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Michelle B Kassahun

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Pittsburgh, PA 15217
My clients are often individuals who feel anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves—and are ready for something to shift. Many have tried to “think their way through” their challenges but sense that something deeper is asking for attention. They come to therapy looking for relief, clarity, and a way to feel more grounded and in control of their emotional experience. Together, we create a supportive space where they can slow down, build awareness, and begin to understand both their thoughts and their body’s responses. This deeper understanding becomes the foundation for meaningful, lasting change.
I offer a holistic, mind-body approach that integrates CBT and Gestalt with trauma-informed practices like Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol. This allows us to support nervous system regulation while processing deeper patterns, helping you build awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of self-trust.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. You don’t have to have everything figured out. If part of you is ready for change, that’s enough. Therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, feel understood, and gently reconnect with yourself at your own pace.
Call or Michelle B Kassahun now for a free 15 minute consultation - (717) 833-6210

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(717) 833-6210
I offer therapy exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
I specialize in Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (717) 833-6210
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(717) 833-6210
I offer therapy exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
I specialize in Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

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Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Highmark
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
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Intake: $180 Regular session is $150 without insurance
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210
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Intake: $180 Regular session is $150 without insurance
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC008569 Michelle B Kassahun
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I have specialized training in trauma-informed, body-based approaches, including Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210
"
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through anxiety, stress, and life transitions. I have specialized training in trauma-informed, body-based approaches, including Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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support with stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and patterns that feel hard to shift on your own. Our work may include a blend of talk therapy, nervous system regulation practices, and body-based approaches to help you build awareness, process experiences, and feel more grounded. Over time, clients often experience greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of self
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210
"
support with stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and patterns that feel hard to shift on your own. Our work may include a blend of talk therapy, nervous system regulation practices, and body-based approaches to help you build awareness, process experiences, and feel more grounded. Over time, clients often experience greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of self
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (717) 833-6210

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • The safe and sound protocol
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (717) 833-6210
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (717) 833-6210

Location

Primary Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(717) 833-6210
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I offer therapy exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 833-6210
"
I offer therapy exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Photo of Michelle B Kassahun, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Call for a free consultation now - (717) 833-6210