Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, and Bridget McGovern believes the process begins with feeling seen, supported, and understood. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health and social services, Bridget offers a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to care.

A Southwest Philadelphia native, Bridget has worked in a wide range of settings, including community mental health centers, crisis centers, emergency departments, schools, pediatric primary care, and most recently in a management role at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Her experience working with individuals and families across many stages of life gives her a deep appreciation for the complexity of each person’s story.

Bridget’s therapeutic style is humanistic, client-centered, and grounded in genuine connection. She thoughtfully integrates relational and behavioral strategies, while recognizing the important role that family dynamics, identity, spirituality, and life experiences play in emotional well-being. Her work draws from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, attachment-based therapy, and eco-systemic structural therapy.

Bridget is passionate about helping people recognize their strengths, live more authentically, strengthen relationships, and find meaning and balance in their lives.

On a personal note, Bridget enjoys spending time with her wife and son, days at the Jersey shore, exploring the Philadelphia culinary scene, and the Phillies on the radio.