Psychodynamic Therapists in Shadyside, PA
My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and I can help you explore deeper issues and help you become aware of patterns in an ego- supportive way.
Do you feel like you’ve lost your way? Whether it's the pressure of work, a strained relationship, or a general sense of being disconnected from your authentic self, these "off-balance" moments can quickly turn into overwhelming anxiety or depression.
You don’t have to suffer through these low points in isolation. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can slow down, listen to what your life is trying to tell you, and find your path back to clarity. Together, we’ll turn this challenging season into a turning point for growth.
My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and I can help you explore deeper issues and help you become aware of patterns in an ego- supportive way.
Do you feel like you’ve lost your way? Whether it's the pressure of work, a strained relationship, or a general sense of being disconnected from your authentic self, these "off-balance" moments can quickly turn into overwhelming anxiety or depression.
You don’t have to suffer through these low points in isolation. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can slow down, listen to what your life is trying to tell you, and find your path back to clarity. Together, we’ll turn this challenging season into a turning point for growth.
I work with people who want to explore themselves, their relationships, and also general areas of life. Sometimes this includes topics of confidence and self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, feelings, and memories about past trauma and stress, or even things like being easily upset/annoyed, feeling impulsive and edgy, relieving stress and tension by unique means, or even experiences with communicating and coping with difficult thoughts and feelings. This is part of being human, and my job is to help you lean into that part of your life.
I work with people who want to explore themselves, their relationships, and also general areas of life. Sometimes this includes topics of confidence and self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, feelings, and memories about past trauma and stress, or even things like being easily upset/annoyed, feeling impulsive and edgy, relieving stress and tension by unique means, or even experiences with communicating and coping with difficult thoughts and feelings. This is part of being human, and my job is to help you lean into that part of your life.
Hi, I'm really glad you're here. Thinking of starting therapy can feel really intimidating, especially if you're used to handling things on your own or talking yourself out of needing support. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and highly capable in a lot of areas of life, but internally struggle with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship stress, overthinking, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I hope to help you reconnect with parts of yourself, your personal goals, and what's most important to you.
Hi, I'm really glad you're here. Thinking of starting therapy can feel really intimidating, especially if you're used to handling things on your own or talking yourself out of needing support. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and highly capable in a lot of areas of life, but internally struggle with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship stress, overthinking, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. I hope to help you reconnect with parts of yourself, your personal goals, and what's most important to you.
Personal growth is a process of empowerment--an awakening to our capacity for welcoming change into our lives. My role as therapist is to meet you where you are. Through our supportive alliance, you'll gain an advocate committed to helping you connect with new possibilities and inner resources to achieve your goals. I provide a comfortable space for safe exploration. I value attentive listening and curiosity about how a compassionate understanding of your past can often inform the resolution of distressing circumstances in your present.
Personal growth is a process of empowerment--an awakening to our capacity for welcoming change into our lives. My role as therapist is to meet you where you are. Through our supportive alliance, you'll gain an advocate committed to helping you connect with new possibilities and inner resources to achieve your goals. I provide a comfortable space for safe exploration. I value attentive listening and curiosity about how a compassionate understanding of your past can often inform the resolution of distressing circumstances in your present.
Recovering from an eating disorder and/or severe trauma can frequently be difficult. My broad training and extensive experience enables me to work with patients in a variety of ways including traditional therapeutic approaches, the incorporation of art therapy as a component of treatment, and the use of EMDR. I work with each individual patient to determine the type of approach that best matches her personality and therapeutic needs. I have been one of the first psychotherapists to make use of expressive arts and EMDR in the treatment of eating disorders. I have also treated a number of therapists of all ages.
Recovering from an eating disorder and/or severe trauma can frequently be difficult. My broad training and extensive experience enables me to work with patients in a variety of ways including traditional therapeutic approaches, the incorporation of art therapy as a component of treatment, and the use of EMDR. I work with each individual patient to determine the type of approach that best matches her personality and therapeutic needs. I have been one of the first psychotherapists to make use of expressive arts and EMDR in the treatment of eating disorders. I have also treated a number of therapists of all ages.
Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships.
In therapy, you'll learn to process trauma safely, navigate difficult emotions, improve relationships, & build self-compassion. Clients often leave sessions feeling empowered, validated, & understood, ready to move forward with confidence. As a queer therapist, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ folx. Come as you are - I'll meet you there.
Using a trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approach combined with DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Feminist Theory, I create a safe, affirming space especially for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating identity, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and complex relationships.
In therapy, you'll learn to process trauma safely, navigate difficult emotions, improve relationships, & build self-compassion. Clients often leave sessions feeling empowered, validated, & understood, ready to move forward with confidence. As a queer therapist, I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ folx. Come as you are - I'll meet you there.
Change is an inevitable part of life that can sometimes be scary, anxiety inducing, and difficult to cope with. Because change is often fraught with unknowns, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship – one that is built on trust, empathy, compassion, and non-judgement – is essential to the healing process. My focuses include working with adults of all ages to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and grief and loss. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as their family members and caregivers.
Change is an inevitable part of life that can sometimes be scary, anxiety inducing, and difficult to cope with. Because change is often fraught with unknowns, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship – one that is built on trust, empathy, compassion, and non-judgement – is essential to the healing process. My focuses include working with adults of all ages to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and grief and loss. I also have experience working with individuals diagnosed with chronic or terminal illnesses, as well as their family members and caregivers.
I help clients learn to listen to and hear themselves; my interest is in helping you to develop the confidence to recognize and honor your own wisdom and thereby make more effective choices in your life. My clinical experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, including but not limited to those with major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, living with chronic physical illnesses, and supporting those navigating parenthood. If you are interested in gaining insight into your problems and concerns in order to make changes in your life, then our work together will be rewarding for you.
I help clients learn to listen to and hear themselves; my interest is in helping you to develop the confidence to recognize and honor your own wisdom and thereby make more effective choices in your life. My clinical experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, including but not limited to those with major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, living with chronic physical illnesses, and supporting those navigating parenthood. If you are interested in gaining insight into your problems and concerns in order to make changes in your life, then our work together will be rewarding for you.
My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT.
My goal is to facilitate healing, strengthen relationships, and increase overall wellbeing. I aim to engage my clients in an open and collaborative process of self-discovery, development of increased emotional intelligence, and alleviation of suffering.
My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT.
My goal is to facilitate healing, strengthen relationships, and increase overall wellbeing. I aim to engage my clients in an open and collaborative process of self-discovery, development of increased emotional intelligence, and alleviation of suffering.
My style is collaborative and interactive to meet each person’s unique needs and concerns, with a relational psychoanalytic, and psychodynamic approach.
I try to provide a safe space where your concerns and lived experiences are listened to closely and attentively without feeling judged. Please feel free to call me to learn more about the details.
My style is collaborative and interactive to meet each person’s unique needs and concerns, with a relational psychoanalytic, and psychodynamic approach.
I try to provide a safe space where your concerns and lived experiences are listened to closely and attentively without feeling judged. Please feel free to call me to learn more about the details.
Heather Martin LCSW / Alliance Therapy Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapists at Alliance Therapy Center have immediate openings for clients, now including children ages 7 and up! Click our website link to request an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
Therapists at Alliance Therapy Center have immediate openings for clients, now including children ages 7 and up! Click our website link to request an appointment. We look forward to working with you!
Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Mental Health Counseling. Barbara received her Master's Degree from Slippery Rock University in Psychology. Her counseling approach is eclectic in nature and adjusted to meet the existing needs of the client in relationship to their own individual developmental needs.
Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Mental Health Counseling. Barbara received her Master's Degree from Slippery Rock University in Psychology. Her counseling approach is eclectic in nature and adjusted to meet the existing needs of the client in relationship to their own individual developmental needs.
I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and psychodynamic techniques to explore underlying emotions and past experiences.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming — stress, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges can leave you feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Therapy can help you understand why you feel this way and explore new paths toward change. Often, what seems like the “problem” on the surface is connected to something deeper. Together, we’ll work to uncover and understand these underlying patterns so that meaningful change can happen. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and help you create more satisfying relationships and a life that feels aligned with your goals.
I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and psychodynamic techniques to explore underlying emotions and past experiences.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming — stress, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges can leave you feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Therapy can help you understand why you feel this way and explore new paths toward change. Often, what seems like the “problem” on the surface is connected to something deeper. Together, we’ll work to uncover and understand these underlying patterns so that meaningful change can happen. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences and help you create more satisfying relationships and a life that feels aligned with your goals.
I often use psychodynamic and existential therapy in my practice.
Whatever you're seeking, be it treatment for depression or anxiety, or be it deeper insight into yourself, my goal as a therapist is to help you through that process and guide you along the way, as a trusted companion would.
I often use psychodynamic and existential therapy in my practice.
Whatever you're seeking, be it treatment for depression or anxiety, or be it deeper insight into yourself, my goal as a therapist is to help you through that process and guide you along the way, as a trusted companion would.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist specializing in intimacy, sexual health, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. My clients are individuals or couples with concerns around desire, communication, sexual shame, sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, pleasure, infidelity, and compulsivity with pornography/sex. Please access 'My Website' at the right side of the screen for more information.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist specializing in intimacy, sexual health, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. My clients are individuals or couples with concerns around desire, communication, sexual shame, sexual difficulties, self-esteem, anxiety, pleasure, infidelity, and compulsivity with pornography/sex. Please access 'My Website' at the right side of the screen for more information.
I am a licensed psychologist in the stated on Pennsylvania for virtual on in person sessions. I'm available for individual and couples therapy in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. I believe that we are complicated individuals in a world that is growing in its complexity and when we gain an improved idea of who we are the quality of our life improves. I often assist those with difficulties that include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, transitions, relationships, identity, school/work stress, and those who just feel stuck.
I am a licensed psychologist in the stated on Pennsylvania for virtual on in person sessions. I'm available for individual and couples therapy in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. I believe that we are complicated individuals in a world that is growing in its complexity and when we gain an improved idea of who we are the quality of our life improves. I often assist those with difficulties that include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, transitions, relationships, identity, school/work stress, and those who just feel stuck.
If you are struggling to balance career and relationships; If you want to explore your complex family dynamics; if you're curious about the ways in which physical and emotional well-being are part of the same fabric, I would love to support you in this work.
If you are struggling to balance career and relationships; If you want to explore your complex family dynamics; if you're curious about the ways in which physical and emotional well-being are part of the same fabric, I would love to support you in this work.
I integrate several well established approaches to psychotherapy, drawing most on psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic and existential/humanistic orientations.
I am a doctoral level clinical psychologist. I see individuals from early adulthood through old age and have specialized training in: depression, anxiety, development across the lifespan, gender/sexuality, grief & loss, stress management & mindfulness practices, university counselling (including working with international populations), geriatrics, and issues related to intimacy/relationships. I offer both in person and telehealth (virtual) sessions.
I integrate several well established approaches to psychotherapy, drawing most on psychoanalytic/ psychodynamic and existential/humanistic orientations.
I am a doctoral level clinical psychologist. I see individuals from early adulthood through old age and have specialized training in: depression, anxiety, development across the lifespan, gender/sexuality, grief & loss, stress management & mindfulness practices, university counselling (including working with international populations), geriatrics, and issues related to intimacy/relationships. I offer both in person and telehealth (virtual) sessions.
I engage in a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, strength-based psychotherapy and mind-body applications.
** Currently not accepting new clients. ** I believe you can promote wellness in your life. I have deep respect for the client's I work with and believe choosing therapy is a healthy act of growth. My style is to create a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate relationship in which we explore both your challenges and your strengths. I emphasize a whole-person integrative treatment plan utilizing evidence-based interventions and complimentary approaches as appropriate.
I engage in a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, strength-based psychotherapy and mind-body applications.
** Currently not accepting new clients. ** I believe you can promote wellness in your life. I have deep respect for the client's I work with and believe choosing therapy is a healthy act of growth. My style is to create a collaborative, respectful, and compassionate relationship in which we explore both your challenges and your strengths. I emphasize a whole-person integrative treatment plan utilizing evidence-based interventions and complimentary approaches as appropriate.
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My clinical orientation is psychodynamic with a strong relational orientation.
Hello. I see adults aged 20 and older. I approach symptoms not as nuisances to be managed or simply eliminated, but rather as signposts to be read. They point to the deeper, meaningful issues that will invite thoughtful reflection both in and outside the consulting room. We'll explore the patterns and themes that announce themselves in our work, approaching all that we see w/ the respectful curiosity that sets the conditions for growth. I am experienced working with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, and the universal issue of learning to live in the face of loss.
My clinical orientation is psychodynamic with a strong relational orientation.
Hello. I see adults aged 20 and older. I approach symptoms not as nuisances to be managed or simply eliminated, but rather as signposts to be read. They point to the deeper, meaningful issues that will invite thoughtful reflection both in and outside the consulting room. We'll explore the patterns and themes that announce themselves in our work, approaching all that we see w/ the respectful curiosity that sets the conditions for growth. I am experienced working with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, traumatic experiences, relationship difficulties, and the universal issue of learning to live in the face of loss.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.