Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Pleasant Hills, PA
Gina Niewodowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 (Online Only)
Using insight oriented, dialectical and cognitive behavioral strategies, we work together to improve your mood, relationships and your 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.
Using insight oriented, dialectical and cognitive behavioral strategies, we work together to improve your mood, relationships and your 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.
Heather Hoeke Abbruzzese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Are you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with the demands being placed on you? Are you struggling with a disturbing event that is making it hard for you to live in the present? Are you ready to make meaningful change in your life? At times, we need a little extra support and guidance to get through the challenging seasons of our lives. I want to help you work through the difficult moments and to find the strength within to heal and to find peace. I offer a calm, supportive space without judgement where you can share your story, improve your ability to cope in the present, and set goals for the future.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with the demands being placed on you? Are you struggling with a disturbing event that is making it hard for you to live in the present? Are you ready to make meaningful change in your life? At times, we need a little extra support and guidance to get through the challenging seasons of our lives. I want to help you work through the difficult moments and to find the strength within to heal and to find peace. I offer a calm, supportive space without judgement where you can share your story, improve your ability to cope in the present, and set goals for the future.
Diane Bauer, LCSW & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Are you "worrying" often? Do you feel uncomfortable in social settings? Feeling sad, frustrated/angry and having difficulty managing it? Are you a parent concerned about your child's behavior? Or in a relationship/marriage that is unfulfilling or not what it use to be? Is your family not accepting of your life choices? Counseling is a great opportunity to work through long standing concerns or just talk about what is going on in your life right now.
Are you "worrying" often? Do you feel uncomfortable in social settings? Feeling sad, frustrated/angry and having difficulty managing it? Are you a parent concerned about your child's behavior? Or in a relationship/marriage that is unfulfilling or not what it use to be? Is your family not accepting of your life choices? Counseling is a great opportunity to work through long standing concerns or just talk about what is going on in your life right now.
Sabrina E Grebner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
My approach in therapy is to work as a team with you to make the discomfort you are going through become more manageable. Your discomfort may not disappear, but I can help you navigate these feelings. I aim to empower you to feel more in control of your response to the struggles of life. I am very solutions focused. In order to feel different, we have to try something different. I offer psychoeducation, suggest different coping skills and will point out the patterns of behavior/choices in your life and how they are impacting you. I really enjoy helping those who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing behaviors.
My approach in therapy is to work as a team with you to make the discomfort you are going through become more manageable. Your discomfort may not disappear, but I can help you navigate these feelings. I aim to empower you to feel more in control of your response to the struggles of life. I am very solutions focused. In order to feel different, we have to try something different. I offer psychoeducation, suggest different coping skills and will point out the patterns of behavior/choices in your life and how they are impacting you. I really enjoy helping those who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing behaviors.
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Because no one therapy model works for all people, I like to integrate my training in bottom-up models (EMDR, Somatic Therapy) with models that provide concrete skills to promote an internal sense of safety and security ( DBT, ACT).
Many of us go through life carrying limiting beliefs and behaviors that seem to sabotage our efforts to grow and connect with others. I believe these patterns are not disorders to be cured, but ways our mind and body have adapted to survive. For many, these patterns involve anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. Our task in therapy involves identifying these ineffective patterns and collaborating to rewrite them, one small action at a time. This leads to growth, healing, and ultimately, self-acceptance.
Because no one therapy model works for all people, I like to integrate my training in bottom-up models (EMDR, Somatic Therapy) with models that provide concrete skills to promote an internal sense of safety and security ( DBT, ACT).
Many of us go through life carrying limiting beliefs and behaviors that seem to sabotage our efforts to grow and connect with others. I believe these patterns are not disorders to be cured, but ways our mind and body have adapted to survive. For many, these patterns involve anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction. Our task in therapy involves identifying these ineffective patterns and collaborating to rewrite them, one small action at a time. This leads to growth, healing, and ultimately, self-acceptance.
Our clinicians are trained in ACT, AF-CBT, CBT, Choice Theory, DBT, EMDR, ERP, IBHS Evaluations, TF-CBT, PCIT, and Play Therapy.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Our clinicians are trained in ACT, AF-CBT, CBT, Choice Theory, DBT, EMDR, ERP, IBHS Evaluations, TF-CBT, PCIT, and Play Therapy.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Rachel Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral therapy ( DBT), and Art Therapy.
I am currently accepting new clients, please contact me via EMAIL ONLY. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). My goal is to provide you with a safe and trusting environment where you can feel fully heard and validated. I will help you learn how to create goals, process emotions, build effective coping skills, and develop the strength necessary to face and defeat your obstacles. I will support you while you create meaning out of the things you once thought you'd never overcome.
I use Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral therapy ( DBT), and Art Therapy.
I am currently accepting new clients, please contact me via EMAIL ONLY. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). My goal is to provide you with a safe and trusting environment where you can feel fully heard and validated. I will help you learn how to create goals, process emotions, build effective coping skills, and develop the strength necessary to face and defeat your obstacles. I will support you while you create meaning out of the things you once thought you'd never overcome.
Khalilah Yadullah
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Mifflin, PA 15236 (Online Only)
Welcome everyone! My name is Khalilah Yadullah. I am a psychotherapist. I believe in providing each person with a safe and judgement-free space, when in a therapeutic session. I use techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought to assist in the therapeutic journey with each person. I am grounded in DBT. I believe in providing each person with a safe and judgement-free space, when in a therapeutic session. I will validate your feelings, challenge cognitive distortions, encourage and explore physical wellness, and set SMART goals for each troubled area identified.
Welcome everyone! My name is Khalilah Yadullah. I am a psychotherapist. I believe in providing each person with a safe and judgement-free space, when in a therapeutic session. I use techniques from different therapeutic schools of thought to assist in the therapeutic journey with each person. I am grounded in DBT. I believe in providing each person with a safe and judgement-free space, when in a therapeutic session. I will validate your feelings, challenge cognitive distortions, encourage and explore physical wellness, and set SMART goals for each troubled area identified.
Sarah Heitzenrater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
As part of the therapeutic journey, I implement various techniques from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
As a National Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor I aim to create a safe, inclusive and affirming space for every one of my clients. I prioritize the therapeutic relationships that I build with each client and acknowledge the importance of having a trusting and supportive environment. I have a special interest in diverse LGBTQ+ issues, as well as, experience working with anxiety, various mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction.
As part of the therapeutic journey, I implement various techniques from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
As a National Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor I aim to create a safe, inclusive and affirming space for every one of my clients. I prioritize the therapeutic relationships that I build with each client and acknowledge the importance of having a trusting and supportive environment. I have a special interest in diverse LGBTQ+ issues, as well as, experience working with anxiety, various mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction.
Michael Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, PA 15227
If you come to therapy knowing what you want, I can support you with a personalized variety of clinical approaches, including Internal Family Systems, EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness.
Even when we feel lost, there is always a path to a more hopeful future. As your therapist, I can help you find your way forward: Toward your goals, toward self-understanding, and toward peace and satisfaction. I’ve worked with people from many walks of life successfully and focus on helping those who find their lives unmanageable or fundamentally unfulfilling, especially when it involves difficult childhoods or traumatic experiences. I make space in our sessions to give genuine human support, from philosophical soul searching to practical goal setting, with a balance of humility, humor, and psychological insights.
If you come to therapy knowing what you want, I can support you with a personalized variety of clinical approaches, including Internal Family Systems, EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness.
Even when we feel lost, there is always a path to a more hopeful future. As your therapist, I can help you find your way forward: Toward your goals, toward self-understanding, and toward peace and satisfaction. I’ve worked with people from many walks of life successfully and focus on helping those who find their lives unmanageable or fundamentally unfulfilling, especially when it involves difficult childhoods or traumatic experiences. I make space in our sessions to give genuine human support, from philosophical soul searching to practical goal setting, with a balance of humility, humor, and psychological insights.
Sabrina J Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethel Park, PA 15102 (Online Only)
I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and employ mindfulness based approaches.
The choice to start therapy can be a difficult one. Sometimes life’s greatest challenges also present opportunities for transformation. My desire is to provide a safe and comfortable space where that can occur. Psychotherapy can be a wonderful process to take much needed time for yourself. The world throws a lot at us. I believe therapy needs to be a conversation-tailored to each persons individual needs. Collaboration is key and my goal is to help my clients learn skills and strategies to increase coping and find peace. I also believe that change is possible for every person. My pronouns are she/her.
I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) and Motivational Interviewing, and employ mindfulness based approaches.
The choice to start therapy can be a difficult one. Sometimes life’s greatest challenges also present opportunities for transformation. My desire is to provide a safe and comfortable space where that can occur. Psychotherapy can be a wonderful process to take much needed time for yourself. The world throws a lot at us. I believe therapy needs to be a conversation-tailored to each persons individual needs. Collaboration is key and my goal is to help my clients learn skills and strategies to increase coping and find peace. I also believe that change is possible for every person. My pronouns are she/her.
Julie Marie Provident-Schindhelm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
My areas of specialty embrace the treatment modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with children and adults who want to address their anxiety, the Gottman principles of couples counseling for issues involving your relationship and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with adolescents and adults who seek to improve their stress tolerance skills.
Are you struggling with a family issue? Do you need help making a decision about your relationship? Are you having difficulty supporting your child through their own issues? I have strong background in marriage and family therapy as well as a background in Trauma Informed Care. I'll work with you to help you manage changes that may be taking place in your life. I can help you gain more clarity about your personal situation and work on stress reduction while we problem solve.
My areas of specialty embrace the treatment modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with children and adults who want to address their anxiety, the Gottman principles of couples counseling for issues involving your relationship and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with adolescents and adults who seek to improve their stress tolerance skills.
Are you struggling with a family issue? Do you need help making a decision about your relationship? Are you having difficulty supporting your child through their own issues? I have strong background in marriage and family therapy as well as a background in Trauma Informed Care. I'll work with you to help you manage changes that may be taking place in your life. I can help you gain more clarity about your personal situation and work on stress reduction while we problem solve.
I use a variety of treatment modalities that are client centered, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and structural family therapy to treat multiple mental health and behavioral issues.
I am dedicated and hard working with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field serving children, young adults, and families. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and depression and have an extensive background in helping children with behavioral issues and their families. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance, I am able to offer skill development and confidence building to support clients in processing events and decision making. Ideal clients will be open and honest in a supportive, non-judgmental setting to learn skills and increase happiness and hopefulness.
I use a variety of treatment modalities that are client centered, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and structural family therapy to treat multiple mental health and behavioral issues.
I am dedicated and hard working with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field serving children, young adults, and families. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, and depression and have an extensive background in helping children with behavioral issues and their families. By developing a strong therapeutic alliance, I am able to offer skill development and confidence building to support clients in processing events and decision making. Ideal clients will be open and honest in a supportive, non-judgmental setting to learn skills and increase happiness and hopefulness.
I provide trauma informed treatment and use many modalities including EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, and mind-mapping.
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.
I provide trauma informed treatment and use many modalities including EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, and mind-mapping.
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.
Taylor Petro
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
I assist clients in identifying the tools they have learned throughout their lifetime and help them to make goal oriented changes through a mixture of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered approaches.
Hi there, my name's Taylor and I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with clients from late childhood through adulthood and I love helping clients who are new to therapy understand the therapeutic process, create goals, and empower themselves to live their best life. I have worked with clients who present with anxiety, depression, trauma, social struggles, self-esteem & life transitions. Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and exciting, but every person is capable of growth. I approach building a therapeutic relationship with my clients from a place of curiosity on their life story.
I assist clients in identifying the tools they have learned throughout their lifetime and help them to make goal oriented changes through a mixture of psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and person-centered approaches.
Hi there, my name's Taylor and I'm a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with clients from late childhood through adulthood and I love helping clients who are new to therapy understand the therapeutic process, create goals, and empower themselves to live their best life. I have worked with clients who present with anxiety, depression, trauma, social struggles, self-esteem & life transitions. Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and exciting, but every person is capable of growth. I approach building a therapeutic relationship with my clients from a place of curiosity on their life story.
Rosemary Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Shannon, PA 15234 (Online Only)
I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
My focus as a therapist is to assist my clients in recognizing their strengths and using them to become the best person they can be. I specialize in working with the LGBT community on a variety of issues and am a sex-positive therapist. I use a trauma-informed approach with all of my clients and have been helping those who have been through various traumas in their lives throughout my years of practice.
I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
My focus as a therapist is to assist my clients in recognizing their strengths and using them to become the best person they can be. I specialize in working with the LGBT community on a variety of issues and am a sex-positive therapist. I use a trauma-informed approach with all of my clients and have been helping those who have been through various traumas in their lives throughout my years of practice.
I primarily use a person-centered approach, complemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
Hello! I'm Lauren, I am a mental health therapist with a passion for hearing people's stories and being a part of their journey toward better understanding themselves and the world around them. I bring experience from working in both residential treatment facilities and private practice, where I have supported clients facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and life transitions. Additionally, I work with couples to help improve their relationships, focusing on communication, intimacy, and trust. I see individuals of all ages, and I encourage everyone to come as they are.
I primarily use a person-centered approach, complemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT).
Hello! I'm Lauren, I am a mental health therapist with a passion for hearing people's stories and being a part of their journey toward better understanding themselves and the world around them. I bring experience from working in both residential treatment facilities and private practice, where I have supported clients facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, and life transitions. Additionally, I work with couples to help improve their relationships, focusing on communication, intimacy, and trust. I see individuals of all ages, and I encourage everyone to come as they are.
Tammy McAdoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethel Park, PA 15102 (Online Only)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy along with dialectical skills and mindfulness.
Hello! I am Tammy McAdoo, LCSW. I am located in a rural town in PA. I have worked in case management, substance abuse disorders, in schools, and as an outpatient therapist. I truly enjoy helping others make improvements to their life. I like the client to set their goals and work toward them at their pace. I use a client-centered approach and simply provide guide rails to help them reach their goals.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy along with dialectical skills and mindfulness.
Hello! I am Tammy McAdoo, LCSW. I am located in a rural town in PA. I have worked in case management, substance abuse disorders, in schools, and as an outpatient therapist. I truly enjoy helping others make improvements to their life. I like the client to set their goals and work toward them at their pace. I use a client-centered approach and simply provide guide rails to help them reach their goals.
Anne Barbabella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in several modalities: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.
For over 20 years, I have worked in the field of mental health and addiction. I have extensive experience working with all disorders from mild to severe and specialize in working with the dual diagnosed (mental health and addiction) population; especially those suffering with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma related issues. I am able to offer support to not only the client who is suffering but their family and support system as well. I believe that all people are capable of improving their life with hard work, openness and a desire for change.
I am trained in several modalities: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.
For over 20 years, I have worked in the field of mental health and addiction. I have extensive experience working with all disorders from mild to severe and specialize in working with the dual diagnosed (mental health and addiction) population; especially those suffering with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma related issues. I am able to offer support to not only the client who is suffering but their family and support system as well. I believe that all people are capable of improving their life with hard work, openness and a desire for change.
Christina M Ohm, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.