
The Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1425 Forbes Avenue, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Let's Connect (412) 312-4047 x4

The Counseling Center at Family Resources provides compassionate and professional outpatient counseling to any individual, couple, or family seeking support for life's many challenges. Our team of licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists are ready to help you work through issues such as trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, family/partner conflict, anger, and grief. We serve clients of nearly all ages and backgrounds.
We have a diverse group of licensed clinicians who possess experience in a wide array of treatment modalities and professional backgrounds. Treatment can be provided in-person, via telehealth, or via a hybrid option. We serve individuals as well as couples and families.
Allow us to support you on your journey towards healing and improving your mental health and wellness. We don't ask "What's wrong?" but rather "What happened? And how can we help?" Come to the Counseling Center to experience professional care in a confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive setting.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email The Counseling Center now - (412) 312-4047 x4
Let's Connect (412) 312-4047 x4

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Insurance
- Funding Assistance Available
- Highmark
- Medicaid
- Optum
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea

The Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (412) 312-4047 x4
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC013087 Brian Tessmer
Licensed Professional Counselor: Brian Tessmer
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
The Counseling Center at Family Resources
1425 Forbes Avenue
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 312-4047 x4Email us
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The Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 312-4047 x4