Psychodynamic Therapists in Swissvale, PA
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I continue to work with individuals who have ADHD.
Major focus with women and men who have struggled with mood issues .
Another specialty is working with medical students residents nurses and fellows to
help manage and balance the demands of work and life.
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I continue to work with individuals who have ADHD.
Major focus with women and men who have struggled with mood issues .
Another specialty is working with medical students residents nurses and fellows to
help manage and balance the demands of work and life.
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.
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 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.
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
**I am not currently accepting new clients** Each of us has intrinsic worth and our hearts and psyches have the ability to heal. My work with adults of all ages draws on the expressive arts, motivational and strengths-based therapies and cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed therapies. One of my passions has been exploring the ways in which the expressive arts - visual art, drama, music, movement, writing - touch us deeply and express emotions for which there may simply be no words. Where the response to suffering is compassion and hope, the goals of the individual - not the therapist - inspire the therapeutic process.
**I am not currently accepting new clients** Each of us has intrinsic worth and our hearts and psyches have the ability to heal. My work with adults of all ages draws on the expressive arts, motivational and strengths-based therapies and cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed therapies. One of my passions has been exploring the ways in which the expressive arts - visual art, drama, music, movement, writing - touch us deeply and express emotions for which there may simply be no words. Where the response to suffering is compassion and hope, the goals of the individual - not the therapist - inspire the therapeutic process.
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I enjoy working with a variety of different individuals, children, teens, adults and families. I believe therapy should feel like a welcoming and supportive space, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable, seen, and valued from the very first session.
I enjoy working with a variety of different individuals, children, teens, adults and families. I believe therapy should feel like a welcoming and supportive space, and I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable, seen, and valued from the very first session.
In my individual, couples, and family work, values of collaboration, mutuality, and connection guide my practice. I partner with clients to identify their own unique strengths that can be used as resources to foster growth and change. I am attentive to the role of early family experiences, cultural values, oppression, and stigma in shaping client's experiences. Particularly when addressing painful or traumatic areas, I attend to clients' emotional safety using mindfulness and body awareness. I believe that healing happens in the context of honest relationships and invite my clients to engage in open dialog about our work together.
In my individual, couples, and family work, values of collaboration, mutuality, and connection guide my practice. I partner with clients to identify their own unique strengths that can be used as resources to foster growth and change. I am attentive to the role of early family experiences, cultural values, oppression, and stigma in shaping client's experiences. Particularly when addressing painful or traumatic areas, I attend to clients' emotional safety using mindfulness and body awareness. I believe that healing happens in the context of honest relationships and invite my clients to engage in open dialog about our work together.
Jannette Travali
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, MPH, MS, NCC/LPC, RDN/LDN, CEDS
Seven Fields, PA 16046
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
I am a Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist & Exercise Physiologist. With the Client/Therapist Relationship at CORE, I provide Individualized, Integrative Care: Eating Disorders, Trauma, Mood, Relationships, Transitions -acknowledging & encouraging growth of diverse values &/or needs, I use an Eclectic Therapeutic Approach –including Person-Centered, Mindfulness, Expressive (art, music, movement, writing), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, RO-DBT, Existential, Narrative, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Nutrition Therapy –Intuitive Eating/HAES (Health at Any Size) & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
We all have inner strength. Rollo May, a well known psychologist wrote, "Finding the center of strength within ourselves, is in the long run, the best contribution we can make to our fellow man". As a professional counselor, I want to help you find and use your strengths so you can live a healthy and purpose filled life.
We all have inner strength. Rollo May, a well known psychologist wrote, "Finding the center of strength within ourselves, is in the long run, the best contribution we can make to our fellow man". As a professional counselor, I want to help you find and use your strengths so you can live a healthy and purpose filled life.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic work: attending to unconscious patterns, early relational experiences, and internalized conflicts shaping your present.
Welcome — taking this step matters, and I'm glad you found your way here. I'm an EMDRIA certified therapist, LCSW, BCD, and MBA trained in psychoanalysis.
Maybe you're a professional exhausted by holding it all together, or a younger adult figuring out who you are and where you belong. You may be carrying anxiety, depression, or trauma that feels like too much to manage alone. Wherever you're coming from, you're welcome here.
Many clients have tried therapy before but never found the shift they sought — arriving stuck, overwhelmed, and ready for something deeper than coping. What they want is clarity, resilience, and real change.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic work: attending to unconscious patterns, early relational experiences, and internalized conflicts shaping your present.
Welcome — taking this step matters, and I'm glad you found your way here. I'm an EMDRIA certified therapist, LCSW, BCD, and MBA trained in psychoanalysis.
Maybe you're a professional exhausted by holding it all together, or a younger adult figuring out who you are and where you belong. You may be carrying anxiety, depression, or trauma that feels like too much to manage alone. Wherever you're coming from, you're welcome here.
Many clients have tried therapy before but never found the shift they sought — arriving stuck, overwhelmed, and ready for something deeper than coping. What they want is clarity, resilience, and real change.
Change, even good change, is hard. Life events and transitions happen to all of us and sometimes we need help moving forward. Together, we will find your path toward healing and growth, based on your innate self-compassion, dignity and courage.
Change, even good change, is hard. Life events and transitions happen to all of us and sometimes we need help moving forward. Together, we will find your path toward healing and growth, based on your innate self-compassion, dignity and courage.
If you are motivated to make changes in your life, there is a solution to your problem and nothing is impossible. I treat individuals, couples, and families; specializing in many issues, such as anxiety and depression, substance abuse, relationships, and grief/loss. You can email me at drweis2013@gmail.com or visit my website at http://tiascounseling.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
If you are motivated to make changes in your life, there is a solution to your problem and nothing is impossible. I treat individuals, couples, and families; specializing in many issues, such as anxiety and depression, substance abuse, relationships, and grief/loss. You can email me at drweis2013@gmail.com or visit my website at http://tiascounseling.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship. Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting is a mental health resource center that centers on the needs of the Asian-American Community in the Philadelphia Metro area and the states of PA and New Jersey. We provide healing-centered approaches toward mental health wellness and support our communities in finding a home in their bodies, minds, and communities.
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship. Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting is a mental health resource center that centers on the needs of the Asian-American Community in the Philadelphia Metro area and the states of PA and New Jersey. We provide healing-centered approaches toward mental health wellness and support our communities in finding a home in their bodies, minds, and communities.
Connellsville Counseling & Psychological Services provides a full range of outpatient mental health services to children and adults. Our therapist specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. We have four therapist trained in parent child interactive therapy specially designed for children seven and under with behavioral problems. We also have a full time psychiatrist to meet the medication management needs of our clients. We are nationally credentialed by the Council on Accreditation and fully licensed by the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Connellsville Counseling & Psychological Services provides a full range of outpatient mental health services to children and adults. Our therapist specialize in trauma, depression, and anxiety. We have four therapist trained in parent child interactive therapy specially designed for children seven and under with behavioral problems. We also have a full time psychiatrist to meet the medication management needs of our clients. We are nationally credentialed by the Council on Accreditation and fully licensed by the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Hi! I’m Annie, and I’m a licensed social worker. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma. I use a relational & feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, & society throughout their lives, and how those things affect working towards healing and joy. My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, mindfulness group work, and community outreach. If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs.
Hi! I’m Annie, and I’m a licensed social worker. I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma. I use a relational & feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, & society throughout their lives, and how those things affect working towards healing and joy. My past experience includes crisis management, survivor advocacy, trauma psychoeducation, supportive counseling with folks who experienced sexual violence during incarceration, mindfulness group work, and community outreach. If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs.
Traci tends to utilize a multimodal, psychodynamic, and goal-oriented approach to therapy emphasizing on a person’s strengths.
Traci has been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years. She has a doctorate degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is a certified workplace coach. Her area of expertise focuses on PsyCap/HERO development in individuals and leaders.
In a therapeutic capacity, she has experience working with adults and emerging adults. Her areas of focus center around anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, career coaching, sports performance, personality and workplace psychological assessments.
Traci tends to utilize a multimodal, psychodynamic, and goal-oriented approach to therapy emphasizing on a person’s strengths.
Traci has been a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years. She has a doctorate degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is a certified workplace coach. Her area of expertise focuses on PsyCap/HERO development in individuals and leaders.
In a therapeutic capacity, she has experience working with adults and emerging adults. Her areas of focus center around anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, major life changes/transitions, career coaching, sports performance, personality and workplace psychological assessments.
Take care of yourself.... All too often we neglect our emotional health. Increased stress, worry and conflicts can all take their toll. The emotional impact of traumatic events affects the mind body and soul. I have 17 years experience in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to use to your benefit. You may just need a guide to help define what needs to be different in your life. I'll help you develop the skills you need to make changes for a satisfying life. I welcome the opportunity to help you resolve more deeply painful events with respect and my best skills possible.
Take care of yourself.... All too often we neglect our emotional health. Increased stress, worry and conflicts can all take their toll. The emotional impact of traumatic events affects the mind body and soul. I have 17 years experience in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to use to your benefit. You may just need a guide to help define what needs to be different in your life. I'll help you develop the skills you need to make changes for a satisfying life. I welcome the opportunity to help you resolve more deeply painful events with respect and my best skills possible.
Great to meet you! I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Great to meet you! I am licensed in Pennsylvania with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I love working with people navigating depression, grief and loss, trauma, low self-worth, substance use challenges, burnout, and existential distress. I also support clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-exploration or identity work. Wherever you are in your growth process, I’d love to meet you there and support you in finding healthy ways to navigate challenges. I strive to create a space where we feel more curious than critical as we explore coping tools and decision-making that may not align with your values or goals.
I love working with people navigating depression, grief and loss, trauma, low self-worth, substance use challenges, burnout, and existential distress. I also support clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-exploration or identity work. Wherever you are in your growth process, I’d love to meet you there and support you in finding healthy ways to navigate challenges. I strive to create a space where we feel more curious than critical as we explore coping tools and decision-making that may not align with your values or goals.
You may be the person everyone relies on, the one who keeps functioning, achieving, and showing up for others while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and life transitions who are looking for steady, ongoing support and space to reflect. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a break, or searching for a different approach, I aim to create a space where you can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and feel more confident and grounded in your day-to-day life.
You may be the person everyone relies on, the one who keeps functioning, achieving, and showing up for others while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and life transitions who are looking for steady, ongoing support and space to reflect. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a break, or searching for a different approach, I aim to create a space where you can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and feel more confident and grounded in your day-to-day life.
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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.