Domestic Abuse Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

I have experience working with women who have experienced domestic violence.
I would like to help you live your best life. Whether that means healing past trauma, managing anxiety or depression, improving your relationships with others, building your self esteem, finding your life purpose, or coping while dealing with life stressors or transitions, I am here to support you.
I have experience working with women who have experienced domestic violence.
I would like to help you live your best life. Whether that means healing past trauma, managing anxiety or depression, improving your relationships with others, building your self esteem, finding your life purpose, or coping while dealing with life stressors or transitions, I am here to support you.

I work with clients dealing with trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, personal and workplace stress, grief and loss, parenting stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and health/medical stress.
I am trained in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Emotions Management Process, techniques developed by veterans and first responders to heal traumatic stress and negative emotions of anxiety, grief, anger and guilt. As a first responder firefighter/EMT, I have experience and knowledge of the challenges first responders face both at work and at home.
I work with clients dealing with trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, personal and workplace stress, grief and loss, parenting stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and health/medical stress.
I am trained in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Emotions Management Process, techniques developed by veterans and first responders to heal traumatic stress and negative emotions of anxiety, grief, anger and guilt. As a first responder firefighter/EMT, I have experience and knowledge of the challenges first responders face both at work and at home.

I have experience in trauma based interventions (Exposure therapy) and treating men's issues (men as survivors of abuse in relationships).
My style of therapy draws from Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment therapy/mindfulness. My passion is for learning your story and working alongside you to find the solutions that work for you. I’m here to help you examine what you’ve already lived through and find the path forward. In my work with people with trauma I’ve learned that we often need the reminder – no matter what you have struggled with; you are a survivor and that needs to be brought to light. Keeping that in mind, I am guided by the client towards the goals that they feel are necessary for their treatment.
I have experience in trauma based interventions (Exposure therapy) and treating men's issues (men as survivors of abuse in relationships).
My style of therapy draws from Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance and Commitment therapy/mindfulness. My passion is for learning your story and working alongside you to find the solutions that work for you. I’m here to help you examine what you’ve already lived through and find the path forward. In my work with people with trauma I’ve learned that we often need the reminder – no matter what you have struggled with; you are a survivor and that needs to be brought to light. Keeping that in mind, I am guided by the client towards the goals that they feel are necessary for their treatment.

Lee Jacobs Riggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-PA, LCPC-IL
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
I address a wide range of issues including interpersonal violence, depression, anxiety, family/relationship dynamics, gender, sexuality, identity, grief/loss, and challenging life transitions.
In my individual, couples, and family work, values of collaboration, mutuality, and connection guide my practice. I partner with clients to identify their own unique strengths that can be used as resources to foster growth and change. I am attentive to the role of early family experiences, cultural values, oppression, and stigma in shaping client's experiences. Particularly when addressing painful or traumatic areas, I attend to clients' emotional safety using mindfulness and body awareness. I believe that healing happens in the context of honest relationships and invite my clients to engage in open dialog about our work together.
I address a wide range of issues including interpersonal violence, depression, anxiety, family/relationship dynamics, gender, sexuality, identity, grief/loss, and challenging life transitions.
In my individual, couples, and family work, values of collaboration, mutuality, and connection guide my practice. I partner with clients to identify their own unique strengths that can be used as resources to foster growth and change. I am attentive to the role of early family experiences, cultural values, oppression, and stigma in shaping client's experiences. Particularly when addressing painful or traumatic areas, I attend to clients' emotional safety using mindfulness and body awareness. I believe that healing happens in the context of honest relationships and invite my clients to engage in open dialog about our work together.

JaneAnna Galli Lighthouse Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am certified in child sexual abuse treatment through Widener University and Family Support Line.
Bringing light into the dark places is my passion. I see myself as very eclectic. The modalities that I use are CBT, Sandtray Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, IFS and EMDR. I try to meet the client where they are and move from there.
I am certified in child sexual abuse treatment through Widener University and Family Support Line.
Bringing light into the dark places is my passion. I see myself as very eclectic. The modalities that I use are CBT, Sandtray Therapy, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, IFS and EMDR. I try to meet the client where they are and move from there.

Ryan J. King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Ryan King is a state licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's degree in Social Work from University of Pittsburgh, with a focus on Mental Health. Ryan works with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness including Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders (Depression, Bi-Polar), Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse and Crisis Intervention. In addition, Ryan works with anger, social skills, and stress management as well as crisis management. Ryan is trained in EMDR therapy used for addressing past trauma. Currently accepting clients.
Ryan King is a state licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's degree in Social Work from University of Pittsburgh, with a focus on Mental Health. Ryan works with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness including Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders (Depression, Bi-Polar), Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Substance Abuse and Crisis Intervention. In addition, Ryan works with anger, social skills, and stress management as well as crisis management. Ryan is trained in EMDR therapy used for addressing past trauma. Currently accepting clients.

Mindful Matters Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Depression, hopelessness, relationship problems, loss, domestic/sexual violence, sexual abuse, and addiction are just a few of the issues that bring people into counseling.
I am an LPC experienced working with survivors of sexual violence (rape, incest, childhood sexual abuse) grief/loss, other interpersonal traumas, anxiety, depression, gambling issues and relationship issues. My practice of therapy is trauma focused and I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and International Certified Gambling Counselor.
Depression, hopelessness, relationship problems, loss, domestic/sexual violence, sexual abuse, and addiction are just a few of the issues that bring people into counseling.
I am an LPC experienced working with survivors of sexual violence (rape, incest, childhood sexual abuse) grief/loss, other interpersonal traumas, anxiety, depression, gambling issues and relationship issues. My practice of therapy is trauma focused and I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and International Certified Gambling Counselor.

I conduct dependency and delinquency evaluations, child custody evaluations, risk of violence evaluations, decertification evaluations, emotional abuse assessment, and evaluations involving parental capacity.
I specialize in forensic psychology and conduct comprehensive evaluations that are research based. I provide litigation support and consultation to attorneys. I'm involved with a variety of professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and GPPA.
I conduct dependency and delinquency evaluations, child custody evaluations, risk of violence evaluations, decertification evaluations, emotional abuse assessment, and evaluations involving parental capacity.
I specialize in forensic psychology and conduct comprehensive evaluations that are research based. I provide litigation support and consultation to attorneys. I'm involved with a variety of professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and GPPA.

Ashley Adkins
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
You might also be dealing with body image issues, disordered eating, PCOS, or the lasting trauma of intimate partner violence.
I offer therapy in women's mental health, including neurodiversity, trauma, and body image. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I'm here to help you navigate anxiety, depression, postpartum struggles, and trauma. My focus on the intersections of gender and mental health allows me to offer a personalized, holistic approach!
You might also be dealing with body image issues, disordered eating, PCOS, or the lasting trauma of intimate partner violence.
I offer therapy in women's mental health, including neurodiversity, trauma, and body image. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I'm here to help you navigate anxiety, depression, postpartum struggles, and trauma. My focus on the intersections of gender and mental health allows me to offer a personalized, holistic approach!

Daniela García Zubieta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in PTSD, sexual trauma, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and generational trauma.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most of us can benefit from a safe, warm & creative space to explore and process inner aspects of ourselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I walk alongside my clients as they access meaning and truths they already had within themselves.
I specialize in PTSD, sexual trauma, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and generational trauma.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most of us can benefit from a safe, warm & creative space to explore and process inner aspects of ourselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I walk alongside my clients as they access meaning and truths they already had within themselves.

As Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I began working with children and adolescents before transitioning to work with adults focusing on substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and trauma related issues.
Accepting new clients. Every therapeutic relationship is unique and each person brings their own circumstances to therapy. These circumstances often include difficulties with life transitions, stress management, emotion regulation, feelings of depression and anxiety and challenges in relationships.
As Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I began working with children and adolescents before transitioning to work with adults focusing on substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and trauma related issues.
Accepting new clients. Every therapeutic relationship is unique and each person brings their own circumstances to therapy. These circumstances often include difficulties with life transitions, stress management, emotion regulation, feelings of depression and anxiety and challenges in relationships.
Meet Our Domestic Abuse Therapists

I work with all kinds of clients suffering from trauma-related symptoms & PTSD, such as victims of intimate partner violence, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, difficult losses, & more.
Hi there, I'm Sara! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing trauma-informed therapy to adults and teens who reside in Pennsylvania. Most of my clients come to me because they're feeling stuck in the past or feel like they can't "get over" something terrible that happened to them. It seems like no matter what they do, they can't move on. They can see how their trauma is affecting their mood, self-esteem, anxiety, and even their relationships, but feel helpless to change it. If this sounds familiar, I might be able to help!
I work with all kinds of clients suffering from trauma-related symptoms & PTSD, such as victims of intimate partner violence, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, difficult losses, & more.
Hi there, I'm Sara! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in providing trauma-informed therapy to adults and teens who reside in Pennsylvania. Most of my clients come to me because they're feeling stuck in the past or feel like they can't "get over" something terrible that happened to them. It seems like no matter what they do, they can't move on. They can see how their trauma is affecting their mood, self-esteem, anxiety, and even their relationships, but feel helpless to change it. If this sounds familiar, I might be able to help!

I specialize in helping with traumatic events, perinatal mental health (including postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, abortion and adjustment to parenthood) and partner/family violence.
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back.
I specialize in helping with traumatic events, perinatal mental health (including postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, abortion and adjustment to parenthood) and partner/family violence.
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back.

My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, resource navigation, mindfulness group work, and community outreach.
I’m a certified sexual assault counselor, and I’m partially trained in EMDR, working towards certification. I have worked extensively with survivors of sexual abuse and complex trauma. I am proficient in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodiverse community, those who have experienced incarceration, and I work from an anti-diet culture perspective.
My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, resource navigation, mindfulness group work, and community outreach.
I’m a certified sexual assault counselor, and I’m partially trained in EMDR, working towards certification. I have worked extensively with survivors of sexual abuse and complex trauma. I am proficient in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodiverse community, those who have experienced incarceration, and I work from an anti-diet culture perspective.

Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment ( violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.

Kings and Queens Family Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Many of our therapists work with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence and therefore, this puts their safety at risk.
We welcome and accept all individuals and couples seeking support and change. Our world can be hard to navigate alone therefore, allow us the opportunity to support you. Our team focuses on a vast array of life events, challenges and real-time stressors.
We take pride in dedicating the necessary time and resources to address a wide range of mental health concerns. This includes current and past traumatic events, generalized anxiety, mild to severe depression, veteran reintegration and adjustment concerns, human trafficking, blended family concerns, and adjustment concerns in children and adolescents.
Many of our therapists work with survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence and therefore, this puts their safety at risk.
We welcome and accept all individuals and couples seeking support and change. Our world can be hard to navigate alone therefore, allow us the opportunity to support you. Our team focuses on a vast array of life events, challenges and real-time stressors.
We take pride in dedicating the necessary time and resources to address a wide range of mental health concerns. This includes current and past traumatic events, generalized anxiety, mild to severe depression, veteran reintegration and adjustment concerns, human trafficking, blended family concerns, and adjustment concerns in children and adolescents.

If you experienced sexual violence in the PA, ask me about ways to cover your therapy costs.
I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective. I am an EMDR therapist and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am currently pursuing my certification for Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI).
If you experienced sexual violence in the PA, ask me about ways to cover your therapy costs.
I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective. I am an EMDR therapist and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am currently pursuing my certification for Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI).

Lucent Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies. We also provide psychoeducation and coaching for groups and individuals.
We know that life can be very difficult, and are honored to help you through big transitions, unexpected or chronic illness, loss of a loved one, abuse or neglect, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Our practice is both neurologically and trauma informed; using Cognitive behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness, EMDR, Somatic, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychedelic Integration therapies. We also provide psychoeducation and coaching for groups and individuals.

From poor communication and fights with no resolution, to unmet sexual needs and recovering from narcissistic abuse, I have the skills to help you make life and love more fulfilling.
I am trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I work with people who need help attaching to one other and building a close bond based upon A.R.E. (Accessibility, Responsiveness, Engagement). Are you accessible when I need you close? Will you be responsive to me, even in difficult times? Does being engaged with who I am/my needs matter to you?
From poor communication and fights with no resolution, to unmet sexual needs and recovering from narcissistic abuse, I have the skills to help you make life and love more fulfilling.
I am trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I work with people who need help attaching to one other and building a close bond based upon A.R.E. (Accessibility, Responsiveness, Engagement). Are you accessible when I need you close? Will you be responsive to me, even in difficult times? Does being engaged with who I am/my needs matter to you?

Elizabeth Sarraf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
I have training and experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, including traumatic loss and mass violence, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
When life feels overwhelming, your day to day stressors add up, or past experiences cause you difficulties, choosing to seek therapy can be a pivotal step towards feeling like yourself again. I work collaboratively with clients to help them chart a path forward that feels healthy and acknowledges the impact of all of life’s experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore old patterns, create new ones, and to find your voice. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe enough to put down your walls and explore what is working in your life, what is not, and how to get you to where you want to be.
I have training and experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, including traumatic loss and mass violence, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
When life feels overwhelming, your day to day stressors add up, or past experiences cause you difficulties, choosing to seek therapy can be a pivotal step towards feeling like yourself again. I work collaboratively with clients to help them chart a path forward that feels healthy and acknowledges the impact of all of life’s experiences. Therapy is an opportunity to explore old patterns, create new ones, and to find your voice. Together, we will create a space where you feel safe enough to put down your walls and explore what is working in your life, what is not, and how to get you to where you want to be.
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