Shannon Weise and Emily Mccollister have specialized experience in the treatment of adults with anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific phobias such as emetophobia. Their approach to treatment involves collaborative goal-setting with clients to determine areas for intervention and the use of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to each individual. They provide outpatient intensive OCD tre...
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Above all, my approach to treatment is compassionate, understanding, and respectful. My goal is to provide a space where you will be heard, understood, and validated while helping you achieve your goals and reach your potential. I believe that every person has the ability find relief form their struggles and live their best life with the right support. My areas of clinical expertise include treatment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, and trauma related issues....
The Nexus Group is a Pittsburgh-based integrative psychiatric clinic, combining conventional psychiatry and psychotherapy with mind-body techniques, advanced nutrient therapy, and healthy lifestyle practices for a comprehensive, root-cause treatment of behavioral health conditions. We consider ourselves guides and collaborators, assisting you in your journey to achieve your optimal well being....
My training and orientation are mainly psychodynamic, but I utilize multiple theories and techniques, including mindfulness, family systems, as well as my background in cultural anthropology. I mainly work with grief, stress, anxiety, trauma, immigration and relocation, relationships, as well as LGBTQ+ and couples/family issues....
Helping my clients navigate the personal issues that bring them to therapy is a privilege I take very seriously. My clients are willing to team with me to develop therapy goals and work with me to reach those goals. While I have expertise in working with a wide-range of mental health problems and stressors, I believe that therapy requires active work on the client's end as well! I view improvement as a team effort. Please see my website for more details about my services and philosophy. I speci...
Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with personal fears, thoughts, and concerns, or you struggle in relationships with others, it is important to know that there is hope. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for the struggles you are facing, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous step towards personal growth. Life Strategy Consultants provides a full range of counseling services...
Dr. Thomas Petrone is the Director and senior faculty member of the Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor and is the President and Clinical Director of the Psychological and Counseling Center, Inc. where he has provided psychotherapy, consultation, training and evaluation services for over 40 years. He practices Gestalt therapy which is a non-pathologizing, supportive therapy that focusses on the whole person and provides indivi...
Therapy is a safe place for you to explore and resolve current or chronic problems in your life. Therapy can help you to uncover and resolve problematic emotional patterns, self-defeating thoughts, and destructive behaviors. Therapy can help you strengthen your relationship with others and with yourself. Therapy sessions with us are tailored to best help you. There are a variety of different approaches we use in therapy in order to provide the treatment that best suits your needs and what you...
I work with students who have experienced traumas and are finding it difficult to sleep or function in school as a result of stress or anxiety. I also work with students who feel uneasy in social situations, or have expectations of themselves that are difficult to maintain. Reach out and talk with me about how I can help....
We all want to be happy. We may feel stuck or face challenges. Getting support from someone on the outside, in the counseling or psychology field, can help you gain a new perspective. You can learn to make better choices, feel less anxious and feel more optimistic; find peace in the day-to-day. In my practice, I see adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families, and here’s a little bit about how I work: I work in the here-and-now and have background training in Gestalt theory and util...
We are so happy that you have begun your journey on your own individualized path towards wellness! We are a group practice of over 20 clinicians who are down to earth and "have been on the other side of the couch." We strive to provide the best care possible to our clients. We hope that you take your time and look around at the information we have on our website. Get to know our Pittsburgh based counseling practice and the ways we can help you or your family at our website www.cpa-counseling.com...
I specialize in working with individuals in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing challenges in their lives or just trying to understand themselves better....
What do you do weekly to take care of yourself? Engaging in therapy is a powerful way of caring for yourself. Therapy can be life changing, but many clients say it is hardest to make that first step. I offer a safe and confidential environment and a warm regard to help you ease into what will be a transformative journey. I will listen to you and help you understand how to get from where you are now to where you most want to be. Let's work together to promote your growth, increase your self-under...
Life can be full of challenges and tribulations that can impact our well being and mental health. I believe our inherent resiliency and adaptability as humans help us overcome the many challenges that we face. Therapy allows for a person to be their true self, and to have their strengths and talents fully recognized. My work with clients is grounded in acceptance, validation, and empathy. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to begin the process of change and growth. ​From my ...
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Students come to me for various reasons. Sometimes it is to understand why they are feeling the way they are feeling, to understand unwanted symptoms, or behaviors, to understand why their motivation has shifted, or to learn strategies to manage symptoms. I specialize in trauma and health...
People often want to improve some aspect of their emotional and mental health. In our work together, we will explore the areas of your life that are challenging or distressing, access and process difficult emotions, and make meaning of patterns in your unique narrative. I have specialized experience in working with transgender and queer individuals and provide affirming, nonjudgmental therapy for all folks from age 4 to 54. I believe in creating a safe and empathic space for a collaborative t...
Meghan's style can be described as warm and collaborative. She believes everyone is an expert on themselves and has the innate capacity to care for their bodies intuitively. With disordered eating, the dialogue between the mind and the body has become disrupted and Meghan's goal is to help clients learn to trust themselves and their bodies again. Meghan utilizes humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes. She believes the client/therapist relationship is the...
A dandelion will remain closed if there is a storm on the horizon, but once the storm has passed it will open up its beautiful, vulnerable self to the world. Only with safety is healing possible. In the same way, humans stay closed up tight if the environment isn’t safe. We know the importance of a safe, supportive environment and strive to provide that to each client. For counseling in Pennsylvania, whether in-person or online, we are here to walk beside you, hear your experience, provide gu...