Psychoanalytic Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Do you find yourself frequently pondering the purpose of your life and grappling with a sense of emptiness on a daily basis? Are you feeling detached from life and questioning your own value? Do you find yourself contemplating your current relationships but struggling with issues such as manipulation, attachment problems, co-dependency, difficulties in setting boundaries, or being in narcissistic-controlled environments? Christina White at Inspired Beginnings Counseling Services, PLLC is empathetic to the challenges you may be facing during these transitional stages of life and is here to provide support and guidance.

Alan Markowitz is a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice for many years.

One of the bravest things you can do is to take a deep dive into understanding your story. Your story may be filled with emotional turmoil, trauma, and overwhelming anxiety on how you’ll be able to pull through to the other side. Take a deep breath, relax, and let’s rewrite your story together. I invite you to talk about the taboo things (no topic is off limits), become comfortable in your own skin, and take the journey with me through self-exploration to finally arrive at your authentic self.

I typically work with those who have been struggling with any kind of grief or who have suffered a trauma, significant loss, or life change. I pride myself in being able to calmly enter a chaotic situation and diligently work to restore a sense of peace and balance. I know that we all grieve and process emotions in our own unique way no matter what the catalyst, so I am always mindful to take things one step at a time and go at a pace that feels best for you. I am open to adjusting my craft to best fit your needs, in the moment.

In the course of my work within both inpatient and outpatient settings, I've had the privilege of engaging with a diverse array of clients, each grappling with unique mental health challenges. This hands-on experience has been invaluable in augmenting my journey towards obtaining a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. Working with individuals spanning a spectrum of diagnoses, including personality disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and more, has provided me with rich opportunities for learning and growth.

Hello, I'm Caitlin Cummings, a licensed professional counselor with a decade of experience across various clinical environments, including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and alternative school programs. My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, addressing all facets of my clients' well-being. I'm dedicated to establishing a safe environment where clients can discover their strengths and make strides toward wellness goals. Embarking on the next step of your wellness journey is commendable, and I'm here to provide guidance and support for healing and growth. I'm excited to collaborate with you!

Psychotherapy can help you to better approach problems with depression, loss, anxiety, trauma, relationships and self-esteem issues with greater understanding and possibility for transformation. I practice in the psychodynamic model of Object Relations that emphasizes the development of empathy, a process of "knowing with" between client and therapist, to discover previously unknown or inaccessible sources of frustration and distress leading to greater self-capacity.

I work mostly with individuals in their 20s and 30s who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, navigating interpersonal relationships, and issues around self-esteem and identity crises. Identifying the feelings and experiences in the current moment can be difficult to name, but I am here to help you work through those emotions and discover what they truly mean for you.

I believe past experiences can have a lasting impact on the present in ways that are sometimes hard to make sense of, such as negative relationship patterns, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, anger, shame, confusion, intimacy issues, concerns connected to gender identity and sexuality, or just doing things in life that aren’t working but you don’t understand why. My work helps people gain insight into how the past may be impacting the present, and foster the strength to express and stay true to their own needs and desires.

Many of us have been emotionally wounded by family members, friends, loved ones, co-workers, and/or strangers. Psychological suffering can take on many forms, showing up in our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. Sometimes it can be experienced as sadness, depression, worry, anxiety, etc. This form of suffering, while painful, often points to the parts of ourselves that invite healing. And while the challenges of living with such experiences can be immense, they also present opportunities for growth. The truth is that you can find peace of mind, solace in your heart, and live joyfully, regardless of your past.

The scope of my practice encompasses treating those who experience Anxiety, Negative Beliefs about Self (worth, responsibility, power, choice, etc), Trauma, Body Image and Diet Culture, Life Stress, and Grief. Life can sometimes take hold of us and we feel like we have lost our grasp, I work to help those get a better hold on things again. My focus is on helping you find ways to heal and feel whole again. We often have a lot of unpacking we have to do to heal and feel lighter to move forward. I like to intertwine humor into the treatment experience.

Hello beautiful soul. Are you often depressed, stressed, and full of anxiety? Are you unhappy and dissatisfied with yourself and your life? Do unspoken traumas steal your peace? Perhaps you feel disconnected and unloved. Maybe you are a successful professional but feel very unfulfilled. There is a better way of existence, and you are worth finding it. As spiritual beings living a human experience, we are meant to become our best Selves and to live a life full of joy, peace, and fulfillment. You can experience clarity, confidence, and love.

Although we cannot change our past, we can acknowledge its impact and change how we view it and ourselves. While working with clients, I encourage expression to gain self-awareness and to reshape narratives. Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times, such as grief and trauma. I practice therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed, strength based approach to meet clients where they are and to help them make changes to start the healing process. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability to bring artmaking into the therapy session and to help facilitate the healing process.

I believe that therapy is a healing space. A space that allows us, when ready and prepared, to explore patterns and acquire insights about ourselves. In life we encounter different challenges in every season. Therapy will offer you an opportunity to emerge from these difficult seasons and achieve growth, renewal, healing, and flourishment. My mission is to provide a space filled with feelings of hope, safety, and trust that will allow others to undergo positive life transformation through a shared therapeutic journey.

My ideal client? It's you! Whether you are 8 or 88, I want to work with you. Have childhood trauma? That is one of my specialities. People say you are hard to work with? I got you. Geriatric concerns? I can help you navigate the senior moments. Whatever you are experiencing, right here, right now, I will walk beside you in it. I am also a certified death doula and a registered nurse. I can be there for you and your loved ones experiencing the death and dying process.

My commitment is to forge an authentic connection, ensuring you feel safe in our shared journey. Specializing in anxiety, I explore childhood wounds' impact on present-day life. Assisting with trauma, my focus extends to religious trauma, deconstruction, and deconversion. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore evolving individuality—unraveling layers of identity, grappling with existential questions. For couples, I specialize in conflict resolution, sexuality and intimacy, coparenting, and infidelity. Recognizing negative cycles, we delve into the emotional core, guiding couples to build a strong, loving and resilient bond.

Are you feeling stretched too thin between your job and personal life? Do you often find yourself anxious and struggling to keep everything in balance? If you want a better relationship with yourself, you're not alone. I work with people just like you—ambitious folks who are dedicated to their careers but also want to stay true to themselves and build beautiful relationships. My goal is to help you manage the stress of a busy professional life without losing sight of who you really are. Together, we'll find ways to handle anxiety, build real connections, and create a life that feels right for you.

Glade Run has a 165 year history of service to individuals in need in our communities. With a range of caring and professional client-focused therapists, we are able to help you set and reach your personal goals. With office locations in Zelienople, Butler, Beaver Falls, and Pittsburgh, Glade Run is ready and available to help.

A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you may heal yourself (Maryam Hasnaa). I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and professionals who are motivated to work with an experienced therapist to more deeply understand, heal, grow, and feel at home with themselves and in their relationships. I believe in providing a safe, private, open-minded, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for my clients to explore themselves and commit to personally meaningful change.