Female Therapists in Mount Lebanon, PA
Caryn Jooste
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Sometimes it is difficult to like ourselves, let alone love who we are. We are our own harshest critic! Some people use the inner critic as a motivation to succeed in life, but what happens when the inner critic wears you down and becomes debilitating? There are inner resources and strengths in all of us. Sometimes we just need some guidance to figure out what they are and how we may use them to better our lives. With thoughtful consideration to self-compassion and the development of a deeper self-awareness, we can work together to develop a new narrative for your life in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Sometimes it is difficult to like ourselves, let alone love who we are. We are our own harshest critic! Some people use the inner critic as a motivation to succeed in life, but what happens when the inner critic wears you down and becomes debilitating? There are inner resources and strengths in all of us. Sometimes we just need some guidance to figure out what they are and how we may use them to better our lives. With thoughtful consideration to self-compassion and the development of a deeper self-awareness, we can work together to develop a new narrative for your life in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Are you noticing an imbalance in your life, in your body, or in your emotions that makes it difficult to see your options, recognize your power, and clarify your goals? I am a Clinical Psychologist, a Registered Yoga Instructor, and a Certified Yoga Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience helping people create clarity, realize their potential, and work towards achieving their goals. I work with adolescents and adults, who experience stressful life events, illness/injury, emotions (like depression and anxiety) and behaviors (like eating disorders and additions) that lead them to feel "stuck".
Are you noticing an imbalance in your life, in your body, or in your emotions that makes it difficult to see your options, recognize your power, and clarify your goals? I am a Clinical Psychologist, a Registered Yoga Instructor, and a Certified Yoga Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience helping people create clarity, realize their potential, and work towards achieving their goals. I work with adolescents and adults, who experience stressful life events, illness/injury, emotions (like depression and anxiety) and behaviors (like eating disorders and additions) that lead them to feel "stuck".
Gina Niewodowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228 (Online Only)
We all have inner strength. Rollo May, a well known psychologist wrote, "Finding the center of strength within ourselves, is in the long run, the best contribution we can make to our fellow man". As a professional counselor, I want to help you find and use your strengths so you can live a healthy and purpose filled life.
We all have inner strength. Rollo May, a well known psychologist wrote, "Finding the center of strength within ourselves, is in the long run, the best contribution we can make to our fellow man". As a professional counselor, I want to help you find and use your strengths so you can live a healthy and purpose filled life.
I also work with women's issues, teenagers, and children.
I work from the belief that you are in charge of your therapy work. I am here to guide you through your issues and concerns. I take an active role in the therapy sessions and give feedback to all my clients. Since everyone is a unique individual, everyone has unique issues that can be dealt with in a supportive setting which I provide.
I also work with women's issues, teenagers, and children.
I work from the belief that you are in charge of your therapy work. I am here to guide you through your issues and concerns. I take an active role in the therapy sessions and give feedback to all my clients. Since everyone is a unique individual, everyone has unique issues that can be dealt with in a supportive setting which I provide.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, and like you just can't seem to feel better? Maybe you've tried everything you can think of on your own but haven't seen much improvement. I strongly believe that we do the best we can with what we know and what's available to us at the time. Sometimes, though, we need a little help. That's where I come in.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, and like you just can't seem to feel better? Maybe you've tried everything you can think of on your own but haven't seen much improvement. I strongly believe that we do the best we can with what we know and what's available to us at the time. Sometimes, though, we need a little help. That's where I come in.
Keli Schroeffel Ballard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I have a firm belief that “Everyone is doing the best they can, with what they have.” You are using your resources and the skills that you currently have to the best of your current ability. Therapy provides more resources and skills; this allows for more opportunities to make different choices. Learning a new skill or seeing a different perspective can be the key to unlock the potential that you currently have but have not been able to use. It is important to look at therapy as a learning experience and a way to have support in attempting new ways of living.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I have a firm belief that “Everyone is doing the best they can, with what they have.” You are using your resources and the skills that you currently have to the best of your current ability. Therapy provides more resources and skills; this allows for more opportunities to make different choices. Learning a new skill or seeing a different perspective can be the key to unlock the potential that you currently have but have not been able to use. It is important to look at therapy as a learning experience and a way to have support in attempting new ways of living.
Lauren Filip
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Hi! I’m Lauren, a foodie, wife, mother of two, baker, reality television watcher and Mental Health Therapist. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a courageous decision to invest in your mental health and emotional well being. I believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance. With a collaborative effort, in a safe and supportive space, we will explore the areas of your life that may be causing unhappiness, pain, discomfort or distress. I'm committed to being present with you and guiding you towards creating positive changes in your life, supporting you in your journey of personal growth and healing.
Hi! I’m Lauren, a foodie, wife, mother of two, baker, reality television watcher and Mental Health Therapist. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a courageous decision to invest in your mental health and emotional well being. I believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance. With a collaborative effort, in a safe and supportive space, we will explore the areas of your life that may be causing unhappiness, pain, discomfort or distress. I'm committed to being present with you and guiding you towards creating positive changes in your life, supporting you in your journey of personal growth and healing.
Kimberlee Ann Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCPT-II
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Sometimes life beats us down, and sometimes we can’t leave our past behind. As we travel though the changes and challenges in our journey on this earth it may be hard to ask for help. Your strengths can be uncovered when you are able to reach out to someone who can understand, and has the experience to guide you along that road. A Bachelors Degree in Human Services from Geneva College, a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University Pittsburgh, holding a Pennsylvania State Board License as a Clinical Social Worker, and my certification in Trauma From Evergreen can help.
Sometimes life beats us down, and sometimes we can’t leave our past behind. As we travel though the changes and challenges in our journey on this earth it may be hard to ask for help. Your strengths can be uncovered when you are able to reach out to someone who can understand, and has the experience to guide you along that road. A Bachelors Degree in Human Services from Geneva College, a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University Pittsburgh, holding a Pennsylvania State Board License as a Clinical Social Worker, and my certification in Trauma From Evergreen can help.
Hello, my name is Alanna Laipple and I have been working in the mental health field since 2013. My passion to help others as well as my curiosity of the mind began at a very young age, ultimately leading me to pursue a career as a therapist. My goal in therapy is to bring healing to my clients by developing helpful tools and strategies, implementing positive changes, and providing genuine, nonjudgmental support along the journey.
Hello, my name is Alanna Laipple and I have been working in the mental health field since 2013. My passion to help others as well as my curiosity of the mind began at a very young age, ultimately leading me to pursue a career as a therapist. My goal in therapy is to bring healing to my clients by developing helpful tools and strategies, implementing positive changes, and providing genuine, nonjudgmental support along the journey.
Kathleen Hoffmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 25 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
Now accepting new clients. Life hands each of us all types of challenges. Therapy can help when we feel the need to 'update' our skills in our own 'toolbox' for coping or to make a changes in our behaviors to reduce any negative impact certain situations can have on our mood and on our lives! I have over 25 years experience working as a therapist with mental health and substance issues, coping with trauma, relationship issues, chronic illness, stress reactions, diabetes, breast cancer, codependency, personality disorders, grief and loss, thought disorders and mood disorders.
Dawnalyn Rudzinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
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.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
I take a humanistic approach to therapy and believe that we make meaning out of the events of our lives; we are capable of engaging our creativity and its healing processes. There are times when we need support to pause, breathe, and listen to our inner wisdom. I will serve as a guide and support, encouraging you to maintain or regain ownership of your own life narrative. My approach is also contemplative, relational, and existential. I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support you in decreasing struggle and living in alignment with your values.
I take a humanistic approach to therapy and believe that we make meaning out of the events of our lives; we are capable of engaging our creativity and its healing processes. There are times when we need support to pause, breathe, and listen to our inner wisdom. I will serve as a guide and support, encouraging you to maintain or regain ownership of your own life narrative. My approach is also contemplative, relational, and existential. I often utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support you in decreasing struggle and living in alignment with your values.
I work best with clients who are feeling lost, stuck, or questioning their identity during life’s transitions. Whether you're grappling with existential questions, navigating a major change, or managing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or stress, you're not alone. I’m here to provide grounded, direct support—with a healthy dose of humor and real-life experience to make the process feel a little less daunting.
I work best with clients who are feeling lost, stuck, or questioning their identity during life’s transitions. Whether you're grappling with existential questions, navigating a major change, or managing mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or stress, you're not alone. I’m here to provide grounded, direct support—with a healthy dose of humor and real-life experience to make the process feel a little less daunting.
Paula Kauffman Oberly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BCC, ACS
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
I have helped clients like you successfully address a variety of issues related to relationships, family, work, school, college and career, including: Autism, ADHD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Grief, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management, and Executive Functioning difficulties.
I have helped clients like you successfully address a variety of issues related to relationships, family, work, school, college and career, including: Autism, ADHD, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Grief, Mood & Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Self-Esteem Issues, Stress Management, and Executive Functioning difficulties.
My areas of expertise are stress management, anxiety, women's issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, trauma, goal setting, depression, relationship issues, & personal growth.
"Love is the great miracle cure, loving ourselves works great miracles in our lives." I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I aspire to team with my clients to achieve their fullest potential using a holistic, wellness-based approach to therapy. By focusing on the mind, body, & spirit, we are capable of healing and moving toward our highest potential. In therapy I like to take both a solution-focused and personal growth approach. Looking at one's life and stressors using a wellness model, allows growth and healing in all areas of life.
My areas of expertise are stress management, anxiety, women's issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, trauma, goal setting, depression, relationship issues, & personal growth.
"Love is the great miracle cure, loving ourselves works great miracles in our lives." I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I aspire to team with my clients to achieve their fullest potential using a holistic, wellness-based approach to therapy. By focusing on the mind, body, & spirit, we are capable of healing and moving toward our highest potential. In therapy I like to take both a solution-focused and personal growth approach. Looking at one's life and stressors using a wellness model, allows growth and healing in all areas of life.
Jamie Harkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to allow you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life situations. My therapeutic framework is client-centered and strengths-based, meaning that I recognize you as the expert on your own lived experiences. My goal is to collaborate with you, concentrating on your inherent strengths, to help you work through difficult and uncomfortable emotions, change thought patterns, and support your personal growth.
I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to allow you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life situations. My therapeutic framework is client-centered and strengths-based, meaning that I recognize you as the expert on your own lived experiences. My goal is to collaborate with you, concentrating on your inherent strengths, to help you work through difficult and uncomfortable emotions, change thought patterns, and support your personal growth.
Laura N Hathaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
I believe that each person should be treated with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with a variety of clients. I have worked with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and trauma. I’ve also worked with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to parenting issues, addictions, and relational issues. I have been in private practice for the last 7 years. Prior to that, I worked in an outpatient clinic for 5 years specializing in faith based counseling. I have worked in both outpatient and partial hospital settings.
I believe that each person should be treated with compassion and understanding. I have experience working with a variety of clients. I have worked with children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and trauma. I’ve also worked with adults in many of these same areas, in addition to parenting issues, addictions, and relational issues. I have been in private practice for the last 7 years. Prior to that, I worked in an outpatient clinic for 5 years specializing in faith based counseling. I have worked in both outpatient and partial hospital settings.
Molly A Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
Life can be difficult. It can leave us feeling anxious, depressed and alone. I have been helping individuals for over 20 years and welcome the opportunity to provide my experience and passion to help you live your best life. I understand the importance of and value a strong therapeutic alliance. I use an integrated approach to therapy which is specific to your individual needs. We will work together to identify problem areas, along with strengths. We will find effective strategies to help you work through past issues that may be draining your energy or causing pain.
Life can be difficult. It can leave us feeling anxious, depressed and alone. I have been helping individuals for over 20 years and welcome the opportunity to provide my experience and passion to help you live your best life. I understand the importance of and value a strong therapeutic alliance. I use an integrated approach to therapy which is specific to your individual needs. We will work together to identify problem areas, along with strengths. We will find effective strategies to help you work through past issues that may be draining your energy or causing pain.
Emily Heim, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
We all find ourselves "stuck" sometimes, thinking the same thoughts, repeating the same behaviors while hoping for a different outcome. I am here to help you achieve the change you desire. I believe counseling is a collaborative process where you will be able to express your feelings, process core issues, and make a plan for the future. I provide a comfortable environment with an approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and conversational.
We all find ourselves "stuck" sometimes, thinking the same thoughts, repeating the same behaviors while hoping for a different outcome. I am here to help you achieve the change you desire. I believe counseling is a collaborative process where you will be able to express your feelings, process core issues, and make a plan for the future. I provide a comfortable environment with an approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and conversational.
Christina M Ohm, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
I have over 25 years as an experienced counselor in a variety of settings. I have worked over the years in home, school, community, residential, hospital and outpatient settings. My therapy is based on an Adlerian approach as well as advanced trainings in DBT, anxiety issues including OCD, depressive issues including MDD, ADHD, mood disorders, strength-based therapy, family therapy, and relationship dynamics. I love to use visualization techniques as well as incorporate current research solutions, workbooks, and training materials into my current practice.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.