Emotionally Focused Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Are you feeling stuck? Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing your situation. I collaborate with you to help move you towards healthy change you desire. I have a flexible approach that takes the best parts of different treatments and uses them in a way that fits your needs.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing your situation. I collaborate with you to help move you towards healthy change you desire. I have a flexible approach that takes the best parts of different treatments and uses them in a way that fits your needs.
Partners In Growth Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Partners in Growth Counseling is a partnership of skilled mental health clinicians practicing under the same roof. We strive to provide a safe, comforting, and confidential environment for the individuals, couples, and families we serve. Our intention is to facilitate healing, growth, and change through the work we do collaboratively with our clients. We commit ourselves to providing help so that the people we serve can become the best version of themselves, developing healthy relationships and effective means of coping.
Partners in Growth Counseling is a partnership of skilled mental health clinicians practicing under the same roof. We strive to provide a safe, comforting, and confidential environment for the individuals, couples, and families we serve. Our intention is to facilitate healing, growth, and change through the work we do collaboratively with our clients. We commit ourselves to providing help so that the people we serve can become the best version of themselves, developing healthy relationships and effective means of coping.
Katy Miller is a dedicated therapist who specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of trauma and the pursuit of meaningful relationships. With extensive training in trauma-informed care and a deep understanding of relational dynamics, Katy creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their past experiences and their impact on present relationships. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with a personalized, client-centered perspective, empowering individuals to heal from past wounds and cultivate fulfilling, authentic connections in their lives.
Katy Miller is a dedicated therapist who specializes in guiding individuals through the complexities of trauma and the pursuit of meaningful relationships. With extensive training in trauma-informed care and a deep understanding of relational dynamics, Katy creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their past experiences and their impact on present relationships. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with a personalized, client-centered perspective, empowering individuals to heal from past wounds and cultivate fulfilling, authentic connections in their lives.
Do you feel the need to restore balance in your life? Have you reached the point where it feels like something (or everything) needs to change? Maybe your relationships with loved ones are strained, or you are dealing with challenging life transitions. This is a turning point of seeking support as you search for clarity and understanding. We can work collaboratively to evaluate the successful aspects of your life and roadblocks to fulfillment.
Do you feel the need to restore balance in your life? Have you reached the point where it feels like something (or everything) needs to change? Maybe your relationships with loved ones are strained, or you are dealing with challenging life transitions. This is a turning point of seeking support as you search for clarity and understanding. We can work collaboratively to evaluate the successful aspects of your life and roadblocks to fulfillment.
Jesse A. Virago
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Waitlist for new clients
The second half of life can be much better than the first. In fact, midlife is an ideal time for healing, growth and change. So if your ship launched on choppy waters or rocky shoals and you're still navigating rough seas, a midlife course correction could help. What's required? Openness to new experience, willingness to engage, capacity to commit, and a therapist who knows what's possible and how to achieve it. A seasoned mariner can help navigate the midlife passage with the art of healing, the science of change, and the "hard work miracle" of growth.
The second half of life can be much better than the first. In fact, midlife is an ideal time for healing, growth and change. So if your ship launched on choppy waters or rocky shoals and you're still navigating rough seas, a midlife course correction could help. What's required? Openness to new experience, willingness to engage, capacity to commit, and a therapist who knows what's possible and how to achieve it. A seasoned mariner can help navigate the midlife passage with the art of healing, the science of change, and the "hard work miracle" of growth.
Robin Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR certified trauma therapist and a Brainspotting practitioner. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, attuned presence, teaching mind-body skills to relieve anxiety and depression, and developing safe spaces in which to heal from trauma.
I am an EMDR certified trauma therapist and a Brainspotting practitioner. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, attuned presence, teaching mind-body skills to relieve anxiety and depression, and developing safe spaces in which to heal from trauma.
Healing and growth happen most powerfully through connection—with yourself, others, and in the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as warm, respectful, and able to individualize therapy. From that relational foundation, we can address things like your relationships with self/others; breakups, career changes, graduate school, life transitions, or losses; self-trust/self-compassion; anxiety, depression, or stress. We can also address difficult emotions and/or physical sensations; emotional neglect; body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking or hair pulling; and thriving as a highly sensitive person (HSP).
Healing and growth happen most powerfully through connection—with yourself, others, and in the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as warm, respectful, and able to individualize therapy. From that relational foundation, we can address things like your relationships with self/others; breakups, career changes, graduate school, life transitions, or losses; self-trust/self-compassion; anxiety, depression, or stress. We can also address difficult emotions and/or physical sensations; emotional neglect; body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking or hair pulling; and thriving as a highly sensitive person (HSP).
I specialize in helping clients with career or life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, family dynamics, sexuality, relationships, confidence, identity, motivation, and codependency. I have aided families and couples with communication and conflict resolution skill-building, advocacy and assertiveness, grief, co-parenting, and more.
I specialize in helping clients with career or life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, family dynamics, sexuality, relationships, confidence, identity, motivation, and codependency. I have aided families and couples with communication and conflict resolution skill-building, advocacy and assertiveness, grief, co-parenting, and more.
No matter what concerns you may bring to therapy, as my client you will always be met with genuineness and compassion. My approach is warm and empathetic, and my primary goal is for us to build a relationship where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. I enjoy empowering my clients with the tools to live a more fulfilling, balanced life. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, stress and relationship concerns.
No matter what concerns you may bring to therapy, as my client you will always be met with genuineness and compassion. My approach is warm and empathetic, and my primary goal is for us to build a relationship where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. I enjoy empowering my clients with the tools to live a more fulfilling, balanced life. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, stress and relationship concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, abuse, ADHD, stress, family conflict, life transitions, grief, and more. I received my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Geneva College, where I focused my studies on Marriage and Families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, abuse, ADHD, stress, family conflict, life transitions, grief, and more. I received my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Geneva College, where I focused my studies on Marriage and Families.
I am a real human being in session—relatable, personable, and transparent. Rapport is probably my greatest skill, and rapport helps my clients feel they can trust me. I use evidence-based practices inside the therapeutic relationship, and the profundity of the relationship helps these practices stick.
I am a real human being in session—relatable, personable, and transparent. Rapport is probably my greatest skill, and rapport helps my clients feel they can trust me. I use evidence-based practices inside the therapeutic relationship, and the profundity of the relationship helps these practices stick.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Having a respectful, productive working relationship with my clients is my first priority. This is true whether I am working with an adult individual, a couple, children, adolescents or families. I will encourage you to evaluate whether you are improving in the ways that you desire and will strive to provide you with treatment which suits you. I have intentionally worked in a wide variety of settings and with many different kinds of clients and problems. I welcome any questions you have and offer a free initial consultation.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Having a respectful, productive working relationship with my clients is my first priority. This is true whether I am working with an adult individual, a couple, children, adolescents or families. I will encourage you to evaluate whether you are improving in the ways that you desire and will strive to provide you with treatment which suits you. I have intentionally worked in a wide variety of settings and with many different kinds of clients and problems. I welcome any questions you have and offer a free initial consultation.
Angelica Victoria
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, NCC, E-RYT, LPC
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Nothing is inherently wrong with you. Forget any diagnosis and completing a bunch of forms. That diagnostic label (if any) only defines a temporary experience. How are you now and what needs to shift? That’s the goal. If your head is clouded; if your career, relationships, or health are stressful; if you can’t navigate options; if you feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed; if you can’t find relief… I will empower you. The power is in YOU to change your circumstances (and you will be put to work). I’ll help you become so self-aware that you wholeheartedly trust your intuition enough to find the answers: without doubt, fear, or guilt.
Nothing is inherently wrong with you. Forget any diagnosis and completing a bunch of forms. That diagnostic label (if any) only defines a temporary experience. How are you now and what needs to shift? That’s the goal. If your head is clouded; if your career, relationships, or health are stressful; if you can’t navigate options; if you feel stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed; if you can’t find relief… I will empower you. The power is in YOU to change your circumstances (and you will be put to work). I’ll help you become so self-aware that you wholeheartedly trust your intuition enough to find the answers: without doubt, fear, or guilt.
I'm Rachael Heiser, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 5 years of experience working with families, couples, and clients of all ages to cope with concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, adoption-related issues, infidelity, and more.
I'm Rachael Heiser, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 5 years of experience working with families, couples, and clients of all ages to cope with concerns related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, family conflict, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, adoption-related issues, infidelity, and more.
Are you wanting to step into your power and address your mental health concerns? My approach is client-led, honoring that you are the expert of your life. You hold your solutions and guide the pace and direction of your healing journey. There is no right or wrong way to show up to any session.
My work is grounded in a relational-cultural lens, meaning I attend to the ways systems of oppression and societal factors may impact you. I strive to hold space for both the barriers you face and the strengths you carry. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative relationship that helps you move toward growth, connection, and healing.
Are you wanting to step into your power and address your mental health concerns? My approach is client-led, honoring that you are the expert of your life. You hold your solutions and guide the pace and direction of your healing journey. There is no right or wrong way to show up to any session.
My work is grounded in a relational-cultural lens, meaning I attend to the ways systems of oppression and societal factors may impact you. I strive to hold space for both the barriers you face and the strengths you carry. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative relationship that helps you move toward growth, connection, and healing.
People ask themselves why they keep having the same things happen over and over in their life, I can help figure out those patterns and help to eliminate them so that you can move forward. I will help you create connection to yourself, your environments, your purpose, and others in your life. I help adults looking for assistance in improving their lives and breaking through old patterns of behaviors. I help those looking for direction, purpose, and answers to questions about their experiences.
People ask themselves why they keep having the same things happen over and over in their life, I can help figure out those patterns and help to eliminate them so that you can move forward. I will help you create connection to yourself, your environments, your purpose, and others in your life. I help adults looking for assistance in improving their lives and breaking through old patterns of behaviors. I help those looking for direction, purpose, and answers to questions about their experiences.
Helsel Counseling: Virtual Brainspotting + SSP
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
18 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy must not work for you - sound familiar? You’re self-aware and insightful - maybe even the one others come to for support. But, you’re tired of it & tired of feeling stuck in patterns that don’t match how much you "know" and what you've learned you "should" do to feel better. Your nervous system is constantly "on," and no matter how much inner work you’ve done, something still feels off. That's where I come in. I help the helpers, healers, and deep feelers come home to themselves so that what they "know" and how they feel can be more in harmony with each other. It wasn't always this way... or maybe it feels like it has been.
Therapy must not work for you - sound familiar? You’re self-aware and insightful - maybe even the one others come to for support. But, you’re tired of it & tired of feeling stuck in patterns that don’t match how much you "know" and what you've learned you "should" do to feel better. Your nervous system is constantly "on," and no matter how much inner work you’ve done, something still feels off. That's where I come in. I help the helpers, healers, and deep feelers come home to themselves so that what they "know" and how they feel can be more in harmony with each other. It wasn't always this way... or maybe it feels like it has been.
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who believes therapy is an opportunity to address aspects of the human condition that are very much felt, though not as often examined in contemporary life. The development of a secure, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship is central to the effectiveness of psychotherapy and lays the groundwork for self-reflection, healing, and growth. My approach is dedicated to facilitating this process and creating a collaborative space for empathy, curiosity, and understanding. As a psychiatrist, I am also able to provide thoughtful, adjunctive medication management.
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist who believes therapy is an opportunity to address aspects of the human condition that are very much felt, though not as often examined in contemporary life. The development of a secure, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship is central to the effectiveness of psychotherapy and lays the groundwork for self-reflection, healing, and growth. My approach is dedicated to facilitating this process and creating a collaborative space for empathy, curiosity, and understanding. As a psychiatrist, I am also able to provide thoughtful, adjunctive medication management.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
My ideal client is willing to explore themselves with open curiosity. Whether it is an exploration of identity or ability, goals or values, I hope to work with clients who seek to understand themself better. It would be a privilege to join you in exploring all of these areas of yourself.
I'm a Certified EMDR therapist who utilizes a variety of techniques (mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, EFT tapping, DNMS, breath work) to help you, starting exactly where you are today, in achieving your goals.
Clients who work best with me tend to yearn awakening and change. I welcome the challenge to help clients connect with higher versions of themselves. Trauma, difficult emotions, relationships and the stress of life often lead to feeling stuck, feeling out of control of yourself, your emotions and reactions. My goal is to show you that there is a better way. A way to live with intention and purpose, guided by the best version of you! (Please note I do not have evening or weekend availability, and my office is located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh)
I'm a Certified EMDR therapist who utilizes a variety of techniques (mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, EFT tapping, DNMS, breath work) to help you, starting exactly where you are today, in achieving your goals.
Clients who work best with me tend to yearn awakening and change. I welcome the challenge to help clients connect with higher versions of themselves. Trauma, difficult emotions, relationships and the stress of life often lead to feeling stuck, feeling out of control of yourself, your emotions and reactions. My goal is to show you that there is a better way. A way to live with intention and purpose, guided by the best version of you! (Please note I do not have evening or weekend availability, and my office is located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh)
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- Penn Hills
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- Swissvale
- Wilkinsburg
Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.