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About Equilibria PCS

Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services has been servicing the Philadelphia and surrounding communities since 2005. We are a group who have come together to provide children, teens, adults, families and couples with a place where they can feel safe and comfortable to explore the social, emotional, learning and/or behavioral challenges they are facing. Our shared vision as therapists at Equilibria is clear: To help our clients achieve their full potential.

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Performance Anxiety in Sports: Understanding the Mental Side of Pressure

Author: Chase Hoover What Is Performance Anxiety?  Performance anxiety occurs when an athlete’s worry, fear, or self-doubt interferes with their ability to perform to their greatest potential. While some level of nervousness can be helpful, anxiety becomes a problem when it leads to overthinking, avoidance, and/or fear-driven decision-making on the playing field. Common symptoms include: […]

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Addressing Weight Stigma at the Doctor: A Guide for Self-Advocacy

Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC What is Weight Stigma and Why Does it Matter Weight stigma refers to “discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size”. Weight stigma is a result of weight bias, also known as anti-fat bias; the negative beliefs associated with obesity. Common stereotypes about larger […]

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Common Misconceptions about Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC 9% of the United States general population will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, while individuals in the LGBTQ+ community face higher risk. Although eating disorders impact all ages, races, genders, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights, the majority of Eating Disorder research  lacks diversity in […]

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