Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Pittsburgh, PA
Welcome! As a therapist, I deeply believe in the profound impact of self-awareness, empathy, and genuine connection. I am a strong advocate for holistic healing, acknowledging the intricate link between the mind, body, and soul. In my practice, I integrate various evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as Person-Centered, Empowerment, Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Psychodynamic approaches. My ultimate goal is to support clients in cultivating their fullest potential.
Welcome! As a therapist, I deeply believe in the profound impact of self-awareness, empathy, and genuine connection. I am a strong advocate for holistic healing, acknowledging the intricate link between the mind, body, and soul. In my practice, I integrate various evidence-based therapeutic techniques, such as Person-Centered, Empowerment, Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Psychodynamic approaches. My ultimate goal is to support clients in cultivating their fullest potential.
We are a charitable nonprofit serving individuals, couples, and families in your community. We serve neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. We are a reliable place to turn for professional support addressing everyday issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, anger, peer pressure, marriage/family problems, and parenting difficulties.
We are a charitable nonprofit serving individuals, couples, and families in your community. We serve neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. We are a reliable place to turn for professional support addressing everyday issues and challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, anger, peer pressure, marriage/family problems, and parenting difficulties.
You don’t have to hold it all together.
If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, or untethered in a world that’s constantly shifting, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are Gen Z, Millennials, or Xennials who are trying to make meaning in chaotic times—queer, creative, neurodivergent, or otherwise nonconforming folks who are exhausted by trying to fit into systems that don’t fit them.
You might be longing for clarity in who you are, steadiness in your relationships, or relief from that low hum of existential dread. You move through your day with the ache of being awake to a world in collapse and still wanting to live fully.
You don’t have to hold it all together.
If you’re feeling anxious, burned out, or untethered in a world that’s constantly shifting, you’re not alone. Many of my clients are Gen Z, Millennials, or Xennials who are trying to make meaning in chaotic times—queer, creative, neurodivergent, or otherwise nonconforming folks who are exhausted by trying to fit into systems that don’t fit them.
You might be longing for clarity in who you are, steadiness in your relationships, or relief from that low hum of existential dread. You move through your day with the ache of being awake to a world in collapse and still wanting to live fully.
Navigating life's existential questions can be hard. Why do I feel so empty? Do I matter? What's it all mean? What shall I do with my life? A philosopher can guide you through these issues in a way that most psychologists can't. So let me help! Free initial consultations and reasonable rates.
Navigating life's existential questions can be hard. Why do I feel so empty? Do I matter? What's it all mean? What shall I do with my life? A philosopher can guide you through these issues in a way that most psychologists can't. So let me help! Free initial consultations and reasonable rates.
Immediate openings for adult ADHD assessment and evaluation.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Suess, I am a licensed psychologist with experience in individual, couples and family therapy. Additionally, I have experience with psychological assessment and consultation. I am a graduate of Macalester College (B.A. in Psychology) and Texas A&M University of San Antonio (M.A. Counseling and Leadership). I obtained my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Chatham University. I am the owner and primary practitioner of ANT Psychological Group, PLLC. I have experience working with a wide array of clients ranging from children to geriatric.
Immediate openings for adult ADHD assessment and evaluation.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Suess, I am a licensed psychologist with experience in individual, couples and family therapy. Additionally, I have experience with psychological assessment and consultation. I am a graduate of Macalester College (B.A. in Psychology) and Texas A&M University of San Antonio (M.A. Counseling and Leadership). I obtained my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Chatham University. I am the owner and primary practitioner of ANT Psychological Group, PLLC. I have experience working with a wide array of clients ranging from children to geriatric.
Taking new clients and insurance - I work with individuals and couples to understand the deeper meaning of the problems holding them back and help them to break free and reach their full potential. I use empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard to guide my practice while helping people understand themselves. Working together collaboratively but acknowledging that people are the experts of their own life, we will work together to end suffering while building self growth.
Taking new clients and insurance - I work with individuals and couples to understand the deeper meaning of the problems holding them back and help them to break free and reach their full potential. I use empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard to guide my practice while helping people understand themselves. Working together collaboratively but acknowledging that people are the experts of their own life, we will work together to end suffering while building self growth.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, particularly those who are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ.
Welcome- I’m glad you are here! If you are looking for a therapist who strives to create a warm, relaxed environment where you can share anything without judgement, I may be the right fit for you. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is transformative, empowering, and creating a safe space is essential to healing.
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, particularly those who are neurodivergent and/or LGBTQ.
Welcome- I’m glad you are here! If you are looking for a therapist who strives to create a warm, relaxed environment where you can share anything without judgement, I may be the right fit for you. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is transformative, empowering, and creating a safe space is essential to healing.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns that keep repeating in relationships, with anxiety, or within yourself, you’re not alone. Many of us carry old wounds and coping patterns that once helped us survive but now hold us back. My hope is to create a space that feels safe and steady, where you can breathe, be seen, and begin to heal what’s been too heavy to hold on your own.
If you’re feeling stuck in patterns that keep repeating in relationships, with anxiety, or within yourself, you’re not alone. Many of us carry old wounds and coping patterns that once helped us survive but now hold us back. My hope is to create a space that feels safe and steady, where you can breathe, be seen, and begin to heal what’s been too heavy to hold on your own.
CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy.
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy.
Our therapists specialize in addressing trauma, life & work stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, childhood disorders, parenting challenges, medical issues, and more. We also offer Spanish-speaking services. We utilize a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, from CBT to EMDR & Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.
My style is best fitted for adolescents and adults.
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” My ideal client is tired of “playing it safe” and is open to the newness that change brings. My ideal client is not only searching for a way out of their situation, but they are ready to gain the tools needed to improve their quality of life. Therapy is not about being told what to do, it’s finding a great fit with a skilled clinician who will join you in your journey to wellness. Rather than trying to fix things on your own, why not collaborate with someone who celebrates your individuality and incorporates it in your healing process?
My style is best fitted for adolescents and adults.
“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” My ideal client is tired of “playing it safe” and is open to the newness that change brings. My ideal client is not only searching for a way out of their situation, but they are ready to gain the tools needed to improve their quality of life. Therapy is not about being told what to do, it’s finding a great fit with a skilled clinician who will join you in your journey to wellness. Rather than trying to fix things on your own, why not collaborate with someone who celebrates your individuality and incorporates it in your healing process?
Catherine Maihoefer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is on you. I offer intensive psychotherapy and modern psychoanalytic therapy as a way of helping you achieve symptom relief, develop insight and create lasting change. My clients are people who are struggling with: anxiety, depression, adjustment to physical illness, life transitions, grief, trauma, sexuality or personality issues and conflicts. If you are experiencing difficulties, please give me a call. Let's see how we can work together to get you some relief.
My focus is on you. I offer intensive psychotherapy and modern psychoanalytic therapy as a way of helping you achieve symptom relief, develop insight and create lasting change. My clients are people who are struggling with: anxiety, depression, adjustment to physical illness, life transitions, grief, trauma, sexuality or personality issues and conflicts. If you are experiencing difficulties, please give me a call. Let's see how we can work together to get you some relief.
Cassandra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling "on edge?" Do you ever feel like your mind won’t turn off? Like worry, racing thoughts, or self-doubt keep pulling you back? Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Do you want to rediscover who you are? Do you want to grow and cope with life in a different way, but that thought seems impossible to achieve? Life is tough and can be challenging to process alone. Therapy can help work through your mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, and recent life stressors/changes). Therapy can also be a path of self-discovery, growth and empowerment.
Are you feeling "on edge?" Do you ever feel like your mind won’t turn off? Like worry, racing thoughts, or self-doubt keep pulling you back? Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Do you want to rediscover who you are? Do you want to grow and cope with life in a different way, but that thought seems impossible to achieve? Life is tough and can be challenging to process alone. Therapy can help work through your mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, and recent life stressors/changes). Therapy can also be a path of self-discovery, growth and empowerment.
For me, therapy works best when the clinician shows up as a real person, not just a role or a title, and certainly not like the old cartoons of a stiff practitioner with a clipboard sitting next to someone lying on a couch. Trust and communication are the foundation of meaningful growth, and without them, progress is hard to sustain. My style is conversational, direct, and collaborative. I love metaphors and using humor when applicable in sessions. I aim to meet you where you are and work alongside you, not as someone who “fixes” you, but as someone who helps you recognize and strengthen the tools you already have.
For me, therapy works best when the clinician shows up as a real person, not just a role or a title, and certainly not like the old cartoons of a stiff practitioner with a clipboard sitting next to someone lying on a couch. Trust and communication are the foundation of meaningful growth, and without them, progress is hard to sustain. My style is conversational, direct, and collaborative. I love metaphors and using humor when applicable in sessions. I aim to meet you where you are and work alongside you, not as someone who “fixes” you, but as someone who helps you recognize and strengthen the tools you already have.
I’d like to help you understand how past and present experiences/relationships influence who you are, where you come from, where you’re headed and how you view the world around you. I am a strong advocate for anti-racism and equity and I believe strongly in the empowerment of BIPOC. I want to help you better understand the ways anxiety, depression, trauma, oppression, and marginalization affect your relationships with self, children, spouses, and loved ones. In the midst of so much situation and circumstance, I’d like to help you learn how to nurture, identify, and embrace elements of happiness and joy!
I’d like to help you understand how past and present experiences/relationships influence who you are, where you come from, where you’re headed and how you view the world around you. I am a strong advocate for anti-racism and equity and I believe strongly in the empowerment of BIPOC. I want to help you better understand the ways anxiety, depression, trauma, oppression, and marginalization affect your relationships with self, children, spouses, and loved ones. In the midst of so much situation and circumstance, I’d like to help you learn how to nurture, identify, and embrace elements of happiness and joy!
I believe there is great value in a curious and non-judgmental exploration of our feelings, thoughts, actions in the presence of another person. I value the collaborative therapeutic relationship, using authenticity and humor within the therapy process. Together we will explore habits, beliefs, physical manifestations, limitations and the underlying issues that keep you stuck in patterns that restrict your capacity to enjoy the quality of life you desire. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, and have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care.
I believe there is great value in a curious and non-judgmental exploration of our feelings, thoughts, actions in the presence of another person. I value the collaborative therapeutic relationship, using authenticity and humor within the therapy process. Together we will explore habits, beliefs, physical manifestations, limitations and the underlying issues that keep you stuck in patterns that restrict your capacity to enjoy the quality of life you desire. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, races, nationalities, and have a strong commitment to trauma-informed care.
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.
Have you felt distracted lately at work or at school, feeling this overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction? Do you find you're more distressed than usual over daily stressors, simple chores or minor arguments? And do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you want to change? You may know what behaviors you have that are causing you distress or you may lack insight into what it is that is getting in your way. Either way, when you know something has to change, but you don't know how to go about it, therapy may be the answer.
Have you felt distracted lately at work or at school, feeling this overwhelming sense of dissatisfaction? Do you find you're more distressed than usual over daily stressors, simple chores or minor arguments? And do you find yourself constantly thinking about all the things you want to change? You may know what behaviors you have that are causing you distress or you may lack insight into what it is that is getting in your way. Either way, when you know something has to change, but you don't know how to go about it, therapy may be the answer.
Dr. Yihhsing Liu 劉懿馨
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 10 years as a mental health professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, depression, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus.
I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 10 years as a mental health professional. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, depression, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.