Child Therapists in McMurray, PA
Please reach out if you or your child are experiencing these difficulties and would like some guidance in these times.
Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She received her BS in psychology from Robert Morris University and her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. She has special interest in helping clients navigate peer pressure and societal demands related to expectations as children grow into young adults understands the unique difficulties that children face as they grow. Alyssa believes in providing a safe and positive environment in which clients can express themselves and drawing on client's strengths to help them achieve their goals.
Please reach out if you or your child are experiencing these difficulties and would like some guidance in these times.
Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. She received her BS in psychology from Robert Morris University and her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. She has special interest in helping clients navigate peer pressure and societal demands related to expectations as children grow into young adults understands the unique difficulties that children face as they grow. Alyssa believes in providing a safe and positive environment in which clients can express themselves and drawing on client's strengths to help them achieve their goals.
In my 25 years of experience, I have worked extensively with children and families, helping them to manage the problems that life can bring.
If you find yourself in need of help in reaching your maximum potential in life, or if life has become a bit of a struggle, you may find comfort in understanding more about yourself.
In my 25 years of experience, I have worked extensively with children and families, helping them to manage the problems that life can bring.
If you find yourself in need of help in reaching your maximum potential in life, or if life has become a bit of a struggle, you may find comfort in understanding more about yourself.
Janaya Carlisle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles that hinder your ability to be the confident, nurturing caregiver your child needs.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles that hinder your ability to be the confident, nurturing caregiver your child needs.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor at Ellie Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy to individuals of all ages. My holistic approach considers each client’s emotional and behavioral concerns in the broader context of their life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals with trauma histories, emotional regulation issues, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges. Using evidence-based therapies, I guide clients in developing practical skills to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience.
Cristina Panaccione
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I am the owner of a group practice, Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in mental health services across the lifespan with expertise in treatment of depression and anxiety as well as therapeutic approaches from a family systemic and cognitive behavioral perspective. My clinical experience includes service coordination, school therapy, crisis intervention, Family Systems Theory, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well has extensive work within an outpatient setting treating individuals, couples, families, children and teens. Let me help you handle life's challenges.
I am the owner of a group practice, Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in mental health services across the lifespan with expertise in treatment of depression and anxiety as well as therapeutic approaches from a family systemic and cognitive behavioral perspective. My clinical experience includes service coordination, school therapy, crisis intervention, Family Systems Theory, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well has extensive work within an outpatient setting treating individuals, couples, families, children and teens. Let me help you handle life's challenges.
Elizabeth Ventura
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McMurray, PA 15317
As the owner of Associates in Counseling & Wellness, LLC, I have had extensive experience treating adults and children, couples and families struggling with various mental health and developmental conditions. I have specific training in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, however, I believe completely in meeting the needs of each specific client and therefore utilize eclectic techniques to enhance the strengths of each individual. I believe in the inherent stength that each individual embodies and therefore use therapy as a place to enhance the inner experience of each client from a wholistic perspective.
As the owner of Associates in Counseling & Wellness, LLC, I have had extensive experience treating adults and children, couples and families struggling with various mental health and developmental conditions. I have specific training in both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, however, I believe completely in meeting the needs of each specific client and therefore utilize eclectic techniques to enhance the strengths of each individual. I believe in the inherent stength that each individual embodies and therefore use therapy as a place to enhance the inner experience of each client from a wholistic perspective.
Wonder + Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
Jozi's specialties include working with adults with anxiety, trauma, relational trauma from childhood, and women's concerns.
Jozi is accepting new adult clients, Carolyn and Maggie are accepting clients of all ages. My name is Jozi and I am a therapist and owner of Wonder + Wellness. Our clinicians have experience working with diverse clients, including adults, teens, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, experienced depression and anxiety, and have mood disorders, to name a few. Our therapists are EMDR trained. We work using a collaborative and interactive style to work with you to help identify the best method that'll give you the support to help you move in the direction of health, healing, and growth.
Jozi's specialties include working with adults with anxiety, trauma, relational trauma from childhood, and women's concerns.
Jozi is accepting new adult clients, Carolyn and Maggie are accepting clients of all ages. My name is Jozi and I am a therapist and owner of Wonder + Wellness. Our clinicians have experience working with diverse clients, including adults, teens, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, experienced depression and anxiety, and have mood disorders, to name a few. Our therapists are EMDR trained. We work using a collaborative and interactive style to work with you to help identify the best method that'll give you the support to help you move in the direction of health, healing, and growth.
Carolyn Marie Vorhes-Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McMurray, PA 15317 (Online Only)
My name is Carolyn Vorhes-Reed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents in community mental health, both in an office setting and in local school districts, but I also work with adults. Over the course of my career, I have assisted those with a wide variety of struggles, including behavioral and school related issues, autism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I pride myself in learning who my patients truly are so that I can establish an authentic and meaningful therapeutic alliance with each of them.
My name is Carolyn Vorhes-Reed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents in community mental health, both in an office setting and in local school districts, but I also work with adults. Over the course of my career, I have assisted those with a wide variety of struggles, including behavioral and school related issues, autism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I pride myself in learning who my patients truly are so that I can establish an authentic and meaningful therapeutic alliance with each of them.
I also have experience working with children and adolescents, teen parents, couples, drug and alcohol, and adults.
If you are dealing with conflict in your life, suffering from anxiety or depression, going through a difficult time in your relationship or family life or just want to regain focus and establish more balance in your life I am here to help! I believe it is important for you to feel your best self and live your best life. There are many reasons for stress and anxiety and together we will navigate these reasons. If you have a young child or adolescent needing support please reach out as I also offer child therapy.
I also have experience working with children and adolescents, teen parents, couples, drug and alcohol, and adults.
If you are dealing with conflict in your life, suffering from anxiety or depression, going through a difficult time in your relationship or family life or just want to regain focus and establish more balance in your life I am here to help! I believe it is important for you to feel your best self and live your best life. There are many reasons for stress and anxiety and together we will navigate these reasons. If you have a young child or adolescent needing support please reach out as I also offer child therapy.
I will treat you or your child as a unique individual during our work together.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. Sometimes, it can be difficult to overcome the obstacles that life can present to us. As your therapist, I will assist you to take ownership of your life in a way that empowers you to replace old ways of being with a re-framed healthy mindset. I use a person center approach to helping clients so they discover skills tailored to their individual needs and understand their feelings so they have the power to respond to all of life’s ups and downs.
I will treat you or your child as a unique individual during our work together.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are here. Sometimes, it can be difficult to overcome the obstacles that life can present to us. As your therapist, I will assist you to take ownership of your life in a way that empowers you to replace old ways of being with a re-framed healthy mindset. I use a person center approach to helping clients so they discover skills tailored to their individual needs and understand their feelings so they have the power to respond to all of life’s ups and downs.
Ramous Psychology & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
McMurray, PA 15317
Waitlist for new clients
ADHD Evaluations for Children and Adults Developmental Evaluations (including evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder) Psychoeducational Evaluations (including testing for specific learning disabilities and gifted testing) Independent Medical (Psychological) Evaluations (including pre-bariatric surgical evaluations, pre-spinal cord stimulator evaluations).
The providers at Ramous Psychology & Associates serve individuals, couples and families in the south hills of Pittsburgh, PA who are looking for support and relief from life’s struggles. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family conflicts, challenges of divorce, parenting stress, behavioral or attention/concentration problems, or coping with life changes, we give people the tools they need to resolve difficult situations and achieve happiness and stability. We realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual.
ADHD Evaluations for Children and Adults Developmental Evaluations (including evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder) Psychoeducational Evaluations (including testing for specific learning disabilities and gifted testing) Independent Medical (Psychological) Evaluations (including pre-bariatric surgical evaluations, pre-spinal cord stimulator evaluations).
The providers at Ramous Psychology & Associates serve individuals, couples and families in the south hills of Pittsburgh, PA who are looking for support and relief from life’s struggles. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family conflicts, challenges of divorce, parenting stress, behavioral or attention/concentration problems, or coping with life changes, we give people the tools they need to resolve difficult situations and achieve happiness and stability. We realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs as an individual.
Ellen Davidovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My outpatient experience supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career counseling, interpersonal conflict and complex family issues. Prior to my outpatient experience, I spent ten years in a residential setting treating individuals involved with juvenile probation, commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) and CYF. Im addition, I hold also hold a certification to treat first responders, addressing their unique mental health pressures that come along with their professional stressors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My outpatient experience supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career counseling, interpersonal conflict and complex family issues. Prior to my outpatient experience, I spent ten years in a residential setting treating individuals involved with juvenile probation, commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) and CYF. Im addition, I hold also hold a certification to treat first responders, addressing their unique mental health pressures that come along with their professional stressors.
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Samantha J Lacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
Are you currently living your best life? Are you living your truth? Or maybe events from your past and/or present are weighing on you and you're not sure what to do at this point or where to turn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who prides myself on my ability to help others achieve their therapeutic goals and be the best version of themselves. I have over 18 years of experience in the field of psychology, and have worked in many different settings such as partial hospital, IBHS, Social Skills programming, school settings, and Outpatient MH. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you currently living your best life? Are you living your truth? Or maybe events from your past and/or present are weighing on you and you're not sure what to do at this point or where to turn. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who prides myself on my ability to help others achieve their therapeutic goals and be the best version of themselves. I have over 18 years of experience in the field of psychology, and have worked in many different settings such as partial hospital, IBHS, Social Skills programming, school settings, and Outpatient MH. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Cristina Panaccione and Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
Our specialties include Hoarding Support and Treatment, Caregiver Support, Life Coaching, Stress Management, Managing Chronic Pain/Health Concerns, Addiction/Recovery, Family Issues, Children & Teens, Women's Issues, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Grief/Loss, Trauma, and General Health and Wellness.
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
Our specialties include Hoarding Support and Treatment, Caregiver Support, Life Coaching, Stress Management, Managing Chronic Pain/Health Concerns, Addiction/Recovery, Family Issues, Children & Teens, Women's Issues, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Grief/Loss, Trauma, and General Health and Wellness.
Our practice is a small, down to earth setting. We strive to make our clients feel at home and connected with supportive, caring staff. We come from many walks of life and a wide range of experience. We will tailor our treatment methods to best suit your needs so that you can get out of our office and back into the life you were meant to lead! Our office is open 7 days a week with morning, afternoon and evening hours to best suit your needs.
I am accepting new clients with availability between 10am-3pm. Are you a parent of an anxious child or have anxiety around being a 'good parent'? I can help! Do you feel like anxiety or OCD is holding you and your family hostage from living the life you want to live? Is OCD or anxiety impacting your relationships, school/work, or daily routine? In 2021, I became trained in the SPACE approach to help parents of anxious children. SPACE is beneficial if you have an anxious child who refuses to go to therapy or hasn't found therapy to be helpful. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD/phobias.
I am accepting new clients with availability between 10am-3pm. Are you a parent of an anxious child or have anxiety around being a 'good parent'? I can help! Do you feel like anxiety or OCD is holding you and your family hostage from living the life you want to live? Is OCD or anxiety impacting your relationships, school/work, or daily routine? In 2021, I became trained in the SPACE approach to help parents of anxious children. SPACE is beneficial if you have an anxious child who refuses to go to therapy or hasn't found therapy to be helpful. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD/phobias.
Dawnalyn Rudzinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I work with clients of all ages, and have special experience working with children struggling with emotional regulation and anger management, as well as with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting, and co-occurring disorders.
I work with clients of all ages, and have special experience working with children struggling with emotional regulation and anger management, as well as with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting, and co-occurring disorders.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success.
I am here to help you. Having worked for years in the schools, my experience & advanced training equip me with the skills to help my clients learn how to manage the struggles in their life enabling them to feel happier and healthier. I use a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one. Together, we can improve the quality of your life whenever you are ready.
I have years of helping parents understand child development and identifying areas that may be impeding their academic and/or social success.
I am here to help you. Having worked for years in the schools, my experience & advanced training equip me with the skills to help my clients learn how to manage the struggles in their life enabling them to feel happier and healthier. I use a client-centered, cognitive-behavioral approach (art, play, & music therapy with younger clients) to teach coping strategies, new skills, and behavior modification techniques for managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety, stress, and life transitions such as divorce, loss of a job, moving, changing schools, or the death of a loved one. Together, we can improve the quality of your life whenever you are ready.
Samantha Lalama
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
Have you found it difficult to live your life authentically? Have you ever felt out of place or different? You are not alone. I value an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor my treatment methods to work best with each individual as no two people are the same. Focusing on a holistic point of view, I encourage self-discovery through the mind, body, relationships, spirituality, thoughts, and emotions. A large part of my work includes mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy which aids in connecting thoughts and emotions to promote healthy behavior.
Have you found it difficult to live your life authentically? Have you ever felt out of place or different? You are not alone. I value an integrative approach to therapy which allows me to tailor my treatment methods to work best with each individual as no two people are the same. Focusing on a holistic point of view, I encourage self-discovery through the mind, body, relationships, spirituality, thoughts, and emotions. A large part of my work includes mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy which aids in connecting thoughts and emotions to promote healthy behavior.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger or feeling unbalanced in one or several areas of your life? Do you feel as if your life is unraveling? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. You do not have to travel this road alone.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger or feeling unbalanced in one or several areas of your life? Do you feel as if your life is unraveling? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. You do not have to travel this road alone.
Elizabeth Kozlowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals from age 6 through adulthood. I work with clients struggling with a number of issues including mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to help clients through their difficulties.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals from age 6 through adulthood. I work with clients struggling with a number of issues including mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to help clients through their difficulties.
Dr. Dawn Marie Friend & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McMurray, PA 15317
I have been helping clients of all ages, races, and backgrounds live more fulfilling, rewarding, hopeful lives for as long as I can remember. It was natural for me to become a psychologist and make my mark on the world by doing exactly what I loved to do. Although my clients continually tell me how much they are helped by therapy, I can honestly say that I am the one who is truly changed by helping others. No matter what your difficulties are, I can assure you that you will be changed in some way by entering therapy. There is no difficulty too great or too small to work on in therapy. The only constant in life is change.
I have been helping clients of all ages, races, and backgrounds live more fulfilling, rewarding, hopeful lives for as long as I can remember. It was natural for me to become a psychologist and make my mark on the world by doing exactly what I loved to do. Although my clients continually tell me how much they are helped by therapy, I can honestly say that I am the one who is truly changed by helping others. No matter what your difficulties are, I can assure you that you will be changed in some way by entering therapy. There is no difficulty too great or too small to work on in therapy. The only constant in life is change.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in McMurray, PA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in McMurray build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in McMurray build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.