Intervention Therapists in Allegheny County, PA
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This is Deepika Pandey, Licensed Behavior Specialist. Currently, i am working with the Neurodiversity population. I have had the years of privilege of helping many young children with autism spectrum, ADHD, Down syndrome mental and behavioral health issues. I have experience working with in-home, in-school wraparound services. My sessions are based on ABA-Evidence Based Intervention within most natural environment of learning. Parental teaching, skills transferring is always my extra priority for a successful session.
This is Deepika Pandey, Licensed Behavior Specialist. Currently, i am working with the Neurodiversity population. I have had the years of privilege of helping many young children with autism spectrum, ADHD, Down syndrome mental and behavioral health issues. I have experience working with in-home, in-school wraparound services. My sessions are based on ABA-Evidence Based Intervention within most natural environment of learning. Parental teaching, skills transferring is always my extra priority for a successful session.
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Rachel Anne Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, QCSW, DCSW, CFT
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Additionally, I think "outside the box" when it comes to therapy intervention.
"Wilson Consulting: Working Together To Meet Your Needs." The aforementioned is the basis of my practice. If you are looking for someone to be empathetic and supportive, you have found the person! I am well known for my work with people who are experiencing rages/angry outbursts, couples therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, people who have low self-esteem and need an advocate and grief. I am passionate about what I undertake. I want everyone to understand that we are not defined by one moment in our lives but by many. Clients tell me that I am easy to talk with, passionate and motivational.
Additionally, I think "outside the box" when it comes to therapy intervention.
"Wilson Consulting: Working Together To Meet Your Needs." The aforementioned is the basis of my practice. If you are looking for someone to be empathetic and supportive, you have found the person! I am well known for my work with people who are experiencing rages/angry outbursts, couples therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, people who have low self-esteem and need an advocate and grief. I am passionate about what I undertake. I want everyone to understand that we are not defined by one moment in our lives but by many. Clients tell me that I am easy to talk with, passionate and motivational.
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Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
Have a family member struggling with addiction? Our team of intervention professionals have decades of experience and are extremely proud Ascension's interventions having over a 96% success rate. We find the most appropriate treatment center for your loved one and will negotiate any out of pocket costs on your behalf to keep costs to a minimum. We don't just get your loved one into treatment; we work with the entire family system during the person of concern's inpatient stay so that the family can begin to heal and develop healthy boundaries. Call us today!
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John Post
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, CCS, CIP, MBA
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
I offer a consultation phone call, free of charge, for intervention services.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Pennsylvania that has experience working with people that suffer from substance use disorders. My ideal client is someone who wants to identify behavior change as it relates to substance use disorders either in themselves or in a family member. I am a credentialed interventionist in long term recovery. I service clients all over the country on a virtual platform. I have built a successful private practice that introduces people in recovery to the game of golf. I really believe that if you are not having fun in recovery, you're doing something wrong!
I offer a consultation phone call, free of charge, for intervention services.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Pennsylvania that has experience working with people that suffer from substance use disorders. My ideal client is someone who wants to identify behavior change as it relates to substance use disorders either in themselves or in a family member. I am a credentialed interventionist in long term recovery. I service clients all over the country on a virtual platform. I have built a successful private practice that introduces people in recovery to the game of golf. I really believe that if you are not having fun in recovery, you're doing something wrong!
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Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
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Bonnie Lou Ricard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Bonnie Ricard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and certified by the National Board of Counseling. Her undergraduate work was completed at Kent State University and she received her Masters in Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She has more than two decades of experience in the counseling profession with a focus on relational issues, life transitions, emotional distress, grief, crises and trauma. She has also done significant work in the field of substance use and its far reaching implications on individuals and families.
Bonnie Ricard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and certified by the National Board of Counseling. Her undergraduate work was completed at Kent State University and she received her Masters in Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She has more than two decades of experience in the counseling profession with a focus on relational issues, life transitions, emotional distress, grief, crises and trauma. She has also done significant work in the field of substance use and its far reaching implications on individuals and families.
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Deah Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC , CGP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (Online Only)
Are you tired of feeling like your past is controlling your present, leaving you overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to fully enjoy life? Do you ever long for peace and freedom from the pain of your past, but feel stuck in a cycle of trauma, grief, and anxiety? Struggling with trust issues, overwhelming sadness, and persistent feelings of rejection, abandonment, guilt, shame, and inadequacy? Now might be the perfect time to connect with a therapist who can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space and someone who understands the complexities of trauma, grief, and loss.
Are you tired of feeling like your past is controlling your present, leaving you overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to fully enjoy life? Do you ever long for peace and freedom from the pain of your past, but feel stuck in a cycle of trauma, grief, and anxiety? Struggling with trust issues, overwhelming sadness, and persistent feelings of rejection, abandonment, guilt, shame, and inadequacy? Now might be the perfect time to connect with a therapist who can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space and someone who understands the complexities of trauma, grief, and loss.
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Pamela Keating
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard, and for those who have experienced trauma, the hardships endured can be debilitating. These hardships can be processed and resolved through a therapeutic alliance with a skilled counselor. With focus on providing tools for affect regulation and narrative processing, clients will learn the skills necessary to move through their emotions in a safe environment and apply them in their natural environment.
Life is hard, and for those who have experienced trauma, the hardships endured can be debilitating. These hardships can be processed and resolved through a therapeutic alliance with a skilled counselor. With focus on providing tools for affect regulation and narrative processing, clients will learn the skills necessary to move through their emotions in a safe environment and apply them in their natural environment.
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Change happens one decision at a time. If you are feeling hopeless, confused, frustrated, stuck, or stressed, I can help. Most of my clients see me because they are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or relational/marital conflict. Others see me to gain insight and understanding to a life transition or temporary problem. I provide a safe and warm environment for my clients to feel validated, understood, encouraged, and hopeful. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. I am passionate about working with people to reach their potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request.
Change happens one decision at a time. If you are feeling hopeless, confused, frustrated, stuck, or stressed, I can help. Most of my clients see me because they are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, or relational/marital conflict. Others see me to gain insight and understanding to a life transition or temporary problem. I provide a safe and warm environment for my clients to feel validated, understood, encouraged, and hopeful. I use evidence-based and goal-directed treatments. I am passionate about working with people to reach their potential and flourish. Therapy within a Christian framework is offered upon request.
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Andrew J. Eppich LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
I am an LCSW that has been in the field of counseling and social work since 1995. I am of the belief that everyone deserves help and support with dignity and respect. I specialize in addictions, gambling addiction, dual diagnosis, GLBT issues, grief and bereavement issues as well as have over 15 years experience in hospice and helping patients and their families cope with end of life issues. In addition I have expertise in group counseling for early recovery, families in recovery and grief support.
I am an LCSW that has been in the field of counseling and social work since 1995. I am of the belief that everyone deserves help and support with dignity and respect. I specialize in addictions, gambling addiction, dual diagnosis, GLBT issues, grief and bereavement issues as well as have over 15 years experience in hospice and helping patients and their families cope with end of life issues. In addition I have expertise in group counseling for early recovery, families in recovery and grief support.
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Lauren Heaton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ICAADC, CMHIMP, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Have you ever had an obstacle that you felt so overwhelmed with that it exhausted you to even consider overcoming it? Have you hit the point in your life where you are not sure which direction to head, next? I believe that I can help. Join me on a journey of creating your best life, because I am firm in my beliefs that we truly become our strongest, most complete selves, in the wake of our greatest storms.
Have you ever felt like there was something missing in your life? Have you ever had an obstacle that you felt so overwhelmed with that it exhausted you to even consider overcoming it? Have you hit the point in your life where you are not sure which direction to head, next? I believe that I can help. Join me on a journey of creating your best life, because I am firm in my beliefs that we truly become our strongest, most complete selves, in the wake of our greatest storms.
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Tammie Barkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oakdale, PA 15071
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I have over 10 years experience in therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I have over 10 years experience in therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
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Why am I here? Why does everything seem so hard and complex? If you find yourself asking questions like these than Purpose Builders can help you find the answers. So often there is a disconnect between a person's aspirations and their realities of life. Purpose Builders LLC provides behavioral health services to individuals, couples, and groups (children, teenagers, and adults) who desire change and progress in their lives. Purpose Builders invest in people, not programs through counseling, coaching and mentoring. Purpose Builders believe a person's wellbeing should include physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Why am I here? Why does everything seem so hard and complex? If you find yourself asking questions like these than Purpose Builders can help you find the answers. So often there is a disconnect between a person's aspirations and their realities of life. Purpose Builders LLC provides behavioral health services to individuals, couples, and groups (children, teenagers, and adults) who desire change and progress in their lives. Purpose Builders invest in people, not programs through counseling, coaching and mentoring. Purpose Builders believe a person's wellbeing should include physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
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Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms that are exacerbated by external life circumstances? Do you want to understand your emotions and learn how to cope with them? My ideal client is seeking support and wants to begin the journey of improving their mental health. The client may have short-term or long-term goals but needs support to achieve them. The client might also want to improve their self-esteem through therapeutic work. Working with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered eclectic approach can help clients feel supported, develop coping skills, and improve self-esteem.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms that are exacerbated by external life circumstances? Do you want to understand your emotions and learn how to cope with them? My ideal client is seeking support and wants to begin the journey of improving their mental health. The client may have short-term or long-term goals but needs support to achieve them. The client might also want to improve their self-esteem through therapeutic work. Working with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered eclectic approach can help clients feel supported, develop coping skills, and improve self-esteem.
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Colleen Druga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Online Only)
If you are someone that forgets to put their own oxygen mask on before helping others then I might be the one for you. Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels for change and are unsure why nothing's improved? Do you experience physiological symptoms but there's nothing the doctors can find wrong? I'm here to help facilitate awareness, openness to foster growth, insight, and change. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment taking a look at how our thoughts, feelings, behaviors relate and can sometimes manifest themselves into head, muscle tension, and stomach upset, I also specialize in Meditation and MIndfulness.
If you are someone that forgets to put their own oxygen mask on before helping others then I might be the one for you. Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels for change and are unsure why nothing's improved? Do you experience physiological symptoms but there's nothing the doctors can find wrong? I'm here to help facilitate awareness, openness to foster growth, insight, and change. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment taking a look at how our thoughts, feelings, behaviors relate and can sometimes manifest themselves into head, muscle tension, and stomach upset, I also specialize in Meditation and MIndfulness.
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Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumatic experiences, and currently feeling stuck in life? Do you need help managing these emotions to move forward in a more meaningful and productive life? Your goals would be to process these emotions and learn how your thoughts influence your feelings and, ultimately, your behavior. Additionally, you will learn coping skills to manage and/or reduce the debilitating effects of these emotions.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumatic experiences, and currently feeling stuck in life? Do you need help managing these emotions to move forward in a more meaningful and productive life? Your goals would be to process these emotions and learn how your thoughts influence your feelings and, ultimately, your behavior. Additionally, you will learn coping skills to manage and/or reduce the debilitating effects of these emotions.
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Minniefield Therapeutic Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15218 (Online Only)
Minniefield Therapeutic Services,LLC Owned and operated by Pittsburgh native and military veteran, B.Orlando Minniefield, LPC. Licensed and credential therapist with over twenty years in the mental health industry, licensed for over 12 years, with a proven track record of evidenced based effective care for individuals, couples, families and groups. This dynamic service provider will challenge you and support you. You will not feel judged, or feel you are just a number. You will experience the unique service provision that you deserve. We are all unique individuals, and you will get the unique care that your unique needs require.
Minniefield Therapeutic Services,LLC Owned and operated by Pittsburgh native and military veteran, B.Orlando Minniefield, LPC. Licensed and credential therapist with over twenty years in the mental health industry, licensed for over 12 years, with a proven track record of evidenced based effective care for individuals, couples, families and groups. This dynamic service provider will challenge you and support you. You will not feel judged, or feel you are just a number. You will experience the unique service provision that you deserve. We are all unique individuals, and you will get the unique care that your unique needs require.
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Kevin B. Kumpf
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
I have learned through my work with clients that sometimes being willing to take a risk can yield positive results. Finding the willingness to participate in therapy can often feel like taking a risk; however, I am here to provide you with the necessary support you may feel you need as you look to make a positive change in your life. I am confident we can work together to develop a constructive relationship for the purpose of helping you to define and accomplish the goals that you believe are important.
I have learned through my work with clients that sometimes being willing to take a risk can yield positive results. Finding the willingness to participate in therapy can often feel like taking a risk; however, I am here to provide you with the necessary support you may feel you need as you look to make a positive change in your life. I am confident we can work together to develop a constructive relationship for the purpose of helping you to define and accomplish the goals that you believe are important.
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I have conducted individual and group sessions. My work thus far has been with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I use a variety of therapy approaches, such a as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Person Centered Therapy (PCT), in order to keep the process of therapy focused on the client and what works best with them. Additionally, I have experience working with a variety of differing mental health diagnoses, such as Autism, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, adjustment issues, to name a few.
I have conducted individual and group sessions. My work thus far has been with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I use a variety of therapy approaches, such a as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Person Centered Therapy (PCT), in order to keep the process of therapy focused on the client and what works best with them. Additionally, I have experience working with a variety of differing mental health diagnoses, such as Autism, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, adjustment issues, to name a few.
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.