Parenting Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Sheila Milnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, MA, NPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Parenting today is very challenging.
Accepting New Clients April 2023. Afterschool and Weekend Appointments Available, now taking UPMC and Highmark 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.
Accepting New Clients April 2023. Afterschool and Weekend Appointments Available, now taking UPMC and Highmark 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.
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Online Only)
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
Terry O'Hara
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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
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
Alex Buffone
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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.
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.
Andrea Schachner
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Online Only)
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.
Jeanne Matucheski
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Karleen K Preator
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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.
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.
Casey Swartz, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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.
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
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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.
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.
Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I work with a variety of clients, ranging in age from 2 years old through late 20s and early 30s. My hope is that I can help individuals and families learn more effective ways to respond to challenges in their lives that may come from things such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to large changes. PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), in particular, is an approach that I specialize in. PCIT is focused on helping caregivers learn effective ways to address problematic behavior from their children who are between the ages of 2 and 7.
I work with a variety of clients, ranging in age from 2 years old through late 20s and early 30s. My hope is that I can help individuals and families learn more effective ways to respond to challenges in their lives that may come from things such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to large changes. PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), in particular, is an approach that I specialize in. PCIT is focused on helping caregivers learn effective ways to address problematic behavior from their children who are between the ages of 2 and 7.
Heather Batalden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
I utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment including applied behavior analysis, parent-child interaction therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I specialize in working with adults suffering from anxiety or depression or those seeking behavioral change. I also work with children ages 2-15. I provide therapy, behavioral consultation, and parent training to reach goals such as increasing frustration tolerance, improving response to directives, developing independence and self-control, strengthening social skills, assisting caregivers with the identification and execution of behavior management systems, reducing symptoms associated with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, motivating and promoting behavioral and lifestyle changes and harm reduction.
I utilize evidence-based approaches to treatment including applied behavior analysis, parent-child interaction therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I specialize in working with adults suffering from anxiety or depression or those seeking behavioral change. I also work with children ages 2-15. I provide therapy, behavioral consultation, and parent training to reach goals such as increasing frustration tolerance, improving response to directives, developing independence and self-control, strengthening social skills, assisting caregivers with the identification and execution of behavior management systems, reducing symptoms associated with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, motivating and promoting behavioral and lifestyle changes and harm reduction.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
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.
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Araceli C. Hirtle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEO
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
I help women to better manage parenting, while maintaining her work/life balance. Is this you? Marriage and parenting are difficult. Often it is hard to find the energy to be patient, creative or loving. Do you struggle with solo parenting and feeling unseen? Do you want to feel more connected with your spouse? Do you want to feel like "you" again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression and / or have experienced trauma but haven't "faced" it because "there is not enough time" or because you've "dealt with it this long", I get it and I can help you find the joy in your life again.
I help women to better manage parenting, while maintaining her work/life balance. Is this you? Marriage and parenting are difficult. Often it is hard to find the energy to be patient, creative or loving. Do you struggle with solo parenting and feeling unseen? Do you want to feel more connected with your spouse? Do you want to feel like "you" again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression and / or have experienced trauma but haven't "faced" it because "there is not enough time" or because you've "dealt with it this long", I get it and I can help you find the joy in your life again.
Katie Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
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'm a licensed clinical therapist that works with individual adults in CO, OH, PA, & TX.
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'm a licensed clinical therapist that works with individual adults in CO, OH, PA, & TX.
Loretta A. Gephart
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
If you are considering Divorce, struggling to Co-Parent, wanting to parent better, experiencing anxiety or stress, or having family conflicts, call or book a FREE consult online today.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress or relationship issues? I offer therapy. 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 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 with the legal, financial, emotional and parenting aspects of separation and divorce with dignity. I also work with co parents.
If you are considering Divorce, struggling to Co-Parent, wanting to parent better, experiencing anxiety or stress, or having family conflicts, call or book a FREE consult online today.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress or relationship issues? I offer therapy. 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 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 with the legal, financial, emotional and parenting aspects of separation and divorce with dignity. I also work with co parents.
Cynthia Comiskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Allison Kozloff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Online Only)
My specialties are in the areas of depression, anxiety, college student's needs, parenting, relationships, adjustment and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is informed by a Psychodynamic foundation along with family systems theory, developmental theory, attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and cognitive behavioral theories, but I also utilize strategies and techniques from other frameworks to meet the needs of the individual.
My specialties are in the areas of depression, anxiety, college student's needs, parenting, relationships, adjustment and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is informed by a Psychodynamic foundation along with family systems theory, developmental theory, attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and cognitive behavioral theories, but I also utilize strategies and techniques from other frameworks to meet the needs of the individual.
Sandra Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (Online Only)
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.
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 Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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?
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?
Mary Beth George
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CGT
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (Online Only)
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues, divorce, parenting, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, 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 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.
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues, divorce, parenting, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, 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 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.
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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.