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Robert Michael Behanna
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCDP Di, MA
Verified Verified
Connellsville, PA 15425
Does your present situation appear hopeless and without solution? Our hearts can become sick when we lose our sense of hope. Sometimes we need help in identifying and developing strategies for meaningful change. Hello, my name is Bob BeHanna and I currently work with adults and adolescents ages 5 and up suffering from many different issues. I primarily focus on issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, Trauma and relationship problems. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
Does your present situation appear hopeless and without solution? Our hearts can become sick when we lose our sense of hope. Sometimes we need help in identifying and developing strategies for meaningful change. Hello, my name is Bob BeHanna and I currently work with adults and adolescents ages 5 and up suffering from many different issues. I primarily focus on issues such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, Trauma and relationship problems. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
Ron Agostoni
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Youngwood, PA 15697
I specialize in marriage counseling, sex addiction, personality disorders, anger management and healing from sexual abuse.
I want my clients to feel connected. To know I can understand and see them. Sitting in my office with me, or meeting online, should be a place where a client feels they can be honest and open without judgement or repercussion. Nobody is perfect and we all have some type of past. We have all made bad choices or have had bad things happen. Some of had horrible and unthinkable things occur to them while others may not have experienced such things. Regardless, this is place to unpack whatever you have been carrying around. Find freedom from the baggage, trauma, stress, anxiety and whatever else may exist. You're worth it to try.
I specialize in marriage counseling, sex addiction, personality disorders, anger management and healing from sexual abuse.
I want my clients to feel connected. To know I can understand and see them. Sitting in my office with me, or meeting online, should be a place where a client feels they can be honest and open without judgement or repercussion. Nobody is perfect and we all have some type of past. We have all made bad choices or have had bad things happen. Some of had horrible and unthinkable things occur to them while others may not have experienced such things. Regardless, this is place to unpack whatever you have been carrying around. Find freedom from the baggage, trauma, stress, anxiety and whatever else may exist. You're worth it to try.
Nicolette Hillen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
I am trained to provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families with issues relating to: Depression and Sadness, Domestic Abuse, Substance Use, Anxiety and Stress, Communication/Socialization, Arguments/Conflict Resolution, Trust, Academics, Weight/Eating Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Mood Dysregulation, Sleep, Self-esteem, and Spirituality.
My goal as a counselor is to create a positive, supportive environment in which you can explore yourself, your needs,and your goals. You will also have the opportunity to assess the barriers that prevent you from reaching your full potential. The rational, holistic, and non-judgmental nature to the counseling I provide allows YOU to guide your own counseling experience.
I am trained to provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families with issues relating to: Depression and Sadness, Domestic Abuse, Substance Use, Anxiety and Stress, Communication/Socialization, Arguments/Conflict Resolution, Trust, Academics, Weight/Eating Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Mood Dysregulation, Sleep, Self-esteem, and Spirituality.
My goal as a counselor is to create a positive, supportive environment in which you can explore yourself, your needs,and your goals. You will also have the opportunity to assess the barriers that prevent you from reaching your full potential. The rational, holistic, and non-judgmental nature to the counseling I provide allows YOU to guide your own counseling experience.
Serenity Hill Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Connellsville, PA 15425
At Serenity Hill Counseling & Wellness LLC, we explore what it means to have a mind/body/spirit connection and how to assist people in healing WHOLE. For far too long, our society has separated the mind, body, & spirit. While we have made great strides in the world of medicine, we have also taken hundreds of steps backwards in the world of spirituality and emotional well-being. We have downplayed our innate ability to heal. At SHCW we dive into the world of holistic healing while combining this with evidenced-based treatment options to encompass ALL areas of wellness. We encourage each client to develop their own path to healing!
At Serenity Hill Counseling & Wellness LLC, we explore what it means to have a mind/body/spirit connection and how to assist people in healing WHOLE. For far too long, our society has separated the mind, body, & spirit. While we have made great strides in the world of medicine, we have also taken hundreds of steps backwards in the world of spirituality and emotional well-being. We have downplayed our innate ability to heal. At SHCW we dive into the world of holistic healing while combining this with evidenced-based treatment options to encompass ALL areas of wellness. We encourage each client to develop their own path to healing!
Debra R Cooke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 (Online Only)
I've been through my own trauma and done my own therapy work (and continue to do so), so I know what it's like to take these big steps and make some difficult changes. I've reached a point at which I'm able to help others to grow and improve their lives by identifying core thoughts and beliefs that are holding them back, and specific skills they can work on to take more control over their lives.
I've been through my own trauma and done my own therapy work (and continue to do so), so I know what it's like to take these big steps and make some difficult changes. I've reached a point at which I'm able to help others to grow and improve their lives by identifying core thoughts and beliefs that are holding them back, and specific skills they can work on to take more control over their lives.
Richard Hoffman
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Dr. Rich Hoffman is the Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates (CCA). CCA is a leading faith based group private practice organization with over 50 locations, and a staff of over 70 Christian Counselors in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Dr, Hoffman leads a group of clinical professionals who have developed effective approaches for marital, family, parent-child, and personal problems that occur in daily living. CCA will help you identify the core issues that have resulted in your emotional or personal problems, and immediately help develop strategies to resolve these issues.
Dr. Rich Hoffman is the Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates (CCA). CCA is a leading faith based group private practice organization with over 50 locations, and a staff of over 70 Christian Counselors in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Dr, Hoffman leads a group of clinical professionals who have developed effective approaches for marital, family, parent-child, and personal problems that occur in daily living. CCA will help you identify the core issues that have resulted in your emotional or personal problems, and immediately help develop strategies to resolve these issues.
Sacha Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NCCE-A, CTMH
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
Do you feel overwhelmed, tired & defeated in life? Or maybe your family or children seem out of control and you don't know how it will ever get better. Talking with an experienced therapist can help you sort out and clarify problems and lead to a more satisfying life for the future. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and children from a strength-based approach that focuses on empowering clients to believe in their own self-worth and ability to find solutions to difficult life challenges.
Do you feel overwhelmed, tired & defeated in life? Or maybe your family or children seem out of control and you don't know how it will ever get better. Talking with an experienced therapist can help you sort out and clarify problems and lead to a more satisfying life for the future. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and children from a strength-based approach that focuses on empowering clients to believe in their own self-worth and ability to find solutions to difficult life challenges.
Danielle Bitner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
New Stanton, PA 15672
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
There are situations in life when you may feel it's too difficult to handle things on your own. Sometimes family and friends are unable to give you the guidance or insight that you may need to resolve or manage your problem. It's in these times that therapy can help. I have successfully treated a wide-range of issues including, but not limited to; grief, loss, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders. I have also successfully worked with couples who are dealing with infidelity and/or communication issues.
Patricia Ann Pocratsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
New Stanton, PA 15672 (Online Only)
I am a believer that if the mind and body are focused on goals, obstacles can be overcome, as you become more confident and powerful. We will begin our journey together as we work in small steps toward developing your new goals. These will always be your goals and I am here to help guide you toward them. My work begins by listening to you and then we will summarize what your expectations are. Then I will reflect to you what you have communicated. I will tell you what we can expect to change and how we will be able to make that change happen.
I am a believer that if the mind and body are focused on goals, obstacles can be overcome, as you become more confident and powerful. We will begin our journey together as we work in small steps toward developing your new goals. These will always be your goals and I am here to help guide you toward them. My work begins by listening to you and then we will summarize what your expectations are. Then I will reflect to you what you have communicated. I will tell you what we can expect to change and how we will be able to make that change happen.
Online Therapists
Fran Smith
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Bessemer, PA 16112
My specialties are anxiety, depression, substance use, anger management, couple's issues and adjustment issues.
With over twenty-five years of experience, I believe that the issues we face can be dealt with by choosing how we view them. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and rational living therapy to help clients determine what they see as issues and how they want to manage them. I focus on helping clients minimize or eliminate problem behaviors and thoughts and increase positive coping skills, thinking skills and day to day management skills. I am a straight forward, conversational therapist with a dry sense of humor. My motivation is your improvement and your release from the areas where you are stuck.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, substance use, anger management, couple's issues and adjustment issues.
With over twenty-five years of experience, I believe that the issues we face can be dealt with by choosing how we view them. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and rational living therapy to help clients determine what they see as issues and how they want to manage them. I focus on helping clients minimize or eliminate problem behaviors and thoughts and increase positive coping skills, thinking skills and day to day management skills. I am a straight forward, conversational therapist with a dry sense of humor. My motivation is your improvement and your release from the areas where you are stuck.
Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , PhD, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
We specialize in anxiety, anger, ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, substance abuse issues, trauma, relationship issues, family and marriage counseling and many more.
We provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families through Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are seeking treatment as an individual adult, a child, or teen, our multi-specialty approach will support your goals of resolving emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. For couples and families, our mental health specialists are experts in supporting your relationship as you gain greater friendship, intimacy, and communication barriers.
We specialize in anxiety, anger, ADHD, behavioral disorders, depression, mood disorders, cognitive disorders, substance abuse issues, trauma, relationship issues, family and marriage counseling and many more.
We provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families through Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are seeking treatment as an individual adult, a child, or teen, our multi-specialty approach will support your goals of resolving emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. For couples and families, our mental health specialists are experts in supporting your relationship as you gain greater friendship, intimacy, and communication barriers.
Kayleigh Billings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (Online Only)
I am a PA licensed counselor, with experience working with folks with addictions and substance abuse issues,a s well as mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and Bipolar disorder.
Anyone willing to come to therapy in the first place is at least somewhat willing to make some changes. Someone who is willing to both process feelings and identify the why in situations, as well as learn some skills and strategies to manage the issues bringing you to therapy in the first place is someone I would work well with. Clients can have short-term goals for therapy, or longer-term needs.
I am a PA licensed counselor, with experience working with folks with addictions and substance abuse issues,a s well as mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and Bipolar disorder.
Anyone willing to come to therapy in the first place is at least somewhat willing to make some changes. Someone who is willing to both process feelings and identify the why in situations, as well as learn some skills and strategies to manage the issues bringing you to therapy in the first place is someone I would work well with. Clients can have short-term goals for therapy, or longer-term needs.
Marisa Blashford
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I am a nationally certified counselor who primarily specialized in co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health diagnoses) while being well-rounded with experience in anxiety disorders, stress management, and life changes.
As a pre-licensed professional I am up-to-date on therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively to support you! My ideal client is working with individuals who are looking to address concerns of anxiety, stress management, or life style changes. Looking to make changes to behaviors to improve their overall quality of life. Looking for a space to process life challenges and address them in a non-judgmental, safe environment.
I am a nationally certified counselor who primarily specialized in co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health diagnoses) while being well-rounded with experience in anxiety disorders, stress management, and life changes.
As a pre-licensed professional I am up-to-date on therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively to support you! My ideal client is working with individuals who are looking to address concerns of anxiety, stress management, or life style changes. Looking to make changes to behaviors to improve their overall quality of life. Looking for a space to process life challenges and address them in a non-judgmental, safe environment.
Connections Counseling of Western Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Div, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
Julie Saragosa
Pre-Licensed Professional, MC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
I have experience in helping clients reduce their symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, as well as relationship issues, addiction, low self-esteem, professional burnout, especially educators and others in helping professions.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for you to express your feelings and help you gain perspective with challenges you may be facing. My clients learn healthy coping skills and tools to better navigate life's difficult moments. My role is to walk alongside you through this journey to your most empowered and best self. By challenging beliefs and emotions that no longer serve you, in addition to improving intra and interpersonal relationships, personal growth and symptom relief are my goals for you. You are not alone; allow me to help you through challenges and find hope and happiness again.
I have experience in helping clients reduce their symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, as well as relationship issues, addiction, low self-esteem, professional burnout, especially educators and others in helping professions.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for you to express your feelings and help you gain perspective with challenges you may be facing. My clients learn healthy coping skills and tools to better navigate life's difficult moments. My role is to walk alongside you through this journey to your most empowered and best self. By challenging beliefs and emotions that no longer serve you, in addition to improving intra and interpersonal relationships, personal growth and symptom relief are my goals for you. You are not alone; allow me to help you through challenges and find hope and happiness again.
Liz Bittner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Monroeville, PA 15146
I am a professional mental health counselor certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I work side-by-side with my clients to identify realistic and attainable personal goals to produce self-awareness and positive change. I provide a safe and relaxed environment to process life’s complications such as sport performance difficulties, relationship issues, phase of life struggles, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and more.
I am a professional mental health counselor certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I work side-by-side with my clients to identify realistic and attainable personal goals to produce self-awareness and positive change. I provide a safe and relaxed environment to process life’s complications such as sport performance difficulties, relationship issues, phase of life struggles, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and more.
Cynthia Jean Horodnic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090
I specialize in addiction, trauma, mental health, loss, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues.
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
I specialize in addiction, trauma, mental health, loss, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues.
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
Crystal Parish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Also, I’m dedicated to helping individuals, and their family members, who suffer with substance use disorders and complex trauma.
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
Also, I’m dedicated to helping individuals, and their family members, who suffer with substance use disorders and complex trauma.
Change can come in many forms in our lives. It might come suddenly like a tidal wave, or gradually like a slow dripping leak. It might come in the form of devastating tragedy, difficult choices, broken relationships, or even new opportunities. Although change can be extremely hard, it can also be extremely necessary. Experiencing anything great in life requires us to challenge ourselves to push past our comfort zones. However, we oftentimes avoid change out of fear of the unknown, or self-doubt. Other times, we don’t realize the need for change until we experience pain.
Emily Bonar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Greensburg, PA 15601
Teens and adults struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use would be my ideal clients as these are the issues I am passionate about and have the most experience working with. I also like to work with women with issues around pregnancy, perinatal therapy. Sometimes individuals know that they are not where they want to be in terms of their mental health but aren’t sure exactly what they need to work on or change in their lives to get there. My goal is to develop a trusting, warm, empathetic, non judgmental relationship and environment.
Teens and adults struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use would be my ideal clients as these are the issues I am passionate about and have the most experience working with. I also like to work with women with issues around pregnancy, perinatal therapy. Sometimes individuals know that they are not where they want to be in terms of their mental health but aren’t sure exactly what they need to work on or change in their lives to get there. My goal is to develop a trusting, warm, empathetic, non judgmental relationship and environment.
Dave Balbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sewickley, PA 15143
Areas of expertise include: substance abuse and addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, marriage, grief, and attachment.
Dave boasts a wealth of experience gained from thriving in both private practice and community mental health settings. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of individuals from various backgrounds, reflecting a rich history of providing support across a broad spectrum while specializing in addiction counseling, attachment work, and family relationships. Driven by a genuine desire to assist those in need, Dave brings a compassionate heart to his work.
Areas of expertise include: substance abuse and addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, marriage, grief, and attachment.
Dave boasts a wealth of experience gained from thriving in both private practice and community mental health settings. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of individuals from various backgrounds, reflecting a rich history of providing support across a broad spectrum while specializing in addiction counseling, attachment work, and family relationships. Driven by a genuine desire to assist those in need, Dave brings a compassionate heart to his work.
Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.