Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
New Directions Mental Health is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. New Directions Mental Health formed as a partnership between several long-standing mental health clinics that have been providing care to southwestern Pennsylvania for 45 years. Our teams have come together out of a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across our unique communities. New Directions is proud to be the leader in interventional psychiatry services in the Pittsburgh metro area.
New Directions Mental Health is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. New Directions Mental Health formed as a partnership between several long-standing mental health clinics that have been providing care to southwestern Pennsylvania for 45 years. Our teams have come together out of a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across our unique communities. New Directions is proud to be the leader in interventional psychiatry services in the Pittsburgh metro area.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide psychotherapy to adults and couples facing a wide range of issues.
I also work with couples whose partnership has been disrupted in some way. This may be due to persistent conflict, poor communication, lack of intimacy, or violation of trust (infidelity). Therapy seeks to mend these and other forms of rupture by building effective communication skills and enhancing closeness and connection.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide psychotherapy to adults and couples facing a wide range of issues.
I also work with couples whose partnership has been disrupted in some way. This may be due to persistent conflict, poor communication, lack of intimacy, or violation of trust (infidelity). Therapy seeks to mend these and other forms of rupture by building effective communication skills and enhancing closeness and connection.
People seek therapy when they feel that what they are experiencing is beyond their capacity to help themselves.This is a powerful moment in a life because it creates a crack through which something new can come in.I feel privileged to have been invited into people's lives over the last 30 years to begin a process that can be transformative.
People seek therapy when they feel that what they are experiencing is beyond their capacity to help themselves.This is a powerful moment in a life because it creates a crack through which something new can come in.I feel privileged to have been invited into people's lives over the last 30 years to begin a process that can be transformative.
I am happy to work with clients seeking help for marriage/relationship issues, parenting concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I strongly believe that all people have the ability to live their best life when given the opportunity and the right tools for them. Each journey is just as unique as the individual who embarks on it. The work I do with clients is person centered, motivationally driven, and tailored to meet the needs of each person no matter where they are on their therapeutic journey. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or have decided to try again, I would be honored to meet you where you are and guide you toward reaching your personal goals.
I am happy to work with clients seeking help for marriage/relationship issues, parenting concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, depression, anxiety and trauma.
I strongly believe that all people have the ability to live their best life when given the opportunity and the right tools for them. Each journey is just as unique as the individual who embarks on it. The work I do with clients is person centered, motivationally driven, and tailored to meet the needs of each person no matter where they are on their therapeutic journey. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or have decided to try again, I would be honored to meet you where you are and guide you toward reaching your personal goals.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of any clinical work. My work initiates from a client centered stance and infuses principles and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and eastern theories and philosophies. Human beings need to be seen, to be heard, to have a sense of connection, and to have a sense of belonging. It is my deepest privilege to offer a therapeutic space where those needs can be met.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the core of any clinical work. My work initiates from a client centered stance and infuses principles and techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and eastern theories and philosophies. Human beings need to be seen, to be heard, to have a sense of connection, and to have a sense of belonging. It is my deepest privilege to offer a therapeutic space where those needs can be met.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues?
I love working with adults and teenagers, couples and families. I focus on helping individuals to feel more comfortable in their own skin and to resolve long standing issues. My goal is to help client to meet his/her needs in personal, professional and spiritual aspects of life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues?
I love working with adults and teenagers, couples and families. I focus on helping individuals to feel more comfortable in their own skin and to resolve long standing issues. My goal is to help client to meet his/her needs in personal, professional and spiritual aspects of life.
I have been honored to support and guide many individuals, couples and families.
Hey there, I am about real relationships and journeying together, taking the road of strengthening and change. With new found insights of ourselves and others, this new angle will allow change, one interaction at time, to take root into your relationships. I am here to travel this transformational road. Relationships are messy-it is how we deal with and manage the mess that makes all the difference. I am a licensed therapist as well as a nurse and paramedic. This gives me an unique advantage, understand and perspective into real relationships.
I have been honored to support and guide many individuals, couples and families.
Hey there, I am about real relationships and journeying together, taking the road of strengthening and change. With new found insights of ourselves and others, this new angle will allow change, one interaction at time, to take root into your relationships. I am here to travel this transformational road. Relationships are messy-it is how we deal with and manage the mess that makes all the difference. I am a licensed therapist as well as a nurse and paramedic. This gives me an unique advantage, understand and perspective into real relationships.
With over 15 years of experience (and a fully stocked emotional toolbox), I help everyday people navigate anxiety, work stress, identity shifts, family drama, couples chaos, and the beautifully messy human experience.
Feeling like life handed you a script you never auditioned for?
Maybe your thoughts are running wild like toddlers on espresso, or your feelings have you crying over a microwave burrito. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through stress, relationships, or just existing in general, welcome! You're in the right place.
I’m Marchaé Peters, aka The Comical Counselor! A LAPC licensed therapist who mixes real talk, big feelings, and just the right amount of humor to help you get unstuck. I offer in person therapy in Greensburg, PA and secure telehealth therapy to anyone living in Pennsylvania working on being emotionally cool!
With over 15 years of experience (and a fully stocked emotional toolbox), I help everyday people navigate anxiety, work stress, identity shifts, family drama, couples chaos, and the beautifully messy human experience.
Feeling like life handed you a script you never auditioned for?
Maybe your thoughts are running wild like toddlers on espresso, or your feelings have you crying over a microwave burrito. If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through stress, relationships, or just existing in general, welcome! You're in the right place.
I’m Marchaé Peters, aka The Comical Counselor! A LAPC licensed therapist who mixes real talk, big feelings, and just the right amount of humor to help you get unstuck. I offer in person therapy in Greensburg, PA and secure telehealth therapy to anyone living in Pennsylvania working on being emotionally cool!
Our mission is to provide a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to receive the tools needed to build a strong foundation.
I specialize in working with clients impacted by Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder. In addition, I have a particular interest in marital and couples counseling. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gottman Methods.
Our mission is to provide a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to receive the tools needed to build a strong foundation.
I specialize in working with clients impacted by Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder. In addition, I have a particular interest in marital and couples counseling. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gottman Methods.
Are you queer, trans/GNC, or neurospicy? Maybe you're struggling with identity, chronic health issues, self-esteem, or trying to break cycles of generational trauma. You want therapy that feels real - where you can swear, laugh, talk about the uncomfortable, and exist without judgment. To challenge the systems causing you harm, reconnect with yourself, and maybe even feel a little hopeful again. It can feel comforting knowing your therapist has walked a similar path, that your own identities are reflected in them, and that they can see the truth of your experiences because they've been through it, too. Let me walk with you.
Are you queer, trans/GNC, or neurospicy? Maybe you're struggling with identity, chronic health issues, self-esteem, or trying to break cycles of generational trauma. You want therapy that feels real - where you can swear, laugh, talk about the uncomfortable, and exist without judgment. To challenge the systems causing you harm, reconnect with yourself, and maybe even feel a little hopeful again. It can feel comforting knowing your therapist has walked a similar path, that your own identities are reflected in them, and that they can see the truth of your experiences because they've been through it, too. Let me walk with you.
What could a sense of liberation & healthy connection look like for you in your day-to-day life? You’ve gotten to this point of your existence, and have collected a variety of experiences and patterns that have shaped the complexity of who you are and the ways you interact with others. Still, more changes/transitions are inevitable. They may leave you feeling confused, disconnected, frustrated, lost, misdirected, or completely misaligned with the life you have envisioned for yourself. That's okay!
What could a sense of liberation & healthy connection look like for you in your day-to-day life? You’ve gotten to this point of your existence, and have collected a variety of experiences and patterns that have shaped the complexity of who you are and the ways you interact with others. Still, more changes/transitions are inevitable. They may leave you feeling confused, disconnected, frustrated, lost, misdirected, or completely misaligned with the life you have envisioned for yourself. That's okay!
Pain, uncertainty, feelings of being lost and a failure emerge as we seek to find our individual path in life. These feelings often indicate it is time to be found, not that you are "mentally ill." They can indicate the need to connect with your inner Self rather than to substitute unfulfilling forms of social adjustment. My approach focuses on you as a unique individual. It recognizes that you have a Self in the sense that there is a unique inner guidance available to you. I will work as a guide in your journey toward conflict resolution and wholeness.
Pain, uncertainty, feelings of being lost and a failure emerge as we seek to find our individual path in life. These feelings often indicate it is time to be found, not that you are "mentally ill." They can indicate the need to connect with your inner Self rather than to substitute unfulfilling forms of social adjustment. My approach focuses on you as a unique individual. It recognizes that you have a Self in the sense that there is a unique inner guidance available to you. I will work as a guide in your journey toward conflict resolution and wholeness.
Scanlon Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Specialties include marital & divorce-related concerns, grief tied to life transitions, loss & relationship challenges.
I often think of those I work with as fellow travelers—a term borrowed from Dr. Irvin Yalom that reflects my belief in shared humanity. It dissolves the divide between “them” (the afflicted) and “us” (the healers), reminding us that no one is immune to life’s inherent challenges. In my practice, I strive to create a space where meaningful self-discovery and personal growth can unfold. My individualized approach allows me to honor each person’s unique story, and my own lived experiences deeply inform my commitment to this work. It’s a privilege to do this work, and I do it with intention, mindfulness, and authenticity.
Specialties include marital & divorce-related concerns, grief tied to life transitions, loss & relationship challenges.
I often think of those I work with as fellow travelers—a term borrowed from Dr. Irvin Yalom that reflects my belief in shared humanity. It dissolves the divide between “them” (the afflicted) and “us” (the healers), reminding us that no one is immune to life’s inherent challenges. In my practice, I strive to create a space where meaningful self-discovery and personal growth can unfold. My individualized approach allows me to honor each person’s unique story, and my own lived experiences deeply inform my commitment to this work. It’s a privilege to do this work, and I do it with intention, mindfulness, and authenticity.
With over 9 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I'm dedicated to helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. I am passionate about working with individuals who have a history of trauma and exploring how that trauma has shaped their beliefs about themselves and their relationships. I also specialize in helping people manage addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges.
With over 9 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, I'm dedicated to helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
I am Alexandra Moran, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. I am passionate about working with individuals who have a history of trauma and exploring how that trauma has shaped their beliefs about themselves and their relationships. I also specialize in helping people manage addiction, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship challenges.
Now accepting new individual clients and couples for in-person and virtual sessions.
Do you want to improve your relationship, have less stress, or simply gain insight about yourself so that you can be happier and live a more fulfilling life? Change is difficult, especially when we try to do it alone. I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers individual and group therapy that are designed to help you be happier. My aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will help you achieve change. Working together, we will utilize the strengths you already have and target those aspects of yourself that you want to change the most.
Now accepting new individual clients and couples for in-person and virtual sessions.
Do you want to improve your relationship, have less stress, or simply gain insight about yourself so that you can be happier and live a more fulfilling life? Change is difficult, especially when we try to do it alone. I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers individual and group therapy that are designed to help you be happier. My aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will help you achieve change. Working together, we will utilize the strengths you already have and target those aspects of yourself that you want to change the most.
I have worked in perinatal mental heath and loss with birthing persons and their partners.
On our journey it can be helpful to have someone to help us read the narratives which often define our lives. Some of those narratives keep us from experiencing what we want for ourselves now and in the future. Since graduating with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2010, I have been working as a therapist with people in various stages of life. A relationship between a therapist and client can provide someone with a deep reflection of how they live and are experienced. I believe therapy can give us the opportunity to rediscover our story in a new way. Real change is possible.
I have worked in perinatal mental heath and loss with birthing persons and their partners.
On our journey it can be helpful to have someone to help us read the narratives which often define our lives. Some of those narratives keep us from experiencing what we want for ourselves now and in the future. Since graduating with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2010, I have been working as a therapist with people in various stages of life. A relationship between a therapist and client can provide someone with a deep reflection of how they live and are experienced. I believe therapy can give us the opportunity to rediscover our story in a new way. Real change is possible.
I work to establish an open , interactive environment . We will establish a confidential relationship to explore current problems to be addressed as well as issues from the past that may be creating discomfort and unwanted emotions
I work to establish an open , interactive environment . We will establish a confidential relationship to explore current problems to be addressed as well as issues from the past that may be creating discomfort and unwanted emotions
I see therapy as a way of deepening relationship to purpose, land, bodies, and each other. I help people build capacity so they can show up in more meaningful ways in their relationships and the world. I use body-based (somatic) and insight-based (psychodynamic) therapies to open up places where people are stuck, uncover what is held in the body and psyche, explore troubled aspects of the self, and create new possibilities.
I see therapy as a way of deepening relationship to purpose, land, bodies, and each other. I help people build capacity so they can show up in more meaningful ways in their relationships and the world. I use body-based (somatic) and insight-based (psychodynamic) therapies to open up places where people are stuck, uncover what is held in the body and psyche, explore troubled aspects of the self, and create new possibilities.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children ages 6 and up.
If you're navigating caregiving, grief, or loss, you don't have to do it alone. My experience caring for a loved one with complex mental and physical illness allows me to bring both professional expertise and personal understanding. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children ages 6 and up.
If you're navigating caregiving, grief, or loss, you don't have to do it alone. My experience caring for a loved one with complex mental and physical illness allows me to bring both professional expertise and personal understanding. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
I have been in private practice for the past approximately 25 years working primarily with adults, both individually and in couples. Although I have considerable experience with what may be described as more serious anxiety and depressive disorders, my practice more typically has consisted of individuals/ couples interested in working on quality of life, relationship and general adjustment issues.
I have been in private practice for the past approximately 25 years working primarily with adults, both individually and in couples. Although I have considerable experience with what may be described as more serious anxiety and depressive disorders, my practice more typically has consisted of individuals/ couples interested in working on quality of life, relationship and general adjustment issues.
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FAQ - Marriage Counseling
What issues does marriage counseling help with?
Marriage counseling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counseling.
When is the right time to start marriage counseling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counseling, but certain signs may suggest that counseling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counseling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counseling proactively. Premarital counseling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counseling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counseling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counseling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counseling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counseling. While some studies show that online marriage counseling can be as effective as in-person counseling, some argue that in-person counseling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counseling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counseling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counseling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counseling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counseling may appeal to couples who want a counselor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counseling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counseling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counseling often costs $150 to $250 or more per session, depending on location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. Marriage counseling is typically not covered by insurance unless it is considered medically necessary and connected to a diagnosable mental health condition. Lower-cost options may be available. For instance, some therapists offer sliding scale fees for lower-income clients, and community clinics may offer counseling at a discounted rate.