I'm here to offer you a space where we can explore life's inevitable challenges together. By fostering determination and resilience, my aim is for you to feel empowered and supported in building a more balanced and fulfilling life. My practice is built on a foundation of understanding, acceptance, and tailored strategies to help you navigate the complexities of everyday life. I blend psychodynamic theory with a variety of therapeutic techniques, creating a personalized approach that respects...
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults and adults. Psychodynamic psychotherapy fosters self-understanding and facilitates meaningfulness, satisfaction and efficacy in relationships and work. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help you: deepen understanding of yourself and others; improve communication and self-confidence; become more productive at work or school; change self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaving; effectively manage stress and anxiety; e...
Danica Flinchbaugh, MA, NCC, LAPC has several years of experience working with clients under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor. She currently works with individuals, ages 18+ seeking help for anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma/grief, emotional dysregulation/mood instability along with relationship challenges, life transitions, chronic pain and health complications. Danica uses a person-centered approach to therapy along with interventions such as CBT, DBT, and Motiv...
If you’re a student feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just stuck, Alex is here to help. College, high school, or grad school can be a lot to handle. Whether you’re stressed about school, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with ADHD, or trying to make sense of past experiences, Alex understands the unique challenges students face. He creates a space where you can be real, without judgment. Using proven strategies like goal-setting, coping skills, and mindset shifts, Alex helps yo...
I am a culturally responsive, trauma-focused therapist that uses a variety of therapeutic techniques and theories to help support people where they are at in their lives. People who see me are often navigating various things that impact their general feelings of happiness, their relationships with family and friends, their engagement with hobbies, or their outcomes in school and work. Some things that may be desired by people who see me for therapy are: trust in self, increased satisfaction ...
I specialize in working with people exploring their gender, sexuality, identity, and self-worth, particularly those within the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work with individuals who are processing the impact of religious or spiritual experiences that may have felt restrictive, confusing, or harmful. Whether you’re working through anxiety, navigating change, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. In our work together, you’...
I help my clients get results fast. Therapy isn't a complicated process. We meet, we talk about the expectations of therapy, identify specific treatment goals and map out a plan. Our work takes place in the boundaries of a safe, corrective emotional relationship. I put patients’ feelings into words, focus on symptom management and reduce their impact on personal and professional lives. I've been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist and clinical social worker for over 15 years. I use a CBT...
I am Mark Shoaf and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach in Fox Chapel. Counseling is my second career. I previously spent 20 years working in higher education - first at IUP and then at Penn State. My goal is to create a warm safe place and a relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss and to learn. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE. Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as ...
If you’re feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, grief, or just the stress of life and aren’t sure where to turn, you’re not alone. It’s tough when life feels overwhelming and sometimes we just need someone to help us sort through it all. I specialize in supporting people just like you through their struggles and life changes—whether it’s adjusting to a new chapter in life, dealing with conflict, finding themselves or managing stress. Therapy can offer a fresh perspective and give you the ...
People I work with come to me feeling stuck - second-guessing every decision, replaying conversations in their heads, or feeling like they’ve lost touch with the version of themselves they want to be. Sometimes it’s a big life change, sometimes it’s a quiet, constant heaviness, and sometimes it’s the grief of losing someone - human or animal - who meant everything. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that connection is one of the most powerful tools for healing. ...
At Creating Connections Counseling, we believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. If you find yourself struggling with the challenges of life, counseling services can help you to clarify your thoughts and emotions and put them in proper context to guide you forward. Counseling can be a vehicle to finding or maintaining healthy relationships, uncovering hidden passions, managing symptoms of mental illness, and establishing life goals for those who feel stuck. Our team of licensed clin...
Are you feeling anxious or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Whether you're dealing with relationship struggles, people-pleasing, or overthinking, I'm here to help. If you're new to therapy or facing big life changes, I offer a warm, supportive space to explore your feelings and build confidence. I specialize in working with young adults, those new to therapy, and people in recovery. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you're used to managing everything on your own. Y...
I am a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals through periods of growth, healing, and self-discovery. My background includes working with young adults, college students, and culturally diverse populations, which has deepened my commitment to providing affirming, inclusive care. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to each per...
Fall is a season of letting go. You are someone who feels stuck in an area of your life. You want to grow, feel an itch to make a change, or need guidance in meeting your goals. You are a high schooler, college student, or an adult who is going through a transition (widower, caregiver, divorcee, or looking to change careers). That's where I come in to work with you on your goals. You will work on identifying your goals, understanding obstacles (the itty bitty shitty committee we all have in our ...
Eudaimonia is a professional mental health practice. We are helping individuals improve their overall well-being through introspection, education, skills-building, therapy, and medication. We recognize that wellness looks different for each individual, so we tailor our approach to suit each client's specific needs. Our wellness practice strives to be a space where patients are comfortable providing some of their most intimate thoughts to their clinicians and reassured by the fact that they ar...
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We are a small group therapy practice serving clients in person in Pittsburgh, PA and via telehealth throughout Pennsylvania. Our practice centers the needs and experiences of marginalized people and populations, especially those who are LGBTQIA+ people, neurodivergent, or practicing alternative relationship structures (e.g., ethical nonmonogamy). All of our clinicians have lived experience with at least one of these topics, and we are committed to inclusive, trauma-informed care. Check out o...
Our team of psychotherapists can help your patients learn to see more deeply within, and thus gain the ability to perceive the outside world with enhanced clarity. The mission at Namaste Holistic Counseling is to help clients pave the right path treating the causes not just the symptoms. Our Clinicians will assemble the right treatment plan so that we can look beyond just your symptoms and address the root causes. We want to see our patients live the most fulfilled lives and broaden treat...
Most people who look at you might never know how much you are struggling. Your pattern of holding it all in, staying busy, or pulling away from others has worked well enough to get you through… till now. Now, it feels more like you’re caught in an endless maze of thoughts and worries, or like there’s a weighted blanket dragging you down. When anxiety or depression are present, everything in life can feel more difficult. I am a trauma-informed therapist specializing in helping you unpack t...
Valerie believes that everyone should be given an opportunity and have someone listen to them regardless of age, race, status, circumstances, etc. This sets her apart from others because just simply listening and caring, can make someone feel validated and respected. This approach completely changes one’s day or perspective and that means the world to Valerie. We all struggle from time to time, whether it be feeling anxious or depressed, struggling with core issues, and traumas. Therapy shoul...