Therapists in Allegheny County, PA

Christina McClarren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Christina is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families grow beyond current challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, chronic/serious mental health issues, communication, and managing life stressors.

Are you a Black or African American individual facing the complexities of racial identity, grief, trauma, and PTSD? Do you experience the deep pain, frustration, and isolation that arise from battling systemic racism and cultural challenges? The daily struggles, compounded by personal and collective traumas, can be overwhelming, leaving you anxious and emotionally drained. Yearning for a safe space to unpack burdens, confront fears, and begin healing is natural. Together, we'll delve into your experiences, untangle layers of emotions, and nurture resilience in adversity.

Are you a college student, young adult, or high schooler who is feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed? I can help with processing stress related to school, work, friendships, or relationships. I'll help you address challenging situations and stressful transitions in your life by providing a space to process your thoughts and emotions, as well as learning helpful coping strategies. I also specialize in helping younger women with chronic pain or other chronic medical illnesses.

Life can be stressful. Sometimes the demands of life are too much to handle on your own. I will work with you to accept and change what you can about your life. I have over 25 years of post-masters degree counseling experience, working in both the physical rehabilitation and counseling fields. Experienced in adjustment to disability counseling, grief therapy, life coaching, mental health counseling, teaching relaxation and mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and career counseling. I will work with you on your individual goals and devise a therapeutic plan. My goal is to help you achieve happiness in life!

We do the best we can for our lives, however, old traumas, wounds and life challenges can create suffering, depression and anxiety. This can be a very lonely place to be 'stuck in'. I have worked extensively with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, chronic pain, interpersonal issues, and adjustment problems and seen time and again, that when people are held with compassion and warmth, there can be tremendous healing and big transformations. No matter at what pace you want to go, this journey of healing and growth should not be a lonely one.

I believe each person has the power to expand their agency and live in more authenticity and alignment with their values. I work with individuals, couples, and families to build upon strengths and lean into growing edges, to deepen our connection to meaning, body, and relationships and see new paths forward. Many of my clients are care workers, poly/ENM couples, and trans folks navigating gender identity and family relationships.

No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is for us to build a relationship where you can feel safe to be yourself without any fear of judgment. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, anger, and relationship concerns. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, The Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, and Person-Centered Therapy. Feel free to ask me about these techniques and how I incorporate them into therapy to fit your specific concerns.

HeIlo, I am currently interested in working with teenagers and elderly adults with cognitive impairments. I believe in approaching each person as unique. I will help you to feel supported and think about your life in different ways, with the goal of living more in sync with your true values. I have been in practice for over 14 years and enjoy helping people work through their difficulties, ranging from anxiety and depression to work life balance.

Now accepting UPMC Insurance! - Navigating our way through life can be challenging, confusing, and unexplainable. Are you tired of feeling like you "should be" at some point in your life that you're not? Have you hesitated to seek help due to the stigma and judgement of mental illness? Being a human in this world can feel so hard, and we are not always meant to be on this journey alone. Therapy should be a safe space where we can work together to foster your growth, connection, and strength. You are deserving of support through life's challenges. This shit is hard, but together we can do hard things!

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.

The Counseling Center at Family Resources provides compassionate and professional outpatient counseling to anyone seeking support for life's many challenges. Our team of licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychiatrists 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.

Mental health, addiction, and chronic illness all have something in common. They can be debilitating and create cyclical habits that are difficult to break. I work with motivated individuals who are willing to make a change in their lives for the better, examine their past and present experiences and feelings, and work to find healthier ways to cope.

I am dedicated to counseling individuals, couples and families that want or need change. I want to first understand your life situation and get to know you. As we better understand how you think, express your feelings and how you cope with it all, we can problem solve and come up with a plan. We will figure out positive forms of coping that will help and fit your lifestyle. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or trauma, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to decrease symptoms and brain based interventions for longer term healing as necessary.

We connect to our clients on a deeper level using a unique blend of coaching, soul guidance, and energy healing techniques. Our work is to help you remember who you really are and guide you as you share yourself more fully with the world. Those interested in spirituality, self-awareness, evolution of consciousness and exploring within will likely enjoy and benefit most from our approaches. We specialize in working with empaths, highly sensitive persons and helpers.

Is anxiety keeping you awake at night? Are you feeling like you no longer enjoy the things you used to? Are you and your partner frequently arguing about the same things? If so, please know that you are not alone. Despite our best efforts, life can become overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck. With over 15 years of counseling experience, I can help you take a holistic approach to your mental health that allows you to address the problem areas of your life and become the best possible version of yourself. We'll not only build coping skills, but also cultivate self awareness, positive thought patterns, and meaning into your life.

Elizabeth Errickson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been a practicing therapist for more than 18 years. Elizabeth specializes in Family Therapy, Attachment therapy, and adoption/trauma issues with children, teens and adults and their families. Elizabeth has extensive training in Family Systems Theory, Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy (AFTF), and EMDR. Please visit the website for additional information and to schedule a new appointment.

New for fall 2024...how to help your anxious child parenting group! Accepting new clients with availability between 10am-3pm. Do you feel like anxiety or OCD is holding you and your family hostage from living the life you want to live? Is OCD or anxiety impacting your relationships, school/work, or daily routine? In 2021, I became trained in the SPACE approach helping parents of anxious children. SPACE is particularly helpful if you have an anxious child who refuses to go to therapy or hasn't found therapy to be helpful. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD/phobias.

I am currently accepting new clients! My goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are at in that moment and utilize your current strengths to persevere. I hope to help you navigate life stressors including anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and life transitions. I believe in the importance of collaboration and transparency in the therapeutic process, working together with clients to foster insight, resilience, and personal growth. I also truly believe that therapy is not just about processing life’s challenges; I want to be there for your wins and successes too!

Psychotherapy or "talk therapy" is a general term used to treat psychological disorders and mental distress by helping you better understand your illness or source of life problems. Therapy teaches strategies and gives tools to deal with unhealthy or damaging behaviors. Within a relaxed professional atmosphere I use a collage of proven approaches to help you increase your awareness and capacity for self-observation, change negative behaviors and develop insight. It is my goal to help you work on positive growth and facilitate you in maximizing your potential.