EMDR Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Jackie Harrison
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified
Verified
I am being trained in
EMDR
to address trauma and stress.
As a part of therapy, I work with clients to understand themselves and their awareness of their internal world, which can strengthen their relationships with others. We are told a lot of things growing up about who we are. I like to challenge these expectations to explore what values authentically fit for you. What have you outgrown for the person you want to become? Often, we take for granted aspects about our experience, which can be resources of strength in overcoming hardships. I use an integrative approach that takes into account your values, cultural practices, and beliefs in how you view the world and sources of distresses.

Kristie Knights
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am trained in Acute and Complex Trauma Treatment,
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
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.

Clarissa M Bridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Trainings include Trauma,
EMDR
, Hypnosis, Mindfulness and many others.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe that we are human and spiritual beings unfolding into our truest selves. As a skilled and gentle companion I support and encourage the balance of this wholeness and agree to walk this journey with you. It is in this therapeutic relationship that strength and courage are the center and source of healing.

Jodie McGovern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RYT 200, EMDRIA
Verified
Verified
I am EMDRIA certified in
EMDR
.
If you are looking to reclaim your true self, heal your inner child, and find some peace and empowerment, I can be your guide. I exclusively treat trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD. You will learn to calm your nervous system from anxiety and triggers, discover new ways to cope, and identify your truth. What you can expect from me is that I will be warm, candid, authentic, and invested.

Nancy Mramor
Psychologist, MS, CAGS, PhD
Verified
Verified
Traditional methods of treatment include to
EMDR
, Hypnosis and Energy Medicine, with Emotional Freedom Technique and Neuro-Emotional Technique.
I am not currently accepting new clients. I am a health psychologist and work with people who are interested in the health of the mind, body, and spirit. Stress, Anxiety, and Depression are often related to both physical and mental conditions; the whole person responds to treatment. Mood is a function of the mental, physical and spiritual state. Treatments involving all parts of the self are most effective. Also, clients with trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and short term issues are the typical client in the practice.

Gwen F Melnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Prior jobs (Clinical Social Worker at The Pentagon, an EAP, hospitals; Fortune 500 Subject Matter Expert; Medical School Mentor; MSW Program Director) have informed my practice as has training in CBT,
EMDR
, DBT, & Psychodynamic Therapy.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.

Brittany Ashcraft
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience as a therapist. I am the Clinical Director of East End Therapists, supervising our entire clinical staff. I specialize in treatment of complex trauma and PTSD, with Level I and Level II
EMDR
training. I am also trained in
EMDR
advanced somatic reprocessing, and I use awareness of the mind/body connection in much of my therapeutic treatment. I have a great deal of experience treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, as well as working with clients experiencing general life transitions which can feel overwhelming and traumatizing at times.
Not accepting new clients
Advanced Diagnostics, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, SAP
Verified
Verified
Jean Nicosia LSW is an experienced, certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (
EMDR
) psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma, depression, and anxiety/panic attacks. Jean is a Diplomate, Comprehensive Energy Psychology,and also employs Thought Field Therapy, a brief focused treatment that uses the bioenergy system to remove disturbances in though and emotional structures. She also has clinical expertise in the field of cognitive rehabilitation, including the application of an advanced technology including EEG biofeedback in the testing and treatment of ADD/ADHD and learning disablities.

Kyla Feliz-Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I guide clients in discovering their own internal strengths, values, and resources utilizing
EMDR
as an effective clinical tool.
Welcome! My perspective on counseling helps you focus on changing emotions, thoughts, and behaviors coming from distressing issues in your life and allows your brain to resume its natural healing process. Therapy with me is engaging, relational & collaborative. I help those experiencing anxiety, trauma, and life transitions so they can live a fulfilled, adaptive life. My aim is to give you realistic tools to cope and form a healthy relationship with yourself & people in your life.

Nathan Piccolomini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a trained
EMDR
therapist, utilizing this model to treat trauma/PTSD.
The concept of therapy can be intimidating... My goal is to make it comfortable for you to discuss your situations by providing an honest, non-judgmental atmosphere, while offering support and validation. Throughout my career, I have helped individuals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, as well as grief and loss, problems within family systems and relationships, and trauma-related issues. I have helped individuals dealing with addictions and substance abuse, and have also helped young adults in higher education transition to new environments and social settings.

Christina M. Riga, PhD
Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed, nationally certified professional counselor, gestalt and
EMDR
trauma certified, with experience in an array of treatment orientations.
Disappointment, stress, and trauma can make us forget who we really are: inherently good beings, capable of giving and receiving love in a balanced, healthy way. I can help you to remember, by providing a safe, warm, and welcoming space where you can share your experiences. We'll explore your story together and, along the way, take a look at your strengths, your potential, and what stands between you and strong, healthy connections with yourself and others. I have a deep understanding of how essential - and fragile - trust can be.

Andrea Avecilla
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified
Verified
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” -Eric Butterworth. Are you going through life struggling with something? I'm here to help you grow through it. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where the goal is to continue growing while life changes. In this process, I encourage you to work hard alongside me. I want to help you improve and discover new ways of thinking and being and ultimately reach your goals. I have an eclectic therapeutic perspective with a heavy influence of eco-systemic structural family therapy. I am also certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (
EMDR
).
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Holding Space and Grace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some of the modalities used include
EMDR
, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Reach out if you have experienced a loss or difficult transition if you are struggling to set boundaries or express your needs, if you are struggling with difficult emotions or if you just aren’t feeling like yourself. Our goal is to support you in exploring your experiences, releasing things you may have been carrying, setting goals you want to achieve, and identifying patterns and beliefs creating barriers.
Not accepting new clients

Tracey S. McCarthy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, BCC, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
EMDR
can help to resolve emotions about distressing past experiences.
I limit my practice to LGBTQIA folks. I help queer people to come out, accept themselves, navigate life's journey, and thrive. I work with trans folks throughout their transitions. I give my clients feedback and use my life experiences to connect with them. I'll help you to view situations in new ways, clarify ideas, and invite you to try new things. As partners in counseling, we work to achieve the same ends. Every person has physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects which are all considered and addressed in my approach.
Not accepting new clients

Terri Fessler LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Reiki
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer Mindfulness, Somatic Informed Practices,
EMDR
, and Reiki to calm and gain access to healing.
I believe each of us has a gift of Self to unwrap and embrace along life's journey, especially when we've lived through a life threatening event or a series of chronic traumas. I know first hand how impossible connecting to ourselves can seem afterward. We grieve the loss of a sense of safety and often believe that our identity has changed to what has happened to us. We fear life will always be tarnished and feel set apart by our shame. Through my own life journey and my experiences as a Trauma therapist I have witnessed the reclaiming of Self that arises from the ashes of violence when healing begins to happen!

Psychological Perspectives LLC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Our clinicians are trained in ACT, AF-CBT, CBT, Choice Theory, DBT,
EMDR
, ERP, IBHS Evaluations, TF-CBT, PCIT, and Play Therapy.
Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of three licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and doctoral training staff. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Not accepting new clients

Lance Waltman, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a Gestalt and
EMDR
trained therapist, which are both helpful in gaining awareness about and working through trauma's impact.
Do you often feel sad or nervous, but don't know why? Are you struggling with never quite feeling "good enough", whether as a parent, partner, student, or professional? Sometimes these feelings can arise without explanation, while other times these have felt familiar our entire life. Being alone with these feelings or difficult memories can make you feel stuck and isolated. I want to support you through this process and help you continue moving forward in life.

Courtney Pfohlman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, LADC
Verified
Verified
Courtney Pfohlman is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (
EMDR
) Therapy and Parts and Memory therapy which can be used in a collaborative process to help you reach your goals.
Pfohlman Counseling & Consulting, LLC helps assist adults who have a history of trauma find emotional regulation and also give support for those who are struggling. Courtney has been working with clients for over 10 years and has a history of working with individuals and couples on a virtual platform.

Stephanie Smigiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LBS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am trained in
EMDR
for any individual who have experienced PTSD trauma, or complex trauma.
Currently have limited availability, accepting waitlist clients. Everyone has a story to be told. I am able to help sit beside you as we write it. In the darkest, uncertain, up-and-down times I will be your cheerleader, supporter, guidance, and motivation. I believe everyone is able to achieve their goals and dreams. I help Individuals with autism spectrum disorder from childhood to adulthood. Individuals who have experienced trauma during their life time. Children with disruptive and non-compliance behaviors. Individuals who are experiencing anxiety in daily living.

Lauren Sulecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work from a trauma-informed lens and I incorporate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and
EMDR
.
My goal as a therapist is to provide an understanding, supportive and trusting environment while guiding an individual to achieve the goals that they have set for themselves
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
& Online
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.