Sandplay Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Mary L Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RN, LPC
Verified
I've helped my clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. You can learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. Get in touch today to see how we can work together to help you find peace and contentment. As an LPC, I offer clinical experience and knowledge, providing counseling to all clients, with a special focus on treating anxiety and panic disorder.
Andrea Schachner
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified
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.
Bethany Marie Crile
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
As a passionate and empathetic mental health professional, I seek to provide creative, exploratory therapeutic practices to help children flourish. I hold space for children to think, feel, explore, and make sense of their innermost worlds. I seek to enhance their brain/body connections to aid in healthy, autonomous development while healing from past traumatic experiences. My approach is very playful, child-directed, and trauma-informed. I am simply an instrument to help children unlock their unique gifts and potentials. Together, we will work towards integration of mind, body, and spirit.
Sydney Stephenson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
As Mr. Rogers said, “Play is really the work of childhood." We all go through hard times where we need a little help, but when children need help they don’t always tell us with words. Instead they show us, with behavior, physical symptoms, anxiety, or struggling in school. When they do, I use play to identify the reasons for children’s symptoms and teach healthier ways to get their needs met. Therapy should be safe and nonjudgmental, so the Sanctuary model of trauma-informed care is at the heart of that. It helps support parents in understanding their children, by asking what happened to them rather than what is wrong with them.
Stephanie Smigiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LBS
Verified
**currently have limited afternoon (4pm) and morning/early afternoon appointments available, ** Everyone has a story to be told. I am able to help sit beside you as we write it. In the darkest, uncertain, up-and-down times I will be your cheerleader, supporter, guidance, and motivation. I believe everyone is able to achieve their goals and dreams. I help Individuals with autism spectrum disorder from childhood to adulthood. Individuals who have experienced trauma during their life time. Children with disruptive and non-compliance behaviors. Individuals who are experiencing anxiety in daily living.
Wellness Warrior Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, NCC
Verified
The Wellness Warrior Group (WWG) is a Counseling and Yoga center that specializes in the treatment of trauma. WWG seeks to provide whole body healing using a comprehensive and integrated treatment approach. WWG specializes in the use of EMDR and other treatment modalities to treat the root cause of mental health symptoms. WWG treats children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a vast array of emotional obstacles including but not limited to trauma, depression, anxiety, self harm, family conflict, behavioral problems, attachment, OCD, and more. WWG also provides trauma sensitive yoga for children, adolescents, and adults.
Yanina Marie Marti-Ramirez de Arellano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, RPT
Verified
Hi! My name is Yanina Marti, and I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have always been passionate about helping others and sharing my knowledge. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with a variety of populations with different backgrounds and see them thrive and succeed after life has presented them with difficult challenges.
Heal With Creativity LLC
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Everyone doesn't think or feel in the same way, we all have our own journey and our own way of experiencing life obstacles. As a licensed and board certified Art Therapist, as well as Licensed Professional Counselor, I will help guide you and your family through your process of healing using creative approaches tailored to fit your specific needs. I have over 15 years of experience working with Autism, developmental and learning disabilities, and behavioral issues. My other specialties include Anxiety, Oppositional behavior, Reactive Attachment, OCD and Trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.
Lindsay Brain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified
I am dedicated and hard working with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field serving children, young adults, and families. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and depression and have an extensive background in helping children with behavioral issues and their families. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance, I am able to offer skill development and confidence building to support clients in processing events and decision making. Ideal clients will be open and honest in a supportive, non-judgmental setting to learn skills and increase happiness and hopefulness.
Debbie Witchel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Does the thought of starting a new day seem overwhelming? Do you dread interacting with others due to anxiety/depression? Are you unhappy with/or feel stuck in your relationships? Do you end up having the same argument every day with your partner? I listen, I care and I want to help. I can assist you to heal and lead a happier life. I believe in connecting with you as a person, the significance of identifying and releasing unexpressed feelings and changing unhealthy life themes. I am trained in co-parenting (including court-ordered) for couples experiencing a divorce. I provide reunification counseling for families.
Sara Beth Feley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, YTT, CT
Verified
Are you insightful, motivated to work on yourself and want to create lasting change in your life? I work with individuals who are present, with their feelings, thoughts and needs. We focus on areas within that stop them from loving themselves. Contentment is possible when we seek answers from within. We are the one we are looking for. When you accept that, you will transform into someone you feel proud of. With commitment to the process and yourself, your life is guaranteed to change. I utilize blends of Spiritual Psych, EMDR, Gestalt, Existential, Somatic Experiencing, Solution Focused, PACT and Positive Psychology.
Avis Moorehead, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Are you ready for change? I am invested in helping you find the better you! I have over 20 years working with Adults, children and families. I work with all age groups whom are struggling with ADHD, Depression ,Anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief,, as well as anger management problems. I specialize with children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. I am experienced in Play Therapy , Family therapy and anxiety . Treatment is individualized and goal oriented. I want people to grow, and gain confidence in life. As a wonderful addition I have a psychiatrist on board. His name is XiXi Wong.
Dafna Rehavia-Hanauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
I do not take new clients at themoment. Sorry. I am sensitive to cultures and social diversity. I focus on changes through life, transitions and loss. Specialize in eating disorders, relationships; coping with emotional/behavioral distress, identity struggle and women's issues. All ages and nationalities are welcome. I am an experienced psychotherapist combining art modality and gestalt techniques as a communication method in the therapeutic process. I believe in the ability of the person to achieve internal and external balanced state of being. I often use creative and artistic .
Jean Marie Horter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
*not currently accepting new clients* Welcome!! Make yourself comfortable because the time you spend in the office belongs to YOU! If you want to kick off your shoes, go ahead! Lie on the couch? SURE! Many people think therapy is scary and they assume they will spend their time talking to someone who writes notes and repeats, "how do you feel about that?" Although, I cannot promise I will not say that, I can promise that we will have relaxed conversations with whatever you want to talk about being our focus. We will laugh, cry and, maybe even throw things.
Michelle B Kassahun
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is trained in Gestalt and Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT). I am honored to have over 16 years of experience working with individuals of all ages with a wide variety of mental health symptoms and concerns. I'm grounded in evidence-based practice as well as holistic functional care to meet your individual needs. I also have experience with sand tray therapy as well as training in Brainspotting, which is a mindfulness reprocessing technique to help with balancing feelings and emotions. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting your healing process!
Psychological Perspectives LLC
Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of three licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and doctoral training staff. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Yanina Marie Marti-Ramirez de Arellano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, RPT
Verified
Hi! My name is Yanina Marti, and I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have always been passionate about helping others and sharing my knowledge. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with a variety of populations with different backgrounds and see them thrive and succeed after life has presented them with difficult challenges.
Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
We are a local nonprofit organization that supports children, teens, adults, parents, couples, and families on their journeys toward hope, healing, and learning. We are a reliable place to turn in your community for professional support addressing various issues like anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, abuse, anger, peer pressure, marriage/family problems, parenting difficulties, and academic struggles.
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Verified
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
Whitney Sigall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
People often seek therapy in times of crisis, when feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the impact of things outside of their control. Psychotherapy is an opportunity to look at how early life experiences and significant events influence current patterns in relating to others and the environment. Through these observations, new options in how to meet life’s obstacles and nurture one’s authentic self can be discovered. This work is done using a non-pathologizing approach and with sensitive consideration to systemic oppression and power structures that limit and/or enhance access to resources needed to feel safe and emotionally well.
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Sandplay Therapists
Sandplay therapy in Pittsburgh establishes a safe and protected space, where the complexities of the client's inner world can be explored. Often young children, clients place miniature figurines in a small sandbox to express confusing feelings and inner experiences. This creates a visual representation of the client's thoughts and feelings and can reveal unconscious concerns that are inaccessible. The therapist does not interpret, interfere with, or direct the client's sand play but maintains an attitude of receptivity and acceptance, so the client can bring unconscious material into consciousness without censure. If you're looking for a Pittsburgh sandplay Therapist, or sand play Therapists for sand therapy.