Therapists in Allegheny County, PA
There is an old Greek proverb that reads, “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
With over a decade of experience Emerson specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. If you or a family member are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Conflict Resolution, Anger, Stress, Substance Use, or Grief please reach out. Emerson offers effective evidenced based practice to help alleviate symptoms. His office is conveniently located in Squirrel Hill on the bus line, and also offers virtual sessions.
There is an old Greek proverb that reads, “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
With over a decade of experience Emerson specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. If you or a family member are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, Conflict Resolution, Anger, Stress, Substance Use, or Grief please reach out. Emerson offers effective evidenced based practice to help alleviate symptoms. His office is conveniently located in Squirrel Hill on the bus line, and also offers virtual sessions.
Frank Bienkowski at True to You Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Having come to value the here and now experience of the therapeutic relationship as a basis for meaningful progress, I am committed to bringing a less clinical and more genuinely hu man, compassionate presence into my interactions with clients.
Beginning in January 2024, my valued colleague, Jennifer Huff man and I are launching a combined practice that will be known as True to You. Each of us brings 20+ years of experience in the helping professions into this new venture. Both Jennifer and I have a background in addictions treatment, working together at Gateway Rehabilitation Center for 8 years. In the past decade we have both expanded our focus into other areas of therapeutic work. A common thread of purpose in our work has been to assist our clients in actively living from a more authentic sense of themselves. We hope to help you along on your path to being true to you.
Having come to value the here and now experience of the therapeutic relationship as a basis for meaningful progress, I am committed to bringing a less clinical and more genuinely hu man, compassionate presence into my interactions with clients.
Beginning in January 2024, my valued colleague, Jennifer Huff man and I are launching a combined practice that will be known as True to You. Each of us brings 20+ years of experience in the helping professions into this new venture. Both Jennifer and I have a background in addictions treatment, working together at Gateway Rehabilitation Center for 8 years. In the past decade we have both expanded our focus into other areas of therapeutic work. A common thread of purpose in our work has been to assist our clients in actively living from a more authentic sense of themselves. We hope to help you along on your path to being true to you.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.