Psychodynamic Therapists in West Mifflin, PA
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back.
Is something keeping you from being the partner, parent, friend or family member you want to be? When you're feeling sad or nervous or if you're struggling with a troubling memory it can be hard to be the person you always imagined you'd be at this time in your life. I want to help you hold the weight you're carrying and figure out what it is that's holding you back.
Are you in need of support? Do you have disturbing thoughts? Do you 'what if" constantly? Are you too angry? Are you confused? Are you struggling with getting out of bed? Are you not yourself? Are loved ones concerned about you? Do you have 'brain fog? Forgetfulness? problems sleeping? Do you have body image issues? Are you self medicating? Do you need someone to talk to without judgement? Life is challenging and sometimes unfair. There is a path out of suffering. Despite a sense of helplessness, anxiety, depression, trauma and fears; there is a way out and I can help you, help your SELF through your challenges.
Are you in need of support? Do you have disturbing thoughts? Do you 'what if" constantly? Are you too angry? Are you confused? Are you struggling with getting out of bed? Are you not yourself? Are loved ones concerned about you? Do you have 'brain fog? Forgetfulness? problems sleeping? Do you have body image issues? Are you self medicating? Do you need someone to talk to without judgement? Life is challenging and sometimes unfair. There is a path out of suffering. Despite a sense of helplessness, anxiety, depression, trauma and fears; there is a way out and I can help you, help your SELF through your challenges.
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.
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.
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 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 www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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I help clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways in which early experiences can shape current patterns of relating with oneself and others. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination.
I help clients to connect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. I work from a framework that explores the ways in which early experiences can shape current patterns of relating with oneself and others. My work is also guided by the understanding that many clients' difficulties are impacted by systems of oppression such as racism, transphobia, homophobia, and gender discrimination.
Oftentimes people are in search of ways they can change so that their lives are more meaningful and less overwhelming. Learning where issues stem from, having insight into your patterns, thoughts and behaviors, as well as learning new coping strategies can make all the difference.
Oftentimes people are in search of ways they can change so that their lives are more meaningful and less overwhelming. Learning where issues stem from, having insight into your patterns, thoughts and behaviors, as well as learning new coping strategies can make all the difference.
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
Life is constantly changing. Transitions are often rewarding, yet change can create distress, upsetting your closest relationships, turn daily functioning into a struggle, or have you feeling physically ill. I specialize in working with adults & young adults managing life transitions & interpersonal conflicts (partner, coworker, peer). I would like to join with you on your journey to regaining a sense of control over your life. Other special interests include issues related to: young adulthood, college, career change or conflict, family of origin conflict/(how growing up impacted your choices today), & codependency.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and psychodynamic principles to help clients strengthen insight, shift unhelpful patterns, and progress toward lasting recovery.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience supporting adults navigating mood disorders, anxiety, substance use challenges, daily living stressors, and the impacts of childhood or sexual trauma. Throughout my career, I have focused on helping clients heal, regain stability, and build healthier ways of coping. My approach is compassionate, steady, and grounded in creating a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and psychodynamic principles to help clients strengthen insight, shift unhelpful patterns, and progress toward lasting recovery.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience supporting adults navigating mood disorders, anxiety, substance use challenges, daily living stressors, and the impacts of childhood or sexual trauma. Throughout my career, I have focused on helping clients heal, regain stability, and build healthier ways of coping. My approach is compassionate, steady, and grounded in creating a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.
I’m Laurie Gatti, and I founded EMERGE because I truly believe healthy relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are the foundation for a fulfilling, happy life. It’s my mission to help you realize the full potential of each of your relationships so that you can live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve! I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
I’m Laurie Gatti, and I founded EMERGE because I truly believe healthy relationships, both with ourselves and with others, are the foundation for a fulfilling, happy life. It’s my mission to help you realize the full potential of each of your relationships so that you can live the happy, healthy and productive life that you deserve! I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
I work with adolescents and adults who want therapy that is both evidence-based and deeply human. Many of my clients come to me seeking skills and insight while also needing a space where they feel fully heard. I believe that attention and validation can be transformative, and that therapy should leave you with more perspective than when you came in. My approach balances critical thinking and science with respect for the complexities of lived experience, creating a space that is flexible, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you.
I work with adolescents and adults who want therapy that is both evidence-based and deeply human. Many of my clients come to me seeking skills and insight while also needing a space where they feel fully heard. I believe that attention and validation can be transformative, and that therapy should leave you with more perspective than when you came in. My approach balances critical thinking and science with respect for the complexities of lived experience, creating a space that is flexible, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you.
" Using a humanistic, psychodynamic, and person-centered approach, we'll incorporate CBT and other techniques, but they will be customized to you personally.
Many of us wrestle to find hope, move forward, or just make it through the day. Depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, death and loss, life changes, and past trauma can take away motivation and increase struggles. Each of us needs a place to discuss and explore deep, personal topics. I provide a 100% confidential, unbiased, nonjudgmental space for adults to explore what is hindering them and overcome obstacles in healthy, ways.
" Using a humanistic, psychodynamic, and person-centered approach, we'll incorporate CBT and other techniques, but they will be customized to you personally.
Many of us wrestle to find hope, move forward, or just make it through the day. Depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, death and loss, life changes, and past trauma can take away motivation and increase struggles. Each of us needs a place to discuss and explore deep, personal topics. I provide a 100% confidential, unbiased, nonjudgmental space for adults to explore what is hindering them and overcome obstacles in healthy, ways.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my Masters degree from Cedar Crest College and I have been practicing for 7 years. I am passionate about helping you feel empowered and equipped to overcome life's challenges and transitions. Our ability to overcome adversity is often gauged by our willingness to ask for help when we need it.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my Masters degree from Cedar Crest College and I have been practicing for 7 years. I am passionate about helping you feel empowered and equipped to overcome life's challenges and transitions. Our ability to overcome adversity is often gauged by our willingness to ask for help when we need it.
I love working with new moms and dads who are adjusting to life during pregnancy and with a baby. This season can be beautiful—and also exhausting, overwhelming, and nothing like you expected. It’s completely normal to wonder, who am I now?
So much shifts when you become a parent and I focus on how you are doing, not just how the baby is sleeping. Together, we look at how you’re functioning day to day and what self-care can realistically look like in this stage.
Parenting is hard. You deserve support that helps this transition feel true to who you are—without guilt, shame, or pressure to have it all figured out.
I love working with new moms and dads who are adjusting to life during pregnancy and with a baby. This season can be beautiful—and also exhausting, overwhelming, and nothing like you expected. It’s completely normal to wonder, who am I now?
So much shifts when you become a parent and I focus on how you are doing, not just how the baby is sleeping. Together, we look at how you’re functioning day to day and what self-care can realistically look like in this stage.
Parenting is hard. You deserve support that helps this transition feel true to who you are—without guilt, shame, or pressure to have it all figured out.
Hi there! Are you looking to start your therapeutic journey? It can feel scary and out of our comfort zones to ask for help, but you should feel beyond proud of yourself for making the first step. I strive to make therapy a safe space where you feel supported to learn about yourself and grow/heal. I approach the counseling relationship from a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, and compassionate viewpoint. I understand that trauma impacts us all differently, therefore I am mindful to operate through a trauma-informed lens as we all come from different walks of life with different worldviews & experiences.
Hi there! Are you looking to start your therapeutic journey? It can feel scary and out of our comfort zones to ask for help, but you should feel beyond proud of yourself for making the first step. I strive to make therapy a safe space where you feel supported to learn about yourself and grow/heal. I approach the counseling relationship from a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, and compassionate viewpoint. I understand that trauma impacts us all differently, therefore I am mindful to operate through a trauma-informed lens as we all come from different walks of life with different worldviews & experiences.
My cognitive-dynamic approach fuses state-of-the-art cognitive-behavior strategies with exploring deeper psychodynamic issues.
You're ready to confront the problems that are holding you back from happiness, unsatisfying relationships, or professional growth. Perhaps you hit rock bottom or have mild issues that need fine-tuning of emotional skills. We'll first clarify your life goals, identify the barriers to achieving them, and learn how deep you need to dig to get what you want. I've developed a scientific method that lets you" take your mental temperature" to see if you are in a normal or dysfunctional state of mind and to pinpoint areas that need improvement. Whatever, the problems, they are a springboard to transformation and growth.
My cognitive-dynamic approach fuses state-of-the-art cognitive-behavior strategies with exploring deeper psychodynamic issues.
You're ready to confront the problems that are holding you back from happiness, unsatisfying relationships, or professional growth. Perhaps you hit rock bottom or have mild issues that need fine-tuning of emotional skills. We'll first clarify your life goals, identify the barriers to achieving them, and learn how deep you need to dig to get what you want. I've developed a scientific method that lets you" take your mental temperature" to see if you are in a normal or dysfunctional state of mind and to pinpoint areas that need improvement. Whatever, the problems, they are a springboard to transformation and growth.
My approach is psychodynamic at its core, informed by mindfulness practices, family systems theory, and my background in cultural anthropology - which means I take seriously the broader contexts that shape a person's inner life.
I work with adults and couples who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and feel weighed down by patterns they can't quite name. In a polarized world, I insist on nuance and complexity, and I bring that same commitment to the therapy room.
Through empathy, deep listening, and careful exploration, we work toward insight that produces real, noticeable shifts in how you feel, how you relate, and how you move through the world.
My approach is psychodynamic at its core, informed by mindfulness practices, family systems theory, and my background in cultural anthropology - which means I take seriously the broader contexts that shape a person's inner life.
I work with adults and couples who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and feel weighed down by patterns they can't quite name. In a polarized world, I insist on nuance and complexity, and I bring that same commitment to the therapy room.
Through empathy, deep listening, and careful exploration, we work toward insight that produces real, noticeable shifts in how you feel, how you relate, and how you move through the world.
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 Christiancounselingwpa.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 Christiancounselingwpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Hello and welcome! My name is Mallory and I am a culturally sensitive therapist who believes each person has an entirely unique experience and story. I provide highly personalized and tailored treatment to meet the specific needs of each individual using an integrative approach. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals and couples to heal trauma, promote growth and increase peace and satisfaction in relationships and one's life. I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology in 2007 and am a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavior specialist.
Hello and welcome! My name is Mallory and I am a culturally sensitive therapist who believes each person has an entirely unique experience and story. I provide highly personalized and tailored treatment to meet the specific needs of each individual using an integrative approach. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals and couples to heal trauma, promote growth and increase peace and satisfaction in relationships and one's life. I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology in 2007 and am a licensed professional counselor and licensed behavior specialist.
Favored Wellness Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
2 Endorsed
Moon Township, PA 15108
“We're all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass. As a group psychotherapy private practice, Favored Wellness Counseling & Consulting, LLC offers online and in-person psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. As it's an honor to walk with you on your journey, we aim to help navigate the roller-coasters that life can bring. Scheduling an hour of private, unbiased, time for self-care is highly recommended to maintain balance during these unprecedented times. Consider letting us help you ride the coaster of life as gracefully as possible. You don't have to do it alone.
“We're all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass. As a group psychotherapy private practice, Favored Wellness Counseling & Consulting, LLC offers online and in-person psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. As it's an honor to walk with you on your journey, we aim to help navigate the roller-coasters that life can bring. Scheduling an hour of private, unbiased, time for self-care is highly recommended to maintain balance during these unprecedented times. Consider letting us help you ride the coaster of life as gracefully as possible. You don't have to do it alone.
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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.