Psychodynamic Therapists in Trafford, PA
Living with emotional pain and stress can disrupt your relationships with others, interfere with productivity, and worsen your overall health. Through therapy, you can achieve insight into your problems, reach your goals, and obtain greater life satisfaction. We are especially interested in helping others navigate relational difficulties, life transitions, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and concerns with work or college. Our approach incorporates building positive coping strategies, strengthening relationships, increasing support, and providing accountability. We will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment.
Living with emotional pain and stress can disrupt your relationships with others, interfere with productivity, and worsen your overall health. Through therapy, you can achieve insight into your problems, reach your goals, and obtain greater life satisfaction. We are especially interested in helping others navigate relational difficulties, life transitions, depression, anxiety, sexuality, and concerns with work or college. Our approach incorporates building positive coping strategies, strengthening relationships, increasing support, and providing accountability. We will encourage you to be an active participant in your treatment.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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I utilize an integrative model, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and attachment based approaches.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
I utilize an integrative model, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, and attachment based approaches.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
You’re a modern couple, building a career and a relationship. You notice the effort taking its toll. You’re ready to learn how to protect your spark, so that your love continues to thrive. Perhaps, it’s been too long since you experienced passion and fun with your partner, or, you're going through a relationship crisis. You remember when things were different, and you long to re-connect, and uncover the relationship you desire. Whether you are dating, living together, or married, I will help you face the realities in your relationship and grow through them.
You’re a modern couple, building a career and a relationship. You notice the effort taking its toll. You’re ready to learn how to protect your spark, so that your love continues to thrive. Perhaps, it’s been too long since you experienced passion and fun with your partner, or, you're going through a relationship crisis. You remember when things were different, and you long to re-connect, and uncover the relationship you desire. Whether you are dating, living together, or married, I will help you face the realities in your relationship and grow through them.
Dr. Yihhsing Liu 劉懿馨
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
My clinical practice is informed by principles of humanistic psychology with the following focuses: psychodynamics, cultural relational process, and trauma-focused framework. I believe in the power of therapeutic discourses that facilitate clients to discover unspoken thoughts and emotions related to their issues. I help clients to make meaningful connections and integrate thoughts, feelings, and actions given a situated culture and context. Additionally, I help clients explore meanings and patterns from a variety of roles they may identify with while developing creative mechanisms to respond to contextual and systematic stressors.
Do you want a deeper understanding of why you think, feel, and act the way you do? Are you struggling but unsure of the root cause or how to move forward? Choosing to explore yourself through therapy is a powerful step—one that is both purposeful and courageous.
I believe that through authentic connection and openness, meaningful change and healing can take place. Together, we will identify patterns affecting your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, explore their origins, and uncover deeper meaning. From there, we’ll work toward developing and practicing healthier, more effective ways of understanding yourself.
Do you want a deeper understanding of why you think, feel, and act the way you do? Are you struggling but unsure of the root cause or how to move forward? Choosing to explore yourself through therapy is a powerful step—one that is both purposeful and courageous.
I believe that through authentic connection and openness, meaningful change and healing can take place. Together, we will identify patterns affecting your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, explore their origins, and uncover deeper meaning. From there, we’ll work toward developing and practicing healthier, more effective ways of understanding yourself.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach.
Please note: I am accepting clients for in-person and telehealth therapy as of 5/15/26. My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised. I understand experiences as shaped by larger sociopolitical and cultural contexts of power, and am invested in supporting you to explore the manifestations of complex, collective, and vicarious trauma in your life. My professional background lies primarily in supporting survivors of partner violence, queer and trans individuals, and second-generation immigrants.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach.
Please note: I am accepting clients for in-person and telehealth therapy as of 5/15/26. My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised. I understand experiences as shaped by larger sociopolitical and cultural contexts of power, and am invested in supporting you to explore the manifestations of complex, collective, and vicarious trauma in your life. My professional background lies primarily in supporting survivors of partner violence, queer and trans individuals, and second-generation immigrants.
IFS, ACT, psychodynamic and narrative therapy are a few of the modalities I use frequently.
Maybe you are looking for a sense of peace and self-understanding. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or relational conflict. Whatever your circumstances, in therapy, your hurts might transform. Inspiration might whirl in and self-trust begin. I call my practice “Sky” because the sky holds the weather—we can’t predict the weather, but we can choose our reactions to it and our actions within it.
I work with adults of all backgrounds and ages, and with couples who are invested in understanding each other’s feelings. Professionals, parents, creatives—all are welcome here.
IFS, ACT, psychodynamic and narrative therapy are a few of the modalities I use frequently.
Maybe you are looking for a sense of peace and self-understanding. Maybe you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, chronic pain, or relational conflict. Whatever your circumstances, in therapy, your hurts might transform. Inspiration might whirl in and self-trust begin. I call my practice “Sky” because the sky holds the weather—we can’t predict the weather, but we can choose our reactions to it and our actions within it.
I work with adults of all backgrounds and ages, and with couples who are invested in understanding each other’s feelings. Professionals, parents, creatives—all are welcome here.
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.
“Fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself” Life can bring beautiful moments but also hardship and difficult experiences, through every experience is the opportunity for growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the difficult emotions that life can bring, I would love to help you feel heard and help you work towards change. I am trained in an array of different modalities that can be tailored to fit your needs. I believe in providing a neutral safe space that allows comfort and also growth through the therapeutic process. I would love to be a part of your journey to a better emotional well-being.
“Fall in love with the process of becoming the very best version of yourself” Life can bring beautiful moments but also hardship and difficult experiences, through every experience is the opportunity for growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the difficult emotions that life can bring, I would love to help you feel heard and help you work towards change. I am trained in an array of different modalities that can be tailored to fit your needs. I believe in providing a neutral safe space that allows comfort and also growth through the therapeutic process. I would love to be a part of your journey to a better emotional well-being.
Alison Grabell | Makin Wellness Online Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered techniques — but most importantly, we’ll work in a way that feels right for you.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and challenging life transitions. I provide support that’s personalized, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you feel better — not just temporarily, but for the long term.
I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered techniques — but most importantly, we’ll work in a way that feels right for you.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and challenging life transitions. I provide support that’s personalized, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you feel better — not just temporarily, but for the long term.
After getting to know you, I will pull from elements of different treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and more, that allow me to meet you where you are.
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Social Worker. As someone who comes from a background with over a decade of experience in the wellness field—as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner—my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of the mind-body-emotion connection. I’m passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and understood, which I believe is an essential foundation for healing and growth. My work centers on individuals who are grappling with trauma, anxiety, or chronic patterns of emotional distress.
After getting to know you, I will pull from elements of different treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and more, that allow me to meet you where you are.
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Social Worker. As someone who comes from a background with over a decade of experience in the wellness field—as a massage therapist, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner—my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in a holistic understanding of the mind-body-emotion connection. I’m passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and understood, which I believe is an essential foundation for healing and growth. My work centers on individuals who are grappling with trauma, anxiety, or chronic patterns of emotional distress.
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.
Now Accepting New Clients! Experience top-rated care from the best clinical staff in the your area. We hold the highest standards for our staff and administrative team. It is clear from the first phone call that your can put your trust in us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals. Feel the difference that personalized, high-quality therapy can make. You matter to us and your mental health is our top priority. We care and it shows.
Now Accepting New Clients! Experience top-rated care from the best clinical staff in the your area. We hold the highest standards for our staff and administrative team. It is clear from the first phone call that your can put your trust in us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals. Feel the difference that personalized, high-quality therapy can make. You matter to us and your mental health is our top priority. We care and it shows.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and/or co-dependency can get in the way of having confidence in yourself or getting what you really want in relationships or even loving yourself. I'll "roll up my sleeves" and help find real answers and new pathways that will make a difference. The chronic cycle of trying to deal with it and feeling like you are getting no where can end. I will help you feel better and be more of what you want to be.
Offering Pro Bono services as a master's student at the University of Pittsburgh! Life can be complicated and challenging, and no one should have to navigate those experiences alone. While counseling often involves meaningful and serious conversations, I also believe that laughter and humor can be powerful tools in the healing process. I try to bring a balance of empathy, curiosity, and occasional humor into the counseling room. My ideal client comes in with openness to the process to work together to help you reach your goals.
Offering Pro Bono services as a master's student at the University of Pittsburgh! Life can be complicated and challenging, and no one should have to navigate those experiences alone. While counseling often involves meaningful and serious conversations, I also believe that laughter and humor can be powerful tools in the healing process. I try to bring a balance of empathy, curiosity, and occasional humor into the counseling room. My ideal client comes in with openness to the process to work together to help you reach your goals.
I am a clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst. I work with a range of individuals whose lives have become problematic due to hurt, wounding, disappointment, loss, grief and general life suffering that has resulted in symptoms of impasse, anxiety, depression, dysfunction and/or a loss of potential. My view of the therapeutic relationship is of a mutual effort to work together to discover a way to continue psychological development, to seek a way to heal and find a deeper sense of vitality, renewal and meaning, In addition, I work well with university students, artists, and with those who are struggling with spiritual issues.
I am a clinical psychologist and Jungian analyst. I work with a range of individuals whose lives have become problematic due to hurt, wounding, disappointment, loss, grief and general life suffering that has resulted in symptoms of impasse, anxiety, depression, dysfunction and/or a loss of potential. My view of the therapeutic relationship is of a mutual effort to work together to discover a way to continue psychological development, to seek a way to heal and find a deeper sense of vitality, renewal and meaning, In addition, I work well with university students, artists, and with those who are struggling with spiritual issues.
I am trained in somatic experiencing and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you feel that no matter how much you understand yourself you still struggle to change and to heal? Do you feel like you're not able to be your best self in your relationships or with your work? Do you need a safe place to heal from trauma? Please know that you are not alone
I am trained in somatic experiencing and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you feel that no matter how much you understand yourself you still struggle to change and to heal? Do you feel like you're not able to be your best self in your relationships or with your work? Do you need a safe place to heal from trauma? Please know that you are not alone
Prior jobs (Clinical Social Worker at The Pentagon, an EAP, hospitals; Fortune 500 Subject Matter Expert; Medical School Mentor; MSW Program Director) have informed my practice as has training in CBT, EMDR, DBT, & Psychodynamic Therapy.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
Prior jobs (Clinical Social Worker at The Pentagon, an EAP, hospitals; Fortune 500 Subject Matter Expert; Medical School Mentor; MSW Program Director) have informed my practice as has training in CBT, EMDR, DBT, & Psychodynamic Therapy.
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
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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.