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Pittsburgh, PA | (878) 313 2218
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I practice counseling and actively work to co-create a counseling relationship in which you will feel and experience safety and understanding. I work to offer deep listening to find an understanding of the person, faithfulness and care to enrich the relationship, and a focused and consistent honoring of the client as a person. I understand that while each person has intense personal and individual experiences, each person is also deeply connected to other people and cultures. I work as a counselor, music therapist, and expressive arts therapist. I am a partner in Music Journey, LLC, and we provide counseling, music therapy, and expressive arts therapy services to people of all ages, needs, and identities. I have a passion for helping adults find the qualities of strength, courage, honesty, and trust in themselves and their connections. I enjoy helping people to find greater freedom and health. I understand the complexities of trauma and the historical difficulties that bring people to counseling. I am open and willing to help you.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 534 6828
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As a person-centered therapist, I believe there is potential to help anyone interested in working with me regardless of their reasons for coming to therapy. That being said, I enjoy working with folks who struggle with anxiety, gender and sexual identities, neurodivergence, self-concept or self-worth, complex and religious trauma, relationship issues, and grief. I am an LGBTQIA+ and relationship-affirming therapist and I'm very passionate about working with people in marginalized groups. I believe that everyone needs a therapist who can listen with compassion and understanding. In our sessions I will try my best to embody the person-centered ideal of being a “fellow traveler” rather than an expert or teacher. I love learning about others' perspectives and enjoy having deep, existential conversations. My intention is to create a safe space for you to share your highs, lows, and everything in between. I am passionate about social justice and identify as a feminist and atheist. I enjoy conversations exploring the impact of systemic oppression, capitalism, and the patriarchy in our daily lives. Together we will seek to find insight into who you are because I believe that this can lead to powerful change.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 356 9932
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Abi Watterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience. Abi is an advocate and passionate about helping people reach their goals, connect with themselves and identify and work towards the lives they want to be living. Abi specializes in LGBTQIA+ issues, gender development and expression, helping clients maintain recovery from substances while working through mental health trauma and coping strategies, and has experience in treating depression, anxiety and diagnosis with psychosis. Abi completed their Master's degree in Counseling at Slippery Rock University. Abi is passionate about identity and equality for all. They utilize multiple treatment approaches to ensure a warm and inviting personality and capable treatment for a variety of concerns. Abi knows the journey can be tough, but is confident that there is a path forward and a healthy way through the struggles you are facing, and is ready to face those challenges with you together. They can't wait to hear about the exciting changes you want to make. Schedule your session today.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 844 5707
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Each of us faces a whole host of challenges in our lives. Whether these are challenges from our past that are still affecting us today or situations that are ongoing. Or maybe we’re having a tough time with life in general, and we’re not sure why that is, where it’s coming from, or even how to begin to process what we’re struggling with. Whatever you may be facing, my goal in counseling is to help provide you with the space to explore whatever you are experiencing or have experienced. I want to create a space where you feel heard, seen, and understood. That way we can begin exploring what you need and want to explore, and it feels safe and helpful to do so.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 444 7588
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If you are experiencing stress with everyday life, struggling with identity development, interested in parenting support, or simply need someone to be a sounding board, I would be a great fit. I strive to create a warm, relaxed, environment where clients can share whatever is on their minds, and we can address each concern one by one. Initially I will get to know you and what brings you to therapy. We will then begin exploring any issues that are interfering with your daily life. It is my hope that through our counseling sessions, you will feel safe to grow, develop new skills, and be a more authentic you. I have many years of experience working with children and families. I also have a great deal of experience working with neurodivergence. My style of counseling is tailored to fit the needs of the client. I use person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, family systems theory, and experiential therapy to help you achieve your goals.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 253 2904
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Have you noticed a change in your child's behavior? Is worry, anger or sadness affecting your family's daily life? Has your child's school expressed concerns? Difficulty coping with change and life's stressors can happen at any age. Without the appropriate skills to communicate their emotions, children often express their feelings through negative behavior. Psychotherapy can be a positive process through which children learn the strategies and skills needed to cope, adjust and effectively communicate their thoughts and feelings. I offer counseling and therapy services to children/families to assist them in this process of change. Engaging the child in the therapeutic relationship is critical to effect therapy. As a mother, I understand how a warm and supportive demeanor can help build trust and allow your child to feel comfortable in sessions. My hope is that your child will not only, see change but also, enjoy the process. Through the therapeutic process, I can work with you and your family to help your child develop the skills needed to effectively cope with challenging emotions and improve behavior at any stage of development. I look forward to providing compassion, understanding and guidance for your child and your family!
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 274 8366
I know scrolling through Psychology Today profiles can be frustrating, and challenging. Making sense of all of the therapy terms and acronyms, (oh so many of those!) can be exhausting. Assessing and finding your therapist 'fit' shouldn't be impossible. All of us have strengths, and the ability to feel joy. The path to change is often marked with unknown barriers and systemic trauma. My aim is to help others identify interpersonal and systemic barriers standing in the way of growth. I am trauma informed, and an ACES DV survivor and advocate. I work hard to provide a safe space to grow the therapist client alliance. I am passionate about helping individuals explore how the body, mind and spirit are interconnected. As a trauma survivor, I am fascinated by the mind body connection, and the of use of Neuroception as a therapeutic tool. Bad things don't always happen to us for a reason, and we don't have to be hurt to feel connection to others. Generational trauma can heal. Trainings: DDAP drug and alcohol counseling and support. EMDR ( EMDRIA approved) level 1 ( 40 hours), NICABM working with Core Belief of Never Good Enough, Helping clients come back from core dysregulation, Allegheny County behavioral health Trauma Informed Care Models. Modalities used; EMDR, Existential, Humanist, DBT, CBT, Transtheoretical Model of Change.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 900 8445
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Arti Maharaj is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is dedicated to her work in the field and is passionate in providing quality treatment for each of her clients struggles. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues. She offers individual, family, or couples therapy. Arti is also a certified yoga teacher and enjoys integrating the yogic practice into treatment with clients who are interested in an energetic and spiritual-based mental health treatment. Arti completed her Master's degree in Clinical-Community Psychology at Point Park University. She is a first generation Indian American and this coupled with her professional experience enables her in supporting the majority and minority population. In her training she received extensive support in providing treatment for people of all cultures. Arti is confident in her ability to support you on your therapeutic journey to healing. She believes she is the support for your treatment but you are the one that does the hard work. Together as a team, she looks forward to witnessing your growth and evolution toward becoming the person you want to be.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 520 7741
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Understanding the unsettling feelings, emotions, and thoughts that you may be experiencing can be an incredibly complex task to grapple with on your own. It can feel even more daunting when you think of how to try and explain what is going on to someone else. I strive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment to assist you in taking the time to explore the things you seek to understand. My goal is to help you build your “mental tool box” with effective coping skills, confidence, and self-awareness to tackle any obstacle that is thrown your way. I have experience working with adults, college-aged adults, adolescents struggling with severe mental illness (depression, anxiety, trauma) and substance use. Additionally, a specialty area of mine is working with athletes from youth to college-aged on a variety of mental skills and resiliency techniques. You don’t have to struggle in silence. Your feelings are valid and your mental health matters. Let's get started on building your "mental tool box" today.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 214 8983
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Barbara Thomas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family/life transitions. Additionally, Barbara has experience working with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), trauma, grief and loss, and multigenerational family patterns. Barbara completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hall University. She provides systemic, client-centered, contextual, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adults, couples, and families. Barbara focuses on the specific and unique needs of each individual through an adaptable, relational lens that encourages a fresh perspective into your life. Barbara incorporates empirically supported theories, family system theories and relational dynamics into therapy. Barbara works to create a comfortable and open atmosphere to foster a growing and caring therapeutic relationship with you. She hopes to collaborate with you to create and achieve goals that enhance your strengths and personal fulfillment.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 564 4138
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Bonnie Ricard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and certified by the National Board of Counseling. Her undergraduate work was completed at Kent State University and she received her Masters in Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She has more than two decades of experience in the counseling profession with a focus on relational issues, life transitions, emotional distress, grief, crises and trauma. She has also done significant work in the field of substance use and its far reaching implications on individuals and families. Bonnie provides positive support to adults in a serene environment. She encourages her clients to re-engage with their strengths and acquire skills needed to meet the challenges presented. Bonnie is a therapist at Orenda Counseling Center in O'hara Township and affiliated with Gateway Rehabilitation Center.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 844 5814
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Specializing in attachment and trauma, I work with individuals who are seeking to gain greater freedom to make choices around how they live in the world. This may include increasing overall well-being, developing resources for coping, and/or creating a clearer sense of purpose. Often our negative experiences can result in disconnection from our relationships, dissociation or difficulty participating wholly in our experiences, and addictive patterns. Therapy can help us to return to a more intuitive way of living which is centered in curiosity and compassion through connection. My specialties include attachment, dissociative disorders, trauma and PTSD, chemical addiction, and hoarding. I am prepared to assist clients with issues related to identity, including systemic discrimination and/or trauma related to race, ethnicity, gender, and/or sexual orientation. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 275 4338
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Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back. With over 21 years of experience I treat clients with an array of concerns. I specialize in helping with traumatic events, maternal mental health (including postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility and adjustment to parenthood) and partner/family violence. My style is relaxed and I work at whatever pace feels right for you. I value the benefits of humor and sprinkle it in when appropriate. I am confident that we can work together to get you feeling good about who you are.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 274 8283
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* Not accepting new clients at this time * Welcome! I know that searching for a therapist and reaching out for help is not easy, congrats on taking the first step. I get it - life can be hard, especially when dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, and other hardships. Mental health difficulties are treatable and healing is possible! I am here to offer you a space where you can safely process emotions and work through life’s difficulties. I can help you gain clarity in your symptoms, transform your unhelpful thinking patterns, unburden self-critical core beliefs, and feel empowered to live your best life. To me, therapy revolves around establishing a warm, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship. I value working collaboratively to meet you where you are, whether that means simply venting or diving deep into healing the subconscious. No matter what you are looking for, I try my best to approach each session through the lens of compassion. I approach therapy with the idea that all feelings, behaviors, and thoughts have healthy intentions. I like to work towards understanding why your symptoms are present and how we can meet your needs in a healthier way. Regardless of why you are seeking therapy, I believe that you are worthy, strong, and capable of getting better. Hope to see you soon!
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 990 1995
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Chance Kolhmeyer is a Resident in Counseling who specializes in working with adults. A large portion of Chance’s experience has consisted of working with the college population where she has gained an extensive understanding of life experiences, transitions, and disorders within this stage of life. She has a history of working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relational issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, day-to-day stress, and time management. Chance has had a passion for helping others since the seventh grade and has been looking forward to working in the field ever since. She believes it is important to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including their physical health, support systems, work or school environment, and faith/spirituality in this process. Chance creates a warm and welcoming environment. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness.
Pittsburgh, PA | (724) 604 5608
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I want to help you become the version of yourself you want to see. Sometimes we all need assistance or guidance to reach the next chapter in life. I would like to help you achieve and thrive in that next chapter. I have experiencing supporting individuals and couples navigating through life transitions. Teens and young adults who are facing anxiety and depression. I also support athletes and non-sport performers with overcoming mental health challenges and mental blocks they are facing. I offer a personalized approach to help you overcome barriers you are facing and regain control of your life. My approach pulls from several modalities such as person- centered, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and strength-based. I believe that therapy is not "cookie cutter," and each individual's journey is different, We will work together to determine the appropriate treatment and planning for you. My goal is to work collaboratively to figure out what fits you Taking the first step and starting therapy can be hard.I am here to support you in any way that you need on your journey. Ultimately, you are 'the expert' in your life and story. I am here to follow your lead and bring in my education and resources to find the patterns and the blind spots. Wherever you decide to go, I will be right there with you.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 547 9647
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Cody McConnell is a Licensed Practicing Mental Health Counselor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 10 years, most of his experience being with individuals who struggle with behavioral issues in the home and community. He has worked in multiple levels of care that include residential, family-based, school-based, mobile therapy, and outpatient services. Cody has developed skills for providing therapeutic care for individuals seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Cody utilizes cognitive, strength-based, research-based interventions to provide unique support for each individual’s needs. He also utilizes creative approaches to foster a safe environment and promote positive engagement throughout treatment. Working with children and adolescents for 10+ years, Cody understands various aspects of behavioral issues that individuals tend to deal with. He strives to create a safe and non-judgemental environment in order to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with you and assist you in obtaining your individual life goals.
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Are you ready for a psychological assessment that breaks free from the usual testing conventions and takes you on a personalized journey of self-discovery? We understand that you are more than a collection of test results; you are a unique individual with a rich tapestry of experiences. Our testing process is not about fitting you into a diagnostic box; it is about unraveling the layers of your unique life narrative and helping you arrive at a more authentic self-understanding. The test results mean nothing if you are not heard, understood, and actively engaged in the assessment. We take a collaborative and neuroaffirmative approach to testing, where your lived experiences take center stage. Test results gain meaning when you are actively heard and understood. We integrate your voice throughout, enhancing overall accuracy and empowering you with increased self-awareness. Your participation is not just encouraged; it's essential. Whether exploring ADHD, Autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, we ensure that your strengths and unique forms of experience are integrated into the assessment. We commit to creating an inclusive space that considers the intersectionality of identities—cultural, ethnic, gender, and more. If you're ready, reach out to us to schedule your assessment.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 567 6027
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I do not take new clients at themoment. Sorry. I am sensitive to cultures and social diversity. I focus on changes through life, transitions and loss. Specialize in eating disorders, relationships; coping with emotional/behavioral distress, identity struggle and women's issues. All ages and nationalities are welcome. I am an experienced psychotherapist combining art modality and gestalt techniques as a communication method in the therapeutic process. I believe in the ability of the person to achieve internal and external balanced state of being. I often use creative and artistic . I integrate verbal, experiential and artistic methods. Based on education and years of experience and research, I apply Gestalt techniques while emphasize a socio-cultural gender approach. Building on client strength, re-engaging with the self-belief system. The individual's experiences are part of an on going dialogue with their environment. *A warm and welcoming, down to earth setting. We talk and sometimes engaged with artistic communication that promote healing well being. I use sand tray therapy approach, story telling pictorial cards, guided imagery. Art materials are free to use in sessions. The therapy is tuned to one's needs.
Pittsburgh, PA | (878) 206 1061
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Thanks for clicking! Feeling like you're not growing? Have you hit a snag or is there a barrier that is keeping you from meeting your goals? I'd love to help! I would like to help you reach the longer-lasting effects that are the consequences of an insight-based and action-oriented approach to counseling. Let's figure out what happened, how it's affecting you, and what we can do together to help you overcome it, learn from it, and grow. View 6 Photos My specialty is Gestalt psychotherapy. I use this model to help clients understand how they might be unhelpfully reacting to bad events or people and learn to overcome those reactions so as to become stronger individuals. Digging deep is part of this orientation to therapy, but only at your pace. I will be with you through this and through your growth. I would like to build a positive therapeutic relationship with you so that we can help you meet your goals of increased insight and self-exploration. The process of finding a matching counselor is definitely overwhelming. I look forward to talking and meeting you! Feel free to call me for a free consultation. For prospective supervisees, please contact me!
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 455 3989
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Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working as a therapist. She specializes in Perinatal Mental Health. She received her Master of Social Work with a specialization in mental health from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009. She has many years of experience working in community mental health assisting adults in coping with grief and loss, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and life stressors, and in working with women who are experiencing infertility, challenging pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and who are new parents. Debbie is passionate about working with people during the perinatal period and across the childbearing years, and those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or life transitions. She completed a training series in Reproductive Mental Health that primarily utilized an ACT focus. She also completed PSI's Perinatal Mood Disorders certificate program. Debbie’s compassion, demeanor, and nonjudgmental stance will increase people’s comfort level to be able to collaborate in therapy and improve their well-being. Clients are often drawn to Debbie’s calm presence.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 252 2450
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Does the thought of starting a new day seem overwhelming? Do you dread interacting with others due to anxiety/depression? Are you unhappy with/or feel stuck in your relationships? Do you end up having the same argument every day with your partner? I listen, I care and I want to help. I can assist you to heal and lead a happier life. I believe in connecting with you as a person, the significance of identifying and releasing unexpressed feelings and changing unhealthy life themes. I am trained in co-parenting (including court-ordered) for couples experiencing a divorce. I provide reunification counseling for families. View 7 Photos Too often, psychotherapy focuses on reducing symptoms such as depression or anxiety rather than identifying and resolving experiences causing these signs of personal distress. Psychotherapy involves learning skills which promote emotional health such as awareness of your feelings and needs, communicating effectively, having fulfilling relationships, and making healthy life choices. I have practiced in the counseling field for 23+ years. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship issues, including people struggling with communication during divorce and co-parenting after divorce. I work compassionately with individuals and couples experiencing conflicts in their relationship. I can hear your child/teen and help mend painful emotions.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 218 3007
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Accepting new clients! You're tired of feeling like your experiences are minimized and being told you're "using it as an excuse." You're mentally and physically exhausted from always feeling "other". You want to FINALLY be able to open up and talk about ALL of the pieces of your life because you can't continue carrying all of this shit around, but you're terrified of being judged. You know you engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk, but you just can't seem to stop. You have "checked off the box" that you're "in therapy" in the past, but you need to do something different this time. I'm a LGBTQIA and relationship (i.e. CNM) affirming therapist. I find that clients that I can be real with are clients that I tend to build the best therapeutic relationship with. I'm going to REALLY show up in that room, and my hope is that it makes you more comfortable doing the same. Nothing will shock me, or make me judge you. Not here. Not with me. My personal experiences have given me unique insight into complicated, multi-layered issues that are not easily understood. I can bring those into the room, with permission, if that's helpful to you. But at the end of the day, this is your experience. This is your story. These are YOUR struggles. And you are still the expert in that. Let's get started!
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 435 1347
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As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am a capable, compassionate, experienced clinician that provides individual, couple/marital, and family therapy for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to, relational conflict, trauma and abuse recovery, parent-child conflict, anger management, and more. My specialties include: couple/marital therapy; sexual abuse and trauma recovery; as well as working with issues of religion/spirituality, race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. I do not have a "one approach fits all" philosophy of therapy. Some approaches work well for some people, while other people respond better to a different approach. Having said that, it is probably most accurate to say my primary therapeutic orientation is based in Family Systems Theory. Systemic Theory considers how the complex interactions of relationships influence our psychological and emotional health. It's the belief individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another. Families are systems of interconnected and interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation from their families, communities, or society.
Pittsburgh, PA | (412) 900 1746
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Dzana Saynes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience helping adult clients who are coping with ADHD/trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, difficult life transitions, anger management, and more. Dzana's belief is that a unique approach to life changes and personal difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes in your unique life situations. Dzana earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is from Lithuania originally and immigrated to the US in 2004 with her son. She always had a dream to meet her family in the U.S. As a therapist, she loves to provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to talk about family issues. She specializes in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental health conditions, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem.
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