Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Sewickley, PA

We live in a world that caters to the neurotypical person, and you are really starting to feel the impact of that after years of working against it. You've tried so hard to "fit in" and hold yourself to the same standard as those around you, but you keep "failing". And all it's done is filled you with shame and left you feeling even more exhausted. Your multiple intersecting identities make this even more difficult, and sometimes you're not sure what's actually impacting things the most and where to start. You need a safe space to really dive in, and that in and of itself has been so difficult to find.

My ideal client would be someone ready to gain awareness and insight into their true self. This client may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. This client is ready to explore, challenge, and experiment with healthy changes mentally and physically to create a life they find peaceful, sustainable, and fulfilling.

If you are motivated to come and get curious about your thought processes, feelings, and behaviors, this is the place for you! At Verus Ridge, we use a collaborative approach to address goals.

Now accepting new patients in office or for virtual therapy. Call today for you or your family member and lets begin a path to better emotional well being. Stressed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling at work, school or home? Then I can help.

*Please Assist Dr. F. in Most Efficiently Managing High Demand by Enrolling for Your Consult Directly @ “Pittsburgh-Therapist.com”* I know there are real reasons that led you here, together we can find real solutions. I will listen to your story & together we will work to resolve your unique challenges, step by step, at your pace. Recent events have been disruptive, unsettling, & traumatic. As a result, you may be facing new/intensified problems. I excel in aiding adults & teens who are exhausted, down, overwhelmed, irritable, anxious, survivors of trauma/abuse, and/or have problems relating to others. I look forward to meeting you.

I provide evidence-based therapy for the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use problems for adolescent and adult clients. Treatments include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, and Exposure and Response Prevention. I also offer psychological assessments of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I am licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

You're here. That takes courage. The next step might take even more. Our life experiences can lead us to doubt ourselves, delay important decisions, and avoid taking steps we know, at our cores, offer us an opportunity to set a more hopeful path forward. I hear you and I want you to know that even though I don't know you yet, I care about you. I care about what brought you here. I care about what happens next. I can be here to support you when your anxious thoughts make you afraid, when your sadness feels paralyzing, or when you feel alone with all of these overwhelming, but very human emotions. Today is an opportunity.

My approach is rooted in creating a compassionate space where individuals can explore their inner selves, fostering self-awareness and illuminating the path towards light, happiness, and therapeutic change. DBT, CBT, IPSRT, MI, CFT, CPT; tailed to you!.. You know that saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” Well, I challenge that! Let’s live a life where we are mindful of both the good and not-so-good times, solution-focused instead of problem-focused, and where we can be content and satisfied, as a minimum! A life where even if there are storm clouds, we know how to make a few rainbows of our own until the sun comes out again.

I specialize in adolescent and adult counseling for those coping with trauma, anxiety, parenting stress, cancer treatment or survival of cancer, and adult insecure attachment. I have over 5 years of experience working in human services and received my Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. I believe everyone is shaped by their past, but the past can sometimes come to haunt you. Arriving at a place of peace often involves reprocessing those past painful memories and facing the negative messages that those experiences told you about yourself.

My ideal client is one who is looking to better connect with themselves and those around them. They may struggle with effective communication, or successfully navigating the complexity of a deep and meaningful relationship. Most of all my ideal client is one who is willing to be open and honest about their experiences and what they want out of life.

I enjoy helping people to live in wellness and wholeness. I think the therapy relationship is critical to being able to work as a team to accomplish that. I always hope to collaborate with my clients to set therapy goals and design a plan to achieve them. My focus is on providing a therapy setting in which people can learn new skills to cope with difficulties, recover from trauma, adjust to life's challenges, and improve their functioning. I approach therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective but use other approaches as needed to assist clients to reach their goals.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, career? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, frustrated, angry by just getting through the day? Do you question if your life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, anxious, overwhelmed about relationships, work, finances, and finding their place in life. We believe pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues that affect relationships, work, mind, and body.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families, and adults (preschool-age 80+). I am fortunate to have helped individuals over the past 20+ years as they strive to overcome life's challenges and access life's joys. While a variety of therapy techniques that I am trained in can be of value, clients and I select the ones that they find to be most helpful to them personally. I primarily see clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, divorce, school/work and family problems, ADHD, Autism, childhood issues, and processing past traumatic or stressful life events.

My name is Nicole, and I have worked in the mental health field for 15 years. As a therapist I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, trauma and more. Together we can change the way you process feelings and emotions. You can learn to have a more positive outlook on life. I will work with you to help you achieve your goals using a person-centered approach. Every person can change and grow.