Therapists in Westmoreland County, PA

We provide counseling services to individuals, couples and families through Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are seeking treatment as an individual adult, a child, or teen, our multi-specialty approach will support your goals of resolving emotional, psychological, and relationship issues. For couples and families, our mental health specialists are experts in supporting your relationship as you gain greater friendship, intimacy, and communication barriers.

My name is Jon and I would love to work with you! My background is in structural family therapy (SFT); however, I also have extensive experience in individual and couples therapy. I love helping individuals, couples, and/or families find more effective ways to cope and communicate. I can meet in Irwin, PA; Greensburg, PA; Bethel Park (Pittsburgh) Murrysville (near Monroeville/Pittsburgh); or online via Skype, FaceTime, or GoToMeeting

You deserve to live a life full of happiness, abundance and peace. Life can throw us in many different directions and it may become difficult to navigate. Your story needs to be told to somebody that has been there and done that and help guide you to where you want to be in life. Nobody knows you better than you. It is time to build a better version of yourself so let's start today. Please visit my website for further details on setting up your first appointment.

I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, and families for ten years. I have helped people with parenting issues, loss, and grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, spiritual and pastoral counseling, and relationship problems, empowering adults and young adults to overcome whatever situation they face with the strength that they already possess. I believe in partnering with you and establishing a solid therapeutic relationship. I am a caring, compassionate, honest, non-judgmental, and dependable individual who believes in diversity and respecting other's cultures.

The decision to seek help from a mental health professional is not an easy one. If you've never been in therapy before, you likely have no idea what to expect, and you may worry that you'll be judged, criticized, or labeled as "crazy." If you have been to therapy before, the thought of "starting all over" with someone new can also be overwhelming, especially if your previous experiences haven't been very helpful. Whether you're a therapy veteran or a newbie, I believe I can help.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to help you become your best self. If you are in need of support with past traumatic issues I have worked for over 10 years helping people who have suffered many traumatic events. In addition, I have worked with many families to help them and their children when it comes to parenting, adjusting to separation, divorce or blending your family effectively after a divorce. I also work with adults and children who suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, mood disorders, and gender identity issues.

I treat adult clients with a range of concerns, including life adjustments, mood disorders, trauma history, anxiety, personality disorders, stress, dual diagnosis (MH/D&A), dual diagnosis (MH/ID), as well as individuals who wish to maximize their full potential. The nature of the therapeutic relationship is the bedrock from which trust develops and is the key to improve upon all other relationships, including with one's self. I assist individuals to discover and build upon inner strengths, skills, and abilities to better adapt to the challenges that a fulfilling life presents.

I am accepting new clients and couples therapy work. I am a authentic person in therapy with you. I am along with you on the path to change. Change is always frightening. Think about if you were not experiencing fear, what would you do? Who would you be if you were not ashamed or afraid or depressed? Be the change you desire in your life! Common Issues addressed in therapy: Creating healthy boundaries with relationships, communication and conflict, healing from painful and abusive relationships, identifying your own sense of self and your emotional needs, depression and anxiety.

I enjoy working with kids, teens and adults. I have worked many years with middle schoolers, but with kids in general. I work at Optimum Wellness Counseling - Belle Vernon and I am taking new clients at our location. My focus is CBT, DBT and person centered therapy. I focus my sessions on strength based techniques and work to help the client through identifying positive coping skills, mindfulness and grounding techniques. I want to see success and growth for my clients to help them thrive in an ever-changing world.

Things may get overwhelming and a person may need to explore ways to manage a particular stressor. Another may desire to work on long-term challenges, emotions, or relationship concerns. Ascend therapists have worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in both medical and therapeutic settings in the Pittsburgh area, over the past 27 years. We utilize a strength-based perspective that recognizes and seeks to ignite the inner strength that each individual possesses. We customize and personalize your services to facilitate an increase in mood, functioning, and well-being; to take you to a higher level.

My ideal client? It's you! Whether you are 8 or 88, I want to work with you. Have childhood trauma? That is one of my specialities. People say you are hard to work with? I got you. Geriatric concerns? I can help you navigate the senior moments. Whatever you are experiencing, right here, right now, I will walk beside you in it. I just added another level/layer of service. August 27, 2022 - I am now a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and will accept clients on the spectrum on a case by case basis.

My name is Joann Crants, I am Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC). I have over 30 years of experience working in various inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, career challenges, substance abuse issues, and grief and loss. As we begin our therapeutic journey, I will assume that you may be somewhat overwhelmed and perhaps not really know where to begin or what you would like to work on.

I have had the pleasure of assisting those with numerous needs and strengths including children and adults with special needs, youth in the community, psychiatric, and educational settings, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, trauma-informed treatment, forensic care, geriatric settings, and end-of-life care. In addition to this, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Reiki Master, and a certified yoga instructor. All my experiences have illustrated not only the perseverance of human nature, but also the potential growth and healing anyone is capable of achieving.

Our staff is a collection of talented and dedicated individually licensed professional clinicians (LPCs, LCSWs, and LSWs), who combine a love of their craft with a true desire to help others make real improvements to their quality of life. That passion shows in everything we do! We are a people-centered organization and we prioritize our clients, our integrity and excellence in treatment above all other things. Our aim is to be a force for good in the lives of our clients, in our communities and to put quality over quantity every time! "Serving others is our calling and the reason we are in business. We believe that our clients deserve the best service and the highest quality mental health therapy." - Amy M. Nielsen, President

Do you feel stuck? Lost? Confused? Do you know what you want from life but do not know how to get there?  Each of us can experience hard times, but only a few know how to turn it into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience, and my mission is to bring energy and boldness to women, men and young adults by providing them the wellness tools to help them navigate and regain balance and control of their lives so they can truly love and embrace it. ​

My clients sometimes don't know what else to do. They may have tried traditional interventions. They have anxiety, grief, pain, phobias, addictions, eating disorders. They may have heard about hypnosis but aren't sure what it is. They may be LGBTQ & find a society that won't embrace who they are. Most often, my clients feels lost, out of sync and want to feel better, think better and live better. They want to know how to take this tool of Hypnosis out of their "toolbox" & use it for life. They believe in mind over matter. They have the courage to ask for help.

"It’s not about calming the waters, but learning how to navigate in stormy seas." Over the years it has been deeply meaningful for me to help others feel more at ease within themselves, among others and within the world. Peace of mind, having a sense of being on the right track in life, successful relationships – that’s what most of us want and what is personally and professionally rewarding to me in assisting others achieve.

In our fast paced world, it is easy to feel disconnected, like nobody cares, understands or has the time to listen. As a trained counselor I am here for you, to listen and help you achieve your goals.