Highmark Therapists in North Huntingdon, PA
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety or intrusive thoughts that won’t let up? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition — a new career, relationship changes, or questioning your next chapter — and everything feels uncertain or overwhelming. If so, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life transitions. OCD and anxiety can be exhausting — the constant doubt, mental rituals, avoidance, or need for reassurance can take over your day and leave you feeling frustrated or ashamed.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety or intrusive thoughts that won’t let up? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition — a new career, relationship changes, or questioning your next chapter — and everything feels uncertain or overwhelming. If so, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, and life transitions. OCD and anxiety can be exhausting — the constant doubt, mental rituals, avoidance, or need for reassurance can take over your day and leave you feeling frustrated or ashamed.
I enjoy working with clients who want to explore patterns in their lives, reflect on past experiences, and navigate relationship dynamics to better understand themselves. We look closely at recurring patterns around struggles and explore the changes they hope to make. Together, we identify practical steps to cultivate self-compassion, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen relationships. We also explore values and beliefs, build resilience, and discover what helps clients live authentic, balanced, and meaningful lives aligned with what matters most, guided by their strengths and hopes for the future.
I enjoy working with clients who want to explore patterns in their lives, reflect on past experiences, and navigate relationship dynamics to better understand themselves. We look closely at recurring patterns around struggles and explore the changes they hope to make. Together, we identify practical steps to cultivate self-compassion, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen relationships. We also explore values and beliefs, build resilience, and discover what helps clients live authentic, balanced, and meaningful lives aligned with what matters most, guided by their strengths and hopes for the future.
One of the greatest things about challenges in life is that we’re given the opportunity to discover we’re stronger than we ever imagined. Understanding that we can develop the skills necessary to conquer life’s challenges is critical to creating the life we want for ourselves. I have twenty years of experience in the mental health field having worked in a hospital setting at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, residential treatment and outpatient levels of care.
One of the greatest things about challenges in life is that we’re given the opportunity to discover we’re stronger than we ever imagined. Understanding that we can develop the skills necessary to conquer life’s challenges is critical to creating the life we want for ourselves. I have twenty years of experience in the mental health field having worked in a hospital setting at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, residential treatment and outpatient levels of care.
I offer a judgement free ear for listening to all of life's hardships. I promote responsibility taking and accountability, while encouraging self-development and expression. I work to connect with individuals and create an open forum to explore topics and situations that may have long been misinterpreted as shameful or embarrassing.
I offer a judgement free ear for listening to all of life's hardships. I promote responsibility taking and accountability, while encouraging self-development and expression. I work to connect with individuals and create an open forum to explore topics and situations that may have long been misinterpreted as shameful or embarrassing.
Jessica Beatty, LCSW is a EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified Therapist. She got certified in 2021 through "EMDRIA." Her EMDR training and consulation was through "The Institute For Creative Mindfulness." Jessica's passion is working with people who have experienced stressful events or trauma in their lives using EMDR to treat them.
Jessica Beatty, LCSW is a EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified Therapist. She got certified in 2021 through "EMDRIA." Her EMDR training and consulation was through "The Institute For Creative Mindfulness." Jessica's passion is working with people who have experienced stressful events or trauma in their lives using EMDR to treat them.
Karen L Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LLC
3 Endorsed
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
I believe caring, encouragement, and humor need to be combined with knowledge and skills. I want to make you feel confident that all will be well. You may need someone to listen or you may need a counselor trained in diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. I try to provide others with what I would want from a counselor. I will give you honesty and commitment to help you be happier in your daily life. We will work together in a non judgmental environment. Caring and support are balanced with a goal oriented style to help you meet your goals.
I believe caring, encouragement, and humor need to be combined with knowledge and skills. I want to make you feel confident that all will be well. You may need someone to listen or you may need a counselor trained in diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. I try to provide others with what I would want from a counselor. I will give you honesty and commitment to help you be happier in your daily life. We will work together in a non judgmental environment. Caring and support are balanced with a goal oriented style to help you meet your goals.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout my career and I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. I have several years of experience working with individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, including those who use medication-assisted therapies. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe there is hope for any mental health challenge.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout my career and I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. I have several years of experience working with individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, including those who use medication-assisted therapies. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe there is hope for any mental health challenge.
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
Because I believe initiating therapy is a courageous and admirable movement toward improving a person's life and relationships, I strive to provide an atmosphere of respect, security, acceptance-- and above all... hope! I am committed to creating an experience in which clients feel empowered through coaching, modeling, and multi-media education that makes learning new concepts understandable and easily incorporated into everyday life. (Please scroll down to view accepted insurance plans.)
Because I believe initiating therapy is a courageous and admirable movement toward improving a person's life and relationships, I strive to provide an atmosphere of respect, security, acceptance-- and above all... hope! I am committed to creating an experience in which clients feel empowered through coaching, modeling, and multi-media education that makes learning new concepts understandable and easily incorporated into everyday life. (Please scroll down to view accepted insurance plans.)
Do you have something happening right now in your life that you feel stuck with - a problem you can't get past? Are you having problems with sadness, nervousness, or are you struggling to cope with everyday life? You don't have to try to figure it out on your own. I believe people want to do their best, but sometimes they need someone to help them get back on track. As a professional counselor, I want to help you through your problems as I have successfully helped many others, to help you succeed in your goals for your life.
Do you have something happening right now in your life that you feel stuck with - a problem you can't get past? Are you having problems with sadness, nervousness, or are you struggling to cope with everyday life? You don't have to try to figure it out on your own. I believe people want to do their best, but sometimes they need someone to help them get back on track. As a professional counselor, I want to help you through your problems as I have successfully helped many others, to help you succeed in your goals for your life.
Currently, I accept the following insurances: Highmark, UPMC, Cigna, and Aetna.
Hello! Welcome to "Stough Counseling Services!" My name is Christopher Stough, LCSW. Are you looking for a therapist for your child, family, or individually as an adult, who has a lot of energy and a desire to help all people in reaching their fullest potential? If so, I am the child/family/individual therapist for you! Currently, I have worked as a social worker/mental health therapist specializing in child and family therapy for 22 years. I am looking forward to being of service for anyone seeking support, guidance, and a desire for reaching contentment in their lives.
Currently, I accept the following insurances: Highmark, UPMC, Cigna, and Aetna.
Hello! Welcome to "Stough Counseling Services!" My name is Christopher Stough, LCSW. Are you looking for a therapist for your child, family, or individually as an adult, who has a lot of energy and a desire to help all people in reaching their fullest potential? If so, I am the child/family/individual therapist for you! Currently, I have worked as a social worker/mental health therapist specializing in child and family therapy for 22 years. I am looking forward to being of service for anyone seeking support, guidance, and a desire for reaching contentment in their lives.
I have been providing treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. I believe therapy should be designed to meet each persons specific needs and goals. Positive change works best in the context of a trusting, genuine, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I will help you achieve growth by utilizing treatment methods that are best suited to your specific issues and personality.
I have been providing treatment to children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years. I believe therapy should be designed to meet each persons specific needs and goals. Positive change works best in the context of a trusting, genuine, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I will help you achieve growth by utilizing treatment methods that are best suited to your specific issues and personality.
Carissa Atkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
Starting therapy is hard, finding a therapist that is the right fit for YOU can feel daunting! Many people seeking therapy just feel stuck, unmotivated and lost. Others seek therapy to learn ways to cope with a specific event or life circumstance. Please know, I am happy to answer questions as you start this journey. Individuals seeking therapy with me will be open to learning ways of responding to themselves with kindness and love. You will be receptive to connecting the ways previous experiences inform current relationships. Ideally, you will come ready to feel challenged, heard and seen.
Starting therapy is hard, finding a therapist that is the right fit for YOU can feel daunting! Many people seeking therapy just feel stuck, unmotivated and lost. Others seek therapy to learn ways to cope with a specific event or life circumstance. Please know, I am happy to answer questions as you start this journey. Individuals seeking therapy with me will be open to learning ways of responding to themselves with kindness and love. You will be receptive to connecting the ways previous experiences inform current relationships. Ideally, you will come ready to feel challenged, heard and seen.
Dragonfly Counseling Services - Hope Peters, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Serves Area
I accept Highmark BCBS and UPMC commercial insurance plans
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. I believe that therapy should meet you wherever you are on life’s journey—in a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
My approach is holistic, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit to help you move toward healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and perinatal depression and anxiety, and also help clients work through grief and loss, relationship issues, divorce, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
I accept Highmark BCBS and UPMC commercial insurance plans
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. I believe that therapy should meet you wherever you are on life’s journey—in a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
My approach is holistic, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit to help you move toward healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, and perinatal depression and anxiety, and also help clients work through grief and loss, relationship issues, divorce, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
My ideal client is someone going through a transition of life. These can include career changes, relationship shifts, unexpected losses, college students, childbirth/parenting stages, spiritual exploration...etc. These major life changes, whether planned or unplanned, can cause a feeling of uncertainty and bring up existential questions of life. Feeling lost, depressed, anxious, feelings of what to do next and you just don't want to feel this way anymore!
My ideal client is someone going through a transition of life. These can include career changes, relationship shifts, unexpected losses, college students, childbirth/parenting stages, spiritual exploration...etc. These major life changes, whether planned or unplanned, can cause a feeling of uncertainty and bring up existential questions of life. Feeling lost, depressed, anxious, feelings of what to do next and you just don't want to feel this way anymore!
I accepted the following insurance Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Highmark BC/BS and UPMC.
You love your baby but you don't feel like yourself anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious or like you're overthinking everything. Many of the women I work with are navigating pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood and feel like they've lost a sense of who they are. These seasons can be emotionally heavy and isolating, even when they are also meaningful.
I accepted the following insurance Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Highmark BC/BS and UPMC.
You love your baby but you don't feel like yourself anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious or like you're overthinking everything. Many of the women I work with are navigating pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood and feel like they've lost a sense of who they are. These seasons can be emotionally heavy and isolating, even when they are also meaningful.
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
“You’ve always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” – L. Frank Baum.
I’m glad you’re here. You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or major life transitions and unsure how to move forward. Perhaps stress, emotions, or relationships feel unmanageable, or you’re seeking clarity and balance in your life. Adults and adolescents I work with often want relief from emotional distress, stronger coping skills, and a greater sense of confidence and control over their thoughts and behaviors.
“You’ve always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” – L. Frank Baum.
I’m glad you’re here. You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past trauma, or major life transitions and unsure how to move forward. Perhaps stress, emotions, or relationships feel unmanageable, or you’re seeking clarity and balance in your life. Adults and adolescents I work with often want relief from emotional distress, stronger coping skills, and a greater sense of confidence and control over their thoughts and behaviors.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
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