Couples Counseling Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

If you choose to work with me, I will assist you through your journey of self-exploration, healing, and growth. I believe therapy to be a meaningful relationship between two people and present as my most authentic self, as I am first and foremost, a human being just like you. My goal is to help clients navigate and overcome their problems by equipping them with healthy and practical strategies that will enhance their overall well-being and mental health.

Looking for a warm, compassionate environment for your healing journey? Wanting a highly experienced therapist? In my more than 40 years as a psychologist I have accumulated the clinical competence and wisdom to be your partner to achieve your goals in therapy. I have many clients who are psychotherapists themselves who appreciate that I can help in ways they've been previously stuck. I understand & have been trained to work with people with complex trauma and dissociation. I also work with single incident trauma that is causing flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-alertness, etc. I can also teach you skills to manage difficult emotions.

Hope Deals Counseling & Consulting is black woman-led, virtual mental health private practice that utilizes culturally informed psychotherapy and components of cognitive behavioral theory to assist individuals, couples and families to create a "Hope Deal" for a healthier and happier lifestyle with optimal mental wealth. With certifications in grief and trauma, it is understood that your process of self-actualization is unique and deserves a clinically safe space for you to explore and grow in reaching your goals.

Do you have trouble opening up to others? Is it difficult to talk about your feelings? Do you ever wonder why you have certain thoughts? It’s common for people to bottle up emotions and project their feelings onto others, but there is a healthier way to handle them. You are worth it! I work with people who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. I have a special interest in working with women in Midlife. I can help you navigate the challenges of feeling stuck, questioning your identity, and setting your priorities.

Everyone experiences a time in their life when they are struggling to overcome challenging situations, process emotions. or understand themselves better. You are not alone! My goal is to create a space where you can feel supported and work through the things that are holding you back from having peace and happiness in your life or relationship . Together with the right tools, support, and hard work, we are all capable of profound change and growth. I look forward to working with you!

**I am not currently accepting new clients** Each of us has intrinsic worth and our hearts and psyches have the ability to heal. My work with adults of all ages draws on the expressive arts, motivational and strengths-based therapies and cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed therapies. One of my passions has been exploring the ways in which the expressive arts - visual art, drama, music, movement, writing - touch us deeply and express emotions for which there may simply be no words. Where the response to suffering is compassion and hope, the goals of the individual - not the therapist - inspire the therapeutic process.