Parenting Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
PCIT ( Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), in particular, is an approach that I specialize in.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, EMDR, and PCIT. I enjoy getting to talk about counseling theory, therapeutic techniques related to those theories, the theoretical rationale behind them, and practical ways they can be applied.
PCIT ( Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), in particular, is an approach that I specialize in.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, EMDR, and PCIT. I enjoy getting to talk about counseling theory, therapeutic techniques related to those theories, the theoretical rationale behind them, and practical ways they can be applied.
Parenting today is very challenging.
Accenting new clients Fall 2024. A few afterschool and weekend appointments available, UPMC, Highmark, Optum, Aetna insurance. 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.
Parenting today is very challenging.
Accenting new clients Fall 2024. A few afterschool and weekend appointments available, UPMC, Highmark, Optum, Aetna insurance. 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.
My expertise includes bullying, violence, attachment, and parenting.
I specialize in forensic psychology and conduct comprehensive evaluations that are research based. I provide litigation support and consultation to attorneys. I'm involved with a variety of professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and GPPA.
My expertise includes bullying, violence, attachment, and parenting.
I specialize in forensic psychology and conduct comprehensive evaluations that are research based. I provide litigation support and consultation to attorneys. I'm involved with a variety of professional organizations, including the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and GPPA.
I’ve also worked with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to parenting issues, addictions, and relational issues.
Most recently, I completed my certification in perinatal mental health. I have seen a need in this area, and I have enjoyed working with this population. I am looking forward to continuing my work in this field and encourage you to reach out if you feel you could benefit from this type of therapy.
I’ve also worked with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to parenting issues, addictions, and relational issues.
Most recently, I completed my certification in perinatal mental health. I have seen a need in this area, and I have enjoyed working with this population. I am looking forward to continuing my work in this field and encourage you to reach out if you feel you could benefit from this type of therapy.
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.
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.
Are you a parent-to-be struggling with anxiety/worry and boundaries as you approach this new life transition?
Utilizing a Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused approach, I specialize in supporting parents and parents-to-be find balance, boundaries and happiness with the transition to parenthood. I will help you learn, develop and utilizing healthy coping skills to overcome life's challenges.
Are you a parent-to-be struggling with anxiety/worry and boundaries as you approach this new life transition?
Utilizing a Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused approach, I specialize in supporting parents and parents-to-be find balance, boundaries and happiness with the transition to parenthood. I will help you learn, develop and utilizing healthy coping skills to overcome life's challenges.
I am also the parent of four children with special needs.
The number one indicator of successful therapy is therapeutic rapport. Since the relationship between therapist and client is so vital I begin the therapeutic process with it. I want to work with you to build a personal connection conducive for healing.
I am also the parent of four children with special needs.
The number one indicator of successful therapy is therapeutic rapport. Since the relationship between therapist and client is so vital I begin the therapeutic process with it. I want to work with you to build a personal connection conducive for healing.
Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort.
I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes with evidence-based strategies that work. If you are struggling with your child's tantrums, defiance, ADHD, bedtime or homework battles, sibling conflict, anxiety, or depression, we can work together to restore peace in your home, even if your child seems disinterested in therapy or you've already tried everything. You do not have to face these challenges alone, and you do not need years of therapy to make progress. You just need the right professional with the right specialty, and a good plan to get things back on track.
Then, I clarify what’s needed from both parent and child so therapy works as a team effort.
I help parents, children, and teens make lasting changes with evidence-based strategies that work. If you are struggling with your child's tantrums, defiance, ADHD, bedtime or homework battles, sibling conflict, anxiety, or depression, we can work together to restore peace in your home, even if your child seems disinterested in therapy or you've already tried everything. You do not have to face these challenges alone, and you do not need years of therapy to make progress. You just need the right professional with the right specialty, and a good plan to get things back on track.
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be?
With over 24 years of experience I treat clients with an array of concerns. I specialize in helping with traumatic events, perinatal mental health (including postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, abortion and adjustment to parenthood) and partner/family violence. I am trained in EMDR and incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work.
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be?
With over 24 years of experience I treat clients with an array of concerns. I specialize in helping with traumatic events, perinatal mental health (including postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility, abortion and adjustment to parenthood) and partner/family violence. I am trained in EMDR and incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work.
Saul also provides parenting support and consultation.
When working with children, teens, adults, and families, Dr. Saul approaches treatment and assessment through a whole family lens and utilizes therapies such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, play and expressive arts, and PCIT in supporting families as they actualize their goals.
Saul also provides parenting support and consultation.
When working with children, teens, adults, and families, Dr. Saul approaches treatment and assessment through a whole family lens and utilizes therapies such as EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, play and expressive arts, and PCIT in supporting families as they actualize their goals.
She is also a Parenting Coordinator and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Edwards is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist. She serves the greater Pittsburgh area, as well as across the Commonwealth. Dr. Edwards is unique as her academic training in Forensic Psychology involved both law and psychology specialty coursework. All associates have extensive forensic and clinical experience working with juveniles, adults, and families.
She is also a Parenting Coordinator and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Edwards is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist. She serves the greater Pittsburgh area, as well as across the Commonwealth. Dr. Edwards is unique as her academic training in Forensic Psychology involved both law and psychology specialty coursework. All associates have extensive forensic and clinical experience working with juveniles, adults, and families.
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
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
As the Founder of Pivotal Years, I understand that navigating the challenges of parenting and managing emotional stress can feel overwhelming, especially within marginalized communities.
In my practice, I provide a range of eclectic, strength-based, and solution-focused interventions tailored specifically to your unique needs and concerns. I also offer a compassionate approach that gently encourages you to shift your perspective on internal struggles and navigate obstacles with newfound resilience.
As the Founder of Pivotal Years, I understand that navigating the challenges of parenting and managing emotional stress can feel overwhelming, especially within marginalized communities.
In my practice, I provide a range of eclectic, strength-based, and solution-focused interventions tailored specifically to your unique needs and concerns. I also offer a compassionate approach that gently encourages you to shift your perspective on internal struggles and navigate obstacles with newfound resilience.
As a parent, it is difficult to see your child hurting.
Counseling can help you, your child, and your family, find peace again. Children can find support and new skills to better manage their own worries, behaviors, and emotions. You can discover new ways to support and communicate with your child to make home a more peaceful place.
As a parent, it is difficult to see your child hurting.
Counseling can help you, your child, and your family, find peace again. Children can find support and new skills to better manage their own worries, behaviors, and emotions. You can discover new ways to support and communicate with your child to make home a more peaceful place.
In your time with me we will work collaboratively to identify what isn’t working for your child and the family, while empowering your kiddo to help us understand what they need, utilizing various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, as well as Parent Child Interaction Therapy and child centered play therapy.
I take immense pride in the opportunities given to me and work hard to assist my clients with effecting the change they wish to see. I am currently seeing clients in person and virtually in California, and virtual only in Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado and Missouri.
In your time with me we will work collaboratively to identify what isn’t working for your child and the family, while empowering your kiddo to help us understand what they need, utilizing various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, as well as Parent Child Interaction Therapy and child centered play therapy.
I take immense pride in the opportunities given to me and work hard to assist my clients with effecting the change they wish to see. I am currently seeing clients in person and virtually in California, and virtual only in Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado and Missouri.
I currently see adults with a variety of issues some of which include: life transitional struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues
Hi there! I want to personally welcome you to the journey. I deeply believe that therapy is an intimate journey into the self. I followed my own inner calling to become a therapist and am honored to be able to do this work. I have a firm belief that experiencing life without developing your own meaning, being your most authentic self, and practicing presence daily is quite fruitless, joyless, and confusing. I help my clients move past their fears and get moving on their goals to be their best version of their best selves to live a more balance authentic life.
I currently see adults with a variety of issues some of which include: life transitional struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues
Hi there! I want to personally welcome you to the journey. I deeply believe that therapy is an intimate journey into the self. I followed my own inner calling to become a therapist and am honored to be able to do this work. I have a firm belief that experiencing life without developing your own meaning, being your most authentic self, and practicing presence daily is quite fruitless, joyless, and confusing. I help my clients move past their fears and get moving on their goals to be their best version of their best selves to live a more balance authentic life.
Accepting New Patients & Lyra and Unmind EAP benefits - Are you struggling to balance your needs within your relationships, parenting or at work/school?
I specialize in working with adults who struggle to focus on the most important person in their life: YOU! My goal is to help you learn how to balance the different aspects of your life. Every person can heal and my role is to provide you with support, feedback, education, and therapy interventions so that you can.
Accepting New Patients & Lyra and Unmind EAP benefits - Are you struggling to balance your needs within your relationships, parenting or at work/school?
I specialize in working with adults who struggle to focus on the most important person in their life: YOU! My goal is to help you learn how to balance the different aspects of your life. Every person can heal and my role is to provide you with support, feedback, education, and therapy interventions so that you can.
I also offer support on parenting and cultural identity.
I’m a therapist with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their path to healing and growth. I bring a trauma-informed and biopsychosocial–spiritual lens to my work, recognizing how intergenerational and childhood trauma shape one’s thoughts, behaviors, and sense of self. I believe healing can emerge through understanding, connection, and intentional change. I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
I also offer support on parenting and cultural identity.
I’m a therapist with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their path to healing and growth. I bring a trauma-informed and biopsychosocial–spiritual lens to my work, recognizing how intergenerational and childhood trauma shape one’s thoughts, behaviors, and sense of self. I believe healing can emerge through understanding, connection, and intentional change. I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues, divorce, parenting, depression, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues and LGBTQ issues.
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 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.
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues, divorce, parenting, depression, anxiety, life transitions, women's issues and LGBTQ issues.
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 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 have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, parenting issues, & anger management.
I completed two Master of Science degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Clinical & Counseling Psychology, specializing in Diverse and Underserved Communities. I strongly believe in the power of self-love being the foundation for helping people lead successful productive lives.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, parenting issues, & anger management.
I completed two Master of Science degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Clinical & Counseling Psychology, specializing in Diverse and Underserved Communities. I strongly believe in the power of self-love being the foundation for helping people lead successful productive lives.
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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.