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A Little More about...
Jonathan Hannum, LPC
Deeply fascinated by the psychology and philosophy for most of his life Jonathan achieved bachelors degrees from Cabrini University, pursuing a double major in psychology and biology. Shortly after, he began working within the Philadelphia community, providing after-school support for grade school students. After feeling the impact and inspiration of this work, Jonathan then transitioned into the mental health field, working closely with children facing various developmental, neurological, and behavioral challenges, especially those with autism. While working, he began attending the University of Pennsylvania to receive a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling, followed by a career that included the privilege of contributing in a diversity of settings—schools, homes, clinics, and hospitals across the Philadelphia area. Jonathan is a Certified Clinical Services Provider for Autism and ADHD treatment. Today, his journey and gratitude has brought a weaving together his passion for psychology, philosophy, and personal experience with ADHD, striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing developmental challenges in the Philadelphia community and beyond.
Rebecca Hannum, M.Ed.
Rebecca Hannum, M.Ed., is an experienced educator and parent coach with more than 25 years of experience supporting children and families in both school and home settings. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education, as well as additional graduate-level training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Her professional background includes working across New Jersey as a self-contained Special Education teacher, as well as providing home-based ABA services and developing individualized, practical strategies to support children with developmental and behavioral needs, including ADHD and Autism.
Rebecca was honored as a Governor’s Educator of the Year in recognition of her dedication and impact in the field of education. In addition to her work with students and families, she has presented parenting workshops and provided professional development and training for educators and professionals across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
Rebecca is passionate about helping parents better understand behavior, identify effective solutions, and build confidence in supporting their children. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused, providing families with evidence-based strategies they can use successfully in everyday life.
What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is an approach to therapeutic intervention based on Stoic philosophy, logic, and empiricism. Started by Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck, CBT focuses attention on the interactions between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they influence each other.
By identifying problematic thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors the therapist and patient can then collaborate on appropriate action steps. This approach is goal-oriented and applies logic and a plethora of science to actively address the patient’s concerns.
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What is Existential Therapy?
Based on existential philosophy this approach focuses more on the experience of being human. Every person is an individual with their own unique experience and phenomenological perspective. Less objective and concrete, this approach assists patients in living more authentic lives, creating meaning, and facing anxiety associated with death, isolation, meaninglessness, and freedom.
What's with the Name?
As you can probably guess from the name a heavy portion of inspiration comes from being a fan of science fiction but the name Psi Phi comes from several significant sources! Including the Psi Chi Honors Society (lifetime member), the multitude of complex meanings that psi (Ψ) holds throughout different schools of science, the abbreviated notation of Philadelphia as PHI, and the philosophical and mathematical “beauty” of the phi (φ) constant.