Marriage Counseling Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Sandra A Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am best suited to treat individuals or couples ranging from 20-60 with intimacy,
marital
, sexuality, relationship issues as well as drug and alcohol issues.

Spiegel Freedman Psychological Associates
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In our collective expertise and collaborative efforts, we provide psychological care for those who are struggling with: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD,
Marital
Issues, Family Conflict, Sleep Disturbance, Grief and Loss, Abuse Issues, Chronic Illness, Dementia, Gender Identity Issues, Women's Issues, Men's Issues.
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.

The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified
Verified
Our Counselors in Pittsburgh, Wexford, Monroeville, Greensburg, South Hills and Online specialize in providing compassionate counseling solutions for you, your
marriage
, and family. Anxiety, anger, depression, intimacy concerns, trauma, relationship conflict, conflict communication, substance abuse, each are confusing troubles which easily prevent us from enjoying the life which we had always envisioned for ourselves'. Our counseling team is here to offer you evidence-based therapy solutions. With comprehensive long and short term treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, we are here to accelerate your journey to wellness.

Erika L Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Emails preferred. Erika is an experienced psychotherapist with a diverse background in the mental health field. She has treated a range of clients such as toddlers, school age children, teenagers, children in foster care, adoptees, college age students and adults in individual and family/
marriage counseling
settings. Erika works with both adults and children on healing the wounds that trauma has created in their lives. When working with clients, Erika utilizes an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of the client. This therapeutic space is LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
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.

Neena Nellori
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I provide a supportive and confidential environment to deal with issues ranging from depression and mood instabilities to self-esteem and
marital
problems.
Welcome to my practice! My approach is to get to the heart of your situation and engage you in developing insight into your choices and patterns. I work collaboratively with you to examine your life choices, problem management and support you through the process of implementing effective change in your life I am an active-directive psychologist who not only listens to you but also provides valuable information on strategies on what is working for you and what isn't.
I also help you get unstuck by focussing on a solution and action oriented model of change.

Scanlonc Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Specialties:
marital
& divorce issues (including co-parenting counseling) Grief related to life changes (including death), as well as relationship issues; Adoption support (group & individual).
"I prefer to think of my patients and myself as fellow travelers, a term that abolishes distinctions between 'them' (the afflicted) and 'us' (the healers). ... We are all in this together, and there is no therapist and no person immune to the inherent tragedies of existence." (Borrowed from Dr. Irvin Yalom). My practice makes possible the important work of self-evolution & growth in part due to my eclectic approach & focus on the unique matters of every individual. My lived experiences have greatly influenced my desire to partner with my fellow travelers as we do our 'work' and to do so intentionally and mindfully.

Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Counselor
Verified
Verified
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.

Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC
LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Our specialties include Caregiver Support, Life Coaching, Stress Management, Managing Chronic Pain/Health Concerns, Addiction/Recovery, Family Issues, Children & Teens, Women's Issues,
Marital
& Premarital Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Grief/Loss, Trauma, and General Health and Wellness.
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.

Christopher P Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience and work effectively with difficult to manage children and adolescents (12-18), young adult interpersonal relationship and development issues,
marital
issues, depression, and substance misuse, abuse and addiction and recovery.
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!
Not accepting new clients

Bethany Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Gestalt Certified Therapist and a member of the American Association for
Marriage
and Family Therapy.
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.

Grace Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
We have many different counselors that specialize in a wide array of issues including
marriage
and family, depression, anxiety, affairs, trauma, foster/adoptive care, addictions, sexuality issues and many more.
We are a group of Christian Counselors who treat clients of all ages through Biblical truth and the healing power of God's grace. We integrate the best from the discipline of psychology with Christian counseling to help people find peace and contentment. We have counselors who specialize in addictions, attachment and trauma issues, grief, relationships, children, parenting, depression, anxiety and most other issues. Our organization has several centers throughout western PA. Please visit our website to see if we have a location that will meet your needs. www.thegracewellnesscenter.com
Waitlist for new clients

Dana Shawn Matta
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I strive to create a caring, compassionate, and confidential setting where my client's can find help resolving some of life's most pressing problems. Making a decision
to enter therapy is seldom made lightly. I aim to create a therapeutic
relationship that is based on honesty &
respect.
My specialty is working with couples and families (including military families) that are experiencing
marital
& relational difficulties. I also work with individuals that are struggling to manage their anger, deal with infidelity, cope with depression and anxiety, alcohol and drug addiction, as well as handle stepparenting & blended family issues.

Tanya Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you not recognize your teenager anymore? Is your
marriage
not working out the way you imagined it would? Do you wake up and wonder how your life got to this point? Do you always seem to choose partners that are not good for you? Relationships are both the most difficult and the most rewarding things about being human,and they are HARD! I believe very strongly in the power of relationships to heal as well as hurt. I help people look at the relationships in their lives and figure out how to move forward in a new way.

Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
We are a local nonprofit organization that supports children, teens, adults, parents, couples, and families on their journeys toward hope, healing, and learning. We are a reliable place to turn in your community for professional support addressing various issues like anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, abuse, anger, peer pressure,
marriage
/family problems, parenting difficulties, and academic struggles.

Calm Pittsburgh
LPC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
These techniques include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Compassion Focused, Family/
Marital
, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Narrative, Person-centered, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Brief Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy.
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.

Michael D Bates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety, including general anxiety, social anxiety, career- and performance-related anxiety, and phobias. My practice also includes
marriage
and parenting counseling. Using well-known and evidence-based strategies, we focus on basic and uncomplicated aspects of how we think, feel, and act to understand and change our patterns leading to clarity and control in one's life, in our families, and relationships. If you are ready to restore self-confidence, motivation, and resilience, or build these qualities for the first time, I am privileged to provide a skilled hand to help you get there.

Theresa Welsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Theresa Welsh is 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. Theresa received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Geneva College, where she focused her studies on
Marriage
and Families.

Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Counselor, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Latasha Jefferson
MA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Throughout my career history, education and life experience; I have developed a strong desire to work with individuals who have experienced any form of racism, or discrimination for not fitting into our society's "normal". I studied at, Point Park University; earning a Masters degree in, Community Clinical Psychology (
Marriage
and Family Therapy). My program viewed mental health from a holistic, and systems theory lens. What this means is, human behavior is complex, and can be better understood, by considering how one may be influenced by ones family, work, society ECT. I support individuals, couples and families using this lens.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
& Online
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.