With 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practcie, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to college students and individuals who identify queer, questioning, or exploring their identities. My practice is grounded in research-supported techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and ...
Mental health challenges can impact your overall wellness and get in the way of attending class, completing assignments, or taking care of yourself. If you are feeling emotionally unwell and struggling to cope with life’s difficulties, attending therapy can offer you support and guidance during these challenging times. Our experienced therapists offer individual counseling services that allows privacy and confidentiality to talk about you, what’s troubling you, and how to make a sustainable ch...
Brynne has a history of working with college age students in an outpatient setting. Brynne works with students in all stages of their college experience. From students who are taking 1-2 classes to students who are in technical schools to students working on certificates to students who are non-traditional students to students who are working on their associates to their bachelors, master’s, PhD and/or MD degrees. She has assisted young adults with navigating the transition to college, learning...
Are you looking for a safe welcoming place where you can just be? Be heard, be valued, be accepted exactly where you are? I Invite you into my space to experience these thoughts and emotions. As a therapist, I incorporate different approaches which address a variety of mental health issues. I empower you to move forward in life in a way that is dynamic and nurturing. Clients in my practice are 14 and over and no one is ever judged. I especially like to work with university students and was the C...
Going to college is equal parts exciting and terrifying. During this time in your life, you will be facing new challenges mentally, socially, and academically. I specialize in supporting teens and young adults as they cope with these challenges. I focus on my clients' strengths, and we build upon those strengths to help them find out more of who they are, build confidence, and find healthy ways to cope with the many changes that come with going to college. I provide telehealth sessions and a...
Life is hard, especially when you feel like you just can’t manage everything on your plate. From school to work to relationships with friends and family, there is always a lot to juggle, and stress can build up quickly! When you’re overwhelmed, your behavior, mood, and relationships are all impacted, and it’s harder to be able to fully enjoy life. I help people who feel stressed and overwhelmed learn to manage their emotions so they can be the best version of themselves. I want to hear what i...
Hello and welcome to Pittsburgh PCIT and Counseling! My experience to therapy is eclectic-meaning I use many different approaches including: person-centered, trauma informed, and mindfulness. Through these approaches I am able to address a number of mental health concerns including, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, trauma, personal adjustments, stress, LGBTQ+ issues, and other life stressors....
The clinicians of Spiegel Freedman Psychological Associates provide outpatient psychotherapeutic care to the people of the greater Pittsburgh area. We are committed to excellence and strive to provide our community with the highest quality of psychological services. We combine professional expertise with personal compassion in our therapeutic care. Our diverse staff and associates offer psychological evaluation and care for children, adolescents, adults, elders, couples and families. In our col...
My goal for you is that you come to know yourself and understand and trust your capacity to overcome challenges. My ultimate wish is for you to leave therapy with a new sense of possibility and freedom to pursue a meaningful and satisfying life. I am calm yet attentive as I get to know patients and build a relationship where you feel safe and supported. As we work together, I’ll adjust my approach to fit you so you can make progress towards goals during our first few appointments....
I work with individuals 18 years old and above who are struggling with depression or anxiety. I can support you to change behaviors to feel better, change patterns of thinking to improve your feelings, develop closer and more satisfying relationships, and much more. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. As a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, I conducted research specific to the mental health of...
I am Mark Shoaf and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach in Fox Chapel. Counseling is my second career. I previously spent 20 years working in higher education - first at IUP and then at Penn State. My goal is to create a warm safe place and a relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss and to learn. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as ...
We meet you where you are and help you become a “BETTER YOU”. Meet Sandra I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the field for 15 years. I believe we all have the capacity to change and grow, and that we possess the skills to do so. Sometimes, we need someone to guide us through this transformation. When working with individuals, I work strongly from a Person-centered background, meaning that throughout the therapeutic process I will empower and motivate you in finding...
Hi there! Struggling with feelings in general? Don’t quite know where to turn? Well I am glad you found my page. I have worked with a diverse group of clients with many different struggles but I specialize in adults, young adults and teens. I like to take a conversational approach to therapy. I don’t want our sessions to feel like an uncomfortable doctor's appointment but rather a comfortable place to explore ideas and ask questions. I want to partner with you in the way you work best whether...
You want to be successful and self-assured, but your anxiety or depression has left you struggling with confidence and unsure of who you are. You may even feel confused as to what emotions you are experiencing or why you are feeling this way. This could be affecting your relationships, your work, or other areas of your life, and you're tired of pretending everything is fine when it's not. One thing is for certain: you're ready for relief. You're ready to feel good about yourself, to learn how to...
I have several years of successful outcomes working with college aged students both enrolled and not enrolled in classes. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders as well as life transitions. I often ask the question "Who am I" and help clients explore and develop their own answers to this question. I approach therapy realistically and meet the client where they are at during each session. I approach therapy as a team (you and I) and believe success only occurs when we can trust one ano...
Over the past 23 years, I’ve been very fortunate to have worked in a wide variety of clinical settings that have included inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient mental health, mobile mental health, WRAP services, psychiatric rehabilitation and case management services. As a result of working in such a vast array of settings, I have gained knowledge and experience working with a wide variety of mental health disorders. As a clinician who has previously provided case management services to individ...
I worked in university counseling centers for over 10 years before transitioning to full-time private practice, and really enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students. College and graduate school is often a time to better understand and define who you are and what does and does not work for you and for promoting your wellbeing. As a psychologist, I work to help clients understand themselves better in the unique context and experiences of their own lives so as to figure out what each...
I am a Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, gender/sexuality, mindfulness/stress management, intimacy & relationships, and growth & life transitions. I completed pre- and post- doctoral training in university counseling and like to work with all members of the academic community (students, staff and faculty—including international students and their family). I am warm, caring, respectful and genuine with my patients. I prioritize developing a...
Create the life you want — with the support of Calm Pittsburgh. Our therapists employ a variety of eclectic, evidence-based techniques to help our clients navigate feelings, relate to thoughts differently, and build better behaviors. Our techniques include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Compassion-focused, Family/Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Narrative, Person-centered, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Streng...
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