Addiction Therapists in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Barbara L Sawatis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
My experience includes attachment , adoption issues, addiction & recovery, ACOA/codependency, trauma, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
My experience includes attachment , adoption issues, addiction & recovery, ACOA/codependency, trauma, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Have you heard the phrase "If you're going through Hell, keep going”? Sometimes in our darkest moments, we need cheerleaders. We need people who recognize that what we are going through seems unbearable and that the simple act of going forward takes courage. Therapy can be the vehicle to help us move forward. When treatment is non-judgmental, supportive and encouraging, you and your therapist can make an unstoppable team. I believe that people want to be "well," but we just don't know an effective way to achieve it. Together, we can work on identifying your personal path to wellness and improved confidence in your strengths.
(878) 205-0573 View (878) 205-0573
Heather Hodges
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
My experience includes working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and more.
I use a solution-focused approach in therapy, working with clients to set and achieve goals that promote growth in areas they want to focus on. I also incorporate reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and an eclectic approach tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
My experience includes working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and more.
I use a solution-focused approach in therapy, working with clients to set and achieve goals that promote growth in areas they want to focus on. I also incorporate reality therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and an eclectic approach tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
(412) 293-0697 View (412) 293-0697
Rachel Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I am a Licensed Therapist passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.
I am a Licensed Therapist passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. I have experience addressing a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. My specialties include depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.
(412) 866-2096 View (412) 866-2096
Alexandra Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field.
I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and have spent much of my career supporting individuals who turned to substance use as a way of coping with their mental health symptoms. I utilize EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice.
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field.
I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and have spent much of my career supporting individuals who turned to substance use as a way of coping with their mental health symptoms. I utilize EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy in my practice.
(412) 534-5978 View (412) 534-5978
Kevin Basil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our culture produces symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, etc.
When we work together, you are the professional. You know your life the best. You know your perspectives and experiences, hopes and goals. I'm only here to help you succeed in the ways you hope for. You're the driver; I just help navigate and get you where you want to go. Sometimes it's scary, but we will go at your pace and comfort level all the way.
Our culture produces symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, etc.
When we work together, you are the professional. You know your life the best. You know your perspectives and experiences, hopes and goals. I'm only here to help you succeed in the ways you hope for. You're the driver; I just help navigate and get you where you want to go. Sometimes it's scary, but we will go at your pace and comfort level all the way.
(412) 501-2908 View (412) 501-2908
Dr. Jordan Lief
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress.
When working with couples, I teach partners to better empathize with each other. It is often in the context of this improved empathy and compassion that change and healing can occur. I also work with couples to improve their communication skills, conflict management skills, and problem solving skills.
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress.
When working with couples, I teach partners to better empathize with each other. It is often in the context of this improved empathy and compassion that change and healing can occur. I also work with couples to improve their communication skills, conflict management skills, and problem solving skills.
(610) 915-8043 View (610) 915-8043
Dominique Flint
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field, and I am excited to work with adults, parents, friends, and couples who are navigating unique challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, stress management, women's issues, racial/ethnic challenges, boundary setting, assertiveness skills, and emotional intelligence.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field, and I am excited to work with adults, parents, friends, and couples who are navigating unique challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, stress management, women's issues, racial/ethnic challenges, boundary setting, assertiveness skills, and emotional intelligence.
(412) 659-8157 View (412) 659-8157
Constance Moody
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and 30 years of experience across diverse settings.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and 30 years of experience across diverse settings.
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Vincent Lamont
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
I can assist with PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, addiction, depression, addiction, dysfunctional family of origin issues, LGBT issues and concerns and adjustment disorders.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
I can assist with PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, addiction, depression, addiction, dysfunctional family of origin issues, LGBT issues and concerns and adjustment disorders.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
Lynn Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a therapist who specializes in Addiction Recovery, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.
I think clients should expect to be seen and heard. I hope to develop relationships where my clients feel safe enough to share experiences and that they also feel supported.
I am a therapist who specializes in Addiction Recovery, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.
I think clients should expect to be seen and heard. I hope to develop relationships where my clients feel safe enough to share experiences and that they also feel supported.
(484) 978-8210 View (484) 978-8210
Allison E Gillon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I have experience working with adults battling substance use disorders and chronic mental illnesses, as well as adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social stress, and family related issues.
My approach is straightforward and simple - meet people where they're at. As a person-centered therapist, I allow my clients to assume expertise over their own life experiences to channel personal growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction issues, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem issues, social anxiety, and more.
I have experience working with adults battling substance use disorders and chronic mental illnesses, as well as adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social stress, and family related issues.
My approach is straightforward and simple - meet people where they're at. As a person-centered therapist, I allow my clients to assume expertise over their own life experiences to channel personal growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction issues, relationship issues, stress, self-esteem issues, social anxiety, and more.
(878) 678-9191 View (878) 678-9191
Joseph Ray Donnelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I enjoy working with individuals struggling with various stressors or challenges in life, whether it is mental health or substance challenges.
I am a veteran with 40 years of sobriety. I have a broad range of experience working with Individuals with TBI, D&A, SMPI, autism and IDD. I have also worked with Law Enforcement Officers and families. On a personal note, I am the parent of a son with autism. I understand from a personal journey the joys and challenges of raising a child on the spectrum.
I enjoy working with individuals struggling with various stressors or challenges in life, whether it is mental health or substance challenges.
I am a veteran with 40 years of sobriety. I have a broad range of experience working with Individuals with TBI, D&A, SMPI, autism and IDD. I have also worked with Law Enforcement Officers and families. On a personal note, I am the parent of a son with autism. I understand from a personal journey the joys and challenges of raising a child on the spectrum.
(267) 523-2884 View (267) 523-2884
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(412) 618-1085 View (412) 618-1085
Michael Moriarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of mental health struggles related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and grief and trauma-related issues.
I hold Master's degrees in Science Education from Lehman College and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. I use cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed approaches to help clients work through problem areas and gain an increased capacity for life satisfaction.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania with over 8 years of experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of mental health struggles related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, and grief and trauma-related issues.
I hold Master's degrees in Science Education from Lehman College and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. I use cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed approaches to help clients work through problem areas and gain an increased capacity for life satisfaction.
(412) 534-3734 View (412) 534-3734
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
(412) 732-7723 View (412) 732-7723
Valerie Stout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
(724) 390-6359 View (724) 390-6359
Jennifer Leah Pizzuto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
You're busy. You're pulled in a million different directions and you have a million more responsibilities. Sometimes you have someone to share this with, and sometimes not. Sometimes you feel lost under all of the pressure to "be better." I'm here to help. Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you. Let's take journey of self-discovery together. I'm here to listen, support, and help.
You're busy. You're pulled in a million different directions and you have a million more responsibilities. Sometimes you have someone to share this with, and sometimes not. Sometimes you feel lost under all of the pressure to "be better." I'm here to help. Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you. Let's take journey of self-discovery together. I'm here to listen, support, and help.
(412) 561-9758 View (412) 561-9758
Bella Peduzzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults on issues such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it's my goal to help you feel respected and create a safe environment for you to share whatever you need to during therapy. It is my intention to empower you, strengthen your individuality, help to strengthen your belief that you have great worth, and that you can overcome traumatic events and memories. We are more than the thoughts we have that we're ashamed of, we're more than the worst moments of our lives, much more than our mistakes, and in my practice, I respect the courage it takes to be vulnerable, honest, and open to new ways of thinking.
I work with adults on issues such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it's my goal to help you feel respected and create a safe environment for you to share whatever you need to during therapy. It is my intention to empower you, strengthen your individuality, help to strengthen your belief that you have great worth, and that you can overcome traumatic events and memories. We are more than the thoughts we have that we're ashamed of, we're more than the worst moments of our lives, much more than our mistakes, and in my practice, I respect the courage it takes to be vulnerable, honest, and open to new ways of thinking.
(412) 214-7031 View (412) 214-7031
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
(267) 888-4202 View (267) 888-4202
Kendall L Kelly
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
Therapy is your space to exhale and feel truly seen. You might be carrying heavy experiences from the past, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer work, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or life transitions. You may be used to handling things on your own and are starting to realize something needs to change. You might notice this showing up in your relationships, your thoughts, or your ability to feel steady day to day. Even if you are not sure where to start, something feels off, and you are ready to take a closer look.
(412) 307-4623 View (412) 307-4623

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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.