As a therapist, I strive to provide a comforting and humanistic support to my clients. I take a collaborative and client-centered approach. In other words, I try my hardest not to prescribe a predetermined agenda. I approach each session with an adaptable mindset so that I can follow where a client’s mind leads and be the emotional mirror that may be needed. I also know that the internal world is closely tied to relationships, and a difficult situation is rarely isolated to one person.
I create a space where clients feel empowered, validated, and confident in their voice. I value building genuine, honest, and transparent connections. Their needs, feelings, and self-reflection are the first priority in my therapeutic approach. Compassion and empathy are ever present in my work.
SPECIALTIES: ANXIETY & DEPRESSION, COUPLES COUNSELING, PARENTHOOD, PERI/PRENATAL, SEX THERAPY
Fernanda Formel, LMFT
Clinical Coordinator of Old City Office
She/Her
I am the youngest of six which probably explains it 😆
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Master's Degree in Sex Therapy
Gottman Trained Level 1 & 2
what influenced you to become a therapist?
Qualifications:
Dancing- by myself, in a group, with a partner, at a club, in the kitchen. Anywhere and everywhere, you're likely to see me dancing
favorite way to move your body:
Iceland with two of my closest friends. We ate delicious food, drank the best water (if you've been to Iceland, you know what I'm talking about), hiked everywhere, and saw beautiful landscapes. I quickly searched how to permanently move there - it's not easy
FAVORITE trip:
I LOVE matcha. Lattes, cakes, cookies, anything... give me all things Matcha
coffee or tea?
Hippos! They're strong, adorable, and have all the sass I hope to embody one day
favorite animal:
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