Optum Therapists in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

I work with folks who may not have received adequate emotional support during childhood. These clients may have grown up in environments where their positive experiences were not praised or validated, overly critical or perfectionist, or where their emotional needs were not met by their caregivers. As a result, they may struggle with issues such as insecurity, difficulty expressing emotions, dissociation/disconnection and challenges in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. In therapy, my aim is to help you build self-esteem, foster autonomy, and cultivate more fulfilling connections with others.

The most important element in healing is finding a space where you can explore, share, and process the past, present, and future. Creating that safe space with you is my number one goal! I practice from a person-centered, strengths-based orientation, and the quality of our therapeutic relationship is paramount in my work. We will focus not only on your challenges but on the personal strengths that contribute to your natural resiliency. I am empathic, non-judgmental, calming, and have a deep interest in your life and worldview.

I feel the most important aspect of counseling is the relationship between the counselor and client. If we are able to create a genuine relationship that is grounded in authenticity and trust, we can further your understanding of yourself, your experiences, and how you engage with the world. I aim to help people by cultivating a safe environment where thoughts and emotions can be deeply felt, and where we can discover what steps you can take in your life that better align with your values. Through counseling, we can learn how to acknowledge thoughts, feelings, and past experiences without having them overwhelm or define us.

Hello and Welcome! Are you struggling with showing yourself self-compassion? Are you ready to regain your spark and power? Are you a domestic violence survivor or struggling to get out of an unhealthy relationship? Are you ready to start your journey to Self-Love? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, than you are in the right place! For the past 15 years, as a Mental Health Therapist, I have been working with adolescents and adults that struggle with symptoms of trauma such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, loss of sense "Who I am", low self-worth, and mistrust by helping them find their purpose and their "WHY".

Hi! I'm Graciela. I would describe my therapeutic approach as collaborative and flexible. I love catering my approach to your unique interests. Our work might include creating art, discussing emotions, writing, watching a video, playing games, and anything else you can dream up. My goal is to be training wheels on your bike and support and guide you until you are able to "ride" by yourself. I hope to provide a safe and authentic space for my clients to explore and process their emotions and thoughts, express themselves, and heal from past experiences.

I’m a HAES oriented clinician who is passionate about helping others improve their relationship with food and body image. I specialize in providing treatment for those 14 and older struggling with an eating disorder, and will work with your team to ensure individualized care. My goal is collaborate with you to create an individualized plan of treatment, knowledge, and, most importantly, support for experiencing a better quality of life.

If you are hoping to improve your relationship with your mind and body but haven't found a therapist who really validates your experience, it's giving trauma and I want to help! I am an EMDR-trained clinical social worker and I consider trauma to be a universal lived experience. I understand the role of somatic experiencing as integral to adaptation and change. As a lover of strength sports, I specialize in sports performance and use EMDR therapy to help you clear mental blocks and adapt after injury. I love working with clients who identify as queer, chronically ill and neurodivergent, including ADHD and autism.

Being heard is a universal human need. We all have a story or perspective that impacts our behaviors and decisions. Whether you have trauma in your past, experienced ongoing depression and anxiety, or are feeling confused in a life transition, having a qualified professional genuinely hear your perspective can be empowering! I strongly believe in validating the human experience and treating you with compassion and respect. I have worked with clients from many walks of life and have been honored to be part of their healing progress.

Hello! My main priority with clients is to create a safe space that is free from judgment or criticism. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I strive to empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I use a CBT focused approach. I enjoy sharing and educating clients on resources and tools to help best support them. I welcome you to contact me via phone or email to setup an initial consultation to determine if we will be a good fit.

I work with teenagers and adults who are struggling with depression or anxiety. I can support you to change behaviors to feel better, change patterns of thinking to improve your feelings, develop closer and more satisfying relationships, and much more. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Hello, I am a mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience working with young adults, 18 and over, seeking treatment for anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Primarily I work with college students. both graduate and undergraduate, who seem to be a good fit. Treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as eating disorder recovery techniques. I offer 1 hour Telehealth sessions and accept most major insurances. The best way to reach me is by email or text.

Hi! Thank you for taking the first steps toward becoming the best version of yourself! I'm honored that you would consider me to assist you on this journey. With over ten years of clinical social work and behavioral health experience, I am passionate about inciting change in others and guiding them toward their answers. I love working with both children and adults. Children and adolescents present unique challenges, especially amidst a pandemic and social unrest. Understanding how to identify their emotions and then communicate them can be the best way for children and teens to find their unique identities. I also love helping

I am an experienced counselor who treats a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship challenges and women's concerns. To me, healing is in the lessons that we uncover on the counseling journey. I believe you can be empowered by new awareness, and that everything you need is already within you, just waiting to be actualized. My approach to counseling is humanistic with a foundation in Existential Therapy.

Hello! I am Roberto. I specialize in providing counseling for anxiety, loss, relationship challenges, and trauma with a focus on increasing self-esteem and building onto current resiliency. I am a firm believer that all of us go through tough times in our lives, but also that given the proper therapeutic tools you will meet your mental health goals. Each individual is different and together we will come up with a therapeutic approach to either improve or continue your ability to thrive. I also offer career exploration services. Congratulations on taking the first (and often most difficult step) of seeking mental health services!

Are you having difficulty making decisions, expressing your emotions, or struggling to improve your personal relationship(s)? Admitting we have a problem and working to change our behaviors can be a challenge. I use cognitive behavioral, humanist, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients focus in the here and now while gaining insight into themselves. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers therapy designed to help you learn healthy coping skills and improve your well being. I do not offer evening or weekend hours.

My clinical focus is helping clients increase confidence, feel more fulfilled, and create satisfying relationships. I believe people have the inner power to heal and to grow; I can provide empathy and guidance for those who are struggling with this process. My approach to psychotherapy is an integration of CBT, DBT, mindfulness & expressive techniques (i.e., art, writing, yoga) within a trauma-focused model. More simply said, I assist clients in understanding how their relational experiences and perceptions impact their emotions and their stories of their lives, & how to change any aspect that is impeding satisfaction and connection

Are you ready for change? I am invested in helping you find the better you! I have over 20 years working with Adults, children and families. I work with all age groups whom are struggling with ADHD, Depression ,Anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief,, as well as anger management problems. I specialize with children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. I am experienced in Play Therapy , Family therapy and anxiety . Treatment is individualized and goal oriented. I want people to grow, and gain confidence in life. As a wonderful addition I have a psychiatrist on board. His name is XiXi Wong.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming; so can reaching out for therapy. I’m here to create a welcoming and safe space, where you can heal, grow and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Through greater awareness, we increase our choices in the world and find more joy and fulfillment. I help clients explore and process emotions, find their voice and improve their relationships.