Highmark Therapists in Glenshaw, PA

My practices involve individuals/families from different cultures and unique backgrounds. I encourage and support the diversity of each individual within the therapeutic experience. I am an LGBTQ ally. Preferred pronouns she/her/hers.

In a world full of stress and challenges, therapy can be an outlet to review and process these obstacles to gain insight towards creating positive outcomes. I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach when working with individuals to overcome life’s struggles. With support, becoming mindful and self-aware can help improve relationships, careers, school and many other areas you value. During a time of heightened stress, life can become confusing and overwhelming. I hope to help you explore any struggles or conflicts and increase opportunities for happiness and positivity.

Hello! Congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. I feel like therapy is a healing and growing journey. Plants like people thrive when they are in a healthy space. What would your "space" look like if you were able to address trauma, anxiety, depression, etc.? Would you grow and thrive?

Dr. Victor H.W. is a specialist in Clinical Psychology and can effectively treat many challenging adult and youth presentations. My approach to treatment is influence by the scientific evidence! With children, adolescents, and adults, I draw from evidence-based treatments that have been proven to work; including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Existential Therapy in addition to traditional talk and play therapies. However, psychotherapy is both an art and science and what works best depends on the person and the problem that the individual or family is facing.

Experiences and circumstances have a way of changing how we perceive and understand the world around us. They alter the way we act or behave, the way we think, and the way we respond to different events or challenges that may occur in life. Therapy is a way in which an individual is able to create room in their own life for reestablishment, growth, empowerment, and resolution. My goal is to facilitate a safe environment in which you are able to recover, refocus, reestablish, and grow. I hope that through this experience you can improve overall wellness and accomplish goals that will improve your lifestyle as an individual.

Among the many reasons why people seek counseling, one reason stands out as a factor....LIFETIME CHANGES. Change is a constant in our lives that many strongly resist, and have difficulty coping. Lifetime changes do not need to cause distress. Individuals can become stronger. There are tools to creating new, healthier, effective styles of living. Each person coming into counseling has their own individual needs. As clinicians, we want to partner with our clients to identify their goals and help them on their journey to a healthier, more satisfying life.

Now accepting new clients (9am-4pm availability)........... Life is hard. In recent years, you may find that Iife feels harder than usual....therapy can help! I aim to create a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while creating a clinical relationship that promotes personal change and fulfillment. In working together, I will employ an empathetic, cognitive oriented, systemic, strengths-based approach to assess your needs and treatment goals.Let's get you back to feeling like yourself again, or even better!

I believe in treating everyone with compassion and sensitivity, never knowing what someone might have experienced during their lifespan. This means that issues are viewed through the perspective "What has happened to you" as opposed to "What's wrong with you"--a trauma informed approach. I am likewise experienced with weight loss issues, stress management skills building, anxiety disorders, insomnia, relationship issues, and chronic health conditions.

I believe therapy is the process of getting to know and like yourself better. By looking inward, we discover how we support or undermine ourselves with thoughts, feelings, habitual body patterns and behaviors born out of pain and trauma. We start to distinguish our authentic self from who we think we need to be. When we have more information about ourself and more freedom to be authentic, we can then begin to make changes to better support ourself and create a life that is fulfilling.

Sometimes life can use a little help. If you struggle with lifes daily stress and pressures,I can help you focus on getting your life back on track. I am a very active therapist who not only listens but provides direct helpful feedback. I realize that people need a caring but active therapist who will help guide and direct them to health and wellness. I also help couples and spouses get unstuck in their relationship by providing brief-solution focused therapy to help guide couples in developing effective strategies that enhances communication, trust and respect for one another.

I feel therapy can be beneficial to all people and that personal peace starts with a shift in perspective. I feel building a strong relationship is the most important part to the therapeutic process. I like working with clients that want learn how to better handle life and its stressors. Reaching out for support can be very hard, but working together to move forward can be a very healthy choice for you, your family, work/other relationships, and your overall level of mental/emotional wellbeing.

Do you feel like you’ve lost control? Are you plagued by unwelcome, often self-critical thoughts? Maybe you’ve experienced a significant life event like the loss of a loved one, job, or relationship? You’ve no doubt tried to manage on your own but despite your best efforts, things aren’t getting any better. Well you don’t have to go through this journey alone. Together, we can identify the challenges that are holding you back and help you to build the life that you deserve. Therapy can be intimidating, so if you’ve decided to seek help, then you’ve made a brave choice, and I believe, a wise one.

Each individual is universally unique which means our thoughts, feelings and perceptions are also unique. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I use a range of modalities including art, creativity, CBT, Mindfulness as well as many other approaches to meet your individual needs to help guide you toward and support your holistic wellness.

Everyone doesn't think or feel in the same way, we all have our own journey and our own way of experiencing life obstacles. As a licensed and board certified Art Therapist, as well as Licensed Professional Counselor, I will help guide you and your family through your process of healing using creative approaches tailored to fit your specific needs. I have over 20 years of experience working with Autism, developmental and learning disabilities, and behavioral issues. My other specialties include Anxiety, Oppositional behavior, Reactive Attachment, OCD and Trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.