therapricity
n. the warmth of being seen.
From therapy + apricity (“the warmth of the sun in winter”)
Pronounced ther-uh-pris-ih-tee
At Therapricity, your mental and relational wellness is explored within an atmosphere of equal parts curiosity, connection, and compassion. Through conversation, we arrive at the frontier between your inner life and your most important relationships. Whether you're seeking personal healing or relationship repair, the warmth of genuine human connection reaches us even in life’s coldest seasons.
Let’s Meet
Mike Butera, LMFT
I am a relational therapist and clinical supervisor operating from a depth-oriented, systemic lens. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I attune quickly to the emotional temperature of individuals and relationships. That sensitivity is central to my work and grounds the client’s experience in exquisite empathy.
My practice is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS) for individuals and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples. With IFS, sometimes called parts-work, we explore the emotional landscape of your inner world, tracing present patterns back to their origins. With RLT, we deconstruct patriarchal sources of conflict while practicing relational empowerment.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent a decade in the aerospace industry, working with engineered systems. I crossed the career bridge to find meaning in working with the interpersonal and internal relationships of folks trying to find their way through the complexities and uncertainties of life.
Let’s Process
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on the here-and-now anxiety, depression, grief, or relational struggles, tracing present patterns back to their roots. Through Internal Family Systems (IFS) and depth-oriented work, we explore your emotional landscape excavating layers below the negative thoughts and coping strategies. You will identify, understand, and reevaluate attachments to these internal parts so you can embody more of your authentic self.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps to slow down the cycles that keep you stuck and create space for a transformative experience of relational empowerment. Drawing from Relational Life Therapy (RLT), we deconstruct the relational dynamics that create distance, recalibrate loving power, and cultivate genuine intimacy.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses the recurring conflicts and communication breakdowns that strain relationships between caregivers and children. We examine the roles, beliefs, boundaries, and patterns helping each member express needs directly and respond to one another with greater compassion and understanding.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides something uniquely healing that individual therapy alone cannot provide: being witnessed by others who care and building a sense of community. We co-create a space where vulnerability is met with genuine support. In group, we practice new ways of relating, process through emotions, and discover that you are not as alone in your experience as you may have felt.
Let’s Train
Primary Supervision
Primary supervision offers a one-on-one training ground with a licensed clinical supervisor for provisionally licensed therapists to deepen their therapist identity and client-centered, systemically-focused interventions. In the supervisory incubator, we break down complex cases, explore self-of-the-therapist themes, and prioritize goals for growth as a fully attuned and effective therapist.
Group Supervision
Group supervision brings a cohort of provisionally licensed therapists together to learn from one another's experiences in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rooted in building community, the group becomes a training ground for practicing vulnerability, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and growing alongside peers who understand the rugged terrain of therapy.
Let’s Clarify
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The first step is for us to schedule a free 20-minute virtual face-to-face consultation. The purpose is to review the reason for therapy, assess the therapeutic fit, and collaborate on logistics for moving forward.
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Individual Therapy: $160
Couples/Family Therapy: $180
Rates for groups and supervision are available upon request.
Limited sliding-scale, reduced rates are offered to those experiencing financial difficulties. Please inquire to discuss options.
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Credit/debit cards, including HSA. Payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal are not taken.
We are not in-network with any insurance providers for therapy services. However, a monthly superbill may be provided for insurance reimbursement upon request.
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Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM*
*Final session starts at 6:00 PM
In-person sessions available on Tuesdays.
No weekend availability.
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Therapy is offered both in-person and virtually with in-person services located near 8th and Pine streets in Philadelphia.
Virtual therapy (teletherapy) is conducted through a secure and HIPAA compliant platform that you can operate from your internet browser. You’ll need a computer device with a camera, a microphone, and access to the internet. Based on licensure requirements, you must be physically located in the state of Pennsylvania at the time of services rendered.
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Cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment is permitted with no penalty as long as it is done at least 24-hours before the scheduled session time.
If an appointment is canceled within 24-hours of the scheduled time, the full session fee will be charged.
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It’s not! Therapricity is a human-to-human empathic experience. Although AI is very useful in performing quick research and synthesizing data, it is never implemented in the therapeutic process.