Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Do you feel depressed or overwhelmed by life? Do you feel like you need to make a change but don’t know how? You’re not alone; these feelings and situations are common things that we all experience at times. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it on your own. Whether or not you’ve been to therapy before, acknowledging that you want help in your journey towards a happier and healthier life is an important step. Therapy can help you become more self-aware and develop a better understanding of who you are and what you need. My goal is to support you in this process and help you find the tools that work for you.

I've helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. You can learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. Get in touch today to see how we can work together to help you find peace and contentment. As an LPC, I offer clinical experience and knowledge, providing counseling to all clients, with a special focus on treating anxiety and panic disorder.

My goal is to elicit a safe, confidential space for you to feel comfortable to explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Through our collaborative efforts, we can explore new ways of dealing with stressors. My role is to provide you with unconditional support and empathy through your self-growth process. I believe that self-growth is a continuous journey.

I believe that each person is the expert on their own life and provide a collaborative counseling approach in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I especially enjoy working with women experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulty navigating other life stressors. I enjoy working with couples to build communication skills and a more fulfilling relationship as well. My background is also rooted in working with addiction and substance misuse.

"Just because you are struggling does not mean you are failing." I believe in this statement and approach my clients, so they can create a process that leads to change. This opens the door to my client's awareness and understanding of their emotions and behaviors. I approach my clients with positivity and warmth to ensure the creation of relationships based on trust and respect.

As both a licensed professional counselor and a music therapist, I have worked with adults and older adults for over a decade with issues related to advanced illness, chronic illness, death and dying, pre-bereavement, and grief. When facing these and other types of significant life transitions, it is important that all involved individuals have a space to express their fears, air their concerns, and process their challenges with the goal of finding avenues to move forward in a way that helps you feeling empowered, emboldened, and ready. I

My goal is to help you gain the insights & tools to feel successful and satisfied. I have an eclectic strengths-based approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Theory, creative expression and bibliotherapy. I provide a variety of services, including: Individual, Family, and Group Therapy for all ages. Including Grief and Parent Counseling.

Emails preferred. Erika is an experienced psychotherapist with a diverse background in the mental health field. She has treated a range of clients such as toddlers, school age children, teenagers, children in foster care, adoptees, college age students and adults in individual and family/marriage counseling settings. Erika works with both adults and children on healing the wounds that trauma has created in their lives. When working with clients, Erika utilizes an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of the client. This therapeutic space is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

As a licensed clinical therapist, I offer a warm and collaborative space for you to freely explore what most troubles you. You may be dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or changing life circumstances. I am mindful of you as an individual, while also aware of the concurrent forces of family, culture, and social - and how internal and outside pressures can sometimes make change harder. My role is to attend to you with skill, compassion, and without judgment, so that you can more fully be.

Are you ready to make changes to manage life's ups and downs more effectively? Do you just feel like you need someone to really listen to you and help you figure out how to untangle issues? Are you in a situation where you feel like no one understands what you are going through? Anxiety, depression, and a multitude of other conditions reduce our ability to feel whole and effective in our own lives. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process so that you arrive at a new perspective, emboldened by your own internal compass and power.

In the therapeutic setting, I use an eclectic approach by blending a person-centered spirit with cognitive-behavioral or solution-focused techniques. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can explore, address, accept, or just talk through life’s challenges. When we seek to live, “Life on life’s terms,” that can get complicated. It is my belief everyone needs a place to process their specific difficulties. I have a team mindset and by being part of your "WE," I can lend the professional support needed to begin the work of personal development and change. Let's find solutions for better stress management and good mental health.

I have been exploring the healing arts,psychology,spirituality,the mind-body connection, and personal growth both professionally and personally for the past 30 years. My personal healing journey has supported and guided my heart's desire to be a facilitator in guiding others home to their selves. I maintain a private practice as psychotherapist and Certified Rubenfeld Synergist in Pittsburgh,Pa. My practice is eclectic and dynamic. It allows me to explore the depths of my being while facilitating others to do the same. I am a dedicated therapist, dedicated to my growth and the growth of my clients.

Life can be stressful, hectic, and overwhelming at times. It is not an easy thing to seek real and lasting change in yourself, your life, or your relationships. I believe in meeting an individual where they are in their own journey and that they already have everything they need within them to make the positive changes they want in their life. Working from a person-centered and mindfulness approach; my goal is to help support and empower you to find those inner strengths and personal solutions so you can meet your goals. Using a collaborative approach, we will work together to find what works for you and your goals.

Seeking to discover strengths to meet new challenges and define your sense of purpose? Do you experience stress, sadness, anxiety, numbness, or painful memories of a loss or traumatic event? Are you having relationship issues at home, school, or work? Or maybe you are asking questions about your life story, its meaning, and your place in the world at a time of cultural, economic, and geopolitical change. Psychotherapy can be helpful in exploring and resolving these concerns. Every person has a story to tell. I practice insight-oriented psychotherapy, an approach that focuses on your perspective and unique story.