Parenting Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Being a parent is becoming increasingly more complex, and more challenging. I am a psychologist who has worked in a private practice setting for over 30 years specializing in treating children/adolescents and their families. At this time, MY SERVICES ARE LIMITED TO ONLINE ONLY PARENTING CONSULTATIONS to help you, the parent , become a more effective and positive force in your child's life with the goal of creating a more harmonious home. Please be aware that these consultations are out of network services ( not insurance reimbursable). The best way to contact me is via email at uvsconsulting@protonmail.com

Are you a parent who is feeling the stress of raising children in a fast paced world? Are you the parent of a child with special needs who feels exhausted? I work with parents to help manage their stress and take care of themselves so they can be reconnected to the joy of parenting . We can work together to find techniques that work for you. Even if you are not a parent I would love to work with you. My private practice focus has been on stress management as well as management of depression and anxiety.

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.

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

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

Resilience and healing are fostered through empathy, connection, and understanding. I believe that growth can come from the most painful experiences. In my role as a therapist, I believe you are the expert in your own life. My job is to help you explore the resources you already have inside of you and to help you safely navigate these areas. The journey to parenthood can bring up many different emotions; stress, fear, uncertainty, unresolved pasts, self-doubt, or grief, to name a few.

As a Licensed Social Worker, with a certificate in Child, Youth, and Family, my passion still remains to heal and give hope to children and their families. I have years of experience working in children’s behavioral health and in school settings. I approach therapy from a person-centered approach to treat children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD, just to name a few. While my treatment focus is centered on improving the life of the child, I also strive to improve the function of the family structure as well.

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.

**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.

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.

I believe that each person should be treated with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with a variety of clients. I currently work with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma, and autism spectrum disorders. I also work with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to parenting issues, addictions, relational issues and codependency.

Being a mom can not only burn you out, but it can trigger stuff you thought you had under wraps. Raising kids, managing family life, AND somehow finding time to take care of you is a lot to juggle. You want a calm, happy home but the things you’ve tried haven’t stuck. You don’t have to repeat history. You can spend more time enjoying your family. You can feel better in your body and mind. Being able to parent well, have a happy family life, and take care of your own mental wellness is 100 percent possible.

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.

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.

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?

My specialty is working with couples, in particular helping them heal from affairs/betrayals, loneliness, over-the-top conflicts and loss of friendship/romance. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist and Master Trainer and Consultant for The Gottman Institute. This means I have highly specialized training and experience in helping couples using a researched based, effective modality. A state-of-the-art Love Lab assessment process pinpoints couples issues and helps create a more effective treatment plan. This process mimics Gottman's original research and raises the bar in couples therapy.

I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate their unique life circumstances. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, depression, complex trauma and attachment wounds, parent -child relationships, and prenatal/postpartum struggles. I am also interested in supporting those who want to interrogate their familial systems and dynamics, unlearn harmful patterns of relating to yourself and others, and explore trans-generational patterns of trauma and recovery. Most importantly, I am invested in centering your lived experience and how it impacts the way you move through the world.

If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.

I help adolescents, families, individuals, couples, and adults, find healthy perceptions of themselves, strengthen relationships, improve communication/interactions, and find guidance so that they can feel complete, hopeful, and at peace. I understand that no single approach is right for every individual, so I provide an eclectic compilation of what works best for each client. With 13+ years of experience in the field, I’ve worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger, self-improvement, co- parenting , couples counseling, working through major life stressors, trauma, and helping them find a new path.

For most people, the pandemic has created new stressors and intensified emotions. Whether you are experiencing frustration with online work or school, anxiety about an uncertain future, less contact with friends and family, or more parenting demands, Rebecca Hahn, MA, CRC, LPC of Counseling For PROGRESS, LLC can help you. As a team, you and Rebecca Hahn can work together to make your challenges more manageable, reduce your anxiety, improve your mood, and accomplish your goals.