Available Therapists in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Marywood University and have been practicing for 17 years. I have been licensed since 2013. I help adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-confidence, self-compassion, anger management and gender dysphoria. I am passionate serving the LGBTQ population. I have a certification in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from Marywood University and have been practicing for 17 years. I have been licensed since 2013. I help adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-confidence, self-compassion, anger management and gender dysphoria. I am passionate serving the LGBTQ population. I have a certification in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
She believes there is incredible potential for healing and growth that emerges in a counselor's office. The late poet Maya Angelou quoted, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you”. This quote holds a powerful message to those interested in a therapeutic relationship. There is no substitute in the act for good therapy. It is where vulnerability and courage cross paths. Therapy offers a safe place to take the mask off, and explore new ways to establish living healthily. Susan is passionate about healing communities and families.
She believes there is incredible potential for healing and growth that emerges in a counselor's office. The late poet Maya Angelou quoted, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you”. This quote holds a powerful message to those interested in a therapeutic relationship. There is no substitute in the act for good therapy. It is where vulnerability and courage cross paths. Therapy offers a safe place to take the mask off, and explore new ways to establish living healthily. Susan is passionate about healing communities and families.
I offer secure virtual couples therapy, with in-person appointments available in Beaver, PA.
My ideal clients are couples who feel stuck in recurring conflict or emotional distance but still care deeply about their relationship. They may struggle to communicate without escalating, shutting down, or repeating the same arguments. They want help understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and learning how to reconnect in more meaningful ways. Their goal is not just to argue less, but to feel safer, closer, and more secure as a team while building a stronger, more intentional relationship.
I offer secure virtual couples therapy, with in-person appointments available in Beaver, PA.
My ideal clients are couples who feel stuck in recurring conflict or emotional distance but still care deeply about their relationship. They may struggle to communicate without escalating, shutting down, or repeating the same arguments. They want help understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and learning how to reconnect in more meaningful ways. Their goal is not just to argue less, but to feel safer, closer, and more secure as a team while building a stronger, more intentional relationship.
I partner with clients to uncover their strengths and increase their daily functioning. My education and experience have focused on supporting teens, college students, couples, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and motivation challenges. I take a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs.
When working with me, you can expect empathy, reflective listening, and evidence-based techniques such as Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you move toward your goals.
I partner with clients to uncover their strengths and increase their daily functioning. My education and experience have focused on supporting teens, college students, couples, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and motivation challenges. I take a strength-based and trauma-informed approach, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs.
When working with me, you can expect empathy, reflective listening, and evidence-based techniques such as Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you move toward your goals.
To learn more about our providers and check availability in your area, visit our website or give us a call!
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.
To learn more about our providers and check availability in your area, visit our website or give us a call!
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.
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Evening/Weekend sessions are available upon request.
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.
Evening/Weekend sessions are available upon request.
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.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
I am Maggie Dombrowski, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience in the mental health and behavioral health field. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address their unique challenges while advocating for the appropriate care and treatment to help them enjoy life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment, and various mental health disorders. I completed my Master of Counseling at Waynesburg University.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
I am Maggie Dombrowski, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience in the mental health and behavioral health field. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address their unique challenges while advocating for the appropriate care and treatment to help them enjoy life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment, and various mental health disorders. I completed my Master of Counseling at Waynesburg University.
I’m Laurie Gatti, and I founded EMERGE because I truly believe healthy relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are the foundation for a fulfilling, happy life. It’s my mission to help you realize the full potential of each of your relationships so that you can live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve! I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
I’m Laurie Gatti, and I founded EMERGE because I truly believe healthy relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are the foundation for a fulfilling, happy life. It’s my mission to help you realize the full potential of each of your relationships so that you can live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve! I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
Welcome! My name is Marian Robinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia with over 20 years of professional mental health experience. I have experience in helping clients with low motivation, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and end of life issues. I take an eclectic, person-centered approach, CBT and psychodynamic approach where you are in the driver seat in your own recovery.
Welcome! My name is Marian Robinson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia with over 20 years of professional mental health experience. I have experience in helping clients with low motivation, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and end of life issues. I take an eclectic, person-centered approach, CBT and psychodynamic approach where you are in the driver seat in your own recovery.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
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.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
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.
Art Therapy is for everyone! I work with individuals from diverse cultures and existences; feeling that being accepting, respectful, and genuine are characteristics essential in a therapist. I also offer spiritual, logistical, emotional, and mental support to those dealing with loss, adversity, resilience, attachment, relationships, gender, identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression. I work with those in early adulthood, adults, and later life adults. LGBTQIA, as well as kinky folks find a place of acceptance in my office. People who require direct communication are well-served by my direct, person-centered, Humanistic approach.
Art Therapy is for everyone! I work with individuals from diverse cultures and existences; feeling that being accepting, respectful, and genuine are characteristics essential in a therapist. I also offer spiritual, logistical, emotional, and mental support to those dealing with loss, adversity, resilience, attachment, relationships, gender, identity, ADHD, anxiety, depression. I work with those in early adulthood, adults, and later life adults. LGBTQIA, as well as kinky folks find a place of acceptance in my office. People who require direct communication are well-served by my direct, person-centered, Humanistic approach.
I am available on weekdays and weeknights.
Are you wanting to step into your power and address your mental health concerns? My approach is client-led, honoring that you are the expert of your life. You hold your solutions and guide the pace and direction of your healing journey. There is no right or wrong way to show up to any session.
My work is grounded in a relational-cultural lens, meaning I attend to the ways systems of oppression and societal factors may impact you. I strive to hold space for both the barriers you face and the strengths you carry. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative relationship that helps you move toward growth, connection, and healing.
I am available on weekdays and weeknights.
Are you wanting to step into your power and address your mental health concerns? My approach is client-led, honoring that you are the expert of your life. You hold your solutions and guide the pace and direction of your healing journey. There is no right or wrong way to show up to any session.
My work is grounded in a relational-cultural lens, meaning I attend to the ways systems of oppression and societal factors may impact you. I strive to hold space for both the barriers you face and the strengths you carry. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative relationship that helps you move toward growth, connection, and healing.
Deborah Wilkinson | Reconnect You To You, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MDiv, MA
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Accepting new clients.
Feeling sad, anxious, worried, more than just a couple of weeks? Experiencing racing thoughts, low energy, lack of enjoyment in life? Caught up in troubled relationships or wondering "what is the point of it all?" If you are feeling discouraged, irritable, overwhelmed, or need the opportunity to sort things out, therapeutic counseling may help. Nurture yourself by investing dedicated time to discover who you are, and how you want to be in the world.
Accepting new clients.
Feeling sad, anxious, worried, more than just a couple of weeks? Experiencing racing thoughts, low energy, lack of enjoyment in life? Caught up in troubled relationships or wondering "what is the point of it all?" If you are feeling discouraged, irritable, overwhelmed, or need the opportunity to sort things out, therapeutic counseling may help. Nurture yourself by investing dedicated time to discover who you are, and how you want to be in the world.
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.
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.
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.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages, from kids as young as 4 to elderly individuals. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate the challenges life brings. My experience includes working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and more. I strive to meet you where you are and help you reach your full potential. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.
Self-pay is also available, with rates varying by service type, initial visits, and follow-up sessions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages, from kids as young as 4 to elderly individuals. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate the challenges life brings. My experience includes working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and more. I strive to meet you where you are and help you reach your full potential. I earned my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.
First and foremost, my work is always person-centered; empathy and collaboration are the core of my therapeutic approach. We know that when it comes to your life, you are the expert. Whether you've uncovered it or not, you hold the deepest understanding of your past experiences, future goals, fears, desires, regrets, joys, and every other component of who you are. My role as your therapist is joining you on your journey to self-improvement and understanding, while being fully present and actively listening to ensure you feel heard and understood.
First and foremost, my work is always person-centered; empathy and collaboration are the core of my therapeutic approach. We know that when it comes to your life, you are the expert. Whether you've uncovered it or not, you hold the deepest understanding of your past experiences, future goals, fears, desires, regrets, joys, and every other component of who you are. My role as your therapist is joining you on your journey to self-improvement and understanding, while being fully present and actively listening to ensure you feel heard and understood.
Experience working in multiple settings, including private practice and community healthcare. I look to help clients struggling with gambling addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health disorders.
Experience working in multiple settings, including private practice and community healthcare. I look to help clients struggling with gambling addiction, drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health disorders.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
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How do I find a therapist near me who is accepting new patients?
Finding a therapist who is actively accepting new patients can feel overwhelming, so it can be helpful to narrow your search down as much as possible. Use the Psychology Today Therapy Directory to search specifically for therapists who are in your state and who are accepting new patients right now, so you are not wasting time reaching out to providers who have a closed waitlist. From there, you can narrow your search further by insurance, specialty, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. Once you find someone who looks like a good fit, you can reach out directly to confirm their availability and request an initial consultation.
How long does it typically take to get an appointment with a therapist?
Wait times for therapists in the US vary widely depending on where you live. In major cities, the wait can range from a few days to several weeks. In rural or underserved areas, it is not uncommon to wait several months. Wait times can also vary depending on the type of therapist you are looking for. In general, master's level therapists like licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) tend to be more widely available than psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree. Availability can also differ depending on the specialty you are looking for; therapists who specialize in areas like trauma, eating disorders, or child therapy tend to have longer wait times because there are fewer of them relative to the demand for their specific expertise.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your state without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your primary care doctor can be a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation, provide referrals that may help move the process along, and in some cases connect you with other mental health resources in your area. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health centers are designed to serve people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they often have more flexibility for both crisis care and follow-up appointments than private practices do.