Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Currently, my specialty is working with and supporting people during pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. I also frequently work with individuals with mood disorders and neurodivergent individuals. In the past, I have worked with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders as well as in a hospital setting, and have extensive experience in working with individuals with chronic illnesses, especially autoimmune diseases and disorders of brain-gut interaction. I welcome members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color as clients.

I am a psychologist who practices psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults, and adults. Psychodynamic psychotherapy fosters self-understanding and facilitates meaningfulness, satisfaction and efficacy in relationships and work.

I am an EMDR certified trauma therapist and a Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, attuned presence, teaching mind-body skills to relieve anxiety and depression, and developing safe spaces in which to heal from trauma.

I specialize in helping adults who are dealing with issues of Depression and Anxiety. This includes those who engage in cutting themselves and other self destructive behaviors. If you are struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, excessive worry, having panic attacks, or just can't seem to deal with the stress in your life I can help you. Many times people feel that there is no hope and that things can't get better, however, I strongly believe that they can and have seen it happen countless times. You too CAN feel better!

My approach is exploratory, rather than pre-planned or highly structured. My style is informal and at-ease; I offer a space where you can relax enough to become more of who you actually are, rather than feeling like we are analyzing or troubleshooting you. Our focus isn’t determined by what we worked on last time or by a treatment manual – it emerges from what you're wanting, wondering, or feeling each time you arrive. I work best with people willing to continue the work between sessions, by practicing present-focused awareness and trying out gentler, more curious responses to their body sensations, thoughts, and feelings.

Do you feel that no matter how hard you try you are never good enough? Do you struggle with issues of vulnerability? Are you isolated, sad, worried, and exhausted? Are you in crisis and need help adjusting to a major life change or loss? Do you need a safe place to heal from trauma? Please know that you are not alone.

Do you not recognize your teenager anymore? Is your marriage not working out the way you imagined it would? Do you wake up and wonder how your life got to this point? Do you always seem to choose partners that are not good for you? Relationships are both the most difficult and the most rewarding things about being human,and they are HARD! I believe very strongly in the power of relationships to heal as well as hurt. I help people look at the relationships in their lives and figure out how to move forward in a new way.

Clients who are struggling with life issues including, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, obsessive disorders, trauma, and addiction and are looking to build the skills to live a full and rewarding life will find a supportive professional with Douglas. Doug works best with individuals struggling to make changes in life to deal with mental/behavioral issues and/or addiction impacting their ability to live the life they choose. Doug’s practice is based upon self-discovery, inspiration, motivation, and the ability for people to heal from life’s trauma. He has a focus on Aviation related issues.

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in a number of different settings and with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. My priority is to meet the client where he or she is and help him or her by providing support, aid and guidance, so the client can work through processing the past, identifying present patterns and taking steps toward long lasting changes while addressing the client’s fears, challenges and worries along the way.

*Accepting individuals in Pennsylvania and Florida* Counseling can help you gain an understanding of your own physical and emotional experience. This understanding allows you the ability to calm your nervous system enough to connect with others and navigate through your days effectively. This understanding also assists you in addressing the difficulties of your life in new and more effective ways. Having the ability to understand yourself and manage your experience promotes higher self-esteem, healthier relationships, and greater effectiveness in all areas of life. Telehealth can offer you convenience and comfort for your sessions.

Life is a winding path- I know how difficult it can often be adjusting to challenges in the moment and over time. I have been helping clients for several years confront the tasks of personal integration and expansion in response to life's unhelpful habits, patterns and circumstances. My approach and style are effective at helping heal dysregulation in all forms, regardless of whether they stem from health conditions, interpersonal disruptions, or other historical factors. Let us work together on your terms to restore vitality and depth in your world. Relief and wisdom lie closely within our grasp!

Are you struggling and frustrated with life problems and traditional help is not working? I offer an organic blending of traditional eastern healing practices with western psychotherapy. This work helps you deepen your connection to the answers which are already within you. I just help you "see" them, and assist you in bridging a connection between the healthy self and those parts of you that are struggling to be healthy. I call these dissonant parts. These dissonant parts can create disorder and dysfunction. We work as partners on a path towards unity, health and well-being.

Welcome to my practice! My approach is to get to the heart of your situation and engage you in developing insight into your choices and patterns. I work collaboratively with you to examine your life choices, problem management and support you through the process of implementing effective change in your life I am an active-directive psychologist who not only listens to you but also provides valuable information on strategies on what is working for you and what isn't. I also help you get unstuck by focussing on a solution and action oriented model of change.