Men's Issues Therapists in North Huntingdon, PA
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Michael Stephens Phd Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
I work from a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling which is a helpful tool to assist clients to look at their lives critically and holistically while processing the changes they want in their lives and relationships. I work collaboratively to unearth themes of problems AND strengths, the strategies my clients have already attempted to work through their problems, strengthen self-identity and awareness, and explore desired life changes by breaking them into manageable tasks. I also work systemically with couples and families to build more supportive & connected relationships.
I work from a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling which is a helpful tool to assist clients to look at their lives critically and holistically while processing the changes they want in their lives and relationships. I work collaboratively to unearth themes of problems AND strengths, the strategies my clients have already attempted to work through their problems, strengthen self-identity and awareness, and explore desired life changes by breaking them into manageable tasks. I also work systemically with couples and families to build more supportive & connected relationships.
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LaBaron W. Stevens, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MTh, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, and families for ten years. I have helped people with parenting issues, loss, and grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, spiritual and pastoral counseling, and relationship problems, empowering adults and young adults to overcome whatever situation they face with the strength that they already possess. I believe in partnering with you and establishing a solid therapeutic relationship. I am a caring, compassionate, honest, non-judgmental, and dependable individual who believes in diversity and respecting other's cultures.
I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked with individuals, couples, and families for ten years. I have helped people with parenting issues, loss, and grief, anger management, depression, anxiety, spiritual and pastoral counseling, and relationship problems, empowering adults and young adults to overcome whatever situation they face with the strength that they already possess. I believe in partnering with you and establishing a solid therapeutic relationship. I am a caring, compassionate, honest, non-judgmental, and dependable individual who believes in diversity and respecting other's cultures.
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Kerry Reed
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Do you have something happening right now in your life that you feel stuck with - a problem you can't get past? Are you having problems with sadness, nervousness, or are you struggling to cope with everyday life? You don't have to try to figure it out on your own. I believe people want to do their best, but sometimes they need someone to help them get back on track. As a professional counselor, I want to help you through your problems as I have successfully helped many others, to help you succeed in your goals for your life.
Do you have something happening right now in your life that you feel stuck with - a problem you can't get past? Are you having problems with sadness, nervousness, or are you struggling to cope with everyday life? You don't have to try to figure it out on your own. I believe people want to do their best, but sometimes they need someone to help them get back on track. As a professional counselor, I want to help you through your problems as I have successfully helped many others, to help you succeed in your goals for your life.
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Erin Leigh McMillen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
Life can be difficult to manage. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a down to earth and authentic person. My desire is to provide an empathetic and non-judgmental atmosphere where you can deal effectively with the challenges you are facing in your life. My hope is to facilitate change where YOU want it, in order to help YOU embrace a more satisfying existence. I work with those struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBT, health/cancer, grief, divorce/separation, parenting issues, and mood disorders. I utilize several therapeutic approaches in order to best serve you.
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Starting therapy is hard, finding a therapist that is the right fit for YOU can feel daunting! Many people seeking therapy just feel stuck, unmotivated and lost. Others seek therapy to learn ways to cope with a specific event or life circumstance. Please know, I am happy to answer questions as you start this journey. Individuals seeking therapy with me will be open to learning ways of responding to themselves with kindness and love. You will be receptive to connecting the ways previous experiences inform current relationships. Ideally, you will come ready to feel challenged, heard and seen.
Starting therapy is hard, finding a therapist that is the right fit for YOU can feel daunting! Many people seeking therapy just feel stuck, unmotivated and lost. Others seek therapy to learn ways to cope with a specific event or life circumstance. Please know, I am happy to answer questions as you start this journey. Individuals seeking therapy with me will be open to learning ways of responding to themselves with kindness and love. You will be receptive to connecting the ways previous experiences inform current relationships. Ideally, you will come ready to feel challenged, heard and seen.
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Family Matters Center for Relational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
We all struggle in the relationships that are important to us and need help some of the time to develop skills to strengthen these relationships. We lose connection and have difficulty communicating with our partners or spouses; we get stuck in conflict with our children; we lose track of who we are; we dread going to work because it feels hostile or unsafe; we question our faith; we have trouble expressing needs at school; and we neglect our bodies and our health. The relationships we have with ourselves and others are always evolving and we need to change with them.
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We all go through stressful periods in our lives. Sometimes it's a result of a traumatic event, such as a sexual assault, loss of a loved one, or difficult life transition. Sometimes it's more complicated to pinpoint. Maybe we are having trouble coping with school, work, or everyday life and are not sure why. Maybe we feel stuck and just feel "off" or not ourselves. I believe that everyone is capable of changing their life and moving toward happiness. Whether you are new to therapy or have gone in the past, I'll work with you with non-judgment and compassion to help to you on your journey of personal growth.
We all go through stressful periods in our lives. Sometimes it's a result of a traumatic event, such as a sexual assault, loss of a loved one, or difficult life transition. Sometimes it's more complicated to pinpoint. Maybe we are having trouble coping with school, work, or everyday life and are not sure why. Maybe we feel stuck and just feel "off" or not ourselves. I believe that everyone is capable of changing their life and moving toward happiness. Whether you are new to therapy or have gone in the past, I'll work with you with non-judgment and compassion to help to you on your journey of personal growth.
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Mark B Eidemiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Not accepting new clients
I believe in empowering a greater sense of responsibility so a person can manage and cope with life's trials and difficulties. If you are an individual struggling with depression or anxiety, a couple seeking a greater bond after some form of crisis, or a family in need of resolving various forms of conflict, then I am confident I can assist you. I also have done a lot of work with military veterans. I chose this line of work in mid-life. My other real life experience includes: a dairy farmer, a quality control inspector in manufacturing, a high school teacher, and an MCSE in the computer field. I know what it is like out there.
I believe in empowering a greater sense of responsibility so a person can manage and cope with life's trials and difficulties. If you are an individual struggling with depression or anxiety, a couple seeking a greater bond after some form of crisis, or a family in need of resolving various forms of conflict, then I am confident I can assist you. I also have done a lot of work with military veterans. I chose this line of work in mid-life. My other real life experience includes: a dairy farmer, a quality control inspector in manufacturing, a high school teacher, and an MCSE in the computer field. I know what it is like out there.
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Connections Counseling of Western Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Div, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. In particular, I work with individuals (and their families) impacted by traumatic stress. I would describe traumatic stress as an "unhealed wound." These wounds can manifest themselves in disruptive behaviors, defiance, anxiety, depression, struggles with focus, aggression, self-injury, perfectionism and substance use. When wounds are triggered it is common for the person to engage in a fight, flight, or freeze response. The trauma oriented work that I offer assists people of all ages to engage in more effective responses to their wounds. The fight, flight, or freeze response goes away.
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Joan McCullough-Crissman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
I believe, the single most important element of counseling is the relationship between the therapist and client. The first step is for us to work together to balance both a professional and heartfelt relationship. You'll find the office welcoming, comfortable, discreet atmosphere; where you can feel safe to discuss your needs. I serve a variety of client populations, including, youth, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients. Couples, Family, Individual and Group Therapy are a focus. Specializations: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Parenting and Loss. Referrals for medication management can also be facilitated through my office, if desired..
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Brittany Biddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
I work from a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral approach in order to challenge and reframe thoughts along with developing healthy coping strategies to counteract emotional distress. I work from a collaborative approach with the individual, family, and or couple to outline strength based goals, increase awareness, and validate given information provided.
I work from a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral approach in order to challenge and reframe thoughts along with developing healthy coping strategies to counteract emotional distress. I work from a collaborative approach with the individual, family, and or couple to outline strength based goals, increase awareness, and validate given information provided.
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Nathan R. Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642 (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, prisons, outpatient practices, jails, hospitals, academic medical centers, inpatient mental health units, and sports settings. Notably, I have experience and confidence working with clients affected by grief, depression, anxiety, TBIs, OCD, sports performance dysfunction, adjustment disorders, marital/relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and general distress.
I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, prisons, outpatient practices, jails, hospitals, academic medical centers, inpatient mental health units, and sports settings. Notably, I have experience and confidence working with clients affected by grief, depression, anxiety, TBIs, OCD, sports performance dysfunction, adjustment disorders, marital/relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and general distress.
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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Bluebird Counseling of Western Pennsylvania
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Hello! We are a new practice in the Irwin, PA area! We are a growing team of therapists with many years of experience in the mental health field. We are ready to help you with your therapy needs! We currently do not have any groups at this time but check back in the Fall!
Hello! We are a new practice in the Irwin, PA area! We are a growing team of therapists with many years of experience in the mental health field. We are ready to help you with your therapy needs! We currently do not have any groups at this time but check back in the Fall!
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Loriann Fetter Counseling & Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, GC-C, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you going through a divorce or a big transition in your life? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you take care of everyone except yourself? I can help. Dealing with life's ever changing challenges can be stressful. By working together, I can help you regain control, find self fulfillment and happiness. We will work through the issues to learn healthy ways to cope, find control and create a sense of peace within yourself.
Do you feel depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from a loss? Are you going through a divorce or a big transition in your life? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you take care of everyone except yourself? I can help. Dealing with life's ever changing challenges can be stressful. By working together, I can help you regain control, find self fulfillment and happiness. We will work through the issues to learn healthy ways to cope, find control and create a sense of peace within yourself.
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William Tyler Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
Hello! I enjoy working with those who struggle with attention / focus (ADHD), anxieties and panic, identity and experiences related to Sports, grief and loss, disordered mood patterns, depression, and major life transitions/stress. My ideal client demographic is Adults and Teenagers. With my clients, I enjoy working collaboratively to support them in the changes they are pursuing — by helping them identify the triggers to their struggles, help build change towards handling their struggles, and to identify a reframe for their thinking patterns around those triggers.
Hello! I enjoy working with those who struggle with attention / focus (ADHD), anxieties and panic, identity and experiences related to Sports, grief and loss, disordered mood patterns, depression, and major life transitions/stress. My ideal client demographic is Adults and Teenagers. With my clients, I enjoy working collaboratively to support them in the changes they are pursuing — by helping them identify the triggers to their struggles, help build change towards handling their struggles, and to identify a reframe for their thinking patterns around those triggers.
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
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In my practice, I provide a supportive environment that allows an opportunity for people to be listened to in a manner that is different from interactions they may have with family or friends. I attempt to provide counseling tools that can help those who are experiencing difficulty to gain increased awareness of positive steps they can take to better manage situations that create problems for them. I have helped people who are adjusting to life changes that are stressful, and I also work with those who have developed more lasting symptoms of anxiety or depression.
In my practice, I provide a supportive environment that allows an opportunity for people to be listened to in a manner that is different from interactions they may have with family or friends. I attempt to provide counseling tools that can help those who are experiencing difficulty to gain increased awareness of positive steps they can take to better manage situations that create problems for them. I have helped people who are adjusting to life changes that are stressful, and I also work with those who have developed more lasting symptoms of anxiety or depression.
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Optimum Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Irwin, PA 15642
I specialize in helping clients with a multitude of issues including anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief, loss, sexual issues, and trauma. I use a Christian Based perspective mixed with professional counseling theories to help you to reach your highest potential. I also work with adolescents and teenagers with behavioral and mental health issues. I am trauma informed and will soon receive speciality certification in trauma treatment .
I specialize in helping clients with a multitude of issues including anxiety, depression, marital issues, grief, loss, sexual issues, and trauma. I use a Christian Based perspective mixed with professional counseling theories to help you to reach your highest potential. I also work with adolescents and teenagers with behavioral and mental health issues. I am trauma informed and will soon receive speciality certification in trauma treatment .
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Congruent Relationships LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Irwin, PA 15642
We all crave connection, yet navigating the complexities of relationships, especially the one with ourselves, can feel overwhelming. At our practice, we believe that a strong sense of self is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling connections with others. We understand that seeking counseling can feel daunting. We'll listen actively and without judgment, fostering a space where you feel comfortable expressing your vulnerabilities and exploring your deepest thoughts. We believe in the power of self-discovery and its transformative effect on all aspects of your life. Let's embark on this journey together.
We all crave connection, yet navigating the complexities of relationships, especially the one with ourselves, can feel overwhelming. At our practice, we believe that a strong sense of self is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling connections with others. We understand that seeking counseling can feel daunting. We'll listen actively and without judgment, fostering a space where you feel comfortable expressing your vulnerabilities and exploring your deepest thoughts. We believe in the power of self-discovery and its transformative effect on all aspects of your life. Let's embark on this journey together.
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Men's Issues Therapists
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.