Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

There is no such thing as normal and you're not crazy. Everyone experiences life changes/transitions. Are you feeling confused? Stressed? Do you feel stuck in your life? Substance use issues? Single parent or parenting concerns? Trying to cope with changes in your relationship or marriage ? You're not alone!! My goal is to help renew and restore your life. To help you overcome life challenges /barriers and achieve mental wellness. Don't let what other say about therapy stop you from healing!

The clinicians of Spiegel Freedman Psychological Associates provide outpatient psychotherapeutic care to the people of the greater Pittsburgh area. We are committed to excellence and strive to provide our community with the highest quality of psychological services. We combine professional expertise with personal compassion in our therapeutic care. Our diverse staff and associates offer psychological evaluation and care for children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples and families.

*Accepting new clients * As a (pre-licensed) Marriage and Family Therapist I focus on the systems around and inside of you. My philosophy is, you must honestly know yourself in relationships to identify yourself as an individual. There are no individuals in the world, only fragments of families trying to express themselves. I work with those that are curious about the world around them. I support breaking generational curses and patterns, to help find your true self. I support disenfranchised groups through the time we all living in. I focus on Social Justice through an experiential lens, that challenges our way of existing.

Many of my clients are referred for treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and related symptoms, marital issues, as well as depression and anxiety. I frequently find that ADHD is an underpinning of other emotional, work and interpersonal issues, but has never been diagnosed. Clients often seek relief from "stress" without realizing the impact of ADHD on their lifestyle, choices etc., which often leads to that stress.

I am a licensed professional counselor with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with couples on premarital, relationship, and marital issues. I also work with adults with anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, addictive behaviors, grief, loss, and bereavement. I use The Gottman Method for marital and Prepare-Enrich for premarital counseling. I use CBT to work with clients to achieve harmony, especially in depression and anxiety. I meet clients where they are emotionally, and together we explore their life according to their comfort level to bring healing.

Life is about Relationships: Couples, Marriage , Family, Friends, Co-Workers. However, broken promises, endless conflict, lack of trust, addictions, loss of intimacy, anger and avoidance create fear, pain, and loneliness. You long for acceptance, belonging, and comfort. While it can be scary reaching for help, I encourage you to call me. Showing grace and compassion, I strive to help you work towards positive and healthy change. Using specialized methods, I can help you strengthen the relationships that are meaningful in your life.

Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage , and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.

Relationships are hard. When they start out, they're exciting and often times we overlook things that could be red flags, or that we normally wouldn't compromise on. At some point the honeymoon phase ends and the reality of our partner's beliefs, patterns, actions, and behaviors permanence kicks in. If you and your partner have found yourselves questioning if you're really "meant to be", you've come to the right place!

We all deal with changes. Change is inevitable in our lives and you can either manage change and shape it to your advantage, or let those changes manage and shape you. We have the abilities to cope with the changes in our lives. Sometimes we don't realize that we can and feel overwhelmed in dealing with stress. At other times we find ourselves in unexpected or extreme situations for which our normal coping skills are inadequate. Whatever the sources of your stress, the result could be anxious or depressed moods, panic attacks and more.

IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY OR ANGER AND THIS HAS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE OR YOUR RELATIONSHIPS I THINK THAT I CAN HELP YOU. I HAVE HAD OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES OVERCOME THEIR OBSTACLES AND FIND MORE REWARDING EXPERIENCES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: ANGER ISSUES, ANXIETY INCLUDING PANIC ATTACKS, RELATIONSHIP CONFLICTS, TRAUMA, WORK CONFLICTS OR NEGATIVE THINKING. I USE BOTH A COGNITIVE AND SYSTEMS APPROACH IN MY THERAPY.

Each of us each and every day is confronted with significant life difficulties. We can become overwhelmed and unable to cope with what appears to be insurmountable problems. My approach to counseling and consultation is that of a life coach assisting and supporting each person in learning new ways to deal with life difficulties and reach ones full potential. Most of us can benefit from a coach from time to time to help us deal with issues such as: relationships, parenting, adolescent struggles, substance misuse, abuse or addiction, anxiety and depression. Tomorrow can be different than today!

I am a Psychotherapist specializing in individual, family and couples psychotherapy. I work with a wide range of emotional/behavioral issues providing services that span from mild to severe mental health disorders. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to meet individual needs to help facilitate change and personal growth. We all crave to be seen. Heard. Validated. I provide a space that creates an unconditional connection in a therapeutic relationship. I am described to be empathic, respectful, sense of humor, ethical, direct, open and laid back in my work.

*I'm not accepting new clients at this time.* Relationships can be as challenging as they are rewarding. Professional support in working through those challenges can help you build more satisfying personal and professional relationships. I focus on assisting you with increasing your self awareness, emotional regulation and your ability to communicate effectively with others. I believe that a nonjudgemental, caring environment facilitates personal growth. My goal is to engage in a collaborative process that feels safe, enables healing and empowers you to reach your goals.

Your life is complex and unique… The quality of your relationships, work, family, health, and stresses can affect your most true and calm state of being. Let us be your allies! We’d love to peacefully assist you as you navigate the changes and challenges life can bring. Create the life you want — with the support of Calm Pittsburgh. Our therapists employ a variety of eclectic, evidence-based techniques to help our clients navigate feelings, build better behaviors, and relate to thoughts differently. Calm Pittsburgh clinicians embrace a collaborative approach to your care, and may build on, reference, and recommend experienced providers both inside and outside of Calm Pittsburgh in order to best serve your needs.

My hope for each client is that therapy sessions leave them with curiosities about themselves and others, and a feeling of empowerment and possibility. I believe that families, our environment, and the way that we've grown up continue to affect us throughout life. As an experiential therapist, one of the main goals I have with clients is to work towards congruence; the ability to genuinely express what you think and feel with others and with yourself. In session, I use a variety of mediums depending on client preference, including typical talk-therapy interventions and creative arts.

Witnessing positive change in my clients has provided not only professional joy, but unflagging belief in the benefit of psychotherapy as a catalyst for personal growth. Investment in self can bring great personal and professional rewards. I am ready to work with clients who are seeking to identify key areas, issues or goals in their lives that will support recovery, relief and new insights into life's many confounding challenges. Optimizing my clients' potential is my primary focus.

John Impavido is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. he received his Master's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Counselor Education. his Bachelor's Degree is from Toccoa Falls College, where he majored in Bible and Theology, with minors in Pastoral Ministries and Christian Education. Mr. Impavido has been a pioneer in the treatment of SEXUAL and PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION since 1985. he has been very influential in establishing the Sexaholics Anonymous and Every Man's Battle meetings in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

I believe that all of life’s journeys come with challenges- and sometimes knowing how to respond is more difficult than we anticipate. Although we may have navigated over countless barriers in the past, life sometimes has a way of getting us stuck. I am happy to offer a comfortable and safe space without judgement to explore client’s concerns and goals, and use your own experiences, strengths, and lifestyle along with evidence based therapeutic practices to develop a plan that is custom fit just for you. Whether seeking help for individual, family or couples' needs- wellness is waiting just around the corner!

Wondering where to turn? Need a listening ear that will validate your pain and support you as you move forward? As an experienced therapist, Jennie has worked with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions, marriage , relationships, job difficulties, loss, disabilities, ADHD, & those living with personality disorders, addictions or difficult children. She also works in trauma as a certified EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)therapist. It's an evidenced based therapy that allows the individual to let go of the anxiety/pain that stays in the body after a trauma. An option is providing spiritually based therapy.

We are hard wired for connection and have the innate need to feel loved and secure. When these key ingredients are missing from our most important relationships, it is isolating and may cause feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and deep frustration. If you are experiencing the pain that comes from strained relationships, there is hope. Therapy can help you (whether in your romantic partnership, family, or as an individual) learn the necessary skills to reduce relationship tension and improve connection with your loved ones. I am a marriage and family therapist specializing in couples therapy and trauma.