Trauma Focused Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
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Forward Plan LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with high risk populations; including intimate partner violence. I enjoys working with individuals, couples, co-parents, trauma survivors and teens. Cultivating sustained positive change in the lives of individuals is my passion.

Daniela García Zubieta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Over the last decade, I have worked with folks from various backgrounds and have found that most everyone can benefit from a safe, warm space to explore and process inner aspects of themselves. Coming from a stance of curiosity rather than judgment, I guide my clients to finding meaning and truth they already had within themselves. If I seem like a good fit for you, I look forward to witnessing your process and bringing compassion and support to your journey.
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Robb Sewall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am unable to accept new clients at this time. I work primarily with adults experiencing emotional challenges. This often looks like depression, anxiety, or grief. I also work with individuals going through a transition in life, relationships, career, or health status. During a difficult season in life we are more open to learning new skills and perspectives.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Costa Hutchinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapeutic Approaches include:
Trauma Focused
Interventions, EMDR, CBT, DBT and family systems.
Waiting list- Only offering virtual sessions at this time- I believe that therapy is a rewarding and challenging journey. Therapy can support you with overall health and wellness. Are you seeking more balance in your life? Would you like to be able to learn and utilize healthier coping skills to manage stress/anxiety/depression? The therapeutic process can meet you with where YOU are at in your life at this time. As you may be seeking a way to resolve a conflict within family or marriage or maybe you have never resolved issues from your past that are still causing you negative emotions in the present.

Andrew Weinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, sexual identity, and gender identity. I am a Certified Transgender Care Therapist. I find that treatment works best when we approach it as a team. I as your “guide” and you as the “active participant working towards change.” Through this dynamic, we can create a space for transformation and growth. While we are on this journey together, I want you to be able to question/challenge, think, and make decisions for yourself that serve you.
Not accepting new clients

Farrah Woodring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
If you experienced sexual violence in the PA, ask me about ways to cover your therapy costs. I believe that each person has the answer to create meaningful change; my job is to guide folx as they find these answers and teach skills to make it a little easier. I specialize in trauma, abuse, sexual violence, PTSD, and pregnancy and postpartum. I also experience working with folx facing various challenges, including life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, identity formation, intimacy, and sex. I am experienced in working with queer, sex worker, kink, polyamorous, and previously incarcerated folx.

Jill Morgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been trained in
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
I am currently providing tele-health and in person services to children/adolescents and their families. I have experience working with children struggling with anxiety, depression, symptoms of ADHD, and behavioral concerns. I also have many years of experience working with children who have experienced trauma.
Not accepting new clients

Maria Lynn Guido
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Maria has been practicing therapy for 7 years, specializing in family therapy, trauma, and attachment. She has experience in a variety of settings and uses techniques including but not limited to, trauma-focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. She also has extensive training on adoption/trauma issues, and how developmental trauma plays a role in maladaptive behaviors.
Not accepting new clients

Elizabeth Errickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth Errickson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been a practicing therapist for more than 17 years. Elizabeth specializes in Family Therapy, Attachment therapy, and adoption/trauma issues with children and young adults ages 2 1/2 to 30 and their families. Elizabeth has extensive training in Family Systems Theory, Attachment and
Trauma Focused
Therapy (AFTF), and Alternatives for Families (AF-CBT). Please visit the website for additional information and to schedule a new appointment.
Not accepting new clients

Rebecca Talisa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you seeking professional support during a time of stress or uncertainty? Have you been having difficulty managing your emotional health? Would you benefit from nonjudgmental and collaborative assistance in your personal growth? If so, I'd be happy to support you in your journey toward wellness.

Calm Pittsburgh
LPC, NCC, MS
Verified
Verified
These techniques include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Compassion Focused, Family/Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Narrative, Person-centered, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Strength Based Brief Therapy, Sex Therapy, and
Trauma Focused
Therapy.
Your life is complex and unique… The quality of your relationships, work, family, health, and stresses can affect your most true and calm state of being. Let us be your allies! We’d love to peacefully assist you as you navigate the changes and challenges life can bring. Create the life you want — with the support of Calm Pittsburgh. Our therapists employ a variety of eclectic, evidence-based techniques to help our clients navigate feelings, build better behaviors, and relate to thoughts differently. Calm Pittsburgh clinicians embrace a collaborative approach to your care, and may build on, reference, and recommend experienced providers both inside and outside of Calm Pittsburgh in order to best serve your needs.

Monica Waitkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and
Trauma Focused
treatment.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.

Kimberly Kiesling
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified
Verified
It is not easy to take the first step to ask for help! My approach begins by listening and learning about you, because I believe that you are the expert on your own journey. I believe all people have the inherent strength to make positive life changes. Sometimes you just need to be empowered through compassionate support. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and respectful space for your therapeutic process.

Tori Romberger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Tori Romberger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She graduated from Messiah University specializing in clinical mental health counseling. Tori’s experience is with treating adolescents and their families who struggle with problematic sexual behavior and varying mental health diagnoses including PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and ADHD; among other things.

Chelsea Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MSEd
Verified
Verified
I am a predoctoral intern at Fallon Psychology and am completing my doctorate at Duquesne University's PsyD in School Psychology program. I hold master's degrees in Educational and Child Psychology and have over 10 years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families. Throughout my doctoral training, I have completed field experiences in schools, juvenile justice and correctional facilities, and have served on legal teams supporting justice-involved children. Most recently, I implemented a trauma-focused curriculum for juveniles incarcerated within Allegheny County Jail.
Not accepting new clients

Holding Space and Grace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reach out if you have experienced a loss or difficult transition if you are struggling to set boundaries or express your needs, if you are struggling with difficult emotions or if you just aren’t feeling like yourself. Our goal is to support you in exploring your experiences, releasing things you may have been carrying, setting goals you want to achieve, and identifying patterns and beliefs creating barriers.
Not accepting new clients

Abby Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to explore the stories of our lives with the hope of finding healing in our ability to connect more deeply with ourselves and one another other, gain insight, flexibility, compassion, and freedom. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to heal from trauma, past or ongoing traumatic stress, sexual and gender-based violence, spiritual abuse, and grief.

Kaitlyn Barbarow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize a number of modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, mindfulness,
trauma focused
cognitive behavioral therapy, and family structural therapy.
Life can be tough, especially for children, teens, and college aged adults who are figuring out how to transition in the world. I have experience providing therapy services in a variety of settings including homes, schools, and outpatient offices over the last 6 years. I have a background in treating trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders in individuals at many different stages in life, from childhood to transition aged adults as well as families.

Erika L Gilmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
While working with young children, Erika uses a child-centered approach with
Trauma Focused
Play Therapy.
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.

Prudence Shaulis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am trained in Strategic Family Therapy, certified in
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and provide treatment rooted in CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
"Just because you are struggling does not mean you are failing." I believe in this statement and approach my clients, so they can create a process that leads to change. This opens the door to my client's awareness and understanding of their emotions and behaviors. I approach my clients with positivity and warmth to ensure the creation of relationships based on trust and respect.
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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