Psychodynamic Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

It's not whats wrong with you, it's whats happened to you. I believe that our past plays a significant role in our present. Genetics, environments we grew up in, and life experiences all have ways of creating patterns of thoughts and behaviors. When people have a safe, nonjudgemental space to explore their thoughts and feelings, they can begin to process the experiences, gain understanding of themselves, and start healing. I pull from CBT, DBT, client centered therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and psychoeducation to help clients gain awareness, understanding, and tools to move forward from the past.

My goal in working with people in therapy is to help them identify the obstacles that stand in the way of them reaching their goals, and then learn ways to overcome those obstacles. Those goals may include such diverse subjects as increasing one's satisfaction with themselves, their relationships, or their life in general.

I am presently accepting new clients! As a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other strategies to help clients explore the interactions between their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. My style is collaborative, client-driven, and forward-focused. Additionally, I enjoy looking at the systemic factors in a person's life, including family dynamics, relationships at work or school, and even interactions with friends or partners. My purpose is to help you maximize the opportunities in your life to achieve your goals through empathy and a strength-based focus.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual, couples and group therapy. I use an empathic, relational approach that focuses on helping people gain greater awareness of themselves and their struggles and allows them to grow and become more resilient. I strive to help people find their inner strength and to transform their perspective and their interactions with others.

***At this time, I am not able to accept new clients.*** Life is full of beauty, challenges, triumphs and transitions. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in your journey toward increased awareness to bring about your desired changes. While we cannot change the emotional turmoil of the past, together we can embark on a mission of healing and acceptance. Whether the challenge stems from an unexpected life transition, depression, anxiety, grief or trauma; I offer a safe non judgmental environment for you to explore your emotions and sort through them in a safe and supportive space.

Feeling anxious, isolated or alone? Relationship problems? Experiencing pandemic anxiety, fatigue or trauma? Our caring and professional therapists are here to help you address your issues starting today. Owned and operated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since 2017, eTalkTherapy provides affordable, convenient, and quality counseling from experienced mental health therapists who work exclusively with you. If you’re struggling with isolation, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships or just need to talk, eTalkTherapy is here to listen. Schedule an initial phone consultation or your first appointment today.

Therapists at Alliance Therapy Center have immediate openings for clients, now including children ages 3 and up! Click our website link to request an appointment. We look forward to working with you!

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.

Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Have you ever had an obstacle that you felt so overwhelmed with that it exhausted you to even consider overcoming it? Have you hit the point in your life where you are not sure which direction to head, next? I believe that I can help. Join me on a journey of creating your best life, because I am firm in my beliefs that we truly become our strongest, most complete selves, in the wake of our greatest storms.

Whether you are seeking guidance and support as you move through life changes, heal from the effects of trauma and abuse, or you are grieving a death, or the loss of a relationship or job, I can help. My stance as a psychotherapist is collaborative and compassionate. My philosophy is holistic: Body/Heart/Mind/Spirit, each part of the whole, in need of acknowledgment, care and kindness. With 17 years experience practicing the healing art of psychotherapy, I am a trained clinician, and have worked as a therapist in mental health and addiction treatment agencies throughout the Pittsburgh/Tri-State area.