Psychodynamic Therapists in Penn Hills, PA
I am a Pennsylvania and New York licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person is different, bringing with him or her a unique set of difficulties, backgrounds, and strengths to my office. Therefore, I like to take an eclectic approach, meaning that I tailor the treatment specifically to the individual patient's needs. There is no "one size fits all" therapy. Of course this is done collaboratively; anything that is done in therapy is at first discussed, and I never proceed unless the patient agrees with the treatment plan.
I am a Pennsylvania and New York licensed clinical psychologist. I believe that every person is different, bringing with him or her a unique set of difficulties, backgrounds, and strengths to my office. Therefore, I like to take an eclectic approach, meaning that I tailor the treatment specifically to the individual patient's needs. There is no "one size fits all" therapy. Of course this is done collaboratively; anything that is done in therapy is at first discussed, and I never proceed unless the patient agrees with the treatment plan.
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.
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.
Sanant Counseling & Wellness,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Sanant Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in supporting individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. Our practice provides a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and your healing is centered. We offer evidence-based therapy that helps you navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions with confidence and care.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health services and empowering you to embrace wholeness and growth. If you are seeking a therapist who understands and supports your journey...please, email us TODAY!
At Sanant Counseling & Wellness, we specialize in supporting individuals who are ready to prioritize their mental health. Our practice provides a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where your voice is heard, your experiences are honored, and your healing is centered. We offer evidence-based therapy that helps you navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions with confidence and care.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to mental health services and empowering you to embrace wholeness and growth. If you are seeking a therapist who understands and supports your journey...please, email us TODAY!
More Therapists Nearby
You're navigating one of life's most difficult relationship challenges. Whether the discovery was recent or ongoing, you're experiencing intense emotional pain, intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and uncertainty about your relationship's future. You may feel overwhelmed by competing emotions—anger, grief, confusion, fear. You're wondering if healing is possible, whether individually or as a couple. You need more than general relationship counseling; you're seeking specialized support that acknowledges the complexity of betrayal trauma and offers evidence-based pathways forward.
You're navigating one of life's most difficult relationship challenges. Whether the discovery was recent or ongoing, you're experiencing intense emotional pain, intrusive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and uncertainty about your relationship's future. You may feel overwhelmed by competing emotions—anger, grief, confusion, fear. You're wondering if healing is possible, whether individually or as a couple. You need more than general relationship counseling; you're seeking specialized support that acknowledges the complexity of betrayal trauma and offers evidence-based pathways forward.
I use a combination of mostly EMDR and IFS, as well as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to help my clients achieve their goals.
As a therapist, it is my goal to create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals to explore any concerns they may be experiencing. My approach is tailored to each individual client, and I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance can provide a safe and healing space. It is important for me to explore my client's personal history and background to help them understand how it is currently affecting their present situation and how we can collaborate to improve it.
I use a combination of mostly EMDR and IFS, as well as CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to help my clients achieve their goals.
As a therapist, it is my goal to create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals to explore any concerns they may be experiencing. My approach is tailored to each individual client, and I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance can provide a safe and healing space. It is important for me to explore my client's personal history and background to help them understand how it is currently affecting their present situation and how we can collaborate to improve it.
Client-focused clinician dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, postpartum depression, mood disorders, and survivors of sexual abuse. I offer a supportive and safe space that fosters healing and personal growth.
Client-focused clinician dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, postpartum depression, mood disorders, and survivors of sexual abuse. I offer a supportive and safe space that fosters healing and personal growth.
At JFCS counseling, we believe that challenges in life provide tremendous opportunity for growth. We want to help you move beyond your difficulties and make positive changes in your life. Our team of social workers, counselors and psychologists are experienced and compassionate, with areas of specialization including OCD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety and depression.
At JFCS counseling, we believe that challenges in life provide tremendous opportunity for growth. We want to help you move beyond your difficulties and make positive changes in your life. Our team of social workers, counselors and psychologists are experienced and compassionate, with areas of specialization including OCD, ADHD, trauma, anxiety and depression.
My approach is psychodynamic at its core, informed by mindfulness practices, family systems theory, and my background in cultural anthropology - which means I take seriously the broader contexts that shape a person's inner life.
I work with adults and couples who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and feel weighed down by patterns they can't quite name. In a polarized world, I insist on nuance and complexity, and I bring that same commitment to the therapy room.
Through empathy, deep listening, and careful exploration, we work toward insight that produces real, noticeable shifts in how you feel, how you relate, and how you move through the world.
My approach is psychodynamic at its core, informed by mindfulness practices, family systems theory, and my background in cultural anthropology - which means I take seriously the broader contexts that shape a person's inner life.
I work with adults and couples who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and feel weighed down by patterns they can't quite name. In a polarized world, I insist on nuance and complexity, and I bring that same commitment to the therapy room.
Through empathy, deep listening, and careful exploration, we work toward insight that produces real, noticeable shifts in how you feel, how you relate, and how you move through the world.
I have experience working in community mental health, university counseling, adult psychiatric inpatient and outpatient, private practice, disability determination services of State government, teaching graduate level clinical psychology courses, and formal training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Sometimes personal thoughts and feelings about life can be upsetting, disturbing, seem incomprehensible or even unchangeable. Over time these kinds of experiences can erode our personal sense of vitality, meaningfulness, freedom, and overall wellbeing. Although we know that some suffering is a normal part of life, suffering needlessly or endlessly simply does not have to be. In my office I provide a quiet, comfortable, respectful, and very confidential atmosphere.
I have experience working in community mental health, university counseling, adult psychiatric inpatient and outpatient, private practice, disability determination services of State government, teaching graduate level clinical psychology courses, and formal training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Sometimes personal thoughts and feelings about life can be upsetting, disturbing, seem incomprehensible or even unchangeable. Over time these kinds of experiences can erode our personal sense of vitality, meaningfulness, freedom, and overall wellbeing. Although we know that some suffering is a normal part of life, suffering needlessly or endlessly simply does not have to be. In my office I provide a quiet, comfortable, respectful, and very confidential atmosphere.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I draw from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to take that next step, I would be honored to support you.
I work with kids, teens, and young adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, especially during big transitions between homes, schools, or friend groups. They need steadiness and practical tools. Their goals: calm, confidence, and better relationships, because worry is stealing joy and focus.
These are the treatment types I use, and this is what your experience will be like: I draw from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to take that next step, I would be honored to support you.
I work with kids, teens, and young adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, especially during big transitions between homes, schools, or friend groups. They need steadiness and practical tools. Their goals: calm, confidence, and better relationships, because worry is stealing joy and focus.
Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
1 Endorsed
Washington, PA 15301
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.
I draw on evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, as well as research in neuroscience,attachment theory, and lifespan development.
As an LCSW with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, complex trauma, chronic illness, and peripartum issues (including postpartum depression and anxiety). I am dedicated to providing a safe,compassionate space for clients to explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop strategies for healing.
I draw on evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, as well as research in neuroscience,attachment theory, and lifespan development.
As an LCSW with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of depression, anxiety, complex trauma, chronic illness, and peripartum issues (including postpartum depression and anxiety). I am dedicated to providing a safe,compassionate space for clients to explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop strategies for healing.
Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
Have you felt distracted lately at work or at school, feeling this overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction? Do you find you're more distressed than usual over daily stressors, simple chores or minor arguments? And do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you want to change? You may know what behaviors you have that are causing you distress or you may lack insight into what it is that is getting in your way. Either way, when you know something has to change, but you don't know how to go about it, therapy may be the answer.
Have you felt distracted lately at work or at school, feeling this overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction? Do you find you're more distressed than usual over daily stressors, simple chores or minor arguments? And do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you want to change? You may know what behaviors you have that are causing you distress or you may lack insight into what it is that is getting in your way. Either way, when you know something has to change, but you don't know how to go about it, therapy may be the answer.
I can integrate other orientations, such as cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, psychodynamic, narrative, and EMDR.
I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression. I am a member of ASERVIC, with many years of experience and extensive graduate study in religion and spirituality and can integrate values connected with a client's preferred religions and spiritual emphases into all therapeutic approaches. Clients facing life-transitions have greatly benefited from this focussed approach to wellness at every stage of life. I work well with adults of all ages. Older adults have often especially appreciated my counseling orientation. I am also fluent in Spanish and Italian.
I can integrate other orientations, such as cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, psychodynamic, narrative, and EMDR.
I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression. I am a member of ASERVIC, with many years of experience and extensive graduate study in religion and spirituality and can integrate values connected with a client's preferred religions and spiritual emphases into all therapeutic approaches. Clients facing life-transitions have greatly benefited from this focussed approach to wellness at every stage of life. I work well with adults of all ages. Older adults have often especially appreciated my counseling orientation. I am also fluent in Spanish and Italian.
My approach is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based modalities including, EMDR, IFS, Psychodynamic, Existentialism, CBT and Attachment based.
I believe there is great value in a curious and non-judgmental exploration of our feelings, thoughts, actions in the presence of another person. I value the collaborative therapeutic relationship, using authenticity and humor within the therapy process. Together we will explore habits, beliefs, physical manifestations, limitations and the underlying issues that keep you stuck in patterns that restrict your capacity to enjoy the quality of life you desire. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, and have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care.
My approach is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based modalities including, EMDR, IFS, Psychodynamic, Existentialism, CBT and Attachment based.
I believe there is great value in a curious and non-judgmental exploration of our feelings, thoughts, actions in the presence of another person. I value the collaborative therapeutic relationship, using authenticity and humor within the therapy process. Together we will explore habits, beliefs, physical manifestations, limitations and the underlying issues that keep you stuck in patterns that restrict your capacity to enjoy the quality of life you desire. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, and have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care.
Buckle up! I am here to take a ride with you on your journey to discovering and embracing your authentic self. On this journey, you can gain insight into your healthy patterns that motivate you to live a meaningful life. You can also become more aware of any unhealthy patterns that cause periods of distress and suffering. Throughout this journey, you can explore how your patterns developed over time to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Buckle up! I am here to take a ride with you on your journey to discovering and embracing your authentic self. On this journey, you can gain insight into your healthy patterns that motivate you to live a meaningful life. You can also become more aware of any unhealthy patterns that cause periods of distress and suffering. Throughout this journey, you can explore how your patterns developed over time to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Hi, I'm Katie! If you've been endlessly scrolling through PsychologyToday and stumbled upon my profile, welcome.
I work with teens and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, substance use, burnout, and all the messy parts that can come with simply being a human. I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ folks and strive to create a space where you don't have to explain or defend who you are.
Starting therapy can be weird. You might not know exactly why you're reaching out, where to start, or even what you're hoping to get out of it yet. That's okay. You don't have to come in perfectly organized.
Hi, I'm Katie! If you've been endlessly scrolling through PsychologyToday and stumbled upon my profile, welcome.
I work with teens and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, substance use, burnout, and all the messy parts that can come with simply being a human. I also enjoy working with LGBTQ+ folks and strive to create a space where you don't have to explain or defend who you are.
Starting therapy can be weird. You might not know exactly why you're reaching out, where to start, or even what you're hoping to get out of it yet. That's okay. You don't have to come in perfectly organized.
Hi! I’m Annie, and I’m a licensed social worker. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma. I use a relational & feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, & society throughout their lives, and how those things affect working towards healing and joy. My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, mindfulness group work, and community outreach. If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs.
Hi! I’m Annie, and I’m a licensed social worker. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma. I use a relational & feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, & society throughout their lives, and how those things affect working towards healing and joy. My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, mindfulness group work, and community outreach. If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.