Therapists in Allegheny County, PA
Matthew Steiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (Online Only)
Everyone has a unique story. Feeling safe and comfortable in therapy to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions is essential to the therapeutic process. I understand that the decision to choose a therapist can be a daunting task and the first step into treatment requires a lot of courage. For the past 20 years I have specialized in working with people who have been impacted by complex trauma and loss. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, distorted self-image, and a sense of disconnect with self, their environment, and others are often the byproducts of trauma that I see my clients experiencing.
Everyone has a unique story. Feeling safe and comfortable in therapy to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions is essential to the therapeutic process. I understand that the decision to choose a therapist can be a daunting task and the first step into treatment requires a lot of courage. For the past 20 years I have specialized in working with people who have been impacted by complex trauma and loss. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, distorted self-image, and a sense of disconnect with self, their environment, and others are often the byproducts of trauma that I see my clients experiencing.
An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.
An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.
Heidi Fortwangler-Irr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moon Township, PA 15108
I encourage and challenge clients to discover their inner strengths and positive attributes; In turn, they become more empowered and can better navigate life's difficulties with independence and confidence. When facing stressful events or difficult life changes, individuals often feel overwhelmed and "out of sorts". I provide the opportunity for clients to collaboratively explore the options and opportunities necessary to face these challenges and strive for growth and change.
I encourage and challenge clients to discover their inner strengths and positive attributes; In turn, they become more empowered and can better navigate life's difficulties with independence and confidence. When facing stressful events or difficult life changes, individuals often feel overwhelmed and "out of sorts". I provide the opportunity for clients to collaboratively explore the options and opportunities necessary to face these challenges and strive for growth and change.
Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D., Child Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Dr. John Carosso works as a Child Psychologist and School Psychologist specializing in conducting child psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, behavioral and learning issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is also Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers where children can be seen for treatment. Dr. Carosso can be seen in offices in Monroeville, Greensburg, and North Hills. Check out his website at HelpForYourChild.com.
Dr. John Carosso works as a Child Psychologist and School Psychologist specializing in conducting child psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, behavioral and learning issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is also Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers where children can be seen for treatment. Dr. Carosso can be seen in offices in Monroeville, Greensburg, and North Hills. Check out his website at HelpForYourChild.com.
Ashley Nicole Cygnarowicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carnegie, PA 15106
I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral issues, and trauma. I am a Certified First Responder Counselor and enjoy assisting this population with the proper support and resources to cope with workplace stress and secondary trauma.
I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, behavioral issues, and trauma. I am a Certified First Responder Counselor and enjoy assisting this population with the proper support and resources to cope with workplace stress and secondary trauma.
Holly Ellis Eisenbrandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Not accepting new clients
Life presents challenges in various forms. The method by which we face these challenges can determine our well being. I believe my clients already possess the strength to face those difficulties. Together we will explore your individual struggles, and empower you to use your unique strengths towards a healthier and happier life. Therapy is a rewarding experience and a growth tool by which you may become self actualized, improve self esteem and enhance your personal relationships.
Life presents challenges in various forms. The method by which we face these challenges can determine our well being. I believe my clients already possess the strength to face those difficulties. Together we will explore your individual struggles, and empower you to use your unique strengths towards a healthier and happier life. Therapy is a rewarding experience and a growth tool by which you may become self actualized, improve self esteem and enhance your personal relationships.
Julie Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sewickley, PA 15143 (Online Only)
Therapy is a gift that you give to yourself. You allow yourself the time and space to sort through issues and challenges. You are brave enough to try new things, be honest with yourself, and deepen your understanding of yourself. As your therapist, it is my privilege to travel the path with you, helping you to create it and to guide you as you go. I view people through a healthy strivings lens. This means that I look for the healthy motivations that underlie even the most unhealthy behaviors, and I always find them. We then will work with those healthy strivings to find healthier and happier ways to live.
Therapy is a gift that you give to yourself. You allow yourself the time and space to sort through issues and challenges. You are brave enough to try new things, be honest with yourself, and deepen your understanding of yourself. As your therapist, it is my privilege to travel the path with you, helping you to create it and to guide you as you go. I view people through a healthy strivings lens. This means that I look for the healthy motivations that underlie even the most unhealthy behaviors, and I always find them. We then will work with those healthy strivings to find healthier and happier ways to live.
I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach that helps individuals grow and flourish. While diagnosis may help guide treatment, it is not who you are. I do my best to help harness individuals strengths and find acceptance within themselves. I am an LGBTQIA+, body, kink, and polyamorous positive individual. I am private pay but I do accept Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) reimbursement for survivors of sexual assault that occurred in PA. I also provide superbills for out of network benefits.
I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach that helps individuals grow and flourish. While diagnosis may help guide treatment, it is not who you are. I do my best to help harness individuals strengths and find acceptance within themselves. I am an LGBTQIA+, body, kink, and polyamorous positive individual. I am private pay but I do accept Pennsylvania Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) reimbursement for survivors of sexual assault that occurred in PA. I also provide superbills for out of network benefits.
A lot of people see therapy as a one-sided conversation with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I owe it to you to be as real as possible. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. I do not believe therapy has to always be a painful experience. I understand that making that call to a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment to call and see how I can help.
A lot of people see therapy as a one-sided conversation with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I owe it to you to be as real as possible. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. I do not believe therapy has to always be a painful experience. I understand that making that call to a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment to call and see how I can help.
Anita L. Pasquale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15201 (Online Only)
I’m Anita, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (in PA, MD and WV) dedicated to helping adults of all ages navigate life’s challenges. Everyone has a story, and the difficult parts are often hidden away or overlooked. In my practice, I provide a safe and inclusive space where we can explore your history, values, and aspirations without fear of judgment. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of yourself to help you feel grounded, empowered, and in control.
I’m Anita, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (in PA, MD and WV) dedicated to helping adults of all ages navigate life’s challenges. Everyone has a story, and the difficult parts are often hidden away or overlooked. In my practice, I provide a safe and inclusive space where we can explore your history, values, and aspirations without fear of judgment. Together, we will work to gain a deeper understanding of yourself to help you feel grounded, empowered, and in control.
Kathleen Seitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Aspinwall, PA 15215
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel like you are going through life’s struggles alone, unsupported and with no direction? Balancing the demands of life, work or school in today's fast paced and changing world can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, lonely or even angry. As children we sometimes develop behavioral strategies to face life's challenges or trauma's that as adults, simply no longer fit with how we imagine or intend ourselves to be. Understanding the nature and origin of destructive patterns and their consequences, addressing current challenges and long standing issues, gaining insight and learning the skills necessary for change is what successful therapy is about.
Do you feel like you are going through life’s struggles alone, unsupported and with no direction? Balancing the demands of life, work or school in today's fast paced and changing world can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, lonely or even angry. As children we sometimes develop behavioral strategies to face life's challenges or trauma's that as adults, simply no longer fit with how we imagine or intend ourselves to be. Understanding the nature and origin of destructive patterns and their consequences, addressing current challenges and long standing issues, gaining insight and learning the skills necessary for change is what successful therapy is about.
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Hello, and welcome. I am a counselor who works with individuals and couples ages 17 and up. I treat depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship distress. My approach is integrative, combining emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques. I am a LPC and I have a doctorate with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology. Sessions with me tend to be semi-structured, with us working towards your goals while leaving space for timely stressors that arise. Warmth, support and curiosity are always present in my sessions.
Hello, and welcome. I am a counselor who works with individuals and couples ages 17 and up. I treat depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship distress. My approach is integrative, combining emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques. I am a LPC and I have a doctorate with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology. Sessions with me tend to be semi-structured, with us working towards your goals while leaving space for timely stressors that arise. Warmth, support and curiosity are always present in my sessions.
Samantha M Pastrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15239 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I focus on helping the client build a loving relationship with his or herself. I practice a holistic, humanistic, and strength based approach to therapy. As a therapist, I believe providing the client with a safe and a non-judgmental atmosphere is of upmost importance. It is only in this environment that the client is then able to be open and honest, as well as to be his or herself without feeling stigmatized. The client is the expert in this therapeutic relationship, and I try to help guide the client in obtaining the goals he or she has set forth.
I focus on helping the client build a loving relationship with his or herself. I practice a holistic, humanistic, and strength based approach to therapy. As a therapist, I believe providing the client with a safe and a non-judgmental atmosphere is of upmost importance. It is only in this environment that the client is then able to be open and honest, as well as to be his or herself without feeling stigmatized. The client is the expert in this therapeutic relationship, and I try to help guide the client in obtaining the goals he or she has set forth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in behavioral health. I am collaborative and passionate about helping individuals identify and overcome personal obstacles. I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with unique concerns and diverse backgrounds. My specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, women's issues, life transitions, work-life imbalance, and family conflicts.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in behavioral health. I am collaborative and passionate about helping individuals identify and overcome personal obstacles. I have experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with unique concerns and diverse backgrounds. My specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, women's issues, life transitions, work-life imbalance, and family conflicts.
Mary Ellen Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , NCC , LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Are you struggling with a life transition, stressors, anxiety, or depression? Are you a college student having a difficult time adjusting to their first year in college, a young adult/adult working through career, family, relationship, or personal discovery stressors, or someone who is struggling with depression and finds they have a general lack of motivation?
Are you struggling with a life transition, stressors, anxiety, or depression? Are you a college student having a difficult time adjusting to their first year in college, a young adult/adult working through career, family, relationship, or personal discovery stressors, or someone who is struggling with depression and finds they have a general lack of motivation?
Let’s Talk About H.E.R. Therapy
BSW, MSPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Online Only)
To my future clients, Hello and Blessings. Thank you for your consideration to begin the process for H.E. R. (Healing Empowering Resilience). Your power to take the initial step and seek therapy, demonstrates that you’re worthy to be connected to a safe, unbiased, and therapeutic environment which will provide you the chance to process your experiences, emotions, and energy to initiate healing. Therapy matters! It’s time to end the stigma and negative perceptions and incorporate healing in all aspects of your life with a therapist that can relate and identify with your core self.
To my future clients, Hello and Blessings. Thank you for your consideration to begin the process for H.E. R. (Healing Empowering Resilience). Your power to take the initial step and seek therapy, demonstrates that you’re worthy to be connected to a safe, unbiased, and therapeutic environment which will provide you the chance to process your experiences, emotions, and energy to initiate healing. Therapy matters! It’s time to end the stigma and negative perceptions and incorporate healing in all aspects of your life with a therapist that can relate and identify with your core self.
Chris Friend
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (Online Only)
Hi ya’ll, I’m Chris. The state of the world and our own well-being can often feel very fragile, especially after these last few years. Through counseling I am able to provide an outlet for processing your emotions and actions and finding a way to unstick yourself when you don’t like where you are. Therapy can be a frightening step for many, but I hope to make your journey to a healthier mindset as comfortable and rewarding as possible. My clinical experience and education are focused on working with those who struggle with severe depression and anxiety.
Hi ya’ll, I’m Chris. The state of the world and our own well-being can often feel very fragile, especially after these last few years. Through counseling I am able to provide an outlet for processing your emotions and actions and finding a way to unstick yourself when you don’t like where you are. Therapy can be a frightening step for many, but I hope to make your journey to a healthier mindset as comfortable and rewarding as possible. My clinical experience and education are focused on working with those who struggle with severe depression and anxiety.
Dr Laura Kessler Psychologist, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to help clients understand their needs, issues, and suffering in the unique context of their lives. One person's symptoms may look and be caused by something very different than another's, requiring a deeper treatment approach than "generic textbook." I help clients to gain insight into the root causes of their distress so that they can work through rather than around their core issues. I help clients to understand what normal and healthy responses are to trauma (e.g., systems of oppression, grief, abuse) so that clients can externalize (e.g., not hold themselves responsible for) what they did not cause.
I strive to help clients understand their needs, issues, and suffering in the unique context of their lives. One person's symptoms may look and be caused by something very different than another's, requiring a deeper treatment approach than "generic textbook." I help clients to gain insight into the root causes of their distress so that they can work through rather than around their core issues. I help clients to understand what normal and healthy responses are to trauma (e.g., systems of oppression, grief, abuse) so that clients can externalize (e.g., not hold themselves responsible for) what they did not cause.
Struggling with out of control feelings in different areas of your life, not being able to feel like your relationships are serving you, or struggling with your identity in various roles? These can all be normal struggles that most of us experience but don't always know how to solve or feel better about. When we engage in these struggles, we can see symptoms of depression, anxiety, increased conflict or anger, decreased mood, or other various disruptions in their lives.
Struggling with out of control feelings in different areas of your life, not being able to feel like your relationships are serving you, or struggling with your identity in various roles? These can all be normal struggles that most of us experience but don't always know how to solve or feel better about. When we engage in these struggles, we can see symptoms of depression, anxiety, increased conflict or anger, decreased mood, or other various disruptions in their lives.
If you have felt that you're "too much" or held yourself back for fear of judgment - if you've been carrying something heavy that always gets in your way - you're in the right place! Our sessions will be a radically open and honest space for you to consider how you can show up in your life as your authentic self, and to work through the obstacles together. No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is for us to build a relationship where you can dig deeper into yourself and face the things that hold you back. Change is hard work; we'll take it at your pace, and make sure that you have safety and support along the way.
If you have felt that you're "too much" or held yourself back for fear of judgment - if you've been carrying something heavy that always gets in your way - you're in the right place! Our sessions will be a radically open and honest space for you to consider how you can show up in your life as your authentic self, and to work through the obstacles together. No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is for us to build a relationship where you can dig deeper into yourself and face the things that hold you back. Change is hard work; we'll take it at your pace, and make sure that you have safety and support along the way.
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Number of Therapists in Allegheny County, PA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Allegheny County, PA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | Highmark |
| 78% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Allegheny County, PA see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |