Black and African American Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Are you struggling with depression and/or substance use? Do you feel hopelessness and helplessness, have poor sleep, poor appetite, and increased alcohol intake? Your Goals may be to improve sleep, use 2-3 skills to help identify and work through ANT/Cognitive Distortions, keep a food mood diary, and incorporate foods to improve mood. You may be seeking psychoeducation surrounding the effects of alcohol, including it being a depressant, identifying 2-3 techniques used to promote physical wellness, and using 4-6 days per week (cardio, yoga, stretching, etc.).
Are you struggling with depression and/or substance use? Do you feel hopelessness and helplessness, have poor sleep, poor appetite, and increased alcohol intake? Your Goals may be to improve sleep, use 2-3 skills to help identify and work through ANT/Cognitive Distortions, keep a food mood diary, and incorporate foods to improve mood. You may be seeking psychoeducation surrounding the effects of alcohol, including it being a depressant, identifying 2-3 techniques used to promote physical wellness, and using 4-6 days per week (cardio, yoga, stretching, etc.).
Stephanie Dooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Here at Sidework Psychotherapy, I seek to provide a compassionate and respectful environment for my clients. I believe people have the capacity within themselves to bring about positive change in their lives; my role is to help facilitate this. While my therapy style is inquisitive and non-judgmental, I am also direct and honest, challenging my clients to make significant, lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
Here at Sidework Psychotherapy, I seek to provide a compassionate and respectful environment for my clients. I believe people have the capacity within themselves to bring about positive change in their lives; my role is to help facilitate this. While my therapy style is inquisitive and non-judgmental, I am also direct and honest, challenging my clients to make significant, lasting, meaningful change in their lives.
Liz McBride
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (Online Only)
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, graduating in May of 2014. In the Fall of 2012, I received training as a victims’ advocate and crisis line operator at the Family Justice Center in South Bend. For the rest of my time as an undergraduate, I continued volunteering for the FJC, focusing on taking crisis calls, yet unaware of the skills I was building in attending to each caller’s concerns. I utilized my training again during grad school to volunteer for Crisis Text Line, where I honed my skills in crisis management and planning.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, graduating in May of 2014. In the Fall of 2012, I received training as a victims’ advocate and crisis line operator at the Family Justice Center in South Bend. For the rest of my time as an undergraduate, I continued volunteering for the FJC, focusing on taking crisis calls, yet unaware of the skills I was building in attending to each caller’s concerns. I utilized my training again during grad school to volunteer for Crisis Text Line, where I honed my skills in crisis management and planning.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in addressing and treating mental health conditions. Additionally, I serve as a professor at one of the top schools of social work in the country. I hold a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and a doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania. With 17 years of experience working with individuals and families, I specialize in trauma, racialized stress, and stressors that impact your connection with your family and significant relationships.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in addressing and treating mental health conditions. Additionally, I serve as a professor at one of the top schools of social work in the country. I hold a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and a doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania. With 17 years of experience working with individuals and families, I specialize in trauma, racialized stress, and stressors that impact your connection with your family and significant relationships.
Lisa Ibekwe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, CAMSII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Online Only)
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. Our focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. We understand that life has many ups and downs so, we aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
I love working with emerging adults, young adults, and teens, helping them navigate through life's obstacles and challenges. My coaching perspective applied to counseling means we will build a space where you feel safe to be challenged. If you are seeking this dynamic while going through life transitions, I may be the right fit for you. My mission is to empower you to reach your fullest potential. The therapeutic process is incredibly rewarding to see clients grow, overcome obstacles, and become their best selves.
I love working with emerging adults, young adults, and teens, helping them navigate through life's obstacles and challenges. My coaching perspective applied to counseling means we will build a space where you feel safe to be challenged. If you are seeking this dynamic while going through life transitions, I may be the right fit for you. My mission is to empower you to reach your fullest potential. The therapeutic process is incredibly rewarding to see clients grow, overcome obstacles, and become their best selves.
Dr. Sara Kyles-Royster
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Online Only)
Buckle up! I am here to take a ride with you on your journey to discovering and embracing your authentic self. On this journey, you can gain insight into your healthy patterns that motivate you to live a meaningful life. You can also become more aware of any unhealthy patterns that cause periods of distress and suffering. Throughout this journey, you can explore how your patterns developed over time to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Buckle up! I am here to take a ride with you on your journey to discovering and embracing your authentic self. On this journey, you can gain insight into your healthy patterns that motivate you to live a meaningful life. You can also become more aware of any unhealthy patterns that cause periods of distress and suffering. Throughout this journey, you can explore how your patterns developed over time to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
Shawnekquia Stribling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Shawnekquia Stribling and I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor, whom specializes in providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals facing a range of challenges. With a deep understanding of racial identity, social injustice issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, workplace burnout, relationship struggles, and autism spectrum disorder. I offer a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.
Hi, my name is Shawnekquia Stribling and I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor, whom specializes in providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals facing a range of challenges. With a deep understanding of racial identity, social injustice issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, workplace burnout, relationship struggles, and autism spectrum disorder. I offer a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.
Counseling With Confidence, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I focus on the systems around and inside of you. My philosophy is, you must honestly know yourself in relationships to identify yourself as an individual. There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families trying to express themselves. I work with those that are curious about the world around them. I support breaking generational curses and patterns, to help find your true self. I support disenfranchised groups through the time we all living in. I focus on Social Justice through an experiential lens, that challenges our way of existing.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I focus on the systems around and inside of you. My philosophy is, you must honestly know yourself in relationships to identify yourself as an individual. There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families trying to express themselves. I work with those that are curious about the world around them. I support breaking generational curses and patterns, to help find your true self. I support disenfranchised groups through the time we all living in. I focus on Social Justice through an experiential lens, that challenges our way of existing.
Mark Shoaf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCSIM
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
The funny thing about life's hurts, they generally do not just get better on their own. Running from a problem is a race we will never win. My goal is to create a warm safe and relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss, to learn and maybe laugh. The outcome is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as it is about counseling. My primary counseling modes are Cognitive Dissonance and Reframing and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy). Together we create the tools for HOPE that are custom made for you.
The funny thing about life's hurts, they generally do not just get better on their own. Running from a problem is a race we will never win. My goal is to create a warm safe and relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss, to learn and maybe laugh. The outcome is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as it is about counseling. My primary counseling modes are Cognitive Dissonance and Reframing and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy). Together we create the tools for HOPE that are custom made for you.
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Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or OCD, stuck in patterns of perfectionism, or struggling with emotion regulation, rejection sensitivity, and executive functioning challenges related to ADHD? I offer support to individuals facing various life challenges, helping you navigate pressures, adjust to changes, and find balance. Many of my clients are anxious and seeking to understand their thoughts and emotions better. Whether you're a college student, young professional, parent, or someone striving for a more balanced and fulfilling life, I am here to help you build confidence and find inner strength.
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Nancy Ure Douglass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
My client’s issues are extremely important to me. I do whatever I can to build trust and provide hope to improve their overall well being. i use CBT,DBT, and any interpersonal skills that have proven to be successful over my 25 years of practice .Hope and Health are my primary goals in any therapeutic setting.
My client’s issues are extremely important to me. I do whatever I can to build trust and provide hope to improve their overall well being. i use CBT,DBT, and any interpersonal skills that have proven to be successful over my 25 years of practice .Hope and Health are my primary goals in any therapeutic setting.
I have over 21 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults impacted by autism, developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health needs. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and specialize in individual and family therapy.
I have over 21 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults impacted by autism, developmental disabilities, and/or behavioral health needs. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and specialize in individual and family therapy.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that we are human and spiritual beings unfolding into our truest selves. As a skilled and gentle companion I support and encourage the balance of this wholeness and agree to walk this journey with you. It is in this therapeutic relationship that strength and courage are the center and source of healing.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that we are human and spiritual beings unfolding into our truest selves. As a skilled and gentle companion I support and encourage the balance of this wholeness and agree to walk this journey with you. It is in this therapeutic relationship that strength and courage are the center and source of healing.
When we look at the discrimination and racism occurring today, it is hard to imagine the psychological and emotional toll experienced by individuals who are a part of these minority groups. Intentional Simplicity LLC creates positive change to provide BIPOC, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA individuals a sustainable approach to their psychological stressors. From 1 on 1 virtual therapy sessions, workplace/employee wellness programs, and a great list of FREE resources, Intentional Simplicity is ready to help you take the first step into cultivating a sustainable, creative, and fulfilling approach to healing.
When we look at the discrimination and racism occurring today, it is hard to imagine the psychological and emotional toll experienced by individuals who are a part of these minority groups. Intentional Simplicity LLC creates positive change to provide BIPOC, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA individuals a sustainable approach to their psychological stressors. From 1 on 1 virtual therapy sessions, workplace/employee wellness programs, and a great list of FREE resources, Intentional Simplicity is ready to help you take the first step into cultivating a sustainable, creative, and fulfilling approach to healing.
Kayla Harris
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Online Only)
Health is Wealth! Mental clarity and peace are among the greatest values and gifts we can offer ourselves. We can explore areas in your life where you feel like you can grow in, while safely navigating through the traumatic experiences and challenges that have caused cracks in your foundation. This is your time to reclaim your narrative and write the story you want for yourself! I believe in the resilience that exists within all of us and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to understanding my clients' unique and multi-faceted identities and experiences as well as cultivating their strengths.
Health is Wealth! Mental clarity and peace are among the greatest values and gifts we can offer ourselves. We can explore areas in your life where you feel like you can grow in, while safely navigating through the traumatic experiences and challenges that have caused cracks in your foundation. This is your time to reclaim your narrative and write the story you want for yourself! I believe in the resilience that exists within all of us and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I am dedicated to understanding my clients' unique and multi-faceted identities and experiences as well as cultivating their strengths.
Liana Martina Maneese
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
I am a mother, creative, historian, writer, and identity navigation specialist working in the clinical mental health space. I am passionate about our pasts, our brains, anti-racism, justice, relationships, and identity. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health and Applied Psychology from Antioch New England. I like to take big-picture societal and systemic issues and ground them down to our everyday experiences. I believe that building strong, equitable, and informed relationships, with ourselves first, can begin to shift toxic societal narratives that have created cycles of trauma and suffering for far too long.
I am a mother, creative, historian, writer, and identity navigation specialist working in the clinical mental health space. I am passionate about our pasts, our brains, anti-racism, justice, relationships, and identity. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health and Applied Psychology from Antioch New England. I like to take big-picture societal and systemic issues and ground them down to our everyday experiences. I believe that building strong, equitable, and informed relationships, with ourselves first, can begin to shift toxic societal narratives that have created cycles of trauma and suffering for far too long.
The Mask Must Go
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Healing is often hard, but it can also be joyful and lead to a more fulfilling life and improved relationships. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey toward happiness, acceptance, greater intimacy, peace, and recovery. I will work closely with you to monitor how you are feeling and match your pace in a supportive, safe environment. I would like to assist you in understanding how you have learned to cope with various situations, and how these same coping skills may be getting in your way now. I work from the Person-Centered therapy approach to empower you to acquire a new layer of understanding of who and where you are.
Healing is often hard, but it can also be joyful and lead to a more fulfilling life and improved relationships. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey toward happiness, acceptance, greater intimacy, peace, and recovery. I will work closely with you to monitor how you are feeling and match your pace in a supportive, safe environment. I would like to assist you in understanding how you have learned to cope with various situations, and how these same coping skills may be getting in your way now. I work from the Person-Centered therapy approach to empower you to acquire a new layer of understanding of who and where you are.
Terrance Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EMDR, CAADC, DNMS
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Terrance is passionate about the field of psychotherapy and helping people to recover and heal. The individuals that he sees tell him that they appreciate his humanistic based, nonjudgmental approach to therapy. He works with people from all cultures regardless of race, national origin or sexual orientations or legal backgrounds. Based on his observations and his own personal experiences, he is entirely convinced Everyone can heal from his or her past experiences and lead healthy, rewarding and exciting lives right here and now. You are invited to contact Terrance; he only desires to help you be your best self.
Terrance is passionate about the field of psychotherapy and helping people to recover and heal. The individuals that he sees tell him that they appreciate his humanistic based, nonjudgmental approach to therapy. He works with people from all cultures regardless of race, national origin or sexual orientations or legal backgrounds. Based on his observations and his own personal experiences, he is entirely convinced Everyone can heal from his or her past experiences and lead healthy, rewarding and exciting lives right here and now. You are invited to contact Terrance; he only desires to help you be your best self.
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