Therapists in Allison Park, PA

I work with individuals to regain control, recover parts of their lives, and/or explore areas that have become problematic. I believe that you are the expert on you. In turn, I serve as a guide and, when necessary, an empathetic teacher to help you gain self-awareness, meaning, and aspirations. My hope is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can address concerns and gain insight. I will aid you in forming a new relationship with yourself and therefore, an improved relationship with your life. We will identify and address: imbalances, energy/emotional blocks, unhelpful thinking styles, and external stressors.

My mission is to help people reach their greatest potential through support, education and guidance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an Educational Psychologist with a background in teaching and child development. I have been in the mental health field for 18 years and in the human service field /teaching for 25 years. I work with all age groups. My services include counseling, educational consultation and lifestyle coaching.

Working from a trauma-informed perspective and following an empowerment model, I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. My work involves considering the person within the context of their life journey and traveling with this individual as he/she moves toward his/her understanding of a quality life.

If you are hurting inside and struggling with life's challenges, reaching out for therapeutic help is a positive step for you to take! Whether it's depression or anxiety, life changes or relationship challenges, as well as personal development, I am here for you. The journey may not be easy, but it's so worth taking. I look forward to being in a partnership with you in order to arrive at a new place and sense of peace and wellness in your life.

Welcome! Change can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience, so fortunately you don't have to go through the process alone. I believe in creating a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment - one in which you can be open to exploring those parts of yourself, your relationships, and your life that you no longer find satisfying. I feel strongly about developing a collaborative relationship with you, and about helping you see the choices you have to move toward an experience that is rewarding and gratifying. If you are unsure of where to begin, I am happy to assist you in that process.

Individuals are doing the best that they can at any given moment and they can and want to do better. I offer clients a safe place to explore the issues that brought them to my door in a nonjudgmental environment and to learn how to take care of their emotional health. They will learn how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected, how to manage their emotions, and how to tolerate the distress that life changes bring.

I want you to discover answers to your questions, obtain tools for your troubles, and clear a path for your journey. I have over 32 years of experience working with individuals and families, assisting them with solving problems at home, within and between families, at work and in relationships. I provide talk therapy via telehealth, some limited in-person sessions, and

I believe that all people have worth and dignity. There is nothing in the past that can take this from anyone. Often we give others forgiveness and understanding we do not extend to ourselves. In therapy we will work toward building understanding and recognizing your resilience throughout your life.

I specialize in EMDR. therapy. I also work with clients who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more. I have training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder. I also have experience with working closely with clients who have experienced traumatic births as well as birth workers and medical providers who witness traumatic births. I have attended over 30 births as a birth doula and I understand the process of birth for parents and providers.

You’re a hard worker, a great problem-solver, and experience success in many areas. But lately, you just can’t turn your mind off. You’re unusually negative, especially towards yourself, and frustrated at all you’re getting wrong. Exhausted and overwhelmed, you don't want to get out of bed. You’ve lost your sense of joy and purpose, struggling to keep up with your usual load. Perhaps life threw a curveball - a major loss, a relational challenge, a crisis of faith. You now find yourself spiraling in anxiety, or depression, or just feeling numb to the world, despite all that you've tried. But today you're ready to find help.

Through counseling, we have the opportunity to look at our lives and evaluate them with knowledge instead of assumption. I work with people to instill hope, correct erroneous beliefs, confront harmful behaviors, develop social competencies, mature spiritually and understand their own self-worth. Because each person is uniquely individual, I take an eclectic approach to therapy. I use a variety of therapeutic tools including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), Gestalt techniques, Trauma Resolution Therapy (TRT) and client-centered techniques.

As a therapist for adults, teens and children, I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based interventions to help my clients manage everything from day to day stressors to major life change. I have provided therapy services for over 20 years; my experience includes a specialty in anxiety disorders for both children and adolescents.

Among the many reasons why people seek counseling, one reason stands out as a factor....LIFETIME CHANGES. Change is a constant in our lives that many strongly resist, and have difficulty coping. Lifetime changes do not need to cause distress. Individuals can become stronger. There are tools to creating new, healthier, effective styles of living. Each person coming into counseling has their own individual needs. As clinicians, we want to partner with our clients to identify their goals and help them on their journey to a healthier, more satisfying life.

NOTE: I currently have a wait list for new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh who treats adults across the lifespan. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years, working with individuals on a wide range of issues and concerns. I have particular experience working with difficulties related to anxiety, stress, and physical health (including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, OCD, coping with chronic pain and illness, coping with life transitions, sleep difficulties).

To engage in therapy with me is to embark on a journey that honors the suffering you have experienced in life, yet also appreciates the beauty and purpose that you seek to cultivate. I identify as a functional contextualist and demonstrate a practice orientation that is rich in mindfulness, compassion, and flexibility. I value a collaborative, person-centered approach in therapy and am trained in a variety of methods to tailor to meet your individual needs. These methods include the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, PE, CPT.

I feel therapy is beneficial to most individuals and being a therapist as a guide to a improved level of functioning is very important. I feel building strong relationships with clients is vital to helping individuals move forward and concentrate on this within my practice. I I like working with clients that want to adapt and adjust to better handle their overall functioning. Reaching out for support can be very difficult, but working together to move forward can be very beneficial for you, your family, work/other relationships, and your overall level of mental/emotional wellbeing.

I work with clients to create a tailored approach that prioritizes their needs and goals and also honors the unique identities we bring to the world. I utilize an integration of cognitive-behavioral, contemplative, humanistic, and depth-psychological orientations. My focus includes helping individuals navigate grief, life transitions, identity, trauma, spirituality, and relationship concerns. If you choose to work with me, I would nourish a therapeutic relationship of trust, compassion, and soul-making. I have extensive training and experience in expressive art, somatic, trauma-informed, and contemplative approaches.

I trust and believe that we all possess unique abilities and strengths to help us during difficult times in our lives. I work with children, teens and adult through life transitions, events, and times of chaos. I strive to help create a collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients, while also acknowledging they are the experts in their lives. I work with clients to heal and move towards their life goals. Our work together encourages growth and new creative outlets. I am also a yoga instructor and incorporate somatic healing into my therapy practice.

I believe in the power of connection during the therapeutic process and provide a safe space for my clients to process and create their goals.