Attachment-based Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

I take a holistic approach to healing, because more often than not the environments that contribute to strife are all encompassing. The path to healing is not linear, and I enjoy aiding individuals through an eclectic approach tailored to fit their needs. I consider myself a trauma therapist & work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. It's not about what's wrong with you- it's about what happened to you. I do not view a client as a diagnosis. My approach is to treat clients as an individual rather than a set of symptoms.

You're busy. You're pulled in a million different directions and you have a million more responsibilities. Sometimes you have someone to share this with, and sometimes not. Sometimes you feel lost under all of the pressure to "be better." I'm here to help. Let's peel away the layers of stress, grief, trauma, and pressure to reveal the very best version of you. Let's take journey of self-discovery together. I'm here to listen, support, and help.

In-person or virtual daytime availability. Weaving movement (yoga and walking), art, EMDR, and other non-traditional approaches into a talk-therapy space, I can help you move through discomfort to help you experience your real self - not just the version you have to throw together for everyone else.

In the words of Mr. Rogers, “Play is really the work of childhood." I see kids who have prenatal, preverbal, or early childhood trauma; attachment and behavioral issues; or struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger. I will work with you to create a flexible treatment plan tailored to your child's individual needs, using techniques like prescriptive play therapy, filial therapy, expressive arts, sandtray, geek therapy, and attachment-based activities to directly address and heal the impact of stress on the body and brain. I help identify the reasons for children’s behavior and healthier ways to meet those needs.

I enjoy working with clients who want to get to the root of their struggles. These clients would like to gain insight into their symptoms, something difficult that has happened to them or to explore cycles and patterns that aren’t serving them. The clients I see often have attended therapy in the past. The clients I see also often present with attachment-based traumas, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and difficulties in their personal and work relationships.

I believe all humans have a universal need to feel safe, secure and protected. In childhood, we didn't always have those needs provided to us consistently or at all. A variety of symptoms can result when our safety is violated or threatened, and these experiences create "wounds" that do not often heal themselves, especially if they occur in childhood. If traditional talk therapy has not worked for you in your quest to improve your symptoms or and you feel you need to dig deeper, I can help with that.

Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.

Do you want to improve your relationship, have less stress, or simply gain insight about yourself so that you can be happier and live a more fulfilling life? Change is difficult, especially when we try to do it alone. I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers individual and group therapy that are designed to help you be happier. My aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will help you achieve change. Working together, we will utilize the strengths you already have and target those aspects of yourself that you want to change the most.

Social distancing, isolation, and life transitions can cause problems in a person’s mental health stability, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Loss of control, inability to face challenges, or difficulty making healthy decisions in a time like this is a normal yet worthy of attention and support. As a licensed professional counselor, I will work collaboratively with you to identify your needs and to develop a plan that guides you in navigating these challenges in the healthiest way possible. I work with adults struggling with managing thoughts and emotions as well as married and non-married couples seeking relationship support.

I love working with the black sheep—those who feel that their values and identities are at odds with their families and society, those who constantly grapple with feeling like they are too much or not enough. My goal is for you to recognize your power and understand your contribution.

Kionna’s passion is to help her clients reach their full potential by decreasing stress and increasing peace. Her firm belief is that the client is the expert of their own life and feels it is important to integrate their own wants and needs in their mental health therapy. She understands what it is like to not see the light at the end of the tunnel and is passionate about being a support to help motivate and uplift her clients. Kionna’s goal is to provide her clients with the tools and techniques to reach their full potential—empowering them to ultimately take full ownership of their mental health journey.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four 75 Minute Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Seeking therapy is the courageous first step towards understanding and alleviating your suffering. I openly welcome all those who are taking this initiative towards betterment and putting themselves first. My therapeutic approach is person-centered in nature and grounded in empathy and compassion. In therapy sessions, I utilize cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to promote an understanding of the connection between our thoughts and emotions as well as our minds and our bodies.

With expanded hours, I am now accepting new clients! As a trauma-focused therapist, I will help you work toward calming the unwanted noise that is anxiety and work with you to identify the barriers holding you back. I can also assist you in the process of uncovering your true goals, identifying the sneaky ways we self-sabotage, to put an end to unhealthy patterns. I will help you work through the depression that too often obscures our truest selves. Mindfulness is a good place to start. I am also trained in EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT and other evidence-based modalities.