About
My name is Frank TIsano
Frank Tisano is a psychoanalyst in private practice in Philadelphia where he treats children, adolescents and adults. Frank serves as co-Chair of the Kramer-Mahler Program and is on faculty at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Frank received the 2018 APsaA Candidate’s Council Paper Prize and 2022 APsaA Candidate in the Community Mentoring Award. Before training to be a psychoanalyst, Frank worked with children and adolscents, first at college at Oberlin, then in Alaska and Baltimore City, which led him to graduate school for social work at Smith College.
Services
I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to children, adolescents and adults. My standard fee is $150/session (slightly higher for child work), but I sometimes have availability for sliding scale fees, which I will be glad to discuss during our consultation..
Adult Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment process that involves talking with a trained mental health professional. It aims to help individuals understand and manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, ultimately leading to improved mental well-being. Through various techniques, psychotherapy address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Child and Family Psychotherapy
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play to help children express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe environment. It enables children to communicate through play, allowing therapists to gain insight into emotions and behaviors. Collaborating with parents is crucial in the therapeutic process, as it fosters a supportive network and ensures that the strategies used in therapy are reinforced at home. This partnership enhances the child's progress and promotes overall well-being.
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach that explores the unconscious mind to understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It delves into past experiences and relationships uncover underlying issues that may influence present behavior. Meeting 3-4 times per week be particularly beneficial as it fosters a deeper connection between the therapist and the patient, allowing for more frequent exploration of emotions and thoughts. This regularity helps accelerate personal insight and promotes a more profound therapeutic process.
Articles and Presentations
Erich Fromm (in The Glow of Synthesis: Twelve Beacons of Light in Social Psychiatry, 2025, Jaypee Publishers)
Chapter about the biography, achievements and major concepts of Erich Fromm.
Are We There Yet? On the Capacity to Wait
A paper about the various psychological meanings of waiting, both in therapy and in life. Presented at the American Psychoanalytic Association National Meeting in 2023 and at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia Open House Talk 2023
The Vulnerable Child Presentation, 2019
Presentation on the topic of "bullying" to The Vulnerable Child Discussion Group at the American Psychoanalytic Association National Meeting 2019