Unorthodox Therapy joined the Mayor’s Office at City Hall to celebrate Juneteenth, standing in solidarity with Black-owned businesses and community leaders across Philadelphia. The event highlighted the city’s deep history of Black resilience and recognized therapy as a modern form of liberation.
Read MorePhiladelphia, PA – Unorthodox Therapy, a woman-founded nonprofit rooted in mental health, family healing, and faith-based community care, proudly recognizes the $50 million philanthropic partnership between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine to establish a groundbreaking autism research and treatment institute.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy stepped in on behalf of Mayor Cherelle Parker at the 47th Annual WOMEN’S WAY Celebration, honoring trailblazing women and nonprofits advancing gender equity in Philadelphia.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy helped honor the renaming of 700 Market Street to Emma Chappell Way — a powerful tribute to the first Black woman to found a bank in Philadelphia and a fierce advocate for community uplift.
Read MoreGweny Love’s 4th Annual Garden Party brought over 100 women together in elegance and purpose at Moore College of Art. With gowns, hats, and healing in full bloom, the event honored tradition, celebrated women-owned businesses, and created a space for connection, empowerment, and restoration.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy Inc. proudly supports the reelection of Philadelphia’s traditional judges in both the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court. Our commitment to civic engagement and mental health equity drives us to back leaders who reflect the values of justice and community service.
We are honored to collaborate with the Black Brain Campaign, co-founded by Farida E. Boyer, MS, LMFT, AS, and Jaynay C. Johnson, LMFT. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community by providing culturally competent therapy and training. Their Licensure Education Assistance Program (LEAP) is instrumental in increasing the number of licensed Black therapists, offering comprehensive support including supervision, study materials, and exam fee coverage .
Additionally, we celebrate the emergence of new leaders like judicial applicant Tanesha Henry, whose dedication to justice and community aligns with our mission. Our recent engagements with the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Engagement further underscore our commitment to uplifting women in leadership roles.
Unorthodox Therapy Inc. believes that mental health and civic responsibility are deeply interconnected. By supporting judicial candidates and organizations like the Black Brain Campaign, we aim to foster a more equitable and compassionate Philadelphia.
Read MoreThe Mayor’s Women’s Engagement Committee is touring all 10 council districts to spotlight women’s mental health and civic engagement. We’re recruiting women ready to lead, heal, and build community. This non-partisan movement centers wellness, connection, and action across Philadelphia.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy brings clarity to what mental health really means during Mental Health Awareness Month, offering a fresh take that centers community care, identity, and personal healing.
Read MoreIn April 2025, Unorthodox Therapy’s Founder and VP attended the City of Philadelphia’s “Your Budget, Your City” hearing, connecting with Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, and Executive Officer Daniel McCarty of the Philadelphia Fire Department. The nonprofit used this opportunity to advocate for increased mental health support, community resources, and women's empowerment in the city’s upcoming budget.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy Inc. continues to bridge community and mental health by partnering with Councilmember Nina Ahmad and key Southeast Asian leaders for a powerful celebration of Cambodian heritage in South Philadelphia. With appearances by artist Jay Chan, advocates Seng Pheng and Naroen, and trailblazing therapist Dr. Nary Kith, the event created space to honor the Cambodian New Year and speak truth to the generational trauma caused by the Khmer Rouge genocide. As the community prepares for the Khmer Healing Summit on June 28, 2025, Unorthodox Therapy stands committed to showing up, listening deeply, and helping survivors find pathways to wellness through culturally grounded care.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy celebrated Khmer New Year with Senator Nikil Saval and Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau in Philadelphia, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh. The event honored the resilience of the Cambodian community and underscored the importance of cultural healing, identity, and remembrance.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy was honored to attend a recent Philadelphia city budget meeting, using the opportunity to connect with civic leaders and represent grassroots healing work happening across the city.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy celebrates World Autism Day by lifting up the parents who show up daily for their children on the spectrum. Founded by a mother raising two neurodivergent children and caring for another, our nonprofit provides heart-centered, practical support through monthly community sessions every fifth Friday.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy joined the Interfaith Roundtable under Mayor Cherelle Parker to honor women of faith while affirming our commitment to emotional wellness, advocacy, and spiritually-aligned community care.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy joined Philly Current Magazine’s #PCpicks2025 celebration with founder MonyChann McCarty and three board members present, standing in unity to honor Philadelphia’s local entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy joined the Women's Committee for the 250th Women’s History Month Program to honor bold women leaders and deepen our mission to heal and uplift women across Philadelphia.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy proudly supports The Honor Pendant, a small business dedicated to helping those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Founded by Jenna, The Honor Pendant creates meaningful jewelry that fosters healing, remembrance, and mental health awareness.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy co-hosted a networking event at Mural City Cellars, celebrating Latino leadership and community empowerment. The event honored figures like Christina Vega, founder of Love Shouldn't Hurt Philly, and Deputy Chief Peter Crespo, the first Latino deputy chief in the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Read MorePhiladelphia’s most influential women leaders, business owners, and public figures came together in January 2025 to shape the future of women’s engagement in the city. This powerful roundtable, held in collaboration with the Commissioner for Women’s Engagement under Mayor Cherelle Parker, set the stage for a year of impactful initiatives.
Read MoreUnorthodox Therapy joined the Mayor’s Office of Women Engagement Committee to close out an impactful year promoting mental health awareness across Philadelphia. As the city’s first initiative of its kind, we are honored to continue supporting women and advancing holistic healing into 2025.
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