Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in McKees Rocks, PA
Nicholas George Pelescak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Ideally, I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or relationship problems. I always strive to support developing stronger interpersonal social rhythms, and development of effective coping skills; using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy. Clients who are able to identify strengths that help them in their recovery, and deficits in their recovery can begin working with myself in setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.
Ideally, I work with adults struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or relationship problems. I always strive to support developing stronger interpersonal social rhythms, and development of effective coping skills; using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy. Clients who are able to identify strengths that help them in their recovery, and deficits in their recovery can begin working with myself in setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.
I have additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, as well as experience with OCD and Exposure Response Prevention.
I work with individuals 10 years old and up. I work with clients who may be experiencing concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, OCD, and substance use disorders. I've worked in a variety of levels of care throughout my time in the field: IBHS (wraparound/BHRS), family-based therapy, substance use and medication-assisted treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and outpatient community mental health. I believe each of these experiences have added to my knowledge on how to best support and help my clients along their journey towards achieving their goals.
I have additional training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, as well as experience with OCD and Exposure Response Prevention.
I work with individuals 10 years old and up. I work with clients who may be experiencing concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, OCD, and substance use disorders. I've worked in a variety of levels of care throughout my time in the field: IBHS (wraparound/BHRS), family-based therapy, substance use and medication-assisted treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and outpatient community mental health. I believe each of these experiences have added to my knowledge on how to best support and help my clients along their journey towards achieving their goals.
Services include: Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management • Suboxone • Vivitrol • Personalized Detox • Individual, Group and Family Therapy, DBT Group, Spirituality Courses, Mindfulness Courses.
We put the "We" in Wellness for you are never on your own through your journey to recovery. Let us help you by providing treatment that will be life changing. . . .
Services include: Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management • Suboxone • Vivitrol • Personalized Detox • Individual, Group and Family Therapy, DBT Group, Spirituality Courses, Mindfulness Courses.
We put the "We" in Wellness for you are never on your own through your journey to recovery. Let us help you by providing treatment that will be life changing. . . .
Life has so much to offer every person, but that perspective can become clouded by feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, or struggles to overcome addiction and trauma. At JMS Counseling, our goal is to help you find your way through the challenges so you can start thriving and not just surviving.
Life has so much to offer every person, but that perspective can become clouded by feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, or struggles to overcome addiction and trauma. At JMS Counseling, our goal is to help you find your way through the challenges so you can start thriving and not just surviving.
"Life is a journey and only you hold the map," however you don't have to navigate alone. I truly believe in the healing power of human connection and will walk beside you as we work together to develop a healthier, happier you. Therapy is a collaborative process during which I will listen to, respect, and support you. I am eclectic in my approach and will tailor your treatment to an approach that is the best fit for you and your needs.
"Life is a journey and only you hold the map," however you don't have to navigate alone. I truly believe in the healing power of human connection and will walk beside you as we work together to develop a healthier, happier you. Therapy is a collaborative process during which I will listen to, respect, and support you. I am eclectic in my approach and will tailor your treatment to an approach that is the best fit for you and your needs.
Charlene Benefiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
I am a person-centered, trauma informed, therapist who is looking to help others in their personal journeys. I enjoy getting to know my client's and I am invested in their success, whatever that looks like to them. I meet my clients where they are and work up from there. We will be on this journey together the whole time. I enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma in their past and are working to move forward in life. Let me help you understand your needs and wishes and let me help you learn how to communicate this to others in your life. Let me help you heal and have more successful relationships. Thank you!
I am a person-centered, trauma informed, therapist who is looking to help others in their personal journeys. I enjoy getting to know my client's and I am invested in their success, whatever that looks like to them. I meet my clients where they are and work up from there. We will be on this journey together the whole time. I enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma in their past and are working to move forward in life. Let me help you understand your needs and wishes and let me help you learn how to communicate this to others in your life. Let me help you heal and have more successful relationships. Thank you!
AIBDT Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Associates in Behavioral Diagnostics and Treatment is a group practice with locations in Moon Township, Robinson Twp, Carnegie and North Hills. Because many of our clients are professionals with busy schedules, our practice is open 7 days a week offering both daytime and evening hours. There are clinicians who work with general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, Women's health, grief, adjustment) as well as specialists in Child Development/Autism, OCD, Behavioral Medicine, and Family Therapy.
Associates in Behavioral Diagnostics and Treatment is a group practice with locations in Moon Township, Robinson Twp, Carnegie and North Hills. Because many of our clients are professionals with busy schedules, our practice is open 7 days a week offering both daytime and evening hours. There are clinicians who work with general mental health issues (anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, Women's health, grief, adjustment) as well as specialists in Child Development/Autism, OCD, Behavioral Medicine, and Family Therapy.
Colleen O'Shea
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CFAS, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Beyond the fear is freedom. Do you struggle with drug or alcohol abuse and/or depression or anxiety? Do you want someone who can help guide you along the path to recovery? For over 24 years, I have helped individuals find healing and understanding when they have become overwhelmed with life problems. Do you drink or use drugs to numb or escape emotional pain? Do you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, alone, or like no one understands you? You don't have to face your issues alone. I can understand what you are dealing with.
Beyond the fear is freedom. Do you struggle with drug or alcohol abuse and/or depression or anxiety? Do you want someone who can help guide you along the path to recovery? For over 24 years, I have helped individuals find healing and understanding when they have become overwhelmed with life problems. Do you drink or use drugs to numb or escape emotional pain? Do you struggle with feeling sad, anxious, alone, or like no one understands you? You don't have to face your issues alone. I can understand what you are dealing with.
Courtney Utz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2009. Courtney's background is in child and family therapy, early childhood, and perinatal behavioral health. She is able to support both parents and children to have a healthy relationship. She also has experience in working with trauma as well as perinatal mood disorders including post-partum depression and anxiety. Courtney's personal passions include spending time with her family as well as reading and fitness.
Courtney Utz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2009. Courtney's background is in child and family therapy, early childhood, and perinatal behavioral health. She is able to support both parents and children to have a healthy relationship. She also has experience in working with trauma as well as perinatal mood disorders including post-partum depression and anxiety. Courtney's personal passions include spending time with her family as well as reading and fitness.
Callan Weisser is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from La Roche University and a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. Callan has gained experience providing therapy in a variety of mental health settings including crisis services, family-based services, and community mental health agencies. Through these experiences, she has learned the importance of an individualized and interactive approach to helping clients build skills to achieve their goals.
Callan Weisser is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from La Roche University and a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. Callan has gained experience providing therapy in a variety of mental health settings including crisis services, family-based services, and community mental health agencies. Through these experiences, she has learned the importance of an individualized and interactive approach to helping clients build skills to achieve their goals.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Rocco Vallecorsa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Not accepting new clients
"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habit. Keep your habits positive because your habit becomes your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny." - Mahatma Gandhi Our thoughts and feelings are not determined by a situation, but by our perception and interpretation of the situation. By changing our thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors we can learn to respond in a positive way, maximizing our potential for a rich, full, and meaningful life.
"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habit. Keep your habits positive because your habit becomes your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny." - Mahatma Gandhi Our thoughts and feelings are not determined by a situation, but by our perception and interpretation of the situation. By changing our thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors we can learn to respond in a positive way, maximizing our potential for a rich, full, and meaningful life.
B Lindsay Corbett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Not accepting new clients
If you are feeling emotionally unwell and struggling to cope with life’s difficulties, attending therapy can offer you support and guidance during these challenging times. Mental health challenges of depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, high levels of stress, or self-esteem issues can impact your overall wellness and lead to not taking care of yourself. It is my mission to create a safe and supportive environment to assist you in self-discovery and healing. I will structure each session to your needs and we can create an action plan to help you feel equipped to cope with life’s adversities.
If you are feeling emotionally unwell and struggling to cope with life’s difficulties, attending therapy can offer you support and guidance during these challenging times. Mental health challenges of depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, high levels of stress, or self-esteem issues can impact your overall wellness and lead to not taking care of yourself. It is my mission to create a safe and supportive environment to assist you in self-discovery and healing. I will structure each session to your needs and we can create an action plan to help you feel equipped to cope with life’s adversities.
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Monica Waitkus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused treatment.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
Depending on your personalized needs, I may incorporate the following treatment modalities into the therapeutic process: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Focused treatment.
I believe everyone can make positive changes in their life and therapy is a safe, supportive experience to help navigate through the change process. I provide treatment that is tailored to your needs and is focused on promoting your unique strengths while also addressing any barriers to progress. Whether dealing with a major life crisis or just wanting to improve the overall quality of your life or relationships, my focus is on helping you find the skills and strength to make meaningful change. Emphasizing individual goals and personal autonomy, I create a therapeutic environment that is positive, open-minded and non-judgmental.
Christelle Candelario
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15202 (Online Only)
When practicing therapy I utilize trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, parts work, and narrative techniques.
My name is Christelle Candelario, I am a board-certified Masters level therapist and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have experience working with those with anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and many other conditions at a variety of ages and life stages.
When practicing therapy I utilize trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, parts work, and narrative techniques.
My name is Christelle Candelario, I am a board-certified Masters level therapist and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have experience working with those with anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and many other conditions at a variety of ages and life stages.
Jennifer Costa Hutchinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Therapeutic Approaches include: Trauma Focused Interventions, EMDR, CBT, DBT and family systems.
Accepting new clients with morning and afternoon openings. No evening appointments. I believe therapy is a rewarding and challenging journey. Therapy can support you with overall health and wellness. Are you seeking more balance in your life? Would you like to be able to learn and utilize healthier coping skills to manage stress/anxiety/depression? The therapeutic process can meet you with where YOU are at in your life at this time. As you may be seeking a way to resolve a conflict within family or marriage or maybe you have never resolved issues from your past that are still causing you negative emotions in the present.
Therapeutic Approaches include: Trauma Focused Interventions, EMDR, CBT, DBT and family systems.
Accepting new clients with morning and afternoon openings. No evening appointments. I believe therapy is a rewarding and challenging journey. Therapy can support you with overall health and wellness. Are you seeking more balance in your life? Would you like to be able to learn and utilize healthier coping skills to manage stress/anxiety/depression? The therapeutic process can meet you with where YOU are at in your life at this time. As you may be seeking a way to resolve a conflict within family or marriage or maybe you have never resolved issues from your past that are still causing you negative emotions in the present.
Ashley Harlan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15202 (Online Only)
What you want in treatment is important! I am trained in treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello! I am licensed professional counselor and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma, substance use, life stressors and transitions, depression, and anxiety. I have extensive education and experience in treating adjudicated and dependent adolescents who struggle with substance use and mental health related concerns. have also found a passion for working with young adults who wish to improve boundaries and build self-esteem.
What you want in treatment is important! I am trained in treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing.
Hello! I am licensed professional counselor and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma, substance use, life stressors and transitions, depression, and anxiety. I have extensive education and experience in treating adjudicated and dependent adolescents who struggle with substance use and mental health related concerns. have also found a passion for working with young adults who wish to improve boundaries and build self-esteem.
I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders through the use of evidence based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."- Carl Rogers. Sometimes in life, our path becomes tangled and foggy. It can be hard to find the next steps in moving forward in life. I can help you find the next steps to move forward in the journey that is called life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults to help find their true potential and thrive in life.
I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders through the use of evidence based practices of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."- Carl Rogers. Sometimes in life, our path becomes tangled and foggy. It can be hard to find the next steps in moving forward in life. I can help you find the next steps to move forward in the journey that is called life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults to help find their true potential and thrive in life.
We use a number of evidenced based models including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma focused therapy during sessions to assist clients.
At Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC our ideal clients are those who are receptive to working together as a team. The clients do not have to love or like therapy but should in some small way be focused on wanting to get some relief for the issue. The ideal clients also is one who can be honest during the sessions and try to understand that therapy can be successful if time and work is put into it. Compass, Clinicians also love providing family therapy and have done so for many years. We are a diverse group of mental health clinicians from various backgrounds, with several years experience providing therapy.
We use a number of evidenced based models including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma focused therapy during sessions to assist clients.
At Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC our ideal clients are those who are receptive to working together as a team. The clients do not have to love or like therapy but should in some small way be focused on wanting to get some relief for the issue. The ideal clients also is one who can be honest during the sessions and try to understand that therapy can be successful if time and work is put into it. Compass, Clinicians also love providing family therapy and have done so for many years. We are a diverse group of mental health clinicians from various backgrounds, with several years experience providing therapy.
Taylor Petro
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
I assist clients in identifying the tools they have learned throughout their lifetime and help them to make goal oriented changes through a mixture of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, and person-centered approaches.
Hi there, my name's Taylor and I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with clients from late childhood through adulthood and I love helping clients who are new to therapy understand the therapeutic process, create goals, and empower themselves to live their best life. I have worked with clients who present with anxiety, depression, trauma, social struggles, self-esteem & life transitions. Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and exciting, but every person is capable of growth. I approach building a therapeutic relationship with my clients from a place of curiosity on their life story.
I assist clients in identifying the tools they have learned throughout their lifetime and help them to make goal oriented changes through a mixture of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, and person-centered approaches.
Hi there, my name's Taylor and I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with clients from late childhood through adulthood and I love helping clients who are new to therapy understand the therapeutic process, create goals, and empower themselves to live their best life. I have worked with clients who present with anxiety, depression, trauma, social struggles, self-esteem & life transitions. Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and exciting, but every person is capable of growth. I approach building a therapeutic relationship with my clients from a place of curiosity on their life story.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.