Hope Helverson, LSW

Hope Helverson is a licensed social worker with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Haverford College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.

Hope emphasizes a personalized approach to mental health treatment, recognizing that each individual brings their unique experience, questions, challenges, and strengths to the therapeutic process. Drawing primarily from psychodynamic and relational psychotherapies, Hope tailors the therapeutic work to reflect the particular needs and priorities of each person. She has received specialized training in trauma-responsive care.

No matter what leads you to seek therapy, Hope strives to create an open, accepting, collaborative environment where you can explore, heal, and create lasting change.

Hope has experience working with people to overcome challenges related to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, job loss, relationship troubles, complex trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, identity development, sexual misconduct, sexual abuse in childhood, chronic stress, chronic pain, grief, and discrimination. She enjoys helping people build self-compassion, self-esteem, and confidence in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. She looks forward to meeting you, wherever you are in your journey, too.