Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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The beauty of life can be hidden by the demands of time and resources. Thoughts of helplessness, frustration, and worry can be difficult to navigate. Constantly thinking about events or feelings that have had major impacts on our lives can prevent us from reaching our goals in life. To me reaching out for help to work through personal difficulties is one of the most important steps a person can take to begin to implement changes. I believe in the authenticity of the therapeutic relationship and how it is a source of strength for change.
I work to create an open and safe place for clients to connect with themselves as they are the expert of their life. I have a gentle approach that I use with clients for them to navigate their stories and find their answers. I always hope to provide education and practical skills throughout the therapy process for clients to utilize as needed.
Please reach out if you are interested by sending an inquiry through my website or here.
Call or Email Karisa L. M. Sévère now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 538-5296
Let's Connect (412) 538-5296

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 538-5296
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC012719 Karisa L. M. Sévère
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Slippery Rock Univeristy, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from Certified EMDR Therapist 2025
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 911875 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 538-5296
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 538-5296
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
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
Black and African American
Age
Teen ,
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
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 538-5296
Location
Nearby Areas
Karisa L. M. Sévère
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 538-5296