Emotionally Focused Therapists in Coraopolis, PA

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Maya L Andlig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
These are difficult times. As so much is in flux it may seem like too much to address on your own. You may be confronting things at this time that have been nagging at you for a while. You may want to better express yourself or have more satisfying relationships. You may have a sense of not accomplishing what you would like to accomplish, or that you could use some support in order to succeed. You may be facing a difficult time in your life and recognizing that you can't go it alone. We can work together to explore your past and what possible impact it is having on your present situation. We can create new options.
These are difficult times. As so much is in flux it may seem like too much to address on your own. You may be confronting things at this time that have been nagging at you for a while. You may want to better express yourself or have more satisfying relationships. You may have a sense of not accomplishing what you would like to accomplish, or that you could use some support in order to succeed. You may be facing a difficult time in your life and recognizing that you can't go it alone. We can work together to explore your past and what possible impact it is having on your present situation. We can create new options.
(412) 387-6012 View (412) 387-6012
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Shannon Hogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Hi, I'm Shannon! As a therapist, I am to help you harness your natural strengths to foster positive change. I believe in creating a supportive and safe environment to help build resilience and process emotions. I utilize a warm and lighthearted approach and adapt therapeutic methods to fit your unique needs.
Hi, I'm Shannon! As a therapist, I am to help you harness your natural strengths to foster positive change. I believe in creating a supportive and safe environment to help build resilience and process emotions. I utilize a warm and lighthearted approach and adapt therapeutic methods to fit your unique needs.
(412) 547-8876 View (412) 547-8876
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Rachael L Perlick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Healing happens within relationship. That has been my personal experience and my primary focus in the counseling relationship. I strongly believe that we are all doing the best that we can at any given moment. However we are managing to cope, having a trusting and safe place to be is essential. My first task in any counseling relationship is to establish and build upon that safe place. As the counseling relationship builds and strengthens, we will collaboratively develop a plan for meeting your goals. I will work to gently guide you in growing and sustaining compassion and care for yourself during that process.
Healing happens within relationship. That has been my personal experience and my primary focus in the counseling relationship. I strongly believe that we are all doing the best that we can at any given moment. However we are managing to cope, having a trusting and safe place to be is essential. My first task in any counseling relationship is to establish and build upon that safe place. As the counseling relationship builds and strengthens, we will collaboratively develop a plan for meeting your goals. I will work to gently guide you in growing and sustaining compassion and care for yourself during that process.
(878) 205-0590 View (878) 205-0590
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Jaclyn Elizabeth Wasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Opening yourself up to someone takes a lot of courage. Just beginning this step, looking for a therapist, shows that courage, whether it's for yourself or a family member. I have worked extensively with children (4+) teenagers, and families over the past 10 years in different mediums. I begin by helping my client to feel safe and and encouraged. One of the most important aspects of beginning this relationship is to encourage clients to identify strengths, resilience, and areas for growth. We will work by applying these strengths to address your goals and develop and practice coping skills to increase your belief in yourself.
Opening yourself up to someone takes a lot of courage. Just beginning this step, looking for a therapist, shows that courage, whether it's for yourself or a family member. I have worked extensively with children (4+) teenagers, and families over the past 10 years in different mediums. I begin by helping my client to feel safe and and encouraged. One of the most important aspects of beginning this relationship is to encourage clients to identify strengths, resilience, and areas for growth. We will work by applying these strengths to address your goals and develop and practice coping skills to increase your belief in yourself.
(412) 534-5298 View (412) 534-5298
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Mikayla Bogaski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coraopolis, PA 15108
I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families to address emotion regulation, parenting approaches, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, executive functioning problems, and attachment issues. I use an eclectic approach to counseling, drawing from different theories to best meet each individual client’s needs. I meet clients where they are at and draw from their strengths to help them create meaningful connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Growth and positive change comes from the exploration and incorporation of all parts of the self.
I have worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families to address emotion regulation, parenting approaches, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, executive functioning problems, and attachment issues. I use an eclectic approach to counseling, drawing from different theories to best meet each individual client’s needs. I meet clients where they are at and draw from their strengths to help them create meaningful connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Growth and positive change comes from the exploration and incorporation of all parts of the self.
(412) 228-0173 View (412) 228-0173
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Kirsten Burks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , NCC , MSEd
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
I support those who are experiencing anxiety & depression and are looking for coping skills to help them. I can assist someone to uncover and understand the relationship that factors in their lives can have on their mental health symptoms. Additionally, I can help uncover negative patterns that maintain a lack of progress. An ideal client would be someone who comes to treatment open-minded, asks questions, and is open to sharing their thoughts, concerns, and questions. This way, the ideal collaboration between therapist and client can occur to achieve the most genuine success through treatment.
I support those who are experiencing anxiety & depression and are looking for coping skills to help them. I can assist someone to uncover and understand the relationship that factors in their lives can have on their mental health symptoms. Additionally, I can help uncover negative patterns that maintain a lack of progress. An ideal client would be someone who comes to treatment open-minded, asks questions, and is open to sharing their thoughts, concerns, and questions. This way, the ideal collaboration between therapist and client can occur to achieve the most genuine success through treatment.
(412) 900-9244 View (412) 900-9244
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Jennifer Granozio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
(412) 534-3387 View (412) 534-3387
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Amanda Malcolm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
My ideal client wants something better, has no idea what "better" is or looks like, and has no idea where to start. They are still determining if they are ready to start or commit to that change. What they need is a person and a space to figure it out. Deep down, they know where they are right now can be better, whether in relationships, emotions, daily habits, major life goals, or anything in-between. But, most importantly, they want a space where they can process and grow from that place and build a sustainable life.
My ideal client wants something better, has no idea what "better" is or looks like, and has no idea where to start. They are still determining if they are ready to start or commit to that change. What they need is a person and a space to figure it out. Deep down, they know where they are right now can be better, whether in relationships, emotions, daily habits, major life goals, or anything in-between. But, most importantly, they want a space where they can process and grow from that place and build a sustainable life.
(412) 838-3599 View (412) 838-3599
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Megan Pritchard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
Are you experiencing symptoms related to anxiety or depression and want a better understanding of yourself and your relationships? Are you motivated for therapy and open to the challenges and rewards that therapy provides?
(412) 361-9468 View (412) 361-9468
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Melanie Timbers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
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.
(412) 960-6876 View (412) 960-6876
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Rebecca Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent negative thoughts? Maybe you're finding it hard to express your needs to loved ones, or you're feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression. I primarily focus on treating anxiety, depression, & mood disorders while also supporting clients with coping skills development, life transitions, substance use, & relationship issues. My focus is to help you regain control over your emotions, find lasting relief from emotional distress, and achieve a sense of inner peace and happiness.
Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent negative thoughts? Maybe you're finding it hard to express your needs to loved ones, or you're feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety and depression. I primarily focus on treating anxiety, depression, & mood disorders while also supporting clients with coping skills development, life transitions, substance use, & relationship issues. My focus is to help you regain control over your emotions, find lasting relief from emotional distress, and achieve a sense of inner peace and happiness.
(412) 618-0669 View (412) 618-0669
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Erin Glasscott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
Are you a young adult dealing primarily with anxiety and life transition issues? This could be a recent college graduate starting their first big job, a major transition. I like walking beside them through these transitions and being an additional support. I also like helping people learn breathing techniques to manage anxiety and learn about polyvagal theory and a bottom-up approach. I enjoy working with clients who can articulate their goals, such as managing anxiety better and working on anxiety in different settings.
(412) 991-1687 View (412) 991-1687
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Lenka Sarzynski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you seeking support in navigating life’s transitions, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being? Do you yearn for a space where you can freely express yourself and develop coping strategies? Your goal may be cultivating resilience, building self-awareness, and fostering healthier connections with others. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship to explore your challenges and embrace personal growth.
Are you seeking support in navigating life’s transitions, managing stress, and enhancing overall well-being? Do you yearn for a space where you can freely express yourself and develop coping strategies? Your goal may be cultivating resilience, building self-awareness, and fostering healthier connections with others. I offer a collaborative therapeutic relationship to explore your challenges and embrace personal growth.
(412) 850-2561 View (412) 850-2561
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Cynthia Rumery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with mood swings, or facing challenges with anger and behavioral issues? With over a decade of experience in mental health crisis management, trauma-informed care, & addiction needs, I specialize in helping navigate complex emotions and behaviors. We will identify your strengths and resources, empowering you to take charge of your mental health and work towards a more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with mood swings, or facing challenges with anger and behavioral issues? With over a decade of experience in mental health crisis management, trauma-informed care, & addiction needs, I specialize in helping navigate complex emotions and behaviors. We will identify your strengths and resources, empowering you to take charge of your mental health and work towards a more fulfilling life.
(856) 437-5737 View (856) 437-5737
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Meaghan Marron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
(412) 990-2212 View (412) 990-2212
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Rachel Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
My ideal client often begins therapy knowing something is off, uncomfortable, or painful but unsure where to go next. Sometimes, they aren't sure what is causing their distress and are looking for help to understand what happened that led them here. Other times, they are aware of what's causing their pain but are looking for an additional perspective as they begin to make changes. Their goals, on some level, are to find relief, understanding, or peace.
My ideal client often begins therapy knowing something is off, uncomfortable, or painful but unsure where to go next. Sometimes, they aren't sure what is causing their distress and are looking for help to understand what happened that led them here. Other times, they are aware of what's causing their pain but are looking for an additional perspective as they begin to make changes. Their goals, on some level, are to find relief, understanding, or peace.
(412) 903-3083 View (412) 903-3083
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Caitlin Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
My ideal client is someone who acknowledges a problem exists, even if they don’t quite know what it is. The source of that issue can be discovered and processed through therapy, leaving the client with effective tools and skills to cope with and manage their emotions.
(856) 437-5737 View (856) 437-5737
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Andrew Dyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Are you experiencing depression/anxiety, career issues, substance use issues, relationship issues, and familial issues? Your needs may include identifying and implementing new ways of coping, exploring career options, finding a treatment facility, or acquiring new insights regarding your spouse/family member. A client would work with me to address areas in their life that are contributing to stressors.
Are you experiencing depression/anxiety, career issues, substance use issues, relationship issues, and familial issues? Your needs may include identifying and implementing new ways of coping, exploring career options, finding a treatment facility, or acquiring new insights regarding your spouse/family member. A client would work with me to address areas in their life that are contributing to stressors.
(412) 753-7459 View (412) 753-7459
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Gregory Mairs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
I have an extensive professional history of working with families and couples in crisis. Many of us struggle in our relationships & find that clear communication is challenging for many reasons. The barriers may include issues with past trauma or failed attempts to find the right words during a conflict. I bring the structural therapy tools to help a family, couple, or individual recognize the triggers of their conflicts, explore past trauma & the impact it may have on the current relationship/situation, help the individual challenge automatic negative assumptions, & find a response which leads to clear communication.
I have an extensive professional history of working with families and couples in crisis. Many of us struggle in our relationships & find that clear communication is challenging for many reasons. The barriers may include issues with past trauma or failed attempts to find the right words during a conflict. I bring the structural therapy tools to help a family, couple, or individual recognize the triggers of their conflicts, explore past trauma & the impact it may have on the current relationship/situation, help the individual challenge automatic negative assumptions, & find a response which leads to clear communication.
(412) 517-7484 View (412) 517-7484
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Kari Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Coraopolis, PA 15108
I am accepting clients ranging from fourteen years of age and older. I work with individuals, families, and couples. Although I have experience treating an eclectic range of concerns, ideally, my clients may be facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and PTSD. I have great expertise in treating dually-diagnosed clients, substance misuse, and mental health. The stress and hardships that come with these issues are often too much to handle on your own; please let me help.
I am accepting clients ranging from fourteen years of age and older. I work with individuals, families, and couples. Although I have experience treating an eclectic range of concerns, ideally, my clients may be facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and PTSD. I have great expertise in treating dually-diagnosed clients, substance misuse, and mental health. The stress and hardships that come with these issues are often too much to handle on your own; please let me help.
(856) 437-5737 View (856) 437-5737
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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.