Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

**Telehealth only at this time** Stress is an inevitable part of life, it's how we cope that makes the difference. I am experienced and ready to support you in improving your day to day life and overall happiness. We will accomplish this by increasing your ability to handle your stressors, develop improved methods of managing worries and fears that may be triggering anxiety, seeking healthy boundaries and relationships, and focusing on staying in the present moment and finding peace within that moment today. I utilize strategies consistent with cognitive -behavioral therapy.

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." These are wise words from Carl Rogers, one of my biggest influences. My approach with clients comes from years of direct work with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere is what I strive for as we create a therapeutic alliance and work through difficulties that you are facing. We will work together and address your concerns by focusing on your strengths and setting up goals that we will achieve with evidence-based practices.

Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most everyone can benefit from a safe, warm space to explore and process inner aspects of themselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I guide my clients to finding meaning and truth they already had within themselves. If I seem like a good fit for you, I look forward to witnessing your process and bringing compassion and support to your journey.

Within our lives the one constant that prevails overtime is change. As humans, we often can be creatures of habit and life changes can be significantly difficult at times for us to manage. The fear attached to changes within our mental health, medical health, interpersonal relationships, identity, job status, etc. can feel very overwhelming. However, within our sessions I hope to provide you with a safe and supportive space to unpack these concerns and allow you to learn various skills to empower you to feel fully capable of addressing these life changes.

Not able to accommodate new clients until June 2016. I have over 10 years experience providing psychological services in a number of settings including Private Practice, University Counseling Centers, and Community Mental Health. My doctoral training emphasized multicultural awareness and this focus has continued through my work to date. I have experience working with diverse populations, including sexual, racial/ethnic, and religious minorities, persons with disabilities, etc. Not only am I experienced and comfortable working with diverse populations, I am very passionate about and greatly enjoy this work. Additionally, I am an LGBTQ-affirmative and sex positive therapist.

I work from a positive and empowering perspective with adults, children and parents using multiple approaches, with time honored experience. In helping adults address life stressors and other emotional disruptions, I work from an Adlerian perspective, using CBT and EFT to help clients reach their fullest potential. With children, in addition to working with the child, I address the parental struggles with behavioral issues, ADHD, and Autism. I enjoy helping parents learn new skills and become more effective and confident.

Hi, my name is Tanja Soto, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling as well as a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I work with children, teens and adults with a variety of mental health and behavioral health needs including Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, ADHD, stress management and navigating life transitions such as co-parent, grief/loss, career, and college transitions.

I believe that to enjoy a truly fulfilling life, one must find balance and cohesion amongst all areas of life; spiritual, emotional and mental, achievable through a holistic approach to therapy. I provide individuals a safe place to address their concerns, while treating them with dignity and respect, increasing overall client success. I have always been drawn to helping people, and believe that my down to earth personality and client-centered approach, creates a less intimidating experience, wherein my clients can truly engage in the therapeutic process, promoting profound personal growth and lifelong change.

Welcome to my practice! My approach is to get to the heart of your situation and engage you in developing insight into your choices and patterns. I work collaboratively with you to examine your life choices, problem management and support you through the process of implementing effective change in your life I am an active-directive psychologist who not only listens to you but also provides valuable information on strategies on what is working for you and what isn't. I also help you get unstuck by focussing on a solution and action oriented model of change.

I have practiced as a psychotherapist for 21 years and am passionate about serving others through the gift God has given me. Through my private practice, I lead by example, sharing my own journey from struggle to healing in hopes of inspiring and motivating others to rediscover a life full of joy and purpose. Beyond my work as a professional therapist, I am also a published and best-selling author, a professional speaker, and founder/CEO of iRise — a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to eradicate suicide in various trainings and services surrounding suicide prevention and awareness.

I believe therapy is most effective when the clinician presents themselves as the client does-a person with a unique past and personality. When you take out a therapist’s humanity and lived experience, there is no true therapeutic connection and trust from the client. That’s why I strive to be both a person and therapist through my conversational, authentic, and collaborative style. I have served those experiencing chronic mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and psychosomatic symptoms.

Every person is a unique individual with their own stressors, but everyone can use some counseling sometimes. Hurt from the past, worries about the future, and stressors right now can get in the way of living a fulfilling, happy life. Rebecca Hahn, MA, LPC (she/her) of Counseling for Progress, LLC can help you sort through your emotions, experiences, and thoughts to make progress now. As a team, you and Rebecca Hahn can work together to reach your goals and bring a sense of calm and happiness to your daily life.

I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, sexual identity, and gender identity. I am a Certified Transgender Care Therapist. I find that treatment works best when we approach it as a team. I am your “guide,” and you as the “active participant working towards change.” Through this dynamic, we can create a space for transformation and growth. While we are on this journey together, I want you to be able to question/challenge, think, and make decisions for yourself that serve you.