Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a general term used to treat psychological disorders and mental distress by helping you better understand your illness or source of life problems. Therapy teaches strategies and gives tools to deal with unhealthy or damaging behaviors. Within a relaxed professional atmosphere I use a collage of proven approaches to help you increase your awareness and capacity for self-observation, change negative behaviors and develop insight. It is my goal to help you work on positive growth and facilitate you in maximizing your potential.
Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a general term used to treat psychological disorders and mental distress by helping you better understand your illness or source of life problems. Therapy teaches strategies and gives tools to deal with unhealthy or damaging behaviors. Within a relaxed professional atmosphere I use a collage of proven approaches to help you increase your awareness and capacity for self-observation, change negative behaviors and develop insight. It is my goal to help you work on positive growth and facilitate you in maximizing your potential.
Carissa Atkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities and interventions to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual, primarily including ACT, Assertiveness Training, CBT, DBT, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Exploration of Values, ERP, I-CBT, Mindfulness Practices, MI, and ongoing Psychoeducation.
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities and interventions to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual, primarily including ACT, Assertiveness Training, CBT, DBT, Exploration of Relationship Patterns, Exploration of Values, ERP, I-CBT, Mindfulness Practices, MI, and ongoing Psychoeducation.
My clinical experience began in general private practice, and I later moved on to develop a more specialized treatment approach through an internship with The Center for OCD and Anxiety in August 2020. From there, I transitioned into my roles as Associate Therapist, Intake Manager, and Caregiver Support Group Leader until February 2024. As I believe that effective therapy includes an appropriate balance of empathy, humor, active listening, and proper guidance rooted in evidence-based practices, I utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities (listed below) to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each individual.
Maybe you’re consumed with anxious thoughts, the “what if” kind that never seem to leave your side. Maybe you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of overthinking, feeling like your brain just won’t shut off. Maybe you’re constantly trying to figure out why you just had that really uncomfortable thought again (yes, that one !)
Maybe you’re consumed with anxious thoughts, the “what if” kind that never seem to leave your side. Maybe you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of overthinking, feeling like your brain just won’t shut off. Maybe you’re constantly trying to figure out why you just had that really uncomfortable thought again (yes, that one !)
If you're an adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by trauma, or stuck in the grip of depression, I'm here to walk alongside you. Perhaps you're battling relentless stress or you're finding that your relationships just aren't what they used to be—whatever it is, know that there's a space for you in my practice. I specialize in helping people like you manage the tough stuff: the anxiety that won't quiet down, the traumatic memories that linger, the heavy blanket of depression, and the stress that seems to color your every day.
If you're an adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by trauma, or stuck in the grip of depression, I'm here to walk alongside you. Perhaps you're battling relentless stress or you're finding that your relationships just aren't what they used to be—whatever it is, know that there's a space for you in my practice. I specialize in helping people like you manage the tough stuff: the anxiety that won't quiet down, the traumatic memories that linger, the heavy blanket of depression, and the stress that seems to color your every day.
I work to establish an open , interactive environment . We will establish a confidential relationship to explore current problems to be addressed as well as issues from the past that may be creating discomfort and unwanted emotions
I work to establish an open , interactive environment . We will establish a confidential relationship to explore current problems to be addressed as well as issues from the past that may be creating discomfort and unwanted emotions
I'm not going to tell you to get over it, I'm going to help you get through it. For over 25 years, I have guided individuals on their path towards healing, higher self-awareness, and overall wellness. Many of us struggle with feeling alone, left out, unheard, tired, unconnected, anxious, sad, or fearful. Therapy is a way to change those negative feelings and to address all of the "stuff" we have pushed so far down that we don't know where to start. And you don't have to do it alone.
I'm not going to tell you to get over it, I'm going to help you get through it. For over 25 years, I have guided individuals on their path towards healing, higher self-awareness, and overall wellness. Many of us struggle with feeling alone, left out, unheard, tired, unconnected, anxious, sad, or fearful. Therapy is a way to change those negative feelings and to address all of the "stuff" we have pushed so far down that we don't know where to start. And you don't have to do it alone.
Are you looking to develop more self-awareness, reduce stress and find life more meaningful? Therapy can be a useful tool to aid in this process. Our work together may include processing life experiences, identify current emotional responses, and engaging in skill building work to improve coping. Together, we can work through the current challenges you may be facing and identify positive paths toward change and healing.
Are you looking to develop more self-awareness, reduce stress and find life more meaningful? Therapy can be a useful tool to aid in this process. Our work together may include processing life experiences, identify current emotional responses, and engaging in skill building work to improve coping. Together, we can work through the current challenges you may be facing and identify positive paths toward change and healing.
Don’t give up. Did you know that you have the right to choose a new therapist as many times as it takes to find one that works for you? Many people feel stuck with an ineffective therapist, and that can feel like therapy doesn’t work. With the help of a trusted therapist you can gain the awareness and skills to cope better, feel better, and do better for yourself. I hope to be that therapist for you. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. In therapy, your part is to be honest with yourself, open to new ideas, and willing to make changes. My only job is to guide and support you on your journey of self-discovery.
Don’t give up. Did you know that you have the right to choose a new therapist as many times as it takes to find one that works for you? Many people feel stuck with an ineffective therapist, and that can feel like therapy doesn’t work. With the help of a trusted therapist you can gain the awareness and skills to cope better, feel better, and do better for yourself. I hope to be that therapist for you. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. In therapy, your part is to be honest with yourself, open to new ideas, and willing to make changes. My only job is to guide and support you on your journey of self-discovery.
Whether you find yourself dealing with anxiety, unprocessed trauma, grief/loss, navigating relationships, or other (often common) struggles, I am here to give you the tools you may not even know you needed. Through nervous system regulation, challenging and reframing thoughts, supportive reflection, and/or EMDR, together we will set you on the path towards the life you want to lead.
Whether you find yourself dealing with anxiety, unprocessed trauma, grief/loss, navigating relationships, or other (often common) struggles, I am here to give you the tools you may not even know you needed. Through nervous system regulation, challenging and reframing thoughts, supportive reflection, and/or EMDR, together we will set you on the path towards the life you want to lead.
Let’s be honest - life can get to be a lot! Between work stress, endless to-do lists, relationships, and trying to remember where you left your keys (again), it’s easy to feel like your brain’s running 47 tabs at once. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pittsburgh, PA, and I’ve spent nearly 20 years helping people understand and learn to manage the impacts of trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and sometimes even a little funny, because therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or serious all the time.
Let’s be honest - life can get to be a lot! Between work stress, endless to-do lists, relationships, and trying to remember where you left your keys (again), it’s easy to feel like your brain’s running 47 tabs at once. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pittsburgh, PA, and I’ve spent nearly 20 years helping people understand and learn to manage the impacts of trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and sometimes even a little funny, because therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or serious all the time.
I offer evidence-based therapy grounded in CBT, ACT, DBT, and CBT-I, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or a general sense of disconnection, even while functioning well on the outside. Often, they’re motivated to change but unsure what will actually help, and want a space to slow things down, make sense of their experience, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real.
I offer evidence-based therapy grounded in CBT, ACT, DBT, and CBT-I, tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns. They may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, or a general sense of disconnection, even while functioning well on the outside. Often, they’re motivated to change but unsure what will actually help, and want a space to slow things down, make sense of their experience, and move forward in a way that feels grounded and real.
My approach encompasses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Existentialist, and Feminist therapy interventions.
I feel the most important aspect of counseling is the relationship between the counselor and client. If we are able to create a genuine relationship that is grounded in authenticity and trust, we can further your understanding of yourself, your experiences, and how you engage with the world. I aim to help people by cultivating a safe environment where thoughts and emotions can be deeply felt, and where we can discover what steps you can take in your life that better align with your values. Through counseling, we can learn how to acknowledge thoughts, feelings, and past experiences without having them overwhelm us or define us.
My approach encompasses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Existentialist, and Feminist therapy interventions.
I feel the most important aspect of counseling is the relationship between the counselor and client. If we are able to create a genuine relationship that is grounded in authenticity and trust, we can further your understanding of yourself, your experiences, and how you engage with the world. I aim to help people by cultivating a safe environment where thoughts and emotions can be deeply felt, and where we can discover what steps you can take in your life that better align with your values. Through counseling, we can learn how to acknowledge thoughts, feelings, and past experiences without having them overwhelm us or define us.
June Austin-Wells, LPC, PC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing expert mental health care at LifeStance Health in Ohio. With nearly two decades of experience, she is dedicated to helping adults and seniors navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Through her compassionate and client-focused approach, June creates a safe space where individuals feel empowered to explore their emotions, address their concerns, and work toward achieving personal growth and well-being. June specializes in supporting individuals struggling with alcohol and drug use issues, grief, and women's mental health concerns.
June Austin-Wells, LPC, PC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing expert mental health care at LifeStance Health in Ohio. With nearly two decades of experience, she is dedicated to helping adults and seniors navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Through her compassionate and client-focused approach, June creates a safe space where individuals feel empowered to explore their emotions, address their concerns, and work toward achieving personal growth and well-being. June specializes in supporting individuals struggling with alcohol and drug use issues, grief, and women's mental health concerns.
Lucent Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies.
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. At Lucent Counseling, we find it a privilege to help you process and integrate these experiences so that you can heal and move through the difficult times in your life. Our Master's level therapists have expert tools and training, and draw from an eclectic variety of techniques. Our interventions are guided by the therapeutic relationship, and are individually curated to help you move toward your goals.
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies.
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. At Lucent Counseling, we find it a privilege to help you process and integrate these experiences so that you can heal and move through the difficult times in your life. Our Master's level therapists have expert tools and training, and draw from an eclectic variety of techniques. Our interventions are guided by the therapeutic relationship, and are individually curated to help you move toward your goals.
Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and humanistic methods, therapy becomes a space for insight, healing, and meaningful change.
I work with clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors or thoughts, feelings of inadequacy or patterns of self sabotage and want to understand their thoughts and behaviors to find more effective ways to manage them. Many of those I work with are healthcare professionals or others in caring roles who give so much to others that they neglect their own needs. Together, we focus on restoring balance, building coping skills, and regaining a sense of control.
Using CBT, DBT, ACT, and humanistic methods, therapy becomes a space for insight, healing, and meaningful change.
I work with clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors or thoughts, feelings of inadequacy or patterns of self sabotage and want to understand their thoughts and behaviors to find more effective ways to manage them. Many of those I work with are healthcare professionals or others in caring roles who give so much to others that they neglect their own needs. Together, we focus on restoring balance, building coping skills, and regaining a sense of control.
Sydney Stennett McCarren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Waitlist for new clients
I use several treatment methods to help clients reach their goals, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and I am always person-centered in my approach.
I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxiety and mood concerns, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. I believe empathy and compassion can create a comfortable space to begin to learn about yourself and to create healthy ways to grow and move forward. You deserve to invest in yourself, and I am happy to be a part of your process.
I use several treatment methods to help clients reach their goals, including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and I am always person-centered in my approach.
I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with anxiety and mood concerns, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. I believe empathy and compassion can create a comfortable space to begin to learn about yourself and to create healthy ways to grow and move forward. You deserve to invest in yourself, and I am happy to be a part of your process.
I have worked with many individuals, couples, families and therapeutic groups with a wide assortment of issues and problems. I have over 30 years of experience in the field. I am committed to providing a safe environment to do the work of therapy. I believe that all clients have the capacity to figure out what they believe and then develop the thoughts and actions that are congruent with their own personal beliefs. Helping to facilitate this process and watching people I have had the privilege to work with grow and flourish had been an honor.
I have worked with many individuals, couples, families and therapeutic groups with a wide assortment of issues and problems. I have over 30 years of experience in the field. I am committed to providing a safe environment to do the work of therapy. I believe that all clients have the capacity to figure out what they believe and then develop the thoughts and actions that are congruent with their own personal beliefs. Helping to facilitate this process and watching people I have had the privilege to work with grow and flourish had been an honor.
Hi, I'm Angela, a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania who supports women struggling with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and identity shifts to start feeling like themselves again. I specialize in guiding women through the moments that shake your sense of self, including anxiety, burnout, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, career transitions, midlife changes, and the empty nest phase.
I work exclusively with adults who identify as women or with women’s experiences.
Hi, I'm Angela, a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania who supports women struggling with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and identity shifts to start feeling like themselves again. I specialize in guiding women through the moments that shake your sense of self, including anxiety, burnout, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, career transitions, midlife changes, and the empty nest phase.
I work exclusively with adults who identify as women or with women’s experiences.
I strive to provide a comfortable environment to make my clients feel at home. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or have tried therapy multiple times, you want to be comfortable and understood as well as to feel that you are going to be able to get out of therapy what you are looking for. That is the goal that I have for all of my clients. Please call/email for an appointment.
I strive to provide a comfortable environment to make my clients feel at home. Whether you are coming to therapy for the first time or have tried therapy multiple times, you want to be comfortable and understood as well as to feel that you are going to be able to get out of therapy what you are looking for. That is the goal that I have for all of my clients. Please call/email for an appointment.
Fresh Perspectives Counseling: Briana Jurrema,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I offer tools from evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Welcome! Let’s explore what a meaningful life looks like to you. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also enjoy helping clients manage major life changes, relationship stress, and feeling "stuck" or burned out. I primarily see adults, but teen clients are also welcome depending on the presenting concern.
I offer tools from evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Welcome! Let’s explore what a meaningful life looks like to you. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also enjoy helping clients manage major life changes, relationship stress, and feeling "stuck" or burned out. I primarily see adults, but teen clients are also welcome depending on the presenting concern.
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