Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bellevue, PA

I specialize in working with adults - as individuals and as couples, particularly those who may be dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Clients dealing with grief, relationships, identity issues, body image challenges, or career uncertainty will also find a safe space with me to explore, heal, and grow. If you are a client seeking to better understand yourself or to better understand your partner, we can explore and learn together.

My ideal client is one who is looking to better connect with themselves and those around them. They may struggle with effective communication, or successfully navigating the complexity of a deep and meaningful relationship. Most of all my ideal client is one who is willing to be open and honest about their experiences and what they want out of life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor located in the Pittsburgh area. I offer an individualized and person-centered approach to therapy with the understanding that each individual or couple has a unique history that has shaped them into who they are in the present. By utilizing person-centered therapy and evidence-based approaches such as CBT and solution-focused therapies, I hope to provide my clients with the opportunity to identify areas where they need help, so we can then begin to work together and create positive change.

The process of empowerment through self-discovery was one of the greatest gifts I gave myself and is one of my primary goals as a therapist. I assist clients with discovering strength by working through the emotions and negative experiences that have left them feeling lost, unworthy, and/or defeated. I want clients to know they are not alone and that past or present circumstances do not have to define who they are or who they want to be. Change is not easy, yet within conscious effort, introspection, and clarity, exists the power for clients to direct their lives.

My approach is rooted in creating a compassionate space where individuals can explore their inner selves, fostering self-awareness and illuminating the path towards light, happiness, and therapeutic change. DBT, CBT, IPSRT, MI, CFT, CPT; tailed to you!.. You know that saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” Well, I challenge that! Let’s live a life where we are mindful of both the good and not-so-good times, solution-focused instead of problem-focused, and where we can be content and satisfied, as a minimum! A life where even if there are storm clouds, we know how to make a few rainbows of our own until the sun comes out again.

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 navigate these thoughts and feelings. You're ready to feel peace.