Female Therapists in Penn Hills, PA
Akira Kirkpatrick
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My name is Akira and I am a pre-licensed counselor. I received my BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020 and my MS in Counseling Psychology from Robert Morris University in 2024. I worked as an intern throughout my master’s program in a private practice setting providing outpatient care to teenage and adult individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder. I also work with Reimagine Reentry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals recently released from local, state, and federal jails/prisons get re-adjusted to life after incarceration.
Hello and welcome! My name is Akira and I am a pre-licensed counselor. I received my BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020 and my MS in Counseling Psychology from Robert Morris University in 2024. I worked as an intern throughout my master’s program in a private practice setting providing outpatient care to teenage and adult individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder. I also work with Reimagine Reentry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals recently released from local, state, and federal jails/prisons get re-adjusted to life after incarceration.
Dominique J Stevens-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCATP, CTMH, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling with life's challenges, go to my confidential website and complete the online registration process today. I have operated my holistic, private counseling practice since 2007 and love helping my clients. I provide professional support and teach helpful ways to cope with difficult situations using a culturally sensitive, compassionate, personalized style.
If you are struggling with life's challenges, go to my confidential website and complete the online registration process today. I have operated my holistic, private counseling practice since 2007 and love helping my clients. I provide professional support and teach helpful ways to cope with difficult situations using a culturally sensitive, compassionate, personalized style.
Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness, nervousness, worry or anger? Are you having trouble in your relationships, feeling powerless or frustrated. I can help. Are you someone in early recovery who has stopped using substances, but feels their life isn't improving? I can help.
Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness, nervousness, worry or anger? Are you having trouble in your relationships, feeling powerless or frustrated. I can help. Are you someone in early recovery who has stopped using substances, but feels their life isn't improving? I can help.
Fortress Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Life is not easy. At Fortress Counseling I provide individual counseling in a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. I am committed to working with adolescents, adults, and families to assist them during their current life situation. I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes within their life that can enhance their lifestyle, improve their mood, and encourage happiness.
Life is not easy. At Fortress Counseling I provide individual counseling in a supportive, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. I am committed to working with adolescents, adults, and families to assist them during their current life situation. I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes within their life that can enhance their lifestyle, improve their mood, and encourage happiness.
Betsy A DeChant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S, BCD, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235
I have been in full-time practice as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist since 1969, and practiced in both hospital and agency psychiatric settings for over 15 years, in addition to maintaining a private practice. Throughout my career, I have provided numerous national and regional training seminars and workshops for MH professionals on women's issues; the chronically mentally ill; dual-diagnosed populations; and group psychotherapy modalities, and have also published in these areas. I have an eclectic style that encourages a flexible and collaborative working partnership which reflects the needs, goals, and personal context of the individual person.
I have been in full-time practice as a clinical social worker/psychotherapist since 1969, and practiced in both hospital and agency psychiatric settings for over 15 years, in addition to maintaining a private practice. Throughout my career, I have provided numerous national and regional training seminars and workshops for MH professionals on women's issues; the chronically mentally ill; dual-diagnosed populations; and group psychotherapy modalities, and have also published in these areas. I have an eclectic style that encourages a flexible and collaborative working partnership which reflects the needs, goals, and personal context of the individual person.
I'm an experienced, licensed psychologist who helps people get "unstuck" from unhelpful behavior patterns. Whether you're facing a temporary, difficult life situation or struggling with more long-standing problems like depression or anxiety, I can help. My style is direct and active - I don't simply nod my head while you talk. I'll listen closely, we'll work together on the problem and I'll offer you supportive, non-judgmental and practical feedback that will help you to navigate through the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.
I'm an experienced, licensed psychologist who helps people get "unstuck" from unhelpful behavior patterns. Whether you're facing a temporary, difficult life situation or struggling with more long-standing problems like depression or anxiety, I can help. My style is direct and active - I don't simply nod my head while you talk. I'll listen closely, we'll work together on the problem and I'll offer you supportive, non-judgmental and practical feedback that will help you to navigate through the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.
Jodi Lynn Buzzell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Life challenges can be overwhelming and stressful. Individuals, families and couples can be effected by these issues . If you are feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from emotional or substance uses issues, experiencing family or relationship conflicts, let my years of experience working with children, adults, families and couples, assist. My approach for families and couples, is exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, providing insight and improving communication . I have worked with adults and children to develop coping skills to manage emotional issues. Therapy is client centered, strength based and the goal is to empower and reach full potential.
Life challenges can be overwhelming and stressful. Individuals, families and couples can be effected by these issues . If you are feeling anxious, depressed or suffering from emotional or substance uses issues, experiencing family or relationship conflicts, let my years of experience working with children, adults, families and couples, assist. My approach for families and couples, is exploring patterns in relationship dynamics, providing insight and improving communication . I have worked with adults and children to develop coping skills to manage emotional issues. Therapy is client centered, strength based and the goal is to empower and reach full potential.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a history of working with children, adolescents, college students, adults and the elderly population. I have worked with children who have had significant trauma histories, dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, developmental disorders, children in foster care, children coping with adoption, and other diagnoses. I have a history of working with adults and the elderly population who have been struggling with adjusting to changes in their lives and those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar d/o, depression, anxiety, schizoaffective d/o and many other diagnoses.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a history of working with children, adolescents, college students, adults and the elderly population. I have worked with children who have had significant trauma histories, dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, mood disorders, developmental disorders, children in foster care, children coping with adoption, and other diagnoses. I have a history of working with adults and the elderly population who have been struggling with adjusting to changes in their lives and those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar d/o, depression, anxiety, schizoaffective d/o and many other diagnoses.
Self-exploration can be challenging yet liberating. Learning who we are and who we are meant to become is rewarding for ourselves and others. Mental health needs to be a priority. I will help you begin self-examination by creating a safe space and strong therapeutic relationship. I can help you access feelings and thoughts so you can rediscover the joy and learn the benefits of healthy communication and boundaries. You will know your rhythm and feel more confident applying the developed tools.
Self-exploration can be challenging yet liberating. Learning who we are and who we are meant to become is rewarding for ourselves and others. Mental health needs to be a priority. I will help you begin self-examination by creating a safe space and strong therapeutic relationship. I can help you access feelings and thoughts so you can rediscover the joy and learn the benefits of healthy communication and boundaries. You will know your rhythm and feel more confident applying the developed tools.
Peace of Mind Therapy and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Kionna has observed that over time, trauma impacts both the mind and body. She strongly believes that addressing the healing of both aspects simultaneously leads to lasting recovery. While many clients intellectually grasp their truth, the emotional aspect often hinders complete release and healing from past events. This can occasionally lead to feelings of being trapped and uncertain.Her main goal is teaching clients about the central nervous system and how it responds to trauma. By understanding how trauma impacts the mind and body, Kionna empowers her clients to work towards holistic healing.
Kionna has observed that over time, trauma impacts both the mind and body. She strongly believes that addressing the healing of both aspects simultaneously leads to lasting recovery. While many clients intellectually grasp their truth, the emotional aspect often hinders complete release and healing from past events. This can occasionally lead to feelings of being trapped and uncertain.Her main goal is teaching clients about the central nervous system and how it responds to trauma. By understanding how trauma impacts the mind and body, Kionna empowers her clients to work towards holistic healing.
Therapy can mean different things to different people. When we spend time together, we can focus on your personal stories that you may have never shared with anyone before. It can also be about creating a new chapter in your life or finding a way to accept what can't be changed. No matter why you've decided to come to therapy, I hope my sense of humor, empathy, and compassion bring you a space to create peace.
Therapy can mean different things to different people. When we spend time together, we can focus on your personal stories that you may have never shared with anyone before. It can also be about creating a new chapter in your life or finding a way to accept what can't be changed. No matter why you've decided to come to therapy, I hope my sense of humor, empathy, and compassion bring you a space to create peace.
Littlejohn Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LCSW
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Brittany Littlejohn Maxshure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She's spent much of her career working with individuals with chronic health conditions. Her experience with and understanding of the concerns and stressors of individuals among this population has equipped her with a unique skillset. She has an overall focus on supporting clients as they navigate through life’s transitions and challenges; whether it be in their personal or professional lives. Brittany strongly believes that everyone has the ability to reach their full potential and she has a desire to assist them in achieving their goals.
Brittany Littlejohn Maxshure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She's spent much of her career working with individuals with chronic health conditions. Her experience with and understanding of the concerns and stressors of individuals among this population has equipped her with a unique skillset. She has an overall focus on supporting clients as they navigate through life’s transitions and challenges; whether it be in their personal or professional lives. Brittany strongly believes that everyone has the ability to reach their full potential and she has a desire to assist them in achieving their goals.
Sanant Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Sanant Counseling & Wellness, LLC is a Black owned, women-led private mental health practice. The owners have 36 years combined community mental health and support services experience. Sanant Counseling & Wellness LLC is a premier culturally humble, client-focused, evidenced-informed, and data-driven private practice that provides affordable counseling, holistic care and supportive services to remove barriers to accessing health and wellness care.
Sanant Counseling & Wellness, LLC is a Black owned, women-led private mental health practice. The owners have 36 years combined community mental health and support services experience. Sanant Counseling & Wellness LLC is a premier culturally humble, client-focused, evidenced-informed, and data-driven private practice that provides affordable counseling, holistic care and supportive services to remove barriers to accessing health and wellness care.
Dr. Williams is a licensed psychologist at The Psychology Loft and obtained her doctorate at Duquesne University. She holds master’s degrees in Educational and Child Psychology and has 10+ years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Throughout her career, Dr. Williams has worked in public and private schools, hospitals, community mental health, crisis centers, private practice, juvenile justice and correctional facilities, and has served on legal teams supporting justice-involved youth.
Dr. Williams is a licensed psychologist at The Psychology Loft and obtained her doctorate at Duquesne University. She holds master’s degrees in Educational and Child Psychology and has 10+ years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Throughout her career, Dr. Williams has worked in public and private schools, hospitals, community mental health, crisis centers, private practice, juvenile justice and correctional facilities, and has served on legal teams supporting justice-involved youth.
Struggling with out of control feelings in different areas of your life, not being able to feel like your relationships are serving you, or struggling with your identity in various roles? These can all be normal struggles that most of us experience but don't always know how to solve or feel better about. When we engage in these struggles, we can see symptoms of depression, anxiety, increased conflict or anger, decreased mood, or other various disruptions in their lives.
Struggling with out of control feelings in different areas of your life, not being able to feel like your relationships are serving you, or struggling with your identity in various roles? These can all be normal struggles that most of us experience but don't always know how to solve or feel better about. When we engage in these struggles, we can see symptoms of depression, anxiety, increased conflict or anger, decreased mood, or other various disruptions in their lives.
HandinHand Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235
At HandinHand Counseling, LLC our GOAL is to promote HOPE, HEALTH and HEALING to individuals and families dealing with generational and situational obstacles. We are a practice with a 21st century approach to counseling devoted to removing the stigma attached to mental health counseling. We see peace in the place of chaos. We see function where there appears to be dysfunction. Our goal is to tap into the strengths you possess, that are often times masked by life's complexities through therapeutic intervention and resource building. Let us assist you in bridging the gap between the problem and the solution.
At HandinHand Counseling, LLC our GOAL is to promote HOPE, HEALTH and HEALING to individuals and families dealing with generational and situational obstacles. We are a practice with a 21st century approach to counseling devoted to removing the stigma attached to mental health counseling. We see peace in the place of chaos. We see function where there appears to be dysfunction. Our goal is to tap into the strengths you possess, that are often times masked by life's complexities through therapeutic intervention and resource building. Let us assist you in bridging the gap between the problem and the solution.
Tiffany Leonard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
Ellen Freise-March
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Not accepting new clients
The focus of my counseling is to provide support and help for individuals of all ages to discover their strengths as they work through life's challenges. My clinical experience and training enable me to provide palliative and hospice support counseling to individuals who are currently aggressively treating their life-threatening illness or those individuals who have transitioned to hospice care.
The focus of my counseling is to provide support and help for individuals of all ages to discover their strengths as they work through life's challenges. My clinical experience and training enable me to provide palliative and hospice support counseling to individuals who are currently aggressively treating their life-threatening illness or those individuals who have transitioned to hospice care.
Amanda Ludwig -Becoming Whole Counseling Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to my page! I'm passionate first about listening well, and then secondly, guiding you through the change and transformation process. Maybe you have been struggling to feel hopeful. Or maybe you're confused about who you really are underneath the masks you wear. Perhaps you're noticing patterns in your life and you're not sure how to change. Or maybe you have experienced one too many losses and are struggling to grieve. I believe you are here because you're working up the courage to do something different. I believe you are here because you want to experience hope and healing.
Welcome to my page! I'm passionate first about listening well, and then secondly, guiding you through the change and transformation process. Maybe you have been struggling to feel hopeful. Or maybe you're confused about who you really are underneath the masks you wear. Perhaps you're noticing patterns in your life and you're not sure how to change. Or maybe you have experienced one too many losses and are struggling to grieve. I believe you are here because you're working up the courage to do something different. I believe you are here because you want to experience hope and healing.
Erin McNally
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I am happy to help guide your through the fog we call life. At some point in our lives, we need an extra hand to get through the struggles and to find our purpose again. Let me assist with this journey. During our time together, I want to help you seek your highest potential with styles of person centered approaches with a touch of Cognitive behavior therapy and trauma focused interventions. These approaches will help guide you to meet your full potential and help you feel more at ease when stressors return. You are in the driver's seat. I am here to guide you towards your destination.
Hello! I am happy to help guide your through the fog we call life. At some point in our lives, we need an extra hand to get through the struggles and to find our purpose again. Let me assist with this journey. During our time together, I want to help you seek your highest potential with styles of person centered approaches with a touch of Cognitive behavior therapy and trauma focused interventions. These approaches will help guide you to meet your full potential and help you feel more at ease when stressors return. You are in the driver's seat. I am here to guide you towards your destination.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.