Pittsburgh
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Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
(412) 517-7614
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Emerson Kurjakovic

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC (he, him)

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1900 Murray Ave, STE 206, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 517-7614
Let's Connect (412) 517-7614
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With more than a decade of experience, Emerson specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges. Whether you or a loved one are dealing with self-esteem, anxiety/OCD, depression, ADHD, attachment issues, conflict resolution, anger, stress, substances, or grief, Emerson is here to help. He highlights awareness of client’s self-talk and challenges negative thoughts while encouraging the dialogue that builds self-love, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness. He emphasizes building connection with the understanding that clients who enjoy therapy consistently have stronger therapeutic outcomes.
Emerson has dedicated much of his career to working with children, adolescents, and families, as well as providing individual support to adults. He takes a Solution-Focused approach, integrating CBT and Positive Psychology techniques. Additionally, Emerson is equipped with certifications in Brainspotting and Motivational Interviewing for specialized care.
An old Greek proverb says, “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Emerson has embraced this wisdom as his life’s mission, dedicating himself to planting both metaphorical and literal trees in his efforts to help the world thrive and future generations flourish.
Call or Emerson Kurjakovic now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 517-7614

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Trust the Process Therapy LLC

1900 Murray Ave

STE 206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 map

 (412) 517-7614

1900 Murray Avenue

206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 map
Sessions are offered in-person in Squirrel Hill, or virtually through HIPAA Compliant EHR. Emerson also offers weekend and evening hours.
I specialize in Adolescent Counseling, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
I have a flexible schedule with evening availability. I Hope to hear from you soon!
Emerson Kurjakovic
Let's Connect (412) 517-7614
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Trust the Process Therapy LLC

1900 Murray Ave

STE 206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 map

 (412) 517-7614

1900 Murray Avenue

206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 map
Sessions are offered in-person in Squirrel Hill, or virtually through HIPAA Compliant EHR. Emerson also offers weekend and evening hours.
I specialize in Adolescent Counseling, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
I have a flexible schedule with evening availability. I Hope to hear from you soon!
Emerson Kurjakovic

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Highmark
  • Optum
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
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I am accepting most insurances and also offer sliding scale for clients who are looking for cash options.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614
"
I am accepting most insurances and also offer sliding scale for clients who are looking for cash options.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC014457 Emerson Kurjakovic

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Chatham University, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Brain Spotting Trauma Therapy Brain spotting phase 1 / 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from Pennsylvania State University BS: Human Development and Family Studies / 2014
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Motivational Interviewing certification completed May 2022.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614
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Motivational Interviewing certification completed May 2022.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Adolescent Counseling
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Teen Violence
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One of the main issues I work on with clients is adjusting their self talk. In my experience, people are very harsh towards themselves. Once clients start adjusting their self talk with self-compassion, self-forgiveness, and self-love their symptoms from all sorts of challenges reduce. I encourage clients to give themselves the compassion and forgiveness that they give their best friend.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614
"
One of the main issues I work on with clients is adjusting their self talk. In my experience, people are very harsh towards themselves. Once clients start adjusting their self talk with self-compassion, self-forgiveness, and self-love their symptoms from all sorts of challenges reduce. I encourage clients to give themselves the compassion and forgiveness that they give their best friend.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
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I use a combination of Solution Focused Therapy along side of Person Centered therapy. I spend weeks building a strong relationship with my clients which allows us to have the difficult conversations that are paramount for success. I strive to provide helpful solutions which push clients to reach positive outcomes they did not know were possible.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614
"
I use a combination of Solution Focused Therapy along side of Person Centered therapy. I spend weeks building a strong relationship with my clients which allows us to have the difficult conversations that are paramount for success. I strive to provide helpful solutions which push clients to reach positive outcomes they did not know were possible.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 517-7614

Location

Primary Location

Trust the Process Therapy LLC

1900 Murray Ave

STE 206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 517-7614

Email me

Additional Location

1900 Murray Avenue

206

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 517-7614

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Sessions are offered in-person in Squirrel Hill, or virtually through HIPAA Compliant EHR. Emerson also offers weekend and evening hours.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 517-7614
"
Sessions are offered in-person in Squirrel Hill, or virtually through HIPAA Compliant EHR. Emerson also offers weekend and evening hours.
Photo of Emerson Kurjakovic, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Emerson Kurjakovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 517-7614