Therapists in Belle Vernon, PA

**Same day and next day appointments may be available. Virtual and in office sessions.** As a licensed professional counselor in private practice my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change the difficult situations from your past, we can work together to better understand them and resolve the current challenges in your life. If depression, anxiety, conflict, fear or low self-esteem are holding you back, or if you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you.

I've worked with children and adults having a hard time living authentically or finding joy, questioning their identity, living with overwhelming guilt or shame, unable to find "forgiveness", battling assorted addictions, not performing their sport at expected level, other people's judgment weighing them down, can't concentrate on work or class, lacking motivation, grieving a loss of someone or something, Covid fatigue, chronic illness, heavy secrets, winter blues, frustrating political atmosphere... These are just some examples of what people battled who have found freedom in talk therapy/counseling with me.

Is your relationship struggling to thrive or are you realizing that intimacy with you and your partner is non-existent? Is this affecting your ability to relate to your partner or have there been years of disconnect? Do you feel that your relationship is hopeless and have even considered splitting or a divorce? Do you wonder if this relationship will ever improve and hence, life will continue to feel meaningless and lonely? So often, couples feel intimidated by their relationship issues that they stay stuck in their current patterns and can’t find a solid and effective solution.

New clients being accepted in 2024 so if you are struggling with life's challenges, go to my confidential website and complete the online registration process today. I have operated my holistic, private counseling practice since 2007 and love helping my clients. I provide professional support and teach helpful ways to cope with difficult situations using a culturally sensitive, compassionate, personalized style.

It is powerful, life changing and brave when we take steps toward understanding ourselves and how we interact with the world around us. At first this can sound daunting but with a solid set of tools and healthy introspection and exploration, this is a superpower. This is where our freedom lies. Things in life are often not clearly delineated. Oftentimes, we judge ourselves harshly and feel like we can’t move ahead. In therapy, we will work collaboratively to help you weather life's ups and downs while developing self-compassion.

I have been most helpful with clients who have clear goals or specific issues they want to address. I can work with you in a brief, specific and time-limited ways to help faciliate problem-solving and behavioral changes as needed. I can also work with you long-term to address chronic or longer standing issues of past trauma, family conflict, or issues with self and identity. Most importantly, I work collaboratively to help you meet your own needs by matching the treatment modality and plan with your stated needs and learning/attachment style. I am direct and honest, but always with permission and gentleness. I respect and value all.

We have current availability with our therapist Kristen Glass LCSW. She accepts UPMC Health Plan, Highmark/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare/Optum. Reach out if you have experienced a loss or difficult transition if you are struggling to set boundaries or express your needs, if you are struggling with difficult emotions, or if you just aren’t feeling like yourself. Our goal is to support you in exploring your experiences, releasing things you may have been carrying, setting goals you want to achieve, and identifying patterns and beliefs creating barriers.

Give me a break, are you serious?, What now? No one understands, I'm anxious..I'm depressed. How many times have you said these exact words this week? I sure can relate-and if you can, you’re in the right place. Welcome. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize a strength-based humanistic approach to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies within you - your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...

When life becomes difficult, it can help to talk with a caring, seasoned therapist. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere and will help you deal with the distress that is challenging and pulling you down. As an outpatient therapist, I have provided services to individuals, families, couples and groups. I was co-leader of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group for 8 years. Also, I received training in trauma focused CBT and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) in a specialized trauma treatment program. I am now in private practice.

I create a warm and supportive environment where my clients feel safe in sharing their stories. I specialize in areas such as adolescents, young adults, families of adolescents, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sport, health, human performance and trauma. I believe in treating the person as a whole. I can provide you with various coping skills. I am passionate about assisting my clients to move forward in their lives.

Yisroel is a clinician at Cardigan Psychological, LLC. He has had extensive training in providing child and adolescent individual therapy, structural family therapy, and school and home-based interventions. His experience includes working in therapeutic and educational settings with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of difficulties including behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns.

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 my clients strengths and what is important to them. 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.

When we’re struggling, it can help to talk with a trained professional who is able to offer empathy, understanding, and perspective. Casey has experience treating clients struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and bipolar disorder and operates from a trauma-informed perspective. Casey creates a non-judgmental space so that individuals can see the possibility of growth and change. She champions an integrative, person-centered approach, and incorporates her experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to achieve positive outcomes for her clients.

I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, EMDR, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.

The staff at Today Has Purpose understands that choosing to acknowledge the need for therapy is a big decision. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring that your experience with us is collaborative, and your goals and pathways are uniquely individualized in order to best help you create a life that is fulfilling and balanced. At Today Has Purpose, we believe in using research and evidence-based treatments to create an individualized pathway that addresses the needs of the whole person. We provide ease of access, integrated support, and a secure environment where you can feel comfortable while navigating your own path to wellness.

My style of being and interacting with others is a person-centered and humanistic approach. This involves non-judgmental support, exploration of experiences, and collaborating on support- navigating where you are in life and where you would like to be. This is not a linear journey, and my role is to be there for you along the way.

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. Recent years have been a mental health challenge. If you're anxious, overwhelmed, fatigued, hopeless, you are not alone. Stress is a normal response, and you can't self-care your way out of oppressive circumstances. We don't get to choose the times we are born into, but it's important to find ways to manage the stress and grief of grievous events. Your survival and stability are important: you deserve to live. This world is for you just as much as it is for anyone! We can find ways to reduce your stress and help you feel more anchored, stable, and hopeful.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Abuse Professional with DoT and DBT certified therapist. I hold a master's degree in Public Health and Counseling Psychology . I am interested in treating a wide array of issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance-related disorder and Personality Disorder. I am also specialized in group and individual therapy. As a mental health therapist, I am passionate about helping my patients foster self-awareness and gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.