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PHILADELPHIA THERAPY PRACTICE

A Therapy Practice Built Around Growth, Choice, and Forward Movement

CBS Counseling exists for people who are ready to move forward, not stay stuck in what has already happened. The work here centers growth, clarity, and intentional decision making for individuals and couples navigating change, relationships, and evolving life seasons. This practice believes progress is possible without pathologizing where you have been.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

We are guided by our values, not quick fixes.

CBS Counseling is grounded in the belief that growth happens when people feel respected, supported, and empowered to make meaningful choices. Rather than positioning therapy as something that repairs or rescues, this practice views therapy as a space for people who want to understand themselves more clearly and move through life with intention.

GROWTH OVER REPAIR

We believe people are capable of change without being labeled as broken

CHOICE AND AGENCY

Therapy should expand options, not prescribe a single path forward

REAL LIFE RELEVANCE

Growth must translate into daily decisions, relationships, and boundaries

RESPECT FOR COMPLEXITY

We honor the realities of pressure, transition, and responsibility without oversimplifying them

OUR PRACTICE

Care shaped by experience, training, and real life understanding.

CBS Counseling is a relationship centered practice offering support for individuals and couples navigating transitions, connection, and emotional complexity. The work is informed by clinical training, professional experience, and a deep respect for how personal history and present circumstances intersect.

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CHANDLER SYDNOR MSW, LCSW

Grounded in both clinical training and lived experience, Chandler Sydnor supports individuals and couples navigating life transitions and relationship challenges with clarity and confidence. Years spent moving between cities, redefining relationships, and navigating change firsthand shape a thoughtful, steady approach that emphasizes growth and forward movement. Chandler earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and has practiced throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs in both private practice and nonprofit settings. Her work focuses on helping clients strengthen what matters most as they move through periods of transition with intention and self-trust.

CREDENTIALS

  • Master of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • EMDRIA Trained in EMDR Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy, Institute Level 1

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels 1, 2, and 3

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2

  • Portland Institute Grief Therapy

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

  • Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk

RATES

  • $200 | Individual

  • $250 | Couples

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ALLEE CAVALLO

Allee Cavallo works with adolescents and adults navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, and periods of uncertainty. She brings a steady, structured approach to therapy that balances reflection with measurable progress, helping clients gain clarity and move forward with intention. Allee earned her Master’s degree in Counseling and has practiced throughout the greater Philadelphia area in both outpatient and intensive outpatient settings. She has experience providing individual and group therapy for teens and adults, including high acuity and crisis-level care. Her work integrates attachment and relational frameworks with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT within a goal-oriented model. Allee focuses on helping clients identify patterns, strengthen internal resources, and build sustainable momentum between sessions through practical tools and clear next steps.

CREDENTIALS

  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, West Chester University

  • Licensed Professional Counselor 

TRAINING &
CLINICAL APPROACH

  • Attachment-Based and Relational Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Grief Counseling

  • Substance Use and Recovery Treatment

  • Crisis Intervention and Suicide Risk Assessment

RATES

  • $175 

  • Sliding scale may apply

Learn What It’s Like to Work Together and Decide If This Approach Feels Right

Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials. It is about feeling understood, supported, and aligned in how the work unfolds. A brief introduction call offers space to ask questions, explore fit, and talk through what you are hoping to gain from therapy.

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