extends to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including ketamine-assisted therapy, which integrates traditional therapeutic modalities with innovative approaches to address mental health challenges.

We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and personalized care, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their specific circumstances. With offices in multiple neighborhoods, we provide accessible, high-quality mental health services that foster growth, healing, and resilience. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous therapist selection process, ongoing professional development, and dedication to client-centered care. We actively collaborate with other healthcare providers to offer holistic treatment plans, including psychiatry, psychological testing, and nutritional counseling. By combining evidence-based practices with compassionate support, we empower clients to navigate lifes challenges and achieve lasting well-being.

Services

Relational Psychotherapy Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Couples Therapy Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Clinical Training

Highlights and features

We offer personalized therapist matching based on client needs and personality.
Our clinicians prioritize racial, gender, and sexuality diversity and inclusivity.
We specialize in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with medical oversight and safety protocols.
Our team includes seasoned clinicians with offices across Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
We provide culturally competent care for transgender, non-binary, kink, and polyamorous clients.

What people say

Exceptional therapist matching Culturally competent care Supportive for LGBTQ+ clients Effective psychedelic-assisted therapy Professional and compassionate staff

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Services

Relational Psychotherapy

Relational psychotherapy focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and addressing emotional challenges through client-therapist collaboration. This approach helps individuals, couples, and families navigate issues like communication breakdowns, trauma, and mental health disorders. By fostering trust and understanding, it promotes healing and personal growth.

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy uses controlled doses of substances like ketamine to facilitate deep emotional exploration and healing. This therapy helps clients access unconscious material, reframe perspectives, and address treatment-resistant conditions such as depression and PTSD. Sessions include preparation, guided medicine experiences, and integration support.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy addresses relationship challenges through structured sessions focused on communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Therapists help partners navigate issues like infidelity, intimacy struggles, and life transitions. The goal is to strengthen relationships and foster mutual understanding and resilience.

Clinical Training

Clinical training programs prepare therapists to deliver psychedelic-assisted and relational psychotherapy through workshops, supervision, and practical demonstrations. Training covers ethical practices, safety protocols, and integration techniques. Participants gain skills to enhance their clinical practice and client outcomes.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy combines ketamine administration with therapeutic support to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Sessions involve intention setting, guided medicine journeys, and post-session integration. This approach helps clients achieve rapid symptom relief and long-term emotional healing through a structured, safe process.

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Karen L. Smith

Founder/Director

Karen L. Smith, MSS, LCSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist and director of Full Living. With decades of experience, she specializes in therapist matching, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and culturally competent care. Karen mentors clinicians and trains professionals in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Questions

What services does Full Living offer?

Full Living offers relational psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, couples therapy, and clinical training for therapists in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

How does therapist matching work?

Our director conducts a free initial consultation to understand your needs and matches you with a therapist based on personality, expertise, and therapeutic approach.

Do you provide psychedelic-assisted therapy?

Yes, we offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with medical oversight, including preparation, guided sessions, and integration support for mental health treatment.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Area, including Center City, Chestnut Hill, Northern Liberties, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Are your therapists culturally competent?

Yes, our clinicians prioritize racial, gender, and sexuality diversity, providing safe spaces for transgender, non-binary, kink, and polyamorous clients.

Do you offer emergency services?

No, we do not provide emergency services. For urgent mental health needs, contact local crisis resources or emergency services.

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Dena T.

Sep 26, 2021 Report

My husband and I began working with Karen a few months before our pandemic wedding in 2020. While I am very familiar with and open to psychotherapy, my husband was initially more ambivalent. Karen put him right at ease and allayed his fear that he would end up being blamed for everything. I enjoyed Karen's down-to-earth, straight-forward, yet reflective manner. She really helped us work through some very sticky issues. I am so grateful that she offers video visits so that we can continue to work with her as new issues arise over the years. I highly recommend this practice!

Emily Lynch

Nov 26, 2020 Report

Full Living was recommended to me via several friends and I have been very impressed. Karen did a great intake interview and matched me with a wonderful therapist whose style and personality are a very good match - a huge relief after years of trying to sort through therapists on my own without any way to determine if we would be suited to each other. Karen has made this a very smooth, friendly and straightforward experience and I would definitely recommend her practice!

Ben Beaman

Oct 16, 2020 Report

It has been extremely beneficial to my life and well being. Karen is amazing!! And I would bet her whole team is fantastic.

Becca Craig

Jul 13, 2020 Report

My boyfriend and I have been seeing Karen for a few months to help us navigate the tricky ups and downs of our relationship. Karen has been phenomenal! She has been a beacon of clarity in dark and confusing times. Her intuition is spot on and ability to connect history with current issues is some of the best I've seen. I highly recommend her or any of the services she is involved in.

Amy Cohen

Aug 12, 2019 Report

I highly recommend Full Living. Karen Smith, the director, is promptly responsive to inquiries and gives a thorough explanation of how the practice works, costs, etc...Karen happens to be my therapist. She is extremely professional, it's easy to schedule appointments, the office is comfortable and private. The cost seems a little high but she will work with you to submit claims to insurance. But the main and most important thing is that she is really insightful and empathetic and knows her stuff.