Women's Issues Therapists in 15230
Lynn Salsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help individuals see the best in themselves. I inspire with an easy going, caring style to create a supportive environment. Our daily lives can be overwhelming with too many commitments and lacking in emotional support. Too often we feel unheard; our thoughts are clouded in self criticism; and we are stuck in patterns that are self defeating. I provide an integrative approach to treatment allowing you to share your story, develop healthy and supportive thoughts, and create a lifestyle that supports your mind and body.
My passion is to help individuals see the best in themselves. I inspire with an easy going, caring style to create a supportive environment. Our daily lives can be overwhelming with too many commitments and lacking in emotional support. Too often we feel unheard; our thoughts are clouded in self criticism; and we are stuck in patterns that are self defeating. I provide an integrative approach to treatment allowing you to share your story, develop healthy and supportive thoughts, and create a lifestyle that supports your mind and body.
Kathleen Hoffmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 25 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 25 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
Pamela Wollet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice providing outpatient therapy for pre-teens, teens, and adults. 15 years ago a lifelong dream of becoming a therapist was realized and prior to my role as a therapist, I put my passion to work in developing community programs that continue to support victims of crime, homelessness, and grieving families and their children. As a therapist, I have experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice providing outpatient therapy for pre-teens, teens, and adults. 15 years ago a lifelong dream of becoming a therapist was realized and prior to my role as a therapist, I put my passion to work in developing community programs that continue to support victims of crime, homelessness, and grieving families and their children. As a therapist, I have experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.
Melissa Adams
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health professional with expertise in treating issues of eating concerns, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image. I will employ my 14 plus years of experience through an individualized, collaborative, and person-centered approach. In addition, I aim to provide a safe space for clients to speak their truths without fear of judgment. I create an environment to support clients in finding reassurance from unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors which keep them from thriving.
I am a licensed mental health professional with expertise in treating issues of eating concerns, disordered eating, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image. I will employ my 14 plus years of experience through an individualized, collaborative, and person-centered approach. In addition, I aim to provide a safe space for clients to speak their truths without fear of judgment. I create an environment to support clients in finding reassurance from unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors which keep them from thriving.
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.