Therapists in 15234
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience helping professionals, tradespeople, and other motivated individuals overcome emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues. My expertise also includes supporting clients through grief, trauma, and challenges with motivation. Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, increase success, improve your emotional well-being, or navigate significant life transitions, I am here to guide you on your path toward positive change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience helping professionals, tradespeople, and other motivated individuals overcome emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues. My expertise also includes supporting clients through grief, trauma, and challenges with motivation. Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, increase success, improve your emotional well-being, or navigate significant life transitions, I am here to guide you on your path toward positive change.
It has been said that, “change is the only constant in life” (Heraclitus). This statement may ring true for you, and it may even have led you here. Change can be exciting, AND it can also be daunting, anxiety-inducing and downright paralyzing at times. We experience many moments of transition and new stages in life, and I’m here to help you navigate these waters. I specialize in working with teens, especially those with perfectionism, young professionals, and new parents. My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and supporting parents of anxious children.
It has been said that, “change is the only constant in life” (Heraclitus). This statement may ring true for you, and it may even have led you here. Change can be exciting, AND it can also be daunting, anxiety-inducing and downright paralyzing at times. We experience many moments of transition and new stages in life, and I’m here to help you navigate these waters. I specialize in working with teens, especially those with perfectionism, young professionals, and new parents. My areas of expertise include childhood and adult trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and supporting parents of anxious children.
Life can be exhausting, and sometimes it might feel like you just can’t manage everything. From school and work to relationships with friends and family, there is always a lot to juggle, and stress can build up quickly! When you’re overwhelmed because of a transition period or a traumatic event, your behavior, mood, and relationships are all impacted, and it can feel like you're spiraling or that things will never get better.
Life can be exhausting, and sometimes it might feel like you just can’t manage everything. From school and work to relationships with friends and family, there is always a lot to juggle, and stress can build up quickly! When you’re overwhelmed because of a transition period or a traumatic event, your behavior, mood, and relationships are all impacted, and it can feel like you're spiraling or that things will never get better.
Many of my clients are making exciting but often daunting transitions - in relationships, careers, and so many aspects of life. Change is so often viewed with anxiety and/or negativity. Yet, change is happening all around us every day. How can we make change a positive experience in our lives? How can we choose to change something that is not working? How can we learn and grow from a challenging experience? As a counselor, I believe my job is to create a space where clients can explore these and other topics, in a way that ultimately positively impacts their day to day lives.
Many of my clients are making exciting but often daunting transitions - in relationships, careers, and so many aspects of life. Change is so often viewed with anxiety and/or negativity. Yet, change is happening all around us every day. How can we make change a positive experience in our lives? How can we choose to change something that is not working? How can we learn and grow from a challenging experience? As a counselor, I believe my job is to create a space where clients can explore these and other topics, in a way that ultimately positively impacts their day to day lives.
I take a non-pathologizing and strength affirming approach to connect you with your deeper self. I view therapy as a dynamic collaborative process, where you are the expert on your true self, and where healing, growth, and change requires working with and integrating body, mind and spirit.
I take a non-pathologizing and strength affirming approach to connect you with your deeper self. I view therapy as a dynamic collaborative process, where you are the expert on your true self, and where healing, growth, and change requires working with and integrating body, mind and spirit.
Chris Rostek has 30 plus years of clinical experience and has worked in many different areas in the mental health field. She offers individual therapy and has experience in family therapy. Her treatment approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, mindfulness and behavior modification. Assists clients with relaxation, stress management, improving communication skills, conflict resolution and identification of feelings to help clients overcome the difficulties they are experiencing. Chris' treatment interests are adolescents, young adult issues, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.
Chris Rostek has 30 plus years of clinical experience and has worked in many different areas in the mental health field. She offers individual therapy and has experience in family therapy. Her treatment approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, mindfulness and behavior modification. Assists clients with relaxation, stress management, improving communication skills, conflict resolution and identification of feelings to help clients overcome the difficulties they are experiencing. Chris' treatment interests are adolescents, young adult issues, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.
Susan Brookman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma can create a feeling within us that others won't accept us, see us or feel what we feel. It can leave us feeling scared, alone and judged. Life stressors can develop creating a mountain that seems too big to climb. Trauma can create a space where you don't have the words to describe what your are feeling and experiencing. You don't have to have the answers. Therapy is a journey of discovery and an experience of acceptance and safety. Healing occurs when we recognize where we have been and create new paths for our lives. I accompany people on their journey towards healing.
Trauma can create a feeling within us that others won't accept us, see us or feel what we feel. It can leave us feeling scared, alone and judged. Life stressors can develop creating a mountain that seems too big to climb. Trauma can create a space where you don't have the words to describe what your are feeling and experiencing. You don't have to have the answers. Therapy is a journey of discovery and an experience of acceptance and safety. Healing occurs when we recognize where we have been and create new paths for our lives. I accompany people on their journey towards healing.
I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with emotional challenges such as: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Stress, Grief and Loss, and everyday stressors. I have 18+ yrs. of experience in helping individuals navigate the complexities of emotional distress. My approach centers around creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward emotional healing.
I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with emotional challenges such as: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Stress, Grief and Loss, and everyday stressors. I have 18+ yrs. of experience in helping individuals navigate the complexities of emotional distress. My approach centers around creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward emotional healing.
Accepting New Clients! For many women, motherhood brings up feelings of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, struggles with identity, and questions about parenting. Similarly in childhood, many children experience difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and social pressures. Figuring out why these things are are occurring can be confusing and scary. When working with women and children my goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment to openly process feelings.
Accepting New Clients! For many women, motherhood brings up feelings of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, struggles with identity, and questions about parenting. Similarly in childhood, many children experience difficulties with feelings of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and social pressures. Figuring out why these things are are occurring can be confusing and scary. When working with women and children my goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment to openly process feelings.
I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ related concerns, gender identity, sexuality and sexual identity, trauma and PTSD.
I approach the treatment of trauma in an explorative and non-threatening manner. I focus on normalizing feelings to decrease the sense of isolation that trauma can create. In order to heal, the body, namely the nervous system, must learn to feel “safe”. It is my aim to foster an environment that helps support this type of healing.
I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ related concerns, gender identity, sexuality and sexual identity, trauma and PTSD.
I approach the treatment of trauma in an explorative and non-threatening manner. I focus on normalizing feelings to decrease the sense of isolation that trauma can create. In order to heal, the body, namely the nervous system, must learn to feel “safe”. It is my aim to foster an environment that helps support this type of healing.
I look at you as an individual and what brings you meaning and purpose. As we work together I will customize my approach to help you reach your goals. I enjoy helping my clients through life transitions and assisting them as they work towards confidence and independence. I practice from a holistic, non-judgemental framework, and look at you as a whole, not just your symptoms. I respect the courage it took for you to reach out and recognize that it’s an honor to be welcomed into your life. I value collaboration, transparency, and humor in my work and hope to create an environment where you feel safe trying new things.
I look at you as an individual and what brings you meaning and purpose. As we work together I will customize my approach to help you reach your goals. I enjoy helping my clients through life transitions and assisting them as they work towards confidence and independence. I practice from a holistic, non-judgemental framework, and look at you as a whole, not just your symptoms. I respect the courage it took for you to reach out and recognize that it’s an honor to be welcomed into your life. I value collaboration, transparency, and humor in my work and hope to create an environment where you feel safe trying new things.
I am a strength based therapist who strives to empower children, adolescents, and adults to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Over the last 15 years, I have worked with clients on managing depression, anxiety, traumas, life transitions, etc. I have worked with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community and assisted with navigating though questions about gender identity, expression, and sexual identity. I strive to meet clients where they are by creating a safe space to talk, helping clients to freely express themselves, and process through emotions in an environment that is safe and nonjudgmental.
I am a strength based therapist who strives to empower children, adolescents, and adults to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Over the last 15 years, I have worked with clients on managing depression, anxiety, traumas, life transitions, etc. I have worked with clients in the LGBTQIA+ community and assisted with navigating though questions about gender identity, expression, and sexual identity. I strive to meet clients where they are by creating a safe space to talk, helping clients to freely express themselves, and process through emotions in an environment that is safe and nonjudgmental.
Nothing changes if nothing changes… Many clients share in a first session they have delayed making an initial appointment for one reason or another. I encourage anyone continuing to delay this choice to reach out. Making the decision to move forward with therapy can be life changing. I invite you to start the process to take this journey to change and enhance your life.
Nothing changes if nothing changes… Many clients share in a first session they have delayed making an initial appointment for one reason or another. I encourage anyone continuing to delay this choice to reach out. Making the decision to move forward with therapy can be life changing. I invite you to start the process to take this journey to change and enhance your life.
Seasoned clinician with 35+ years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is strength based, integrative, and results oriented, drawing from evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and solution focus therapy.
Seasoned clinician with 35+ years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach is strength based, integrative, and results oriented, drawing from evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and solution focus therapy.
I work with women who are pregnant, postpartum, dealing with pregnancy loss/infertility and all moms who are seeking to manage their own mental health amidst their motherhood journeys. I am passionate about helping moms in any season of their lives become the best they can be. Therapy with me will help you cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and anger. We will also prioritize managing the changes in your relationships as well as seeking to develop your own identity within motherhood.
I work with women who are pregnant, postpartum, dealing with pregnancy loss/infertility and all moms who are seeking to manage their own mental health amidst their motherhood journeys. I am passionate about helping moms in any season of their lives become the best they can be. Therapy with me will help you cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and anger. We will also prioritize managing the changes in your relationships as well as seeking to develop your own identity within motherhood.
Nancy L. Ritsko
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Not accepting new clients
I can be of help to you if you have any of the following issues: intrapersonal; relationships; communication; establishing and maintaining boundaries; emotional support; self-esteem; management of anger; living within your financial means; addictions; grief and loss; chronic pain; peace of mind. In 1976, I began my career in counseling as a school counselor and have a good track record with individuals of all ages. As a "seasoned" counselor (read "older"), I have helped individuals, couples, and families successfully navigate the issues that contribute to their pain and distress. You and I will work together as a team.
I can be of help to you if you have any of the following issues: intrapersonal; relationships; communication; establishing and maintaining boundaries; emotional support; self-esteem; management of anger; living within your financial means; addictions; grief and loss; chronic pain; peace of mind. In 1976, I began my career in counseling as a school counselor and have a good track record with individuals of all ages. As a "seasoned" counselor (read "older"), I have helped individuals, couples, and families successfully navigate the issues that contribute to their pain and distress. You and I will work together as a team.
Committing to therapy is an investment in your growth. And I want to support you in your flourishing.
I bring extensive experience in clinical and social service settings, with a focus on supporting parents of young children. I strive to empower clients to build resilience, confidence, and self-compassion. My work centers on mothers and women throughout adulthood, from singleness, to infertility to perinatal transitions to menopause. I am honored to support women as they move toward clarity, balance, and fulfillment.
Committing to therapy is an investment in your growth. And I want to support you in your flourishing.
I bring extensive experience in clinical and social service settings, with a focus on supporting parents of young children. I strive to empower clients to build resilience, confidence, and self-compassion. My work centers on mothers and women throughout adulthood, from singleness, to infertility to perinatal transitions to menopause. I am honored to support women as they move toward clarity, balance, and fulfillment.
The concept of therapy can be intimidating... My goal is to make it comfortable for you to discuss your situations by providing an honest, non-judgmental atmosphere, while offering support and validation. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as grief and loss, problems within family systems and relationships, and trauma-related issues. I have helped individuals dealing with addictions and substance abuse, and have also helped young adults in higher education transition to new environments and social settings.
The concept of therapy can be intimidating... My goal is to make it comfortable for you to discuss your situations by providing an honest, non-judgmental atmosphere, while offering support and validation. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as grief and loss, problems within family systems and relationships, and trauma-related issues. I have helped individuals dealing with addictions and substance abuse, and have also helped young adults in higher education transition to new environments and social settings.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, disconnected? Living in this busy and challenging world can often feel confusing, heavy, and even meaningless. If you're navigating difficult emotions or transitions, you're not alone and I'd like to help. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Missouri with over 10 years of experience. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore what you're going through. Therapy can be a safe place to reflect, rebuild, and heal.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, disconnected? Living in this busy and challenging world can often feel confusing, heavy, and even meaningless. If you're navigating difficult emotions or transitions, you're not alone and I'd like to help. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Missouri with over 10 years of experience. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore what you're going through. Therapy can be a safe place to reflect, rebuild, and heal.
Sam Kimball
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Not accepting new clients
I seek to provide a safe, affirming space for individuals navigating trauma recovery and anxiety challenges.
I seek to provide a safe, affirming space for individuals navigating trauma recovery and anxiety challenges.
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Number of Therapists in 15234
60+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 15234 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Health Anxiety |
| 96% | Driving Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | Highmark |
| 88% | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea |
| 82% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 15234 see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 11% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |