Therapists in Pleasant Hills, PA

We are a group of Christian Counselors who treat clients of all ages through Biblical truth and the healing power of God's grace. We integrate the best from the discipline of psychology with Christian counseling to help people find peace and contentment. We have counselors who specialize in addictions, attachment and trauma issues, grief, relationships, children, parenting, depression, anxiety and most other issues. Our organization has several centers throughout western PA. Please visit our website to see if we have a location that will meet your needs. www.thegracewellnesscenter.com

I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and I work with adults who are looking for more than talk therapy. I see people with a history of childhood trauma and/or emotional neglect and/or people raised in emotionally invalidating homes. As a result, they might have difficulty in relationships, low self-esteem & low self worth, insecure attachment styles, abandonment issues, addictions, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, panic attacks, complex ptsd, ADHD, fear, anger issues, and they believe a lot of negative things about themselves.

Our lives tend to be multi-faceted works of art, made up of many roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Oftentimes, we are able to adapt to changes in these roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty; however there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. These times are when we can be empowered to discover our true authentic lives, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. During sessions, we will explore ineffective behavior patterns and perceptions to move forward into a better state of mind and lead a more fulfilling life.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious? I keep things simple and solution focused in my practice. Solution Focused Therapy involves a process in which I work with people to help relieve their symptoms and establish a supportive relationship. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, including Panic Attacks and help people achieve results and improve their ability to work and maintain stable relationships.

I am currently accepting new clients, please contact me via EMAIL ONLY. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). My goal is to provide you with a safe and trusting environment where you can feel fully heard and validated. I will help you learn how to create goals, process emotions, build effective coping skills, and develop the strength necessary to face and defeat your obstacles. I will support you while you create meaning out of the things you once thought you'd never overcome.

Taking the next step in your personal wellness journey can be challenging and I admire your decision to research therapy options. It is particularly important to me to support and respect clients, so they feel comfortable and heard in the counseling relationship. I individualize therapy and aim to create a judgment free space for clients by being a perceptive, empathetic, patient, and caring therapist.

I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.

Welcome! Change can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience, so fortunately you don't have to go through the process alone. I believe in creating a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment - one in which you can be open to exploring those parts of yourself, your relationships, and your life that you no longer find satisfying. I feel strongly about developing a collaborative relationship with you, and about helping you see the choices you have to move toward an experience that is rewarding and gratifying. If you are unsure of where to begin, I am happy to assist you in that process.