Art Therapy in Pittsburgh, PA

My clinical focus is helping clients increase confidence, feel more fulfilled, and create satisfying relationships. I believe people have the inner power to heal and to grow; I can provide emotional support and guidance for those who are struggling with this process. My approach to psychotherapy is an integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy & expressive techniques (i.e., art , writing, yoga) within a trauma-informed model. More simply said, I assist clients in understanding how their experiences and perceptions impact their emotions and their stories of their lives, & how to change how they think and feel about themselves and others.

Jonathan has had extensive training in providing child and adolescent individual therapy, structural family therapy, and school and home-based interventions. His experience includes working in therapeutic and educational settings with children and adolescents struggling with a variety of difficulties including behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns. Jonathan also has broad experience in administering and interpreting psychological assessments of children and adolescents including IQ, achievement, behavioral, and projective measures.

Everyone doesn't think or feel in the same way, we all have our own journey and our own way of experiencing life obstacles. As a licensed and board certified Art Therapist, as well as Licensed Professional Counselor, I will help guide you and your family through your process of healing using creative approaches tailored to fit your specific needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with Autism, developmental and learning disabilities, and behavioral issues. My other specialties include Anxiety, Oppositional behavior, Reactive Attachment, OCD and Trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.

Change, transition, and facing the unknown can be incredibly overwhelming. I believe in sitting together with my clients in whatever they are experiencing and working together to explore meaning and any possible resolutions. Operating from a place of strengths-based support and solidarity, I will empower you to identify and adapt to your needs. By incorporating psychoeducation, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and evidence-based practices, I will work with you and hear you to understand your symptoms, guide you in learning and practicing skills to manage your distress, and provide a space for continued transformation.

Being an adult is hard, especially for women. Having to make difficult decisions about your career, relationships, future, process things about your past, or set boundaries with those around you -- can feel seemingly impossible. Balancing a career, household, and/or a relationship can be taxing, anxiety provoking, draining, and leave you feeling completely depleted. But these aren't impossible things to tackle, and there is hope for a better, more peaceful, balanced you. You are only one step away from beginning a journey to better take care of yourself. And it starts here.