AEDP Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Are you struggling and don’t know why? I provide psychotherapy to individuals who feel lost, burned out, and want something better. I work with engineers, industry leaders, and high-achieving professionals who find that their excellence is not leaving them satisfied. I offer evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems.
Are you struggling and don’t know why? I provide psychotherapy to individuals who feel lost, burned out, and want something better. I work with engineers, industry leaders, and high-achieving professionals who find that their excellence is not leaving them satisfied. I offer evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems.
On the outside, you’re a success- but on the inside, you're secretly miserable. Your emotional reactions are unpredictable, extreme, or out of control. You feel helpless to change and you worry that you will feel this way for the rest of your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious, or both, for years - or have a history of trauma that still affects you.
On the outside, you’re a success- but on the inside, you're secretly miserable. Your emotional reactions are unpredictable, extreme, or out of control. You feel helpless to change and you worry that you will feel this way for the rest of your life. You may have felt depressed, anxious, or both, for years - or have a history of trauma that still affects you.
I love working with adults who want to get curious about the ways their past affects their present. From our first moments of life, we learn to adapt to our circumstances and adjust our behaviors to maintain safety and security with others. Many of us have found along the way that our emotions, needs, or wants were "too much" for the people we turned to for connection and protection. As a result we may have come to believe that we had to hide parts of ourselves in order to be loved or cared for. Over time, this hiding can lead to feelings of distress, anxiety, depression, shame, relationship challenges, and even chronic pain.
I love working with adults who want to get curious about the ways their past affects their present. From our first moments of life, we learn to adapt to our circumstances and adjust our behaviors to maintain safety and security with others. Many of us have found along the way that our emotions, needs, or wants were "too much" for the people we turned to for connection and protection. As a result we may have come to believe that we had to hide parts of ourselves in order to be loved or cared for. Over time, this hiding can lead to feelings of distress, anxiety, depression, shame, relationship challenges, and even chronic pain.
I work with people who are stuck in a feeling, thought, or behavior with no room for other feelings, other thoughts, or contact with others beyond what they are stuck with. I work with people experiencing something painful and curious that they know is coming from them but it's as if it is happening to them. In other words, something like a painful dream, which I know is coming from me but it's as if it's happening to me. I work with people who feel enough security in our relationship to be able to talk about our relationship. The arts and humanities have been a fixture of my professional life in addition to being a psychologist.
I work with people who are stuck in a feeling, thought, or behavior with no room for other feelings, other thoughts, or contact with others beyond what they are stuck with. I work with people experiencing something painful and curious that they know is coming from them but it's as if it is happening to them. In other words, something like a painful dream, which I know is coming from me but it's as if it's happening to me. I work with people who feel enough security in our relationship to be able to talk about our relationship. The arts and humanities have been a fixture of my professional life in addition to being a psychologist.
I have completed postdoctoral training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, AEDP, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Outwardly it may seem that you have everything together. Yet inside, you're experiencing a persistent undercurrent of sadness, loneliness, or self-doubt. Despite how far you’ve come, you still don’t feel good enough. You don’t feel as close to others as you yearn to be. Your strong sense of what you “should be” feeling or doing makes it hard for you to connect with your actual emotions, desires, and needs, leaving you feeling stuck, numb, or confused. No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to obtain the security or satisfaction you seek.
I have completed postdoctoral training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, AEDP, and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Outwardly it may seem that you have everything together. Yet inside, you're experiencing a persistent undercurrent of sadness, loneliness, or self-doubt. Despite how far you’ve come, you still don’t feel good enough. You don’t feel as close to others as you yearn to be. Your strong sense of what you “should be” feeling or doing makes it hard for you to connect with your actual emotions, desires, and needs, leaving you feeling stuck, numb, or confused. No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to obtain the security or satisfaction you seek.
As a prelicensed professional pursuing my doctorate, I empower clients by working collaboratively and allowing you to direct the session. I am well-equipped to help individuals who struggle to articulate emotions by utilizing creative modalities and mindfulness practices that will be unique to each client. Clients who would benefit most would be those who intellectualize problems, are open to exploring past feelings and experiences, seek to understand behavioral patterns, want help maintaining interpersonal relationships, or desire deeper growth and self-discovery.
As a prelicensed professional pursuing my doctorate, I empower clients by working collaboratively and allowing you to direct the session. I am well-equipped to help individuals who struggle to articulate emotions by utilizing creative modalities and mindfulness practices that will be unique to each client. Clients who would benefit most would be those who intellectualize problems, are open to exploring past feelings and experiences, seek to understand behavioral patterns, want help maintaining interpersonal relationships, or desire deeper growth and self-discovery.
We all need support from time to time navigating life's difficulties. Anxiety, stress, and trauma may be holding you back from living your life. I use a variety of therapeutic styles as it relates to your specific needs. For example we may use cognitive behavioral therapy to understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are closely tied together, psychodynamic therapy to identify long standing patterns, triggers, and childhood traumas that may be contributing to current stress in your life and attachment therapy to better understand your attachment style and how it contributes to your current relationships and conflicts.
We all need support from time to time navigating life's difficulties. Anxiety, stress, and trauma may be holding you back from living your life. I use a variety of therapeutic styles as it relates to your specific needs. For example we may use cognitive behavioral therapy to understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are closely tied together, psychodynamic therapy to identify long standing patterns, triggers, and childhood traumas that may be contributing to current stress in your life and attachment therapy to better understand your attachment style and how it contributes to your current relationships and conflicts.
I am a level 2 practitioner of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a level 2 practitioner of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
You don't have to go through it alone. Even when we are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, meaningful change is possible. I take a solution oriented approach that applies modern techniques for exploring and shifting old patterns of feeling and thinking that are getting in the way of growth. Employing curiosity and compassion, we can heal wounded parts and build new connections to your authentic self. A primary focus of my couples work is to practice new ways of communicating our needs more effectively with both our partners and ourselves. I also specialize in supporting the unique concerns and strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Do you struggle with communicating with loved ones about how your brain works? Need help figuring out how to tailor coping strategies that fit YOUR brain, not what's expected of you? Dealing with depression or anxiety? Seeking to explore your identity? If you're grappling with a late (or suspected!) diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, we can unpack the feelings that come with that, too. Our goal will be to figure out what does and does not work for you at your pace. I offer couples therapy, individual therapy, group, as well as family therapy. My ideal clients are seeking self-acceptance and authentic connection with others.
Do you struggle with communicating with loved ones about how your brain works? Need help figuring out how to tailor coping strategies that fit YOUR brain, not what's expected of you? Dealing with depression or anxiety? Seeking to explore your identity? If you're grappling with a late (or suspected!) diagnosis of ADHD or Autism, we can unpack the feelings that come with that, too. Our goal will be to figure out what does and does not work for you at your pace. I offer couples therapy, individual therapy, group, as well as family therapy. My ideal clients are seeking self-acceptance and authentic connection with others.
Every life has its own obstacles. Finding a healthy way to move through or past these obstacles ultimately determines our happiness. I utilize a skills based approach to treatment, with my goal being to work with my clients to decrease their symptoms, restore balance and improve overall quality of life. Integrating complementary techniques, I offer an eclectic and highly personalized approach, tailored to each individual client's situation. With compassion, humor, and understanding, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Every life has its own obstacles. Finding a healthy way to move through or past these obstacles ultimately determines our happiness. I utilize a skills based approach to treatment, with my goal being to work with my clients to decrease their symptoms, restore balance and improve overall quality of life. Integrating complementary techniques, I offer an eclectic and highly personalized approach, tailored to each individual client's situation. With compassion, humor, and understanding, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I consider each individual's unique set of circumstances when integrating other modalities and orientations, such as AEDP or IFS.
Currently accepting new clients for couples therapy (in person on Wednesdays, telehealth M/T/Th). I have a waitlist for individuals; please reach out to discuss. My clients are typically looking for a space to feel seen and authentically cared for. I consider your whole life experiences as we create an effective space to foster change together. The couples I typically work with may be considering separation or are navigating parenthood and new life stages. My goal is always to help my clients access their vulnerability, which is where our most helpful tools hang out, so they can experience pleasant changes outside of our sessions.
I consider each individual's unique set of circumstances when integrating other modalities and orientations, such as AEDP or IFS.
Currently accepting new clients for couples therapy (in person on Wednesdays, telehealth M/T/Th). I have a waitlist for individuals; please reach out to discuss. My clients are typically looking for a space to feel seen and authentically cared for. I consider your whole life experiences as we create an effective space to foster change together. The couples I typically work with may be considering separation or are navigating parenthood and new life stages. My goal is always to help my clients access their vulnerability, which is where our most helpful tools hang out, so they can experience pleasant changes outside of our sessions.
I believe how humans experience growth and how they change are the big themes of psychology. We grow and change through our relationships with others, but sometimes we can get stuck in certain relationship patterns that cause distress. Uncovering the dynamics of these patterns, how they affect our self-concept, our feelings, our understanding of others, and our nervous systems can be healing. Practicing new patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior, whether through talk therapy, mindfulness practices, or a combination of both, can assist growth and change toward more compassion and connection in our lives.
I believe how humans experience growth and how they change are the big themes of psychology. We grow and change through our relationships with others, but sometimes we can get stuck in certain relationship patterns that cause distress. Uncovering the dynamics of these patterns, how they affect our self-concept, our feelings, our understanding of others, and our nervous systems can be healing. Practicing new patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior, whether through talk therapy, mindfulness practices, or a combination of both, can assist growth and change toward more compassion and connection in our lives.
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Loriann Fetter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, GC-C, CCTP, NCC
4 Endorsed
Greensburg, PA 15601
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you going through a divorce or a big transition in your life? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you take care of everyone except yourself? I can help. Dealing with life's ever changing challenges can be stressful. By working together, I can help you regain control, find self fulfillment and happiness. We will work through the issues to learn healthy ways to cope, find control and create a sense of peace within yourself.
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you going through a divorce or a big transition in your life? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you take care of everyone except yourself? I can help. Dealing with life's ever changing challenges can be stressful. By working together, I can help you regain control, find self fulfillment and happiness. We will work through the issues to learn healthy ways to cope, find control and create a sense of peace within yourself.
I am not currently accepting new psychotherapy clients. At this time, I am scheduling intakes for psychological and neuropsychological testing. My work focuses on comprehensive evaluations for a wide range of concerns, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), personality, and mood-related conditions.
In addition, I provide specialized assessments such as ACT 235 (lethal weapons), firefighter, EMS, military, surgical clearance, capacity and guardianship evaluations, as well as testing for intellectual disability, IQ, and academic achievement.
I am not currently accepting new psychotherapy clients. At this time, I am scheduling intakes for psychological and neuropsychological testing. My work focuses on comprehensive evaluations for a wide range of concerns, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), personality, and mood-related conditions.
In addition, I provide specialized assessments such as ACT 235 (lethal weapons), firefighter, EMS, military, surgical clearance, capacity and guardianship evaluations, as well as testing for intellectual disability, IQ, and academic achievement.
In life we are often faced with challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and loss. These issues can shake us to our core, cause us to question ourselves, and doubt our place within the world. Working through these issues in a safe and secure therapeutic relationship can provide sanctuary, comfort, and healing. I can help you work through these concerns, increase awareness, and build connections within your life to cope with challenges in healthy ways.
In life we are often faced with challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and loss. These issues can shake us to our core, cause us to question ourselves, and doubt our place within the world. Working through these issues in a safe and secure therapeutic relationship can provide sanctuary, comfort, and healing. I can help you work through these concerns, increase awareness, and build connections within your life to cope with challenges in healthy ways.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.