Therapists in 15206
Difficult emotions may bring you to therapy, but they can also serve as pathways to hope, curiosity, insight, and self-compassion. Turning towards these emotions can offer opportunities to heal and move forward with greater ease. As a therapist, I have the privilege of working with school-age children, adults, couples, and families facing challenges in relationships, struggles at work or school, feelings of overwhelm or stagnation, low self-worth, or difficulty finding joy in life. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Treatment, and Anxiety Treatment, and I am trained in CBT, ACT, IFS, and ADHD Treatment.
Difficult emotions may bring you to therapy, but they can also serve as pathways to hope, curiosity, insight, and self-compassion. Turning towards these emotions can offer opportunities to heal and move forward with greater ease. As a therapist, I have the privilege of working with school-age children, adults, couples, and families facing challenges in relationships, struggles at work or school, feelings of overwhelm or stagnation, low self-worth, or difficulty finding joy in life. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Treatment, and Anxiety Treatment, and I am trained in CBT, ACT, IFS, and ADHD Treatment.
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Are you ready for change, but feeling stuck? I can help you become motivated, get unstuck, and discover and believe in your worth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, substance use recovery, and issues related to gender and sexuality. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Hello! I am not currently accepting new clients. I keep this page up to date showing current availability. Thank you!-
Are you ready for change, but feeling stuck? I can help you become motivated, get unstuck, and discover and believe in your worth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, substance use recovery, and issues related to gender and sexuality. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
I enjoy helping people from all walks of life navigate relationships, sex, and intimacy, and their mental health. However, as a queer, neurodivergent, and non-binary therapist, I aim to be a resource for my community. My communication style is centered on self-acceptance, warmth, and humor. I am an active listener and am non-judgmental in my approach. I welcome and hold space for all emotional states. I am also an active participant in the dialogue of the sessions. I am also a working artist and an optimist.
I enjoy helping people from all walks of life navigate relationships, sex, and intimacy, and their mental health. However, as a queer, neurodivergent, and non-binary therapist, I aim to be a resource for my community. My communication style is centered on self-acceptance, warmth, and humor. I am an active listener and am non-judgmental in my approach. I welcome and hold space for all emotional states. I am also an active participant in the dialogue of the sessions. I am also a working artist and an optimist.
I am a clinical psychologist who practices psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist who practices psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Carissa Atkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
My approach to Psychotherapy is warm, inviting, and strength based. I believe that each individual has a unique journey and story that needs to be told. My goal is to foster a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that will allow for those individuals to tell their story in a safe and welcoming environment, without the fear or worry of being judged. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Person Centered Therapy to incorporate an environment of humor and all around feeling of comfort, about the changes being made in one's life with each completed goal.
My approach to Psychotherapy is warm, inviting, and strength based. I believe that each individual has a unique journey and story that needs to be told. My goal is to foster a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that will allow for those individuals to tell their story in a safe and welcoming environment, without the fear or worry of being judged. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Person Centered Therapy to incorporate an environment of humor and all around feeling of comfort, about the changes being made in one's life with each completed goal.
I believe that clients can achieve personal growth and long-term wellness through practicing self-awareness, exploring past experiences, and processing difficult emotions. During each session I aim to provide an environment where clients feel empowered to confront their challenges and build themselves a meaningful, fulfilling life. I practice psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
I believe that clients can achieve personal growth and long-term wellness through practicing self-awareness, exploring past experiences, and processing difficult emotions. During each session I aim to provide an environment where clients feel empowered to confront their challenges and build themselves a meaningful, fulfilling life. I practice psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
The first step to healing is awareness. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including interpersonal, holistic health, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person centered – aiming to develop a relationship with you that is based on unconditional positive regard. I focus on resiliency, strengths, and respect for you in the here and now. My approach is one of understanding, compassion, a sense-of-humor, and creativity combined with education and life experience.
The first step to healing is awareness. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy including interpersonal, holistic health, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person centered – aiming to develop a relationship with you that is based on unconditional positive regard. I focus on resiliency, strengths, and respect for you in the here and now. My approach is one of understanding, compassion, a sense-of-humor, and creativity combined with education and life experience.
Chris McCown: Adults, Life Transitions, LQBTQ+
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Online Only
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity questions in a warm, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, identity concerns, or life transitions—or coping with anxiety, depression, grief, or stress—this is a supportive, affirming space to feel seen and heard. I work with individuals across sexual orientations, genders, and relationship experiences. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover patterns, strengthen resilience, and foster clarity, authenticity, and emotional balance as you move toward personal growth.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity questions in a warm, nonjudgmental, and affirming space. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, identity concerns, or life transitions—or coping with anxiety, depression, grief, or stress—this is a supportive, affirming space to feel seen and heard. I work with individuals across sexual orientations, genders, and relationship experiences. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover patterns, strengthen resilience, and foster clarity, authenticity, and emotional balance as you move toward personal growth.
You may be suffering from anxiety, depression, or compulsive behavior, having trouble making a relationship work, or perhaps have had therapy or medication that has not helped enough. I listen with empathy and compassion and bring to bear my clinical training and experience so that you heal and grow in ways that are transformative and lasting. I have been a therapist for 32 years and in private practice for 23 of them. I love helping people understand themselves better and resolve the obstacles to living a more meaningful and satisfying life.
You may be suffering from anxiety, depression, or compulsive behavior, having trouble making a relationship work, or perhaps have had therapy or medication that has not helped enough. I listen with empathy and compassion and bring to bear my clinical training and experience so that you heal and grow in ways that are transformative and lasting. I have been a therapist for 32 years and in private practice for 23 of them. I love helping people understand themselves better and resolve the obstacles to living a more meaningful and satisfying life.
You’re struggling with sleepless or restless nights, making it difficult to enjoy life.
Your anxiety or ADHD symptoms are becoming overwhelming and the strategies that once worked are no longer effective.
You’re facing significant changes in your life, and the uncertainty of how to navigate them can feel overwhelming.
You’ve been wanting to break old habits, but finding motivation feels challenging.
You’re struggling with sleepless or restless nights, making it difficult to enjoy life.
Your anxiety or ADHD symptoms are becoming overwhelming and the strategies that once worked are no longer effective.
You’re facing significant changes in your life, and the uncertainty of how to navigate them can feel overwhelming.
You’ve been wanting to break old habits, but finding motivation feels challenging.
William Bishop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Not accepting new clients
Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship, marriage, and job challenges . . . these are all areas that I have helped people navigate, work through, and overcome. Using trauma-informed approaches I can help you, your loved one, or your family realize your greatest potential, overcome significant obstacles, and become the best version of yourselves.
Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship, marriage, and job challenges . . . these are all areas that I have helped people navigate, work through, and overcome. Using trauma-informed approaches I can help you, your loved one, or your family realize your greatest potential, overcome significant obstacles, and become the best version of yourselves.
Christina M. Riga, PhD
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Not accepting new clients
Disappointment, stress, and trauma can make us forget who we really are: inherently good beings, capable of giving and receiving love in a balanced, healthy way. I can help you to remember, by providing a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can share your experiences. We'll explore your story together and, along the way, take a look at your strengths, your potential, and what stands between you and strong, healthy connections with yourself and others. I have a deep understanding of how essential - and fragile - trust can be.
Disappointment, stress, and trauma can make us forget who we really are: inherently good beings, capable of giving and receiving love in a balanced, healthy way. I can help you to remember, by providing a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can share your experiences. We'll explore your story together and, along the way, take a look at your strengths, your potential, and what stands between you and strong, healthy connections with yourself and others. I have a deep understanding of how essential - and fragile - trust can be.
You’ve likely spent years trying to understand yourself. Staying up late analyzing your emotions, researching trauma, replaying conversations, and trying to figure out why you feel anxious, fearful, and overstimulated. Perhaps you’ve even read the popular books, listened to the podcasts, and you still feel lost. Despite all of that awareness, something still feels unresolved. Insight alone often doesn’t lead to peace and ease. Rewiring beliefs and experiences using a mind-body approach can help. Often, when we teach the body how to have a different physical response to our experiences and our stressors, we reconnect with ease.
You’ve likely spent years trying to understand yourself. Staying up late analyzing your emotions, researching trauma, replaying conversations, and trying to figure out why you feel anxious, fearful, and overstimulated. Perhaps you’ve even read the popular books, listened to the podcasts, and you still feel lost. Despite all of that awareness, something still feels unresolved. Insight alone often doesn’t lead to peace and ease. Rewiring beliefs and experiences using a mind-body approach can help. Often, when we teach the body how to have a different physical response to our experiences and our stressors, we reconnect with ease.
I enjoy working with individuals who are interested in promoting well-being in themselves and in relation to others. Mindfulness instruction is available as a key component of my therapy should this focus be desired. Studies have shown that a regular practice of mindfulness supports an enriched experience of life, feelings of well being, better ability to cope with stress and pain, reduced panic, anxiety, and fear and better concentration. I currently only offer tele-health, accessible from the comfort of your own home or office.
I enjoy working with individuals who are interested in promoting well-being in themselves and in relation to others. Mindfulness instruction is available as a key component of my therapy should this focus be desired. Studies have shown that a regular practice of mindfulness supports an enriched experience of life, feelings of well being, better ability to cope with stress and pain, reduced panic, anxiety, and fear and better concentration. I currently only offer tele-health, accessible from the comfort of your own home or office.
To my future clients, wow I'm so glad you've crossed my page. I'm not sure what it took to get to this point, but I am sure glad you did. I could give you the long spill of why I think this process is helpful and enlightening, but I won't. What I will tell you is; you are capable, you are strong, you are resilient and going through the psychotherapy process I hope you discover that too! You deserve to be seen, to feel valued and to be heard. Life has a way of knocking the wind out of you and causing you to question your existence. Resilience is one thing we all share; the capability of getting back up and breathe again. Breathe.
To my future clients, wow I'm so glad you've crossed my page. I'm not sure what it took to get to this point, but I am sure glad you did. I could give you the long spill of why I think this process is helpful and enlightening, but I won't. What I will tell you is; you are capable, you are strong, you are resilient and going through the psychotherapy process I hope you discover that too! You deserve to be seen, to feel valued and to be heard. Life has a way of knocking the wind out of you and causing you to question your existence. Resilience is one thing we all share; the capability of getting back up and breathe again. Breathe.
With 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I firmly believe in the parity of mental and physical health. Life often leads us into dark tunnels, and my role in therapy is to guide individuals toward the light at the end of those tunnels. I provide a safe and empathetic space for people to explore their thoughts and feelings, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual's journey. If you have any questions or specific concerns, feel free to ask; I'm here to assist you.
With 8 years of experience in the mental health field, I firmly believe in the parity of mental and physical health. Life often leads us into dark tunnels, and my role in therapy is to guide individuals toward the light at the end of those tunnels. I provide a safe and empathetic space for people to explore their thoughts and feelings, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual's journey. If you have any questions or specific concerns, feel free to ask; I'm here to assist you.
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 20 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
Hi There! Sometimes life can be difficult. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parent/child issues, trauma-LIFE can sneak up on you. You can walk in healing from these issues and more. Sometimes you need the space and the right person to help you get unstuck and move forward in success. I have worked for over 20 years with children, adolescents, adults and families in overcoming their obstacles in mental health and addiction to walk in healing.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist specializing in intimacy, sexual health, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. I work with individuals and couples with concerns around desire, communication, sexual shame, sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, pleasure, infidelity, and compulsivity with pornography/sex. Many of my clients want to grow their emotional awareness, break patterns that no longer serve them, and create healthier ways of connecting so they can feel more at ease with themselves and in their relationships.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist specializing in intimacy, sexual health, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. I work with individuals and couples with concerns around desire, communication, sexual shame, sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, pleasure, infidelity, and compulsivity with pornography/sex. Many of my clients want to grow their emotional awareness, break patterns that no longer serve them, and create healthier ways of connecting so they can feel more at ease with themselves and in their relationships.
I don't do the “blank-slate” approach—I'm fully present, emotionally engaged, and ready to challenge and clarify alongside you. Therapy with me is dynamic, honest, and relational. A place where depth and real connection drive meaningful change. I understand that life is constantly evolving, and for many people, navigating mental health concerns, emotional challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, and other difficulties can feel overwhelming and isolating. I offer an authentic and supportive space to process uncertainty, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
I don't do the “blank-slate” approach—I'm fully present, emotionally engaged, and ready to challenge and clarify alongside you. Therapy with me is dynamic, honest, and relational. A place where depth and real connection drive meaningful change. I understand that life is constantly evolving, and for many people, navigating mental health concerns, emotional challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, and other difficulties can feel overwhelming and isolating. I offer an authentic and supportive space to process uncertainty, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.
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Number of Therapists in 15206
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 15206 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | Highmark |
| 75% | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea |
| 72% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 15206 see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |