Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Hey there! Want a chill environment? A therapist who shows up as themselves? Want to cut through the bs? I think we would get along well! I'm a queer LAPC, offering PA telehealth therapy; and with me, there is no such thing sugarcoating, judgement, or TMI.
Hey there! Want a chill environment? A therapist who shows up as themselves? Want to cut through the bs? I think we would get along well! I'm a queer LAPC, offering PA telehealth therapy; and with me, there is no such thing sugarcoating, judgement, or TMI.
Jaclyn E. Jacobs
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected - from themselves, their bodies, their relationships, or their true desires. Often this disconnection stems from past trauma, anxiety, or the pressures of performance and perfectionism that weigh heavily on our systems. People bring me things they might not feel safe talking about with other providers or even friends, such as body image issues, erectile dysfunction, childhood abuse, and gender dysphoria. I specialize in working with queer, nonmonogamous, and kinky folks, though I'm happy to show up for anyone who is ready to nurture a deeper sense of connection in their lives.
Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected - from themselves, their bodies, their relationships, or their true desires. Often this disconnection stems from past trauma, anxiety, or the pressures of performance and perfectionism that weigh heavily on our systems. People bring me things they might not feel safe talking about with other providers or even friends, such as body image issues, erectile dysfunction, childhood abuse, and gender dysphoria. I specialize in working with queer, nonmonogamous, and kinky folks, though I'm happy to show up for anyone who is ready to nurture a deeper sense of connection in their lives.
Hi! My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I am a feminist, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming, fat affirming, and disability justice aligned therapist. I am passionate about supporting people in living a life that is aligned with their true values, and healing from both external and internalized oppression that may be impacting their well-being. I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves and share their stories without shame or judgment. I regularly incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, philosophy and pop culture, and self-advocacy skills into my approach.
Hi! My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I am a feminist, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming, fat affirming, and disability justice aligned therapist. I am passionate about supporting people in living a life that is aligned with their true values, and healing from both external and internalized oppression that may be impacting their well-being. I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves and share their stories without shame or judgment. I regularly incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, philosophy and pop culture, and self-advocacy skills into my approach.
Healing from trauma is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. If you're feeling weighed down by past events, struggling with PTSD, or trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns, you're not alone in this. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to break free from these cycles but might not know where to start. They want to reclaim their life, heal their wounds, and rediscover their strength. Whether you’re dealing with the lingering effects of trauma or feeling stuck in codependent patterns that keep you from living fully, you deserve a path to healing that honors who you are and where you’ve been.
Healing from trauma is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. If you're feeling weighed down by past events, struggling with PTSD, or trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns, you're not alone in this. My ideal client is someone who’s ready to break free from these cycles but might not know where to start. They want to reclaim their life, heal their wounds, and rediscover their strength. Whether you’re dealing with the lingering effects of trauma or feeling stuck in codependent patterns that keep you from living fully, you deserve a path to healing that honors who you are and where you’ve been.
I don't believe there is such a thing as an "ideal client." I enjoy the challenge of each individual and assisting them in reaching their goals and living life at their greatest potential. I see each client as a puzzle that we are going to work together to solve. Clients can address goals like needing direction in their career or needing coping strategies for addressing depression both are equally important and something I am ready to pair with them and accomplish. Trauma work can be scary so I will use humor to put my clients at ease in session. no matter the issue, i look forward to getting to know my clients and helping them
I don't believe there is such a thing as an "ideal client." I enjoy the challenge of each individual and assisting them in reaching their goals and living life at their greatest potential. I see each client as a puzzle that we are going to work together to solve. Clients can address goals like needing direction in their career or needing coping strategies for addressing depression both are equally important and something I am ready to pair with them and accomplish. Trauma work can be scary so I will use humor to put my clients at ease in session. no matter the issue, i look forward to getting to know my clients and helping them
“It’s always best to believe in one’s self, but a little help from others can be a great blessing!” I view each person as the main character in their book of life. Each book contains stories of joy, sadness, exploration, struggle, and most importantly: hope. My goal to assist in exploring these stories, whether you encounter depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, intersectional struggles, or self-esteem issues. I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ issues, religious minorities, activists, uniformed public servants, and those experiencing depression.
“It’s always best to believe in one’s self, but a little help from others can be a great blessing!” I view each person as the main character in their book of life. Each book contains stories of joy, sadness, exploration, struggle, and most importantly: hope. My goal to assist in exploring these stories, whether you encounter depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, intersectional struggles, or self-esteem issues. I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ issues, religious minorities, activists, uniformed public servants, and those experiencing depression.
I have been helping individuals and couples address anxiety, ADHD, depression, infidelity, and trauma for nearly 8 years. When you're in the thick of it and trying to untangle your emotions and thoughts while trying to balance your day to day responsibilities it can be utterly exhausting. In our work together I can help you gain insight into your problems, create a plan on how to tackle the issue for yourself or the relationship, and starting making the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing. I offer evening appointments in order to reduce the need to find time out of your busy schedule during the day.
I have been helping individuals and couples address anxiety, ADHD, depression, infidelity, and trauma for nearly 8 years. When you're in the thick of it and trying to untangle your emotions and thoughts while trying to balance your day to day responsibilities it can be utterly exhausting. In our work together I can help you gain insight into your problems, create a plan on how to tackle the issue for yourself or the relationship, and starting making the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing. I offer evening appointments in order to reduce the need to find time out of your busy schedule during the day.
Carole Showell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
For the past decade, my goal as a clinician has been to support others with marginalized identities in their journey of healing from trauma and navigating the challenges of daily life. I have 11 years of experience working in community mental health clinics and LGBTQIA+ health centers. I work with a diverse range of clients from a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. I specialize in the use of proven, evidence-based treatments to support clients in their recovery from trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), managing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders.
For the past decade, my goal as a clinician has been to support others with marginalized identities in their journey of healing from trauma and navigating the challenges of daily life. I have 11 years of experience working in community mental health clinics and LGBTQIA+ health centers. I work with a diverse range of clients from a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. I specialize in the use of proven, evidence-based treatments to support clients in their recovery from trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), managing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders.
Holistic Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Motivated by a commitment to enhancing the well-being of those grappling with mental health challenges, my foremost objective is to provide a safe and empathetic environment to encourage healing and personal growth. Adopting a person-centered therapeutic approach, I customize each session to suit the individual's unique needs, whether it involves trauma processing, coping skill acquisition, or providing nonjudgmental and empathetic listening. I possess a wealth of expertise in the therapeutic process.
Motivated by a commitment to enhancing the well-being of those grappling with mental health challenges, my foremost objective is to provide a safe and empathetic environment to encourage healing and personal growth. Adopting a person-centered therapeutic approach, I customize each session to suit the individual's unique needs, whether it involves trauma processing, coping skill acquisition, or providing nonjudgmental and empathetic listening. I possess a wealth of expertise in the therapeutic process.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS THROUGH (Robert Frost)... It is human to suffer and it is human to face challenges. When the suffering becomes too great, and the challenges too large, good therapy can play a key role in bringing about change. If you decide to work with me, I would consider it an honor to become part of your journey towards increased health and well-being. When you come to therapy, you will be treated with respect. I bring many years of experience as a therapist, providing both brief evidence-based interventions and long term psychodynamic approach. I will work carefully with you to define and achieve your personal goals.
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I provide teletherapy to clients in Pennsylvania and California (I am licensed in both states). I work with adults (18-65) who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, acute stress, substance use, and challenges with interpersonal relationships, major life transitions, coming out, gender, and queer identity development. I use EMDR therapy and client-centered, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral interventions to support people in healing from traumatic experiences and unresolved grief by helping them reprocess disturbing, burdensome memories so that they become less intrusive, distracting, and painful.
I provide teletherapy to clients in Pennsylvania and California (I am licensed in both states). I work with adults (18-65) who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, acute stress, substance use, and challenges with interpersonal relationships, major life transitions, coming out, gender, and queer identity development. I use EMDR therapy and client-centered, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral interventions to support people in healing from traumatic experiences and unresolved grief by helping them reprocess disturbing, burdensome memories so that they become less intrusive, distracting, and painful.
We often have what we need within us to navigate pain, but sometimes anxiety, depression, discrimination, or internal conflict can get in our way from making the progress that we want to feel. Do you want to wake up on time but depression makes it difficult? Or, are you having difficulty starting or completing projects? Tele-therapy can help you cope with the stressful things in your life, so that you can move forward in how you want to. I can provide virtual therapy to anyone in Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. I have extensive experience and abundant joy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community.
We often have what we need within us to navigate pain, but sometimes anxiety, depression, discrimination, or internal conflict can get in our way from making the progress that we want to feel. Do you want to wake up on time but depression makes it difficult? Or, are you having difficulty starting or completing projects? Tele-therapy can help you cope with the stressful things in your life, so that you can move forward in how you want to. I can provide virtual therapy to anyone in Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. I have extensive experience and abundant joy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community.
Nick Matalik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself struggling with your identity or questioning “who am I, what do I want, how do I get there?” Are you in a relationship where things went stale and you’re looking to find what was lost? What if being aware of yourself and your relationships helped to ease some of those thoughts and led you towards a better understanding? My approach is simple. I love to be surrounded by a mellow atmosphere where hard work is done with warmth and encouragement. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where diversity is honored, bravery is respected, and discovering your true-self is encouraged.
Do you find yourself struggling with your identity or questioning “who am I, what do I want, how do I get there?” Are you in a relationship where things went stale and you’re looking to find what was lost? What if being aware of yourself and your relationships helped to ease some of those thoughts and led you towards a better understanding? My approach is simple. I love to be surrounded by a mellow atmosphere where hard work is done with warmth and encouragement. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where diversity is honored, bravery is respected, and discovering your true-self is encouraged.
Vincent A Pietropaoli
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, CTMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have more than five years of counseling experience working with individuals of all ages and many presenting problems. I have the most extensive experience working with people with mood related problems (such as: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and others) and those who have experienced traumatic events.
I have more than five years of counseling experience working with individuals of all ages and many presenting problems. I have the most extensive experience working with people with mood related problems (such as: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and others) and those who have experienced traumatic events.
Ready to step into the here and now? I work with clients through grief, depression, anxiety, life changes, relational ruptures and repairs, trauma, burnout, and more. Regardless of your presenting concerns, I help you examine yourself in a curious, collaborative way. I especially enjoy working with first-time therapy clients, emerging adults, parents who are exploring alternatives to conventional school, and people contemplating their end-of-life legacy.
Ready to step into the here and now? I work with clients through grief, depression, anxiety, life changes, relational ruptures and repairs, trauma, burnout, and more. Regardless of your presenting concerns, I help you examine yourself in a curious, collaborative way. I especially enjoy working with first-time therapy clients, emerging adults, parents who are exploring alternatives to conventional school, and people contemplating their end-of-life legacy.
Way to go! Just by being here and looking on this site, you are talking the first steps to being your whole self. You should feel proud today for this! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of therapy experience, I work with clients to find ways through the struggles they are experiencing to reach a place of solace where they feel able to manage the pressures of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients create lasting changes, and not just “Band-Aid” solutions.
Way to go! Just by being here and looking on this site, you are talking the first steps to being your whole self. You should feel proud today for this! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of therapy experience, I work with clients to find ways through the struggles they are experiencing to reach a place of solace where they feel able to manage the pressures of life. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients create lasting changes, and not just “Band-Aid” solutions.
Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. I work to help people (especially LGBTQ people, BBIPOC, and Neurodivergent people) understand how psychotherapy (e.g. acceptance, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, stress-reduction, trauma work, value-driven action) can be applied to overcome and liberate. I also specialize in managing Bipolar Disorder, OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders, PTSD, & Social Anxiety. By enhancing your strengths, reworking coping mechanisms, and reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find peace and joy.
Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. I work to help people (especially LGBTQ people, BBIPOC, and Neurodivergent people) understand how psychotherapy (e.g. acceptance, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, stress-reduction, trauma work, value-driven action) can be applied to overcome and liberate. I also specialize in managing Bipolar Disorder, OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders, PTSD, & Social Anxiety. By enhancing your strengths, reworking coping mechanisms, and reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find peace and joy.
Hi there, I'm Coreen! Are you struggling to manage stress? Are your relationships suffering? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? I will help you explore your core identity and values as you work toward building the life you want. Together we will determine what is and is not working for you - mind, body, and spirit. We will also work on building new skills along the way.
Hi there, I'm Coreen! Are you struggling to manage stress? Are your relationships suffering? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? I will help you explore your core identity and values as you work toward building the life you want. Together we will determine what is and is not working for you - mind, body, and spirit. We will also work on building new skills along the way.
I support people dealing with depression, anxiety, relational distress, life transitions, gender and sexuality exploration, chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD. Healthy relationships with our family, friends, and support systems including therapy inform our ability to cope, process, and grow. I believe healing happens when we develop self-compassion for our most shamed parts and build support systems that meet us with care and understanding. My style is integrative, mindful and rooted in social justice.
I support people dealing with depression, anxiety, relational distress, life transitions, gender and sexuality exploration, chronic illness, autism and/or ADHD. Healthy relationships with our family, friends, and support systems including therapy inform our ability to cope, process, and grow. I believe healing happens when we develop self-compassion for our most shamed parts and build support systems that meet us with care and understanding. My style is integrative, mindful and rooted in social justice.
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