Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Swissvale, PA

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Michael Quirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MT-BC
2 Endorsed
Swissvale, PA 15218
I believe everyone is on a journey towards healing. Do you struggle with emotional pain, stuck patterns, or distressing memories that just won’t go away? I specialize in helping individuals—adults and children—heal and thrive through transformative approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and Music Therapy.
I believe everyone is on a journey towards healing. Do you struggle with emotional pain, stuck patterns, or distressing memories that just won’t go away? I specialize in helping individuals—adults and children—heal and thrive through transformative approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and Music Therapy.
(412) 895-2066 View (412) 895-2066
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Hannah Davy - Bloom and Beyond Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Swissvale, PA 15218
I do this through a CBT/ DBT and RODBT informed/person centered modality accompanied by other indicated forms of therapy like TF-CBT and ITCT.
Hey there! My name is Hannah Davy, I am the owner of Bloom and Beyond Therapy. I offer both in person sessions in Swissvale, Pittsburgh (all day Sundays, 1-6 Wednesdays) and virtual sessions (Mon-Thur evenings). I specialize in therapy for teens and young adults who experience mood disorders, OCD, trauma, and adverse experiences. I have worked in suicide prevention for 3 years and previously in residential and community settings. If anything, my goal is to meet you where you are at in therapy and work on your goals to help you bloom.
I do this through a CBT/ DBT and RODBT informed/person centered modality accompanied by other indicated forms of therapy like TF-CBT and ITCT.
Hey there! My name is Hannah Davy, I am the owner of Bloom and Beyond Therapy. I offer both in person sessions in Swissvale, Pittsburgh (all day Sundays, 1-6 Wednesdays) and virtual sessions (Mon-Thur evenings). I specialize in therapy for teens and young adults who experience mood disorders, OCD, trauma, and adverse experiences. I have worked in suicide prevention for 3 years and previously in residential and community settings. If anything, my goal is to meet you where you are at in therapy and work on your goals to help you bloom.
(412) 912-4209 View (412) 912-4209
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Patrick S Gann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
(717) 276-4891 View (717) 276-4891
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Allie Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Online Only
I’m trauma-informed, utilize mindfulness-based interventions, DBT skills, and ensure that there’s space for curiosity and reflection in our work together.
Hello! I am a queer and trans non-binary person who is half-Taiwanese and half-White, neurodiverse and chronically ill. I have the most experience working with clients who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically trans and gender-nonconforming people. I’m here to support you no matter what intersections of identity you may hold. I really enjoy working with clients who are seeking more fulfillment and authenticity in their lives - however that may mean to you - as your own autonomy is deeply important to me.
I’m trauma-informed, utilize mindfulness-based interventions, DBT skills, and ensure that there’s space for curiosity and reflection in our work together.
Hello! I am a queer and trans non-binary person who is half-Taiwanese and half-White, neurodiverse and chronically ill. I have the most experience working with clients who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically trans and gender-nonconforming people. I’m here to support you no matter what intersections of identity you may hold. I really enjoy working with clients who are seeking more fulfillment and authenticity in their lives - however that may mean to you - as your own autonomy is deeply important to me.
(412) 866-1816 View (412) 866-1816
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Hannah Heukeshoven
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Limited availability as of 6/16- Reach out to see if our schedules fit! Therapy is a safe space to explore your life and find empathy for yourself. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journey to discovering their best selves. Finding your best self can look like healing your past trauma, building your confidence, creating new habits, or finding new ways to connect with others. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I strive to create an inclusive space for people from all walks of life. My previous work experience has prepared me to support a wide variety of clients, including those with extensive trauma histories.
Limited availability as of 6/16- Reach out to see if our schedules fit! Therapy is a safe space to explore your life and find empathy for yourself. I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journey to discovering their best selves. Finding your best self can look like healing your past trauma, building your confidence, creating new habits, or finding new ways to connect with others. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I strive to create an inclusive space for people from all walks of life. My previous work experience has prepared me to support a wide variety of clients, including those with extensive trauma histories.
(412) 587-6020 View (412) 587-6020
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Jared Slodowick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
I help teens, college students, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted build greater balance, confidence, and control in their lives. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD/executive dysfunction symptoms, OCD symptoms, depression, self-esteem challenges, emotional/stress regulation difficulties, and major life transitions. Whether you’re facing a recent challenge or a long-standing pattern, I can help focus on practical coping skills, emotional insight, and meaningful change that supports your day-to-day life.
I help teens, college students, and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted build greater balance, confidence, and control in their lives. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD/executive dysfunction symptoms, OCD symptoms, depression, self-esteem challenges, emotional/stress regulation difficulties, and major life transitions. Whether you’re facing a recent challenge or a long-standing pattern, I can help focus on practical coping skills, emotional insight, and meaningful change that supports your day-to-day life.
(412) 743-8621 View (412) 743-8621
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Rebecca Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
In addition I use CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic approaches in my therapy practice and work together with clients to harness the change or insight needed to accomplish their goals.
I have many years of experience working with adolescents and their families, adults, and couples throughout a variety of life stages. I am passionate about treating women who are struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD as well as other transitional issues that can occur throughout the perinatal period. I also work with individuals dealing with general depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder.
In addition I use CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic approaches in my therapy practice and work together with clients to harness the change or insight needed to accomplish their goals.
I have many years of experience working with adolescents and their families, adults, and couples throughout a variety of life stages. I am passionate about treating women who are struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD as well as other transitional issues that can occur throughout the perinatal period. I also work with individuals dealing with general depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder.
(412) 912-2840 View (412) 912-2840
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Em Claire Withers
Pre-Licensed Professional, NCC, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I often draw from DBT, guiding clients in developing a repertoire of mindfulness, somatic, and communication skills to manage distress and improve interpersonal relationships.
Therapy is a profoundly human endeavor that allows us to untangle the past and live more fully in the present, enabling us to alter the trajectory of our futures. Hello, I'm Em! I consider it an honor to help others forge ahead in the face of life’s challenges and sufferings. My approach is warm, conversational, and non-pathologizing. I show up to sessions with humility and flexibility, collaborating with you to personalize treatment. Though therapy can be a heavy undertaking, I believe in the infusion of humor (and even fun!) into the process.
I often draw from DBT, guiding clients in developing a repertoire of mindfulness, somatic, and communication skills to manage distress and improve interpersonal relationships.
Therapy is a profoundly human endeavor that allows us to untangle the past and live more fully in the present, enabling us to alter the trajectory of our futures. Hello, I'm Em! I consider it an honor to help others forge ahead in the face of life’s challenges and sufferings. My approach is warm, conversational, and non-pathologizing. I show up to sessions with humility and flexibility, collaborating with you to personalize treatment. Though therapy can be a heavy undertaking, I believe in the infusion of humor (and even fun!) into the process.
(412) 324-7548 View (412) 324-7548
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Isaly Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSW, LPC, RN, AT, CAADC
Serves Area
ICA is a group of dedicated mental and behavioral health professionals who offer counseling, mediation, & substance abuse services to adults, teens, couples, & families in a supportive environment. Our providers are highly qualified and experienced professionals who treat each client with compassion, dignity, & respect while helping each to work through areas of concern. We believe that help begins with a strong therapist/client relationship in order to achieve long-term results and as such, each approach is personalized and tailored to the specific need of the client. We have an additional office on Noble St. in Swissvale
ICA is a group of dedicated mental and behavioral health professionals who offer counseling, mediation, & substance abuse services to adults, teens, couples, & families in a supportive environment. Our providers are highly qualified and experienced professionals who treat each client with compassion, dignity, & respect while helping each to work through areas of concern. We believe that help begins with a strong therapist/client relationship in order to achieve long-term results and as such, each approach is personalized and tailored to the specific need of the client. We have an additional office on Noble St. in Swissvale
(412) 369-4285 View (412) 369-4285
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Family Matters Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Serves Area
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you’re ready to break? Are you longing for peace, clarity, and healthier relationships but finding it hard to get there on your own? You don’t have to navigate this season alone. At Family Matters Counseling Center, we help identify areas where you may feel stuck while developing practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. With faith, insight, and intentional action, we walk alongside you as you move from awareness to change and struggle to hope.
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you’re ready to break? Are you longing for peace, clarity, and healthier relationships but finding it hard to get there on your own? You don’t have to navigate this season alone. At Family Matters Counseling Center, we help identify areas where you may feel stuck while developing practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. With faith, insight, and intentional action, we walk alongside you as you move from awareness to change and struggle to hope.
(412) 618-1458 View (412) 618-1458

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Kensey LeGrand
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Profound growth can happen in moments where you can be both authentic and vulnerable. My purpose as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to cultivate authenticity, explore those vulnerabilities, and move towards your goals. I work with adult individuals who are looking for a mix of deeper understanding of self and healing paired with practical applications that can improve your day-to-day life. A few areas of focus that I’m passionate about are: anxiety, depression, ADHD, navigating addiction/substance use, healing shame, and building self-compassion.
Profound growth can happen in moments where you can be both authentic and vulnerable. My purpose as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to cultivate authenticity, explore those vulnerabilities, and move towards your goals. I work with adult individuals who are looking for a mix of deeper understanding of self and healing paired with practical applications that can improve your day-to-day life. A few areas of focus that I’m passionate about are: anxiety, depression, ADHD, navigating addiction/substance use, healing shame, and building self-compassion.
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Vincent Lamont
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Courtney Elizabeth Fritsch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Courtney and welcome to Cornerstone Wellness! My counseling style is direct, warm, and solution focused. I work with individuals, couples and young adults who might be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I strive to create an authentic connection with my clients, so they have a positive and rewarding counseling experience. I make every effort to provide a personalized experience for everyone to explore self-actualization and increase overall internal peace and wellness.
Hi, I'm Courtney and welcome to Cornerstone Wellness! My counseling style is direct, warm, and solution focused. I work with individuals, couples and young adults who might be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I strive to create an authentic connection with my clients, so they have a positive and rewarding counseling experience. I make every effort to provide a personalized experience for everyone to explore self-actualization and increase overall internal peace and wellness.
(724) 200-8736 View (724) 200-8736
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Nanelle Florence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, parenting, and spirituality. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space for those who have felt unheard or misunderstood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, build understanding, and work toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, parenting, and spirituality. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space for those who have felt unheard or misunderstood. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, build understanding, and work toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
(412) 223-8932 View (412) 223-8932
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Avory Billman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
4 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Through a neurodivergent affirming lens, I incorporate narrative therapy, DBT, EMDR, and parts work to guide clients in telling their stories, processing past experiences, and building skills for the future.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults. I utilize evidence-based, affirming practices to support my clients in processing trauma, regulating mood instability, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and building confidence in themselves. For folx that may benefit from something a bit different than traditional talk therapy, I like to incorporate a variety of activities to support the therapeutic process. This can include walk and talk or outdoor therapy, art, play, and EMDR.
Through a neurodivergent affirming lens, I incorporate narrative therapy, DBT, EMDR, and parts work to guide clients in telling their stories, processing past experiences, and building skills for the future.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults. I utilize evidence-based, affirming practices to support my clients in processing trauma, regulating mood instability, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and building confidence in themselves. For folx that may benefit from something a bit different than traditional talk therapy, I like to incorporate a variety of activities to support the therapeutic process. This can include walk and talk or outdoor therapy, art, play, and EMDR.
(412) 790-2758 View (412) 790-2758
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South Hills Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
We offer in person and teletherapy video sessions. Life isn’t always easy. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
We offer in person and teletherapy video sessions. Life isn’t always easy. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
(412) 203-8206 View (412) 203-8206
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Susan M. Fink
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I use CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Better mental health is better health. Therapy can help. Working one-on-one with a skilled professional–who is there for you and only you–is often a significant step you can take to feel better. Therapy can enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.
I use CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Better mental health is better health. Therapy can help. Working one-on-one with a skilled professional–who is there for you and only you–is often a significant step you can take to feel better. Therapy can enhance the quality of your life and your relationships.
(412) 275-4184 View (412) 275-4184
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Curt Williams
Counselor, LAPC, LMHCA, NCC
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I offer counseling in a relaxed, client-centered environment. Your comfort is my priority, and you set the pace. Balancing who we are, who we want to be, and who others expect us to be can be challenging. Let's work together to find your balance. I'm excited to help you discover empowerment, identity, and confidence. As a neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about working with Autistic and ADHD clients. Whether you have a diagnosis, are just exploring, or need ongoing support, I’m here to assist with neurodivergent discovery.
With over a decade of experience in mental health, I offer counseling in a relaxed, client-centered environment. Your comfort is my priority, and you set the pace. Balancing who we are, who we want to be, and who others expect us to be can be challenging. Let's work together to find your balance. I'm excited to help you discover empowerment, identity, and confidence. As a neurodivergent therapist, I’m passionate about working with Autistic and ADHD clients. Whether you have a diagnosis, are just exploring, or need ongoing support, I’m here to assist with neurodivergent discovery.
(412) 453-8743 View (412) 453-8743
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Paige Morris
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic attacks, chronic medical conditions, relationship/family conflict, alcohol/substance use concerns, personality disorders, general life stressors, and other concerns. I believe therapy is both a place to make sense of things and a place to build practical skills that carry into day-to-day life, with the goal of helping you move beyond symptom relief toward a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and worth living.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, OCD, panic attacks, chronic medical conditions, relationship/family conflict, alcohol/substance use concerns, personality disorders, general life stressors, and other concerns. I believe therapy is both a place to make sense of things and a place to build practical skills that carry into day-to-day life, with the goal of helping you move beyond symptom relief toward a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and worth living.
(267) 489-1723 View (267) 489-1723
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Sherry Shields
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCTP-II
Latrobe, PA 15650
I understand that making the phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. I treat each person with care, compassion, and integrity. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you support when needed. Life offers so many challenges to us and sometimes we just need a little extra kindness and support from a therapist to move forward and live the life that we know was meant for us and our future.
I understand that making the phone call to see a therapist can be a difficult task. I treat each person with care, compassion, and integrity. When I speak with you on the phone for the first time my main goal is to put you at ease and to empower you to continue to move forward giving you support when needed. Life offers so many challenges to us and sometimes we just need a little extra kindness and support from a therapist to move forward and live the life that we know was meant for us and our future.
(866) 744-6537 View (866) 744-6537
Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.

Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.

What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.