My approach to counseling is person-centered and solution focused. There is a saying, "you are not the problem, the problem is the problem." My experience has taught me that counseling covers a range of issues beyond just mental health, including relational issues, phase of life problems, work problems, and parenting challenges. I have worked with adults, children, and families. I have worked with individuals with serious persistent mental illness and those simply adjusting to a new way of life. I believe that we are all capable of growth and development, sometimes we just need an assist.

We have moved to Dormont/Mt. Lebanon. Making the decision to seek counseling is a courageous one. You can consider my office a sanctuary where you can bring whatever challenges you are facing. Here you can gain direction, knowledge, and strategies to help you craft relationships and find fulfillment. With over a decade of experience, I have been able to support hundreds of clients as they rediscover forgotten aspirations, take a stand for the person they wish to be, and live a bolder and more creative life.

Clients come to me because they are tired of being depressed and anxious. They have had enough of just getting through the day, not remembering the last time they felt good, or laughed and meant it. Hiding behind a mask of “Oh, everything is fine!” while underneath they feel there’s no enjoyment in their life anymore; it’s too hard! Depression puts you in a dark place and can drain all of your motivation to try anything. Even the simplest of things can seem too much of an effort. They can be misunderstood by family, and friends, at work or school, leading to anxiety and finding it even harder to control their worries. I can help!

I believe that individuals are doing the best that they can given the skills and resources that they have available to them. It is my job as a therapist to educate, support and guide my clients on their journey to self discovery and growth. It's important to me to focus on what is important to the individual and to not assume that I know more about my clients than they do. I am a firm believer in meeting a client where they are. Be gentle with yourself, you are doing the best you can. Nothing takes more courage than putting yourself back together.

I work from the belief that you are in charge of your therapy work. I am here to guide you through your issues and concerns. I take an active role in the therapy sessions and give feedback to all my clients. Since everyone is a unique individual, everyone has unique issues that can be dealt with in a supportive setting which I provide.

Young adults who may need extra support and guidance as they transition into their education and careers: I would like to help you navigate independence and responsibility while making sure you're making smart and healthy choices. Adults who are working a program of addiction recovery: I would like to help support you in your recovery and in processing and integrating difficult or traumatic life experiences. Individuals who are taking the first and courageous step toward therapy: I would like to help you develop awareness, improve your relationships, change your behavior, and make successful life transitions.

I am here to help people on their journey, wherever they are in life. I believe in empowering people to make good choices for themselves. I work well with clients suffering from depression and/or anxiety and want solid positive coping skills to help deal with stressors. I use CBT and trauma-informed care, as well as an Adlerian perspective to understand the importance of early childhood experiences on personality and belief structure. I believe mindfulness matters. Taking care of you is important!

I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression. I am a member of ASERVIC, with many years of experience and extensive graduate study in religion and spirituality and can integrate values connected with a client's preferred religions and spiritual emphases into all therapeutic approaches. Clients facing life-transitions have greatly benefited from this focussed approach to wellness at every stage of life. I work well with adults of all ages. Older adults have often especially appreciated my counseling orientation. I am also fluent in Spanish and Italian.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and specializing in individual, couples and family therapy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

I offer psychotherapy for individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed or distressed by events in life. My specializations include working with couples, victims of abuse, family conflict, loneliness, depression, anxiety, worry and grief. My goal is to help you uncover your potential and to provide the support you need to lead a life that is worth celebrating. If you would like to let go of long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life, then contact me at 412-334-6585 to schedule a confidential consultation.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who, for more than a decade has counseled teens, and adults who are experiencing life transitions, suicidal ideation/attempts, addiction and behavioral problems. I help clients by focusing not only on the individual, but also on the family dynamics that influence their well-being. We all have patterns that have been learned, some of which are harmful to ourselves and our relationships. Those patterns fulfill a perceived need and it is our journey to understand the roots of unhealthy patterns and learn new ways of more beneficial fulfillment and communication.

Are you struggling in your life or relationship and want to make changes? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology, certified in Imago Relationship Therapy. I am an empowerment therapist; I help my clients realize their power to make positive changes by developing self-love and self-trust. I create a safe environment to explore your challenges, identify areas for change, and create solutions. My focus is on healing and helping you realize personal and relational wellbeing. We work together to create a healthy sense of self and positive relationships.

I take a humanistic approach to therapy and believe that we make meaning out of the events of our lives; we are capable of engaging our creativity and its healing processes. There are times when we need support to pause, breathe, and listen to our inner wisdom. I will serve as a guide and support, encouraging you to maintain or regain ownership of your own life narrative. My approach is also contemplative, relational, and existential. I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support you in decreasing struggle and living in alignment with your values.

I am a Psychotherapist specializing in individual, family and couples psychotherapy. I work with a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues providing services that span from mild to severe mental health disorders. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to meet individual needs to help facilitate change and personal growth. Change can be difficult to maneuver in life, it can be helpful to be able to talk with someone to find clarity and peace to be able to move forward. I am described to be empathic,respectful,sense of humor, ethical, direct and open and laid back in my work.

We offer Teletherapy. Safe and secure video sessions. Life isn’t always easy. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

I have been helping people for over 18 years and would welcome the opportunity to use my experience to help you live your best life. You can count on me to listen with empathy and compassion as we establish a relationship built on trust. We will work together to: identify problem areas, learn coping skills and work through past issues that take away your energy and cause pain. Let me help you work towards self-acceptance and peace of mind.

Do you feel dissatisfied? Do you feel lonely or overwhelmed all the time? Are your relationships suffering? Does it feel like there is no hope? Now is the time to reach out for help! My passion is providing therapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.Each person I see is unique, so I individualize my approach based on your goals. Treatment will help you gain insight into how your life has been shaped by your family dynamics and developmental history. It will also help you create concrete strategies to further your self-development.

"I prefer to think of my patients and myself as fellow travelers, a term that abolishes distinctions between 'them' (the afflicted) and 'us' (the healers). ... We are all in this together, and there is no therapist and no person immune to the inherent tragedies of existence." (Borrowed from Dr. Irvin Yalom). My practice make possible the important work of self-evolution & growth in part due to my eclectic approach & focus on the unique matters of every individual. My lived experiences have greatly influenced my desire to partner with my fellow travelers as we do our 'work' and to do so intentionally and mindfully.

We provide treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related issues such as Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. We offer individual and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These techniques have been shown through research to be the most effective approaches for helping individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety. Please review our website to learn more about our therapists and therapy approach. https://pittsburghocdtreatment.com