Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

You have probably been holding a lot for a while. Maybe you have tried therapy before and felt heard in some ways, but came away thinking your ADHD never really got the attention it needed. Maybe the people around you would be surprised to learn how much you are carrying, because you tend to be the one who holds things together. I work with parents, academics, young professionals, and women in midlife navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and the kind of perfectionism that stopped feeling useful a long time ago. And you are welcome here, even if your story does not match these categories exactly.

My approach is integrative, drawing on CBT (including ERP and I-CBT), DBT, Mindful Self-Compassion, and psychodynamic therapy, with the mix shaped by what fits each client. I trained directly with Kristin Neff in self-compassion work and hold an AACC certification through ADD Coach Academy, which deepens my grounding in how ADHD shows up in daily life.

Finding a therapist is exhausting, especially when you have already read through dozens of profiles trying to figure out who might actually understand what you are dealing with. If something here resonates, I would be glad to set up a free 15-minute consultation so we can talk it through. I look forward to hearing from you!

Call or Email Bethany A. McLaughlin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 328-2630

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 328-2630

Alliance Therapy Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely, and primarily have weekday, daytime availability.

I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (412) 328-2630

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 328-2630

Alliance Therapy Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely, and primarily have weekday, daytime availability.

I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Payment Methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Highmark
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea

I am in-network for Highmark, UPMC, United Behavioral Health, Optum, and Aetna commercial products. I also accept private pay clients.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

I am in-network for Highmark, UPMC, United Behavioral Health, Optum, and Aetna commercial products. I also accept private pay clients.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW019806 Bethany A. McLaughlin

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 17 years

Attended University of Pittsburgh Master, Master's in Social Work, Graduated 2011

I have done intensive training with Kristin Neff, the foremost researcher on self-compassion; additionally, I am a certified ADHD coach and bring expertise on ADHD to my work as a therapist.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

I have done intensive training with Kristin Neff, the foremost researcher on self-compassion; additionally, I am a certified ADHD coach and bring expertise on ADHD to my work as a therapist.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

Coping Skills
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Stress
Women's Issues

I specialize in treating OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and perfectionism. For OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, DBT, and CBT. For ADHD, we focus on fostering self-compassion and resilience, especially around emotion regulation and rejection sensitivity. I also provide psychodynamic/existential work with clients who benefit from increased insight into themselves and their stories.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Endorsement

Jill Henkel Kazour

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSEd

Bethany is caring, diligent and savvy. She brings a variety of experience and a wealth of knowledge to her craft. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a warm, consistent, empathic therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Black and African American

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Feminist
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

My primary modality is DBT, and also utilize psychodynamic/existential therapy when building insight particularly benefits the client. I have also done intensive training with Kristin Neff, the world's leading expert in self-compassion research, and my work with clients is infused with this background. Additionally, I have specialized training in ADHD/Executive Functioning challenges.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 328-2630

Location

Primary Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 328-2630

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Additional Location

Alliance Therapy Center

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

(412) 328-2630

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Allegheny

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely, and primarily have weekday, daytime availability.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (412) 328-2630

I offer therapy sessions in-person or remotely, and primarily have weekday, daytime availability.

Bethany A. McLaughlin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (412) 328-2630

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