Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Harrison City, PA
Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Harrison City, PA 15636
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
My ideal clients are people of any age who have experienced a disruption in their childhood. They are now navigating big emotions, neurodiversity, identity questions, or behaviors that others label as “defiant.” They could also be nervous, withdrawn, refusing to go to school, or having outbursts. People are often exhausted, confused, and desperate for real support.
Goals to consider are to: increase communication, reconnect with others, stabilize the home environment, and help build trust, emotional insight, and/or internal control. They’re seeking a therapist who "gets it," someone who sees beyond the behavior.
My ideal clients are people of any age who have experienced a disruption in their childhood. They are now navigating big emotions, neurodiversity, identity questions, or behaviors that others label as “defiant.” They could also be nervous, withdrawn, refusing to go to school, or having outbursts. People are often exhausted, confused, and desperate for real support.
Goals to consider are to: increase communication, reconnect with others, stabilize the home environment, and help build trust, emotional insight, and/or internal control. They’re seeking a therapist who "gets it," someone who sees beyond the behavior.
My approach works best for adults and teens who are navigating: trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, major life transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism, late diagnosed, chronic masking, etc.), no/low contact family situations, identity exploration, anxiety, OCD, and personality issues.
In our work together, clients often learn to feel safe within their own body, understand how their patterns were shaped by earlier experiences, reconnect with their values/purpose, give themselves space to grieve, and create more authentic relationships.
My approach works best for adults and teens who are navigating: trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, major life transitions, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism, late diagnosed, chronic masking, etc.), no/low contact family situations, identity exploration, anxiety, OCD, and personality issues.
In our work together, clients often learn to feel safe within their own body, understand how their patterns were shaped by earlier experiences, reconnect with their values/purpose, give themselves space to grieve, and create more authentic relationships.
Do you feel stuck in your journey, or are you struggling with psychological issues that won't seem to give you a break? Are you looking for someone who has also experienced these things and would like to help not just with those issues, but your identity, meaning, purpose, development, and transformation? If so, you've found the right person!
Do you feel stuck in your journey, or are you struggling with psychological issues that won't seem to give you a break? Are you looking for someone who has also experienced these things and would like to help not just with those issues, but your identity, meaning, purpose, development, and transformation? If so, you've found the right person!
Tiffany’s experience includes working as an addiction’s counselor, a caseworker, a TSS, and also includes work as a group care counselor in an adolescent group home all ranging between the years of 2010 to present.
Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is also Nationally Certified (NCC) through the NBCC. Tiffany’s passion for others comes from her faith and love for God and for her heart for others to know their worth and identity in Christ. She’s passionate about walking alongside individuals through some of life’s hardest obstacles.
Tiffany’s experience includes working as an addiction’s counselor, a caseworker, a TSS, and also includes work as a group care counselor in an adolescent group home all ranging between the years of 2010 to present.
Tiffany is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is also Nationally Certified (NCC) through the NBCC. Tiffany’s passion for others comes from her faith and love for God and for her heart for others to know their worth and identity in Christ. She’s passionate about walking alongside individuals through some of life’s hardest obstacles.
One of my specialties is family therapy with adolescents and their parents.
I have life experience caring for a loved one with mental and physical illness. If you are struggling with caregiving for someone or grief or loss, I can support you on your journey. I use an eclectic approach to treatment and include theories such as CBT, DBT, ACT, HeartMath, humanistic, solution focused and compassion based therapies.
One of my specialties is family therapy with adolescents and their parents.
I have life experience caring for a loved one with mental and physical illness. If you are struggling with caregiving for someone or grief or loss, I can support you on your journey. I use an eclectic approach to treatment and include theories such as CBT, DBT, ACT, HeartMath, humanistic, solution focused and compassion based therapies.
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I spent several years working in both an adult psychiatric hospital and an adolescent residential program, where I regularly facilitated groups and supported all kinds of clients.
Offering Pro Bono services as a master's student at the University of Pittsburgh! Life can be complicated and challenging, and no one should have to navigate those experiences alone. While counseling often involves meaningful and serious conversations, I also believe that laughter and humor can be powerful tools in the healing process. I try to bring a balance of empathy, curiosity, and occasional humor into the counseling room. My ideal client comes in with openness to the process to work together to help you reach your goals.
I spent several years working in both an adult psychiatric hospital and an adolescent residential program, where I regularly facilitated groups and supported all kinds of clients.
Offering Pro Bono services as a master's student at the University of Pittsburgh! Life can be complicated and challenging, and no one should have to navigate those experiences alone. While counseling often involves meaningful and serious conversations, I also believe that laughter and humor can be powerful tools in the healing process. I try to bring a balance of empathy, curiosity, and occasional humor into the counseling room. My ideal client comes in with openness to the process to work together to help you reach your goals.
Michael Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Waitlist for new clients
Even when we feel lost, there is always a path to a more hopeful future. As your therapist, I can help you find your way forward: Toward your goals, toward self-understanding, and toward peace and satisfaction. I’ve worked with people from many walks of life successfully and focus on helping those who find their lives unmanageable or fundamentally unfulfilling, especially when it involves difficult childhoods or traumatic experiences. I make space in our sessions to give genuine human support, from philosophical soul searching to practical goal setting, with a balance of humility, humor, and psychological insights.
Even when we feel lost, there is always a path to a more hopeful future. As your therapist, I can help you find your way forward: Toward your goals, toward self-understanding, and toward peace and satisfaction. I’ve worked with people from many walks of life successfully and focus on helping those who find their lives unmanageable or fundamentally unfulfilling, especially when it involves difficult childhoods or traumatic experiences. I make space in our sessions to give genuine human support, from philosophical soul searching to practical goal setting, with a balance of humility, humor, and psychological insights.
Sometimes life happens in a way that leaves us hurt, questioning, and unsure of what to do next. Connection and relationships are a part of a collaborative process to engage in healing. I practice through connecting our thoughts to our emotions and bodily sensations through EMDR, Ketamine, DBT, Schema Therapy and relational tools. While therapy goals are built on your needs, I will always maintain a focus of deeper self awareness during our time together. We will focus on creating a space of possibilities and connections that recognizes each as an individual to help remove the stigma around receiving help.
Sometimes life happens in a way that leaves us hurt, questioning, and unsure of what to do next. Connection and relationships are a part of a collaborative process to engage in healing. I practice through connecting our thoughts to our emotions and bodily sensations through EMDR, Ketamine, DBT, Schema Therapy and relational tools. While therapy goals are built on your needs, I will always maintain a focus of deeper self awareness during our time together. We will focus on creating a space of possibilities and connections that recognizes each as an individual to help remove the stigma around receiving 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!
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!
Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) from Chatham University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Childhood Studies from Rutgers University, where I also minored in Criminal Justice and Gender Studies. My professional background is rooted in advocacy, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) from Chatham University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Childhood Studies from Rutgers University, where I also minored in Criminal Justice and Gender Studies. My professional background is rooted in advocacy, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care.
My clients come to session with the desire to show up for themselves. They are open to learn and grow into their authentic selves. The majority of my clients have experienced traumatic events and come to me with feelings of anxiety/depression. Many are ready to learn to navigate stress, life transitions, and struggles within their relationships with others and themselves. I work within the LGBTQIA+ community and provide an open and inclusive space to help ensure feelings of acceptance, safety, and affirmation. As a member of the community, I know the need and importance of this safe space.
My clients come to session with the desire to show up for themselves. They are open to learn and grow into their authentic selves. The majority of my clients have experienced traumatic events and come to me with feelings of anxiety/depression. Many are ready to learn to navigate stress, life transitions, and struggles within their relationships with others and themselves. I work within the LGBTQIA+ community and provide an open and inclusive space to help ensure feelings of acceptance, safety, and affirmation. As a member of the community, I know the need and importance of this safe space.
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.
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.
Accepting NEW clients! I have a strong background in Crisis Intervention and Motivational Interviewing. Using a trauma-informed approach, I will assist you through times of crisis and through life’s challenges. I aim to understand you on an individual level and work with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I studied Social and Cultural History during my undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University and have spent some time studying classical voice. During my studies in both of these areas, I have gained experience working with different cultures, traditions, and languages.
Accepting NEW clients! I have a strong background in Crisis Intervention and Motivational Interviewing. Using a trauma-informed approach, I will assist you through times of crisis and through life’s challenges. I aim to understand you on an individual level and work with you to achieve your therapeutic goals. I studied Social and Cultural History during my undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University and have spent some time studying classical voice. During my studies in both of these areas, I have gained experience working with different cultures, traditions, and languages.
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I’m Codie Piotrowski, a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I specialize in working with youths who are experiencing anxiety and OCD like symptoms. I incorporate art, play, and music expression into sessions to help youths engage, build coping skills, and make behavioral changes that empower their sense of self. I also focus on transitional age young adults navigating the challenges of college and post graduate life.
Hello,
I’m Codie Piotrowski, a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
I specialize in working with youths who are experiencing anxiety and OCD like symptoms. I incorporate art, play, and music expression into sessions to help youths engage, build coping skills, and make behavioral changes that empower their sense of self. I also focus on transitional age young adults navigating the challenges of college and post graduate life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and DONA-trained Birth Doula, who has worked in maternal mental health, veteran health, and healthcare for unhoused individuals. I have experience working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual and race-based traumas.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and DONA-trained Birth Doula, who has worked in maternal mental health, veteran health, and healthcare for unhoused individuals. I have experience working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual and race-based traumas.
My approach to therapy is an integrative one that focuses on a person-centered approach. I view the therapeutic relationship as a significant element of change and will collaborate with you in a respectful, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive manner. I believe that our past and current experiences effect our lives in impactful ways and influence our relationship with ourselves and those around us. I aim to empower you by uncovering your strengths and resilience on which we will build a more confident and vivid individual. I am here to help you find your place, feel connected, and reclaim control of your mind and body.
My approach to therapy is an integrative one that focuses on a person-centered approach. I view the therapeutic relationship as a significant element of change and will collaborate with you in a respectful, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive manner. I believe that our past and current experiences effect our lives in impactful ways and influence our relationship with ourselves and those around us. I aim to empower you by uncovering your strengths and resilience on which we will build a more confident and vivid individual. I am here to help you find your place, feel connected, and reclaim control of your mind and body.
What you can expect from our first session • A Safe and Nurturing Environment • Enhanced Self-awareness • Practical Coping Strategies • Holistic Well-being • Empowerment • A Deepened Connection • Transformational Conversations In essence, sessions with me are a blend of empathy, expertise, and empowerment. Whether in a crisis, seeking strategies for specific challenges, or yearning for personal growth, our collaborative journey is designed to illuminate paths forward and cultivate enduring mental and emotional strength.
What you can expect from our first session • A Safe and Nurturing Environment • Enhanced Self-awareness • Practical Coping Strategies • Holistic Well-being • Empowerment • A Deepened Connection • Transformational Conversations In essence, sessions with me are a blend of empathy, expertise, and empowerment. Whether in a crisis, seeking strategies for specific challenges, or yearning for personal growth, our collaborative journey is designed to illuminate paths forward and cultivate enduring mental and emotional strength.
My name is Bryan. I’m a Master’s-level clinician with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I hold an LAPC and am actively working toward full licensure as an LPC. Currently, I serve as a Senior Outpatient Therapist at Family Behavioral Resources, where I primarily work with clients in a school-based setting. My focus includes supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a range of family and school-related concerns.
My name is Bryan. I’m a Master’s-level clinician with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I hold an LAPC and am actively working toward full licensure as an LPC. Currently, I serve as a Senior Outpatient Therapist at Family Behavioral Resources, where I primarily work with clients in a school-based setting. My focus includes supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a range of family and school-related concerns.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.