Jen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Currently unable to accept new clients
5877 Commerce Street Suite 103 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Let's Connect (412) 844-5589
You’ve checked every box and reached every milestone, yet beneath the surface, there is a quiet, heavy sense that something is missing. If you are the person everyone else leans on, I want you to know it’s okay to stop being the strong one for a while. My practice is a soft place for high-achieving and creative women to finally let go of the 'shoulds.' Together, we create a gentle space to breathe, slow down, and untangle the things that are keeping you from feeling truly connected to yourself.
We’ll do more than just recap your week. I blend talk therapy with Gestalt and expressive arts to help you bridge the gap between your thoughts and feelings. We might explore an emotion through imagery or notice how a memory feels in your body. It’s a creative, collaborative process to help you feel at home in your own skin. No art skills required.
I value authenticity, warmth, and honest feedback. My clients often tell me they feel “more like themselves” after our work together. If that sounds like something you're looking for, I’d love to connect.
Call or Email Jen Ackerson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 844-5589
Let's Connect (412) 844-5589
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem EAP - Bank of America
- Anthem EAP - Standard, PA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- Capital Blue Cross
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Geisinger
- Highmark
- Independence Blue Cross
- Military OneSource
- Optum
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- The Health Plan
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Jen Ackerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 844-5589
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC010555 Jen Ackerson
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended Waynesburg University, PhD, Graduated 2026
- Certificate from Approved Clinical Supervisor ACS-4362 / 2022
- Certificate from Board Certified Art Therpiast and 17-198 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jen Ackerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 844-5589
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Jen Ackerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 844-5589
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Jen Ackerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 844-5589
Groups
Art Therapy Supervision Group
This bi-weekly art therapy supervision group offers a supportive, creative space for art therapists seeking clinical growth and reflective practice. Sessions include case consultation, response art, and experiential learning, addressing clinical challenges, ethical considerations, and professional identity. In-person only. $45 per 2-hour group; refer a friend, get a group for free. If you need virtual supervision, contact me to discuss individual supervision options.
Types of Therapy
Art Therapy
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$50
Group Meets
Every other Thu 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Atelier Counseling
5877 Commerce Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Email Jen Ackerson about this group or call - (412) 844-5589
Location
Primary Location
Atelier Counseling
5877 Commerce Street
Suite 103
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 844-5589Email Me
Additional Location
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(412) 844-5589Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Jen Ackerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, ATR-BC, ATCS
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 844-5589