Intervention Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Kairos Ascending Therapeutic Services engages in the art of Holistic Therapy to help individuals reach their wellness goals. Through Kairos Ascending individuals are empowered to work towards self-actualization where One can Ascend into a strong sense of purpose to achieve personal fulfillment.
Kairos Ascending Therapeutic Services engages in the art of Holistic Therapy to help individuals reach their wellness goals. Through Kairos Ascending individuals are empowered to work towards self-actualization where One can Ascend into a strong sense of purpose to achieve personal fulfillment.
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
I work with children (10+), tweens, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with managing their emotional, behavioral, and social needs. I know that therapy can be initially uncomfortable and/or anxiety provoking, yet I create a safe and supportive space for my patients. The therapeutic relationship is extremely important in my practice, as I believe that we need to work together in order to meet your goals, cope with your stressors, and improve your overall quality of life.
I work with children (10+), tweens, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with managing their emotional, behavioral, and social needs. I know that therapy can be initially uncomfortable and/or anxiety provoking, yet I create a safe and supportive space for my patients. The therapeutic relationship is extremely important in my practice, as I believe that we need to work together in order to meet your goals, cope with your stressors, and improve your overall quality of life.
In a world full of instant gratification, it can sometimes be daunting to face uncertainty and ongoing struggles. My desire is to see all my clients experience freedom and joy from whatever burdens that might be weighing them down. If you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, or spiritual distress, you can find purpose through your pain and solace in the midst of the storm.
In a world full of instant gratification, it can sometimes be daunting to face uncertainty and ongoing struggles. My desire is to see all my clients experience freedom and joy from whatever burdens that might be weighing them down. If you are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflict, or spiritual distress, you can find purpose through your pain and solace in the midst of the storm.
I am an Internal Family Systems trained therapist and help clients balance their nervous system by contextualizing their experience with the Polyvagal theory. I work with attachment wounding to rewire the neural circuitry of the brain and utilize somatic experience to create an internal sense of safety. This will create a loving and kind environment to come home to when all other coping skills are not working. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, IFS, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.
I am an Internal Family Systems trained therapist and help clients balance their nervous system by contextualizing their experience with the Polyvagal theory. I work with attachment wounding to rewire the neural circuitry of the brain and utilize somatic experience to create an internal sense of safety. This will create a loving and kind environment to come home to when all other coping skills are not working. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, IFS, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.
Michelle Wygant | Makin Wellness Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with individuals of all ages and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum struggles, grief, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. My goal is to provide support that’s personalized, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you feel better — not just temporarily, but for the long term.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with individuals of all ages and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum struggles, grief, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. My goal is to provide support that’s personalized, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you feel better — not just temporarily, but for the long term.
Dr. Lauren Aikin-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MPH, MEd, CHES
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in couples, marriage, and sex therapy utilizing an integrative approach. I believe that every individual and couple are unique and a strengths-based approach focused on resiliency helps clients achieve the best possible outcome.
In our work together, you'll feel safe to express your true sexual wants, needs, and desires without shame or judgment. You'll gain the confidence and clarity to create a deeply satisfying and authentic sex life.
I specialize in couples, marriage, and sex therapy utilizing an integrative approach. I believe that every individual and couple are unique and a strengths-based approach focused on resiliency helps clients achieve the best possible outcome.
In our work together, you'll feel safe to express your true sexual wants, needs, and desires without shame or judgment. You'll gain the confidence and clarity to create a deeply satisfying and authentic sex life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults seeking therapeutic treatment and psychological evaluations. The goal of treatment is to assist the individual in actualizing their potential through a strengths-based approach to cognitive behavioral techniques. It's important that each person understands their worth and utilizes the tools learned in therapy in their daily lives. In addition to individual therapy, I am also able to offer diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing as a means to understand complex issues and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults seeking therapeutic treatment and psychological evaluations. The goal of treatment is to assist the individual in actualizing their potential through a strengths-based approach to cognitive behavioral techniques. It's important that each person understands their worth and utilizes the tools learned in therapy in their daily lives. In addition to individual therapy, I am also able to offer diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing as a means to understand complex issues and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
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)
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)
Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Have you ever had an obstacle that you felt so overwhelmed with that it exhausted you to even consider overcoming it? Have you hit the point in your life where you are not sure which direction to head, next? I believe that I can help. Join me on a journey of creating your best life, because I am firm in my beliefs that we truly become our strongest, most complete selves, in the wake of our greatest storms.
Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Have you ever had an obstacle that you felt so overwhelmed with that it exhausted you to even consider overcoming it? Have you hit the point in your life where you are not sure which direction to head, next? I believe that I can help. Join me on a journey of creating your best life, because I am firm in my beliefs that we truly become our strongest, most complete selves, in the wake of our greatest storms.
Life can be as challenging as it is rewarding. It is often useful to have a professional source of support when working through those challenges. If you are considering seeking counseling services and believe that a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental environment would be helpful in reaching your goals, I may be the right therapist for you. Whether you are facing a specific issue, such as difficulty in dealing with a traumatic experience, a mental health issue, relationships, divorce, or grief, or if you would like some general guidance in exploring options for personal growth, I am here to help.
Life can be as challenging as it is rewarding. It is often useful to have a professional source of support when working through those challenges. If you are considering seeking counseling services and believe that a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental environment would be helpful in reaching your goals, I may be the right therapist for you. Whether you are facing a specific issue, such as difficulty in dealing with a traumatic experience, a mental health issue, relationships, divorce, or grief, or if you would like some general guidance in exploring options for personal growth, I am here to help.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and concerns related to self-esteem and self-worth. I also have significant experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals with ADHD and autism, and I strive to provide affirming, individualized care that honors each client’s unique experiences and strengths.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I work with teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and concerns related to self-esteem and self-worth. I also have significant experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals with ADHD and autism, and I strive to provide affirming, individualized care that honors each client’s unique experiences and strengths.
The Center for Relational Change is Pittsburgh's premier family therapy practice. Our clinicians are skilled, caring, insightful licensed therapists helping individuals, couple and families work through issues of self-worth, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, and more. We work with everyone, regardless of race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. If you, your partner and/or family are having a difficult time healing from past issues, working through present concerns or want to maintain a healthy future, the Center is a great place to begin investing in yourself and your relationships.
The Center for Relational Change is Pittsburgh's premier family therapy practice. Our clinicians are skilled, caring, insightful licensed therapists helping individuals, couple and families work through issues of self-worth, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, and more. We work with everyone, regardless of race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. If you, your partner and/or family are having a difficult time healing from past issues, working through present concerns or want to maintain a healthy future, the Center is a great place to begin investing in yourself and your relationships.
Heal Out Loud
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC , CGP, CCTP-ll
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re feeling weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to seek support. Life can feel overwhelming when you're caught in cycles of pain, and you're likely longing for peace, clarity, and a sense of control. You want to move forward, but you may feel stuck or uncertain about how to begin. You deserve a safe space where you can process your emotions and work through your challenges at your own pace. Together, we’ll create a path to healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.
If you’re feeling weighed down by anxiety, grief, or past trauma, you’re not alone—and it’s okay to seek support. Life can feel overwhelming when you're caught in cycles of pain, and you're likely longing for peace, clarity, and a sense of control. You want to move forward, but you may feel stuck or uncertain about how to begin. You deserve a safe space where you can process your emotions and work through your challenges at your own pace. Together, we’ll create a path to healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW, CCTS
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Pittsburgh's ONLY Holistic Mental Health Center and Day Spa!
Elements offers the most demanded, most reputable wellness fusion in Pittsburgh: Expert psychotherapy paired with an affordable day spa.
Stress and trauma live in your BODY. At Elements, you can heal your mind, body, and spirit in one location. Experience total well-being in Pittsburgh's premier sanctuary. Providing inclusive care and creating safe spaces, your journey to complete healing starts here
Pittsburgh's ONLY Holistic Mental Health Center and Day Spa!
Elements offers the most demanded, most reputable wellness fusion in Pittsburgh: Expert psychotherapy paired with an affordable day spa.
Stress and trauma live in your BODY. At Elements, you can heal your mind, body, and spirit in one location. Experience total well-being in Pittsburgh's premier sanctuary. Providing inclusive care and creating safe spaces, your journey to complete healing starts here
Veronica Dance
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CCTP, CCFP, LPC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Many clients come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted by life’s demands—especially those who are neurodivergent or navigating trauma, burnout, or major transitions. You may feel drained from masking, struggling to focus, or carrying emotional weight alone. I provide a calm, supportive space to regain clarity, regulate emotions, and rebuild your sense of direction. Whether you’re facing mood concerns, compassion fatigue, or spiritual conflict, counseling can help you move toward healing, purpose, and renewed hope.
Many clients come to counseling feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted by life’s demands—especially those who are neurodivergent or navigating trauma, burnout, or major transitions. You may feel drained from masking, struggling to focus, or carrying emotional weight alone. I provide a calm, supportive space to regain clarity, regulate emotions, and rebuild your sense of direction. Whether you’re facing mood concerns, compassion fatigue, or spiritual conflict, counseling can help you move toward healing, purpose, and renewed hope.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I value the trust it requires. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping you explore patterns, build on strengths, and move toward meaningful change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I will walk alongside you with care and guidance as you work toward healing, growth, and greater well-being.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I value the trust it requires. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, helping you explore patterns, build on strengths, and move toward meaningful change. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I will walk alongside you with care and guidance as you work toward healing, growth, and greater well-being.
Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
I believe in using a holistic, strength based approach that builds on your current assets to help you achieve your goals. I work collaboratively with you to focus on individual whole health, which includes identifying your aspirations and emphasizing empowerment and self care. I have experience creating a safe and warm environment in which to incorporate evidenced based interventions and coping strategies to help improve focus and manage anxiety, grief, and depression. I also utilize expressive arts to help identify unique, creative approaches to help you improve the quality of your life.
I believe in using a holistic, strength based approach that builds on your current assets to help you achieve your goals. I work collaboratively with you to focus on individual whole health, which includes identifying your aspirations and emphasizing empowerment and self care. I have experience creating a safe and warm environment in which to incorporate evidenced based interventions and coping strategies to help improve focus and manage anxiety, grief, and depression. I also utilize expressive arts to help identify unique, creative approaches to help you improve the quality of your life.
My ideal client is someone who knows they want more peace, confidence, and balance but feels stuck in stress, anxiety, or old patterns. They’re looking for a supportive space where they feel understood and can sort through what’s holding them back. Their goals are to feel more grounded, build healthier relationships, and move forward with clarity. Most of all, they want to feel hopeful again and know they don’t have to navigate change alone.
My ideal client is someone who knows they want more peace, confidence, and balance but feels stuck in stress, anxiety, or old patterns. They’re looking for a supportive space where they feel understood and can sort through what’s holding them back. Their goals are to feel more grounded, build healthier relationships, and move forward with clarity. Most of all, they want to feel hopeful again and know they don’t have to navigate change alone.
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How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.