Therapists in Murrysville, PA

Counseling is a collaborative relationship that helps us connect to a meaningful life. Exploring personal experience is a process we can develop together, so that healing can happen. I believe you can be empowered by new awareness, and that everything you need is already within you, just waiting to be actualized.

We put the "We" in Wellness for you are never on your own through your journey to recovery. Let us help you by providing treatment that will be life changing. . . .

I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..

We all face challenges in life and sometimes we just need a little extra support. My goal as a counselor is to provide that support and collaborate with you to develop the necessary skills to manage those challenges. I primarily work with children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. I aim to create a safe, comfortable, and accepting atmosphere for all of my clients.

As your therapist, I can help you identify and walk your unique path: towards your goals, mental wellness, healthy relationships, life-balance, self-understanding and peace and satisfaction. My aim is always to honor you, your experiences and identities without judgement. I make space in our sessions to give authentic support and connection and provide expertise when appropriate: from philosophical soul searching to practical goal setting, with a balance of humor, empathy and psychological/philosophical insights and techniques.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I am a Masters Addiction Counselor and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I treat each person with care, compassion, and integrity. I offer a comfortable environment for my clients and will work with you where you are in your life.

One of the bravest things you can do is take the first step. It takes courage to ask for help, especially when you are feeling hopeless, stuck, and out of energy to keep trying. Trust me, you should not give up. I am passionate about helping people experience joy again, which is always possible, and I particularly love working with teens and young adults. Yes, you are experiencing emotional pain, but it doesn't have to remain that way. Let me help you explore ways to help you find joy and your purpose for living. I can help you renew your strength, regain your confidence, and reignite hope for your future!

Lori has worked with children, adolescents, families and the elderly in both educational and therapeutic settings over the past 28 years. She operates from a strength-based perspective that recognizes and seeks to ignite the inner strength each individual possesses. Lori utilizes strength-based practices to facilitate an increase in functioning and well-being for both individuals or families.

My goal as a therapist is to create an environment in which my clients can safely work though the complexities of their thoughts, feelings, and personal experience. Life presents many challenges and it is human to feel lost and unsure of our direction in life. The therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity for therapist and client to work together to make sense of one’s life and seek the truth of one’s experience.

Are you wanting to feel more centered, motivated, and creative in meeting life's challenges? Have you felt disconnected from your self and displeased with your life? If so, you could benefit from a supportive dynamic collaborative therapeutic relationship. My 20+ years of clinical experience can help you identify your truth, compassionately accept yourself and your circumstances, and explore more satisfying ways to respond to life's challenges. Your active participation will include experiential exercises to enhance your awareness of the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. We will also connect how this self-discovery impacts your interpersonal style.

Although we cannot change our past, we can acknowledge its impact and change how we view it and ourselves. While working with clients, I encourage expression to gain self-awareness and to reshape narratives. Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times, such as grief and trauma. I practice therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed, strength based approach to meet clients where they are and to help them make changes to start the healing process. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability to bring artmaking into the therapy session and to help facilitate the healing process.

Struggle is something that I believe every single living thing experiences. It is a concept that can bring us into some of our hardest moments in life, but it also presents the opportunity to connect, grow, and learn. I believe that confronting our struggles and working through them is one of the most valuable journeys that life brings. We all struggle in different ways and at different times. As a therapist, I hope to be there with you in whatever your struggle may be. I believe in meeting people where they are at and providing comfort, support, and empowerment. I follow a humanistic approach that caters to each individual's needs.

Are you feeling lost or alone? Do you struggle with emotions of sadness, anxiety, or grief? Have you been physically or sexually abused or a victim of domestic violence? Maybe, you're feeling stuck or are struggling with a life transition and don't know where to turn? It can be hard to ask for help, but a little help is often what we need in order to connect with our own inner capacity to cope and heal. I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly to manage life's difficulties and work toward health, happiness, and acceptance.

Anxious? Stressed? How does Christianity intersect with anxiety? I can help you!!!! I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults addressing issues related to anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma and depression. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings (residential, in-home services, alternative education, partial hospitalization).

Anxiety is everywhere these days. We're all making our way through a sea of unknowns, and our children are along for the ride. I believe that YOU, a parent or caregiver, have been doing the very best that you can for your child. I also know that with limited resources, a lack of external support or your own mental health strain, supporting a struggling child often feels impossible. If you’ve exhausted a list of ideas to help your child with little progress, let me join you. Together we can redistribute that emotional weight you’re carrying and give your child a big wide space to heal and grow.

Supervised by Dr. Teresa Lutka. I have had the privileged to work with a diverse patient population. My favorite thing to see in a patient is a desire to get well and have a fulfilling life. If that inner drive is there, at Journey, we can help you. It is such a joy to see people come from difficult situations, a slew of other providers with a medicine list a mile long and learn how to become empowered over their life again. I believe all perceived mistakes are attempted solutions that need more education. I teach people to go from a space of helplessness and shaming to pride and awareness.