Parenting Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Viaggio Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Additional session times opened :) Hello! I am so happy that you have come across my page. My passion is providing support to women and young girls who may be struggling with work related stress, school issues, moms who are feeling the pressure to do it all,
parenting
, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career changes and life transitions. When working with adolescents, I love including moms in the sessions with their child in order to work on the mother/daughter relationship. Life is full of challenges, and I am here to help you through them. I’d love to join you on the journey of self improvement!
Not accepting new clients

Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Other specialties: Certified EMDR Therapist, Play Therapy (RPT-S),
Parenting
Skills, Supervision of Clinicians for the LPC and Play Therapy.
Hello & Welcome! With over 25 years of experience in counseling with folks of varying backgrounds, I am honored to walk the path of the Counseling Journey with you. Our work & play together will allow you to further discover the strengths & resources you already have, while using these innate abilities to work with the growing edges you may wish to explore. I work in tandem with clients, parents & families as a guide, helping you to understand the ways you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will engage in an authentic therapeutic relationship to enhance your life & well-being. Helpful info: EMDRIA.org & dnmsinstitute.com
Not accepting new clients

Casey Swartz, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
**Currently not accepting new clients** Is something keeping you from being the partner,
parent
, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back.

Laura N Hathaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I believe that each person should be treated with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with a variety of clients. I have worked with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and trauma. I’ve also worked with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to
parenting
issues, addictions, and relational issues. I have been in private practice for the last 7 years. Prior to that, I worked in an outpatient clinic for 5 years specializing in faith based counseling. I have worked in both outpatient and partial hospital settings.

Sheila Milnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, MA, NPC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Parenting
today is very challenging.
Accepting New Clients February 2023. Afterschool and Weekend Appointments Available. These are tough times for children and the parents who love them. One in six American children are struggling with mental health issues. You may feel worried about your child and unsure of what to do to help. Unfortunately, children don’t have the ability to tell us what is wrong. They tell us with their behavior. I specialize exclusively in the treatment of children, and have 40 years of experience learning to understand them and how best to help.

Madison Shaner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Children, teens, young adults, and parents all experience a number of stressful and difficult periods in their lives. Together, we will address concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral problems and opposition, inattention, hyperactivity, and other personal adjustments. I offer
Parent
-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for young children between the ages of 2 and 7 who have trouble listening, are impulsive or hyperactive, or even aggressive and destructive. PCIT can also improve behavior at home and in other settings, such as school, day care, and with siblings.

Alex Buffone
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing stress with everyday life, struggling with identity development, interested in
parenting
support, or simply need someone to be a sounding board, I would be a great fit. I strive to create a warm, relaxed, environment where clients can share whatever is on their minds, and we can address each concern one by one. Initially I will get to know you and what brings you to therapy. We will then begin exploring any issues that are interfering with your daily life. It is my hope that through our counseling sessions, you will feel safe to grow, develop new skills, and be a more authentic you.
Not accepting new clients

Courtney Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, PMH-C, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I support women and families in working through pregnancy/postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, loss, traumatic birth experiences, and
parenting
through a trauma-informed, person-centered lens.
The journey to parenthood can bring up many different emotions; stress, fear, uncertainty, unresolved pasts, self-doubt, or grief, to name a few. Trying to navigate these emotions during a time of such vulnerability can be overwhelming. Resiliency and healing are fostered through empathy, connection, and understanding, and I know that growth can come from some of the most painful experiences. In my role as a therapist, my job is to help you explore the resources you already have to help you safely navigate your own experience of parenthood.

Terry O'Hara
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I'm a psychologist focusing on forensic matters. Over the past 20 years, I have conducted over 10,000 evaluations in more than 15 counties in Pa and testified on over 850 occasions. I conduct dependency and delinquency evaluations, child custody evaluations, risk of violence evaluations, decertification evaluations, emotional abuse assessment, and evaluations involving parental capacity. My expertise includes bullying, violence, attachment, and
parenting
. In addition, I provide consultation to attorneys and conduct second opinion evaluations

Karleen K Preator
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you interested in creatIng a peaceful home with smoother daily routines and less conflict? I offer relationship-based
parent
consultation that is respectful, effective, and fun for parents and for children. With my consultation, you will learn about how your children's brain development can affect behaviors and how you can support your children's behavioral growth.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Jeanne Matucheski
Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Parents of children with special needs are often misunderstood, and for over a decade I have been their advocates in the healthcare industry. I have over seventeen years of experience in various aspects of mental health, and for the last decade has been helping parents of children with special needs. I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am also the
parent
of four children with special needs. With a work history including residential treatment, outpatient, and community based mental health, I bring a wealth of clinical knowledge to my profession.

Andrea Schachner
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include PTSD/trauma, child and adolescent development, autism, and
parenting
skills.
My focus is to work with children and families to form caring and supportive relationships that are solution focused and trauma informed. I work with children and adolescents providing individual therapy, family therapy, psychological and psycho-educational assessments, and consultation. I utilize cognitive-behavior therapy and play interventions in the service of providing a safe environment in which clients can better understand themselves and their relationships in order to foster growth and success.

Andrea Avecilla
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MBA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 7 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children who are struggling with mental health issues, such as, anxiety, depression, trauma,
parenting
, or other life stressors.
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” -Eric Butterworth. Are you going through life struggling with something? I'm here to help you grow through it. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where the goal is to continue growing while life changes. In this process, I encourage you to work hard alongside me. I want to help you improve and discover new ways of thinking and being and ultimately reach your goals. I have an eclectic therapeutic perspective with a heavy influence of eco-systemic structural family therapy. I am also certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Katie Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Patients - Are you struggling to balance your needs within your relationships,
parenting
or at work/school? Do you have racing thoughts, feel overwhelmed, struggle to focus, or have difficulty sleeping? Do you lack motivation or have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy or isolate yourself? Do you want to develop more coping skills, learn to set boundaries, and be the best version of you? How differently do you think your life would be if you were able to do this? My name is Katie Crow (she/her), LISW-S, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical therapist that works with individual adults in CO, OH, PA, & TX.
Not accepting new clients

Erica K. Cieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned about how sad or anxious your child is? Are you getting frequent calls from school regarding your child's behavior? Are you having issues communicating with your teenager? As a
parent
, it is difficult to see your child hurting. You child may be acting out at home and at school. Your teenager may lash out at you, leaving you wondering what happened. Or it may be more serious concerns regarding your child's unhealthy eating patterns, hurting themselves, or even considering suicide. You may be frustrated that you've tried everything but it just hasn't worked.
Cynthia Comiskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In over thirty years as a practicing licensed social worker clients have come to therapy with a variety of concerns that mirror the concerns of many who become caught up in the anxiety ridden society of which we are a part.
Separation and divorce, single
parenting
, chemical dependency, family conflict, alienation in marriage, lose of "self" in the family, gay/lesbian identity, depression/anxiety/fear, bereavement, marital discord, distancing and an affair, problems with acting out children, school problems, engaged couples unsure of their committment, just to name a few.

Loretta A. Gephart
Psychologist, MA
Verified
Verified
If you are considering Divorce, struggling to Co-
Parent
, wanting to
parent
better or having family conflicts, call or book a FREE consult online today.
Are you considering divorce? Why not avoid court? As a Collaborative Divorce Coach I work with couples in the Collaborative divorce process to have a healthier divorce for themselves and their children without going to court. I work as a peacemaker to help families transition to the next chapter of their lives; to build trust & improve communication & co
parenting
skills. The Collaborative Process offers support from a team of professionals to help couples navigate the legal, financial, emotional and
parenting
aspects of separation and divorce with dignity.
Waitlist for new clients

Sarah Hazlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you a
parent
of an anxious child? Do you feel like anxiety is holding you hostage from living the life you want to live? Do you feel like stress/anxiety is impacting your relationships, job, or how you live life? I have over 10 years of experience and specialize in treating anxiety. I will teach you how to handle BIG emotions, effective strategies, and skills to improve your quality of life. Let me help you figure out how to get unstuck and start enjoying life again!

Sandra Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you’re navigating
parenting
, family relationships, and life’s challenges, I look forward to meeting with you! Throughout my training and experience, I have provided individual, group, and family counseling in community, child welfare, and substance use treatment settings. I work from a client-centered approach and consider myself a guest on your journey to hope, wellness, and strength.

Mendolia Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have helped individuals, couples, and families with addiction and recovery, chronic pain, trauma, co-
parenting
and fostering positive relationships within the family.
Often individuals struggle with a multitude of overwhelming issues. I focus to assist you in resolving the issues that bring you to counseling and to help you reestablish your life. Individual therapy is tailored to your needs as determined by you and your therapist. This is done by utilizing an integrative approach so I can help you overcome and manage significant life problems in a way that works for you. How can I help you resolve difficulties or transitions that you're struggling with?
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.