Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Monroeville, PA

I began my career as a State and Nationally Licensed Therapist specializing in treating abuse/trauma in '07. I am clinically trained and work with all modalities. Ex: Children with anxieties/fears; enuresis; abuse; trauma; ADHD; Bipolar D/O. Young adults struggling with ways to cope or confusion about their future or relationships. Parents with parenting concerns. Couples or Adults repeating negative behavior patterns; relational issues; victims or perpetrators of abuse; fears/anxieties/depression and personality disorder traits. I have been an expert witness.

Feeling connected with your therapist is one of the most important parts of any journey of self-exploration. In the music psychotherapy & gender affirming voicework that I do as a music therapist & pre-licensed professional counselor, I use a collaborative, nonpathologizing, resource-oriented approach that fosters creative healing spaces for personal growth. Basically, this means that while I certainly bring my knowledge, resources & lived experiences into the therapy space, I strive to honor your expertise of who you as well as your own strengths & resources. Together, we work to foster the kind of life that you want to be living.

Accepting new clients! You are SO damn tired of playing "the pronoun game" or pretending your other partner is your roommate (they're not). Just once, you want to walk into a room without a question in your mind about whether or not you will be judged. You're exhausted from waiting to see how others will react. You've never been able to FULLY dive into therapy because there's a whole bucket of shit that you don't think anyone would understand. Holding onto the shame is suffocating you, and you just want to find some relief. You want to feel like you are truly thriving in this life instead of merely surviving your way through it.

Jonathan has had extensive training in providing child and adolescent individual therapy, structural family therapy, and school and home-based interventions. His experience includes working in therapeutic and educational settings with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of difficulties including behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns. Jonathan also has broad experience in administering and interpreting psychological assessments of children and adolescents including IQ, achievement, behavioral, and projective measures.

(I am unable to accommodate new clients at this time). My approach to therapy is based on relational and family systems theory as well as yoga and mindfulness based practices. I take a trauma sensitive approach and I am trained in methods which have positive outcomes for the reduction of PTSD, Insomnia, Mood, Anxiety and Depressive symptoms. I am most experienced in working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, chronic anxiety, chronic pain, partner/couples issues, family relationships, and the navigating challenges of adjusting to a new home often experienced by new Americans. ***I am unable to accommodate new clients at this time***

Do you feel stuck, and need help problem-solving, and/or getting unstuck? I am an eclectic therapist that utilizes a person centered, and strength based form of therapy derived from the Family Systems Model, as well as concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques. I work with my clients to help them to access their strengths, and develop approaches that are centered on their personal objectives. Through this approach, the client is able to build their "tool box" by gaining "tools", or skills, to help them move forward with the healthy life they desire.

I focus my healing into holding space for all experiences of profound suffering and personal transformation. I companion many through the rediscovering and uncovering of self through identity exploration and integration of all kinds. My life and clinical experience has cultivated a passion for helping all people navigate and integrate life experiences: from states of suffering to peace, the path of sexuality and gender affirmation, self despair to self actualization, among many others. My service is to those longing to discover a way of living that transcends conditioned patterns of trauma, intergenerational suffering and scarcity.

What I love most about my work is seeing my clients transform while guiding and encouraging them to make positive changes at their own pace. I believes strongly in the healing power of connection and working together to create a meaningful narrative from the experiences life offers in a safe and non-judgemental space. I believe in providing my clients with a healing and collaborative relationship in which they can flourish and grow. My ability to focus on "illness" as well as "wellness” and respecting my clients’ journeys without making you feel wrong or bad for your choices make me an ideal fit for those looking to change their

Accepting new clients! You're tired of feeling like your experiences are minimized and being told you're "using it as an excuse." You're mentally and physically exhausted from always feeling "other". You want to FINALLY be able to open up and talk about ALL of the pieces of your life because you can't continue carrying all of this shit around, but you're terrified of being judged. You know you engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk, but you just can't seem to stop. You have "checked off the box" that you're "in therapy" in the past, but you need to do something different this time.

You're going through a relationship crisis, feeling confused about how to get on the same page, or frustrated with the state of your connection. You remember when things were different, and you're ready to make changes that will get you on the path to the future you hope to have, together. We know how to help! We offer expert online therapy for couples in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Worldwide.

Effective therapy depends on a match between the client and therapist. Our first goal in therapy is to determine if the relationship is a good fit. Pay attention to your comfort level, and your sense of trust, security, and safety as we co-create it in session. What else is happening? How am I affecting you; and, how are you affecting me? When you work with me, everything that comes up is important. You may know what issues you want to work on; you may not. Perhaps you have a gut feeling that it's time to reach out for help. Maybe there are things you haven't told anyone, and would like to.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I believe we all strive to feel a sense of belonging and to master any task before us. I view emotional, behavioral and relationship problems as distress signals indicating that current attempts at realizing important healthy strivings are not working. Repetitive, unsatisfying patterns of interaction can result, leaving everyone involved feeling discouraged, isolated and "stuck". This is usually when folks seek counseling for themselves or their loved ones.

Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute's specialty is spiritually integrated psychotherapy. All therapists are trained to respond with respect and sensitivity to the client's spiritual viewpoint and welcome discussions of spiritual realities in the therapy room. This makes us uniquely suited to walk with clients through questions such as "why am I here," "how could God allow this," and others that may have a spiritual component.