Emotionally Focused Therapists in Fox Chapel, PA
Are you looking to improve your mood, lifestyle or relationships? The pressures of todays society effect all of us. Therapy is an avenue to assist in working through life's imperfections and I would like to make it a positive experience for you.
Are you looking to improve your mood, lifestyle or relationships? The pressures of todays society effect all of us. Therapy is an avenue to assist in working through life's imperfections and I would like to make it a positive experience for you.
I’m a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience working in homes, schools, healthcare systems, and private practice. I use practical, solution-focused strategies to help clients manage challenges, build insight, and move toward meaningful change.
I specialize working with individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression and emotional difficulties across the lifespan. I offer particular expertise for burnout in caregiving roles, teens/young adults with social anxiety and life adjustments, as well as individuals with co-occuring mental health and physical symptoms - such as panic attacks and stress-related pain.
I’m a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience working in homes, schools, healthcare systems, and private practice. I use practical, solution-focused strategies to help clients manage challenges, build insight, and move toward meaningful change.
I specialize working with individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression and emotional difficulties across the lifespan. I offer particular expertise for burnout in caregiving roles, teens/young adults with social anxiety and life adjustments, as well as individuals with co-occuring mental health and physical symptoms - such as panic attacks and stress-related pain.
Congratulations on taking the first step! It can be overwhelming to start something new, but remember that you have already made progress by acknowledging that you want to take action. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. As a therapist, it's essential to have a wide range of therapeutic tools and techniques to help clients navigate their challenges. Whether it's helping adolescents and teens manage stress and anxiety, assisting adults with depression or trauma, or supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, each client requires a customized approach.
Congratulations on taking the first step! It can be overwhelming to start something new, but remember that you have already made progress by acknowledging that you want to take action. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. As a therapist, it's essential to have a wide range of therapeutic tools and techniques to help clients navigate their challenges. Whether it's helping adolescents and teens manage stress and anxiety, assisting adults with depression or trauma, or supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, each client requires a customized approach.
I am national certified licensed counselor and I am here to support your self-exploration by establishing a secure, fun, and engaging therapeutic environment. My goal is to help you process your emotions, rediscover joy, and implement tools that foster healthier life patterns.
While my experience is vast, my practice focuses on adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer a strictly affirming space for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. From helping youth navigate identity and relationships to facilitating complex family transitions and boundaries, I work with you to build resilience and self-confidence."
I am national certified licensed counselor and I am here to support your self-exploration by establishing a secure, fun, and engaging therapeutic environment. My goal is to help you process your emotions, rediscover joy, and implement tools that foster healthier life patterns.
While my experience is vast, my practice focuses on adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I offer a strictly affirming space for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. From helping youth navigate identity and relationships to facilitating complex family transitions and boundaries, I work with you to build resilience and self-confidence."
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially if you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break. I work with individuals navigating eating disorders, anxiety and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. Together, we’ll build practical tools, reduce self-criticism, and help you move toward a more balanced, meaningful life at your own pace.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, especially if you feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break. I work with individuals navigating eating disorders, anxiety and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. Together, we’ll build practical tools, reduce self-criticism, and help you move toward a more balanced, meaningful life at your own pace.
Are you struggling and frustrated with life problems and traditional help is not working? I offer an organic blending of traditional eastern healing practices with western psychotherapy. This work helps you deepen your connection to the answers which are already within you. I just help you "see" them, and assist you in bridging a connection between the healthy self and those parts of you that are struggling to be healthy. I call these dissonant parts. These dissonant parts can create disorder and dysfunction. We work as partners on a path towards unity, health and well-being.
Are you struggling and frustrated with life problems and traditional help is not working? I offer an organic blending of traditional eastern healing practices with western psychotherapy. This work helps you deepen your connection to the answers which are already within you. I just help you "see" them, and assist you in bridging a connection between the healthy self and those parts of you that are struggling to be healthy. I call these dissonant parts. These dissonant parts can create disorder and dysfunction. We work as partners on a path towards unity, health and well-being.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
I take a holistic, evidenced-based and integrative approach, supporting you in regaining balance and peace in your life. I pull from various therapy approaches including Cognitive-behavioral, Dialectical-behavior, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches as needed to meet your needs and concerns.
I take a holistic, evidenced-based and integrative approach, supporting you in regaining balance and peace in your life. I pull from various therapy approaches including Cognitive-behavioral, Dialectical-behavior, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches as needed to meet your needs and concerns.
Morning and afternoon appointments available! I'm Jennifer and I've been working with children, adolescents, and adults since 2001. After 10 years as both a school counselor and private practice therapist, I retired from school counseling in 2026 to focus on my practice. My experience in school and in clinical settings has provided me with knowledge in behavioral concerns, special education, school advocacy, and parenting support. I especially enjoy helping teens navigate the transition to young adulthood as well as working with adults to understand how unmet needs continue to shape their emotions, relationships, and well-being.
Morning and afternoon appointments available! I'm Jennifer and I've been working with children, adolescents, and adults since 2001. After 10 years as both a school counselor and private practice therapist, I retired from school counseling in 2026 to focus on my practice. My experience in school and in clinical settings has provided me with knowledge in behavioral concerns, special education, school advocacy, and parenting support. I especially enjoy helping teens navigate the transition to young adulthood as well as working with adults to understand how unmet needs continue to shape their emotions, relationships, and well-being.
Specialized online therapy for trauma, codependency, sexual health, & conflict avoidance. I help individuals & couples break free from shame, cultivate self-compassion, speak their truth, & reclaim authentic relationships with themselves & others. Virtual sessions available across Maryland, Delaware & Pennsylvania .
If you’re struggling with persistent negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking & behavior patterns, feeling overwhelmed with memories of trauma, difficulty regulating your emotions, avoidance, feelings of powerlessness or difficulty trusting yourself, you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
Specialized online therapy for trauma, codependency, sexual health, & conflict avoidance. I help individuals & couples break free from shame, cultivate self-compassion, speak their truth, & reclaim authentic relationships with themselves & others. Virtual sessions available across Maryland, Delaware & Pennsylvania .
If you’re struggling with persistent negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking & behavior patterns, feeling overwhelmed with memories of trauma, difficulty regulating your emotions, avoidance, feelings of powerlessness or difficulty trusting yourself, you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
Autism? Trauma? Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like your nervous system is always “on”? You don’t need to know exactly what’s happening — or have the right words — to start therapy. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who blends humor, curiosity, and evidence-based care to support adults navigating Autism, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and relationship stress. I most often work with autistic adults (late-diagnosed or self-identified) and people impacted by chronic stress or trauma, using EMDR, IFS, and other neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
Autism? Trauma? Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like your nervous system is always “on”? You don’t need to know exactly what’s happening — or have the right words — to start therapy. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who blends humor, curiosity, and evidence-based care to support adults navigating Autism, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and relationship stress. I most often work with autistic adults (late-diagnosed or self-identified) and people impacted by chronic stress or trauma, using EMDR, IFS, and other neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or discouraged? Feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed? Are there issues from the past that seem to intrude into your present life? Do you isolate and avoid? Are you experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, relationships, work or sleep issues? You can find relief and move forward in your life. Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? Are you considering a move in a new direction?
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or discouraged? Feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed? Are there issues from the past that seem to intrude into your present life? Do you isolate and avoid? Are you experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, relationships, work or sleep issues? You can find relief and move forward in your life. Looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation? Are you considering a move in a new direction?
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Life brings both highs and lows, and during the harder seasons it can be difficult to ask for help. My ideal clients may be navigating stress, grief, identity challenges, or feeling “stuck” in cycles that no longer serve them. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a more fulfilling way of living. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you tap into your strengths, uncover your passions, and create a life that feels authentic and meaningful. Together, we can work toward the balance, purpose, and personal growth you’re seeking.
Life brings both highs and lows, and during the harder seasons it can be difficult to ask for help. My ideal clients may be navigating stress, grief, identity challenges, or feeling “stuck” in cycles that no longer serve them. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a more fulfilling way of living. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you tap into your strengths, uncover your passions, and create a life that feels authentic and meaningful. Together, we can work toward the balance, purpose, and personal growth you’re seeking.
It is not possible to build a good home on a shaky foundation.
This same principle applies to the life we build for ourselves.
I work with people going through quarter-life or mid-life crises. We work together to help you heal and rebuild your foundation so that you can continue to build a thriving life. You could be a young adult who is struggling in relationships with parents, or a partner, or in your career. Or you could be a mid-life person struggling with marriage conflict, parenting clashes, or career trajectory. Or maybe you have addictions or habits that are poisoning your life that you want to get rid of.
It is not possible to build a good home on a shaky foundation.
This same principle applies to the life we build for ourselves.
I work with people going through quarter-life or mid-life crises. We work together to help you heal and rebuild your foundation so that you can continue to build a thriving life. You could be a young adult who is struggling in relationships with parents, or a partner, or in your career. Or you could be a mid-life person struggling with marriage conflict, parenting clashes, or career trajectory. Or maybe you have addictions or habits that are poisoning your life that you want to get rid of.
Valiant Minds Counseling: Valerie McIntyre, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-, CCSP
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from working twice as hard just to keep up? At Valiant Minds Counseling, we help teens and adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Our neurodiversity-affirming therapists look beyond labels to understand how you think, feel, and function. Therapy is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you—with strategies for emotional regulation, executive functioning, communication, and lasting change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from working twice as hard just to keep up? At Valiant Minds Counseling, we help teens and adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Our neurodiversity-affirming therapists look beyond labels to understand how you think, feel, and function. Therapy is practical, compassionate, and tailored to you—with strategies for emotional regulation, executive functioning, communication, and lasting change.
My name is Nicole Linsmeier and I am a masters level Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology from Seton Hill University in 2014. I then continued my education at Seton Hill, and obtained my Masters in Art Therapy, with a specialization in counseling, in 2019.
My name is Nicole Linsmeier and I am a masters level Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated with my Bachelors in Psychology from Seton Hill University in 2014. I then continued my education at Seton Hill, and obtained my Masters in Art Therapy, with a specialization in counseling, in 2019.
This is a challenging time for many of us. It may be too much to address on your own. You may be confronting things at this time that have been pressing for a while or it may be a wish to better express yourself or have more satisfying relationships. If a current circumstance in your life is such that you feel you can't go it alone, we can work together to explore your past and the possible impact it is having on your present situation. We can create new options. Or we can explore ways to feel more attuned to your own interests and desires. Whatever your goals may be having a person to work with can help. I invite your inquiry.
This is a challenging time for many of us. It may be too much to address on your own. You may be confronting things at this time that have been pressing for a while or it may be a wish to better express yourself or have more satisfying relationships. If a current circumstance in your life is such that you feel you can't go it alone, we can work together to explore your past and the possible impact it is having on your present situation. We can create new options. Or we can explore ways to feel more attuned to your own interests and desires. Whatever your goals may be having a person to work with can help. I invite your inquiry.
Being a caregiver for an aging family member or friend can be quite complicated, regardless of how good the quality of the relationship is or has been. The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated. I am here to help you through the ups and downs of this journey. By providing support for caregivers who are working through the complexity of their caregiving role, I can help you rediscover your sense of self-worth, integrity, and identity.
Being a caregiver for an aging family member or friend can be quite complicated, regardless of how good the quality of the relationship is or has been. The emotional, physical, financial, and logistical demands of caring for older adults are often overlooked and underestimated. I am here to help you through the ups and downs of this journey. By providing support for caregivers who are working through the complexity of their caregiving role, I can help you rediscover your sense of self-worth, integrity, and identity.
If it feels like you're in a constant battle within your mind, you're not alone. Many people experience negative thoughts and feelings that sometimes feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you're confronting tension in your faith or close relationships. Perhaps you're left reeling after a life event. Big and small life changes alike can cause you to feel like your foundations are shaking. But whatever you may be experiencing, finding the right therapist can go a long way towards healing and growth. This is where I hope to help!
If it feels like you're in a constant battle within your mind, you're not alone. Many people experience negative thoughts and feelings that sometimes feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you're confronting tension in your faith or close relationships. Perhaps you're left reeling after a life event. Big and small life changes alike can cause you to feel like your foundations are shaking. But whatever you may be experiencing, finding the right therapist can go a long way towards healing and growth. This is where I hope to help!
My goal is to elicit a safe, confidential space for you to feel comfortable to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Through our collaborative efforts, we can explore new ways of dealing with stressors. My role is to provide you with unconditional support and empathy through your self-growth process. I believe that self-growth is a continuous journey.
My goal is to elicit a safe, confidential space for you to feel comfortable to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Through our collaborative efforts, we can explore new ways of dealing with stressors. My role is to provide you with unconditional support and empathy through your self-growth process. I believe that self-growth is a continuous journey.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.