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 ...
Are you going through times of high emotions and stress? Let me help. You deserve an experienced and competent professional that works with you to explore your situation with respect and compassion. Together, we will get to the heart of the problem and find fresh ways of managing your situation. I collaborate with you to help move you toward healthy change. I have a flexible approach that takes the best parts of different treatments and uses them in a way that fits your needs. I especially love ...
I'm Elizabeth and I am a Board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. If you are a college student or young adult struggling with stress, mental health concerns, anxiety or uncertainty about the future, you are not alone. Together, we’ll create a space where you can talk openly, sort through what’s on your mind, and find strategies that actually help. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and compassionate. I draw from variou...
I'm a therapist at Resilient Minds Behavioral Health with six years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I especially enjoy working with college students, as this time can bring a mix of exciting growth and overwhelming stress. Balancing academics, relationships, identity, and future goals can be tough—and I’m here to help you navigate it all. My background includes working in community mental health with individuals experiencing high levels of emotional distress, safe...
My style is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and discussing current stressors, identifying triggers and core beliefs that cause distortions, looking at what you can and cannot change, using Distress Tolerance and a Wise Mind as well as setting boundaries and using assertive communication. I also support clients who choose to use their faith as a coping tool and incorporate prayer and seeking guidance from a higher power if that is important to them. I assist clients in identifying resources in...
Hi I am Abby. I have worked a lot with college students struggling to adjusting to some of the major changes college life can be and help navigate difficult social, academic, or family situations in order to allow you to have the best experience you can. If you're navigating things like perfectionism, people-pleasing, struggles with socializing, a sense of “adulting wrong,” or questioning parts of yourself, I’d be like to support you. I take an approach of being curious about parts of ourselves...
Taking the step to begin therapy is courageous, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel understood. I believe change is always possible because our brains are capable of growth and healing. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning struggles, and life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy with insights from neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. I...
Our Mission 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 an...
Feeling sad, anxious, worried, more than just a couple of weeks? Experiencing racing thoughts, low energy, lack of enjoyment in life? Caught up in troubled relationships or wondering "what is the point of it all?" If you are feeling discouraged, irritable, overwhelmed, or need the opportunity to sort things out, therapeutic counseling may help. Nurture yourself by investing dedicated time to discover who you are, and how you want to be in the world. Come find space to safely confide your trou...
We are a liberation-focused therapy and consulting practice offering affirming care, regardless of your identity, we’re here to offer our support and ALL are welcome. Our practice emphasizes affirming care for queer, neurodivergent, and marginalized communities because these groups often struggle to find safe providers. At the same time, therapy is for anyone seeking personal growth and support. You don’t have to hold a marginalized identity to benefit from what we offer – we’re here for the ful...
With 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practcie, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to college students and individuals who identify queer, questioning, or exploring their identities. My practice is grounded in research-supported techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and ...
I enjoy working with people across the human experience, but especially those with whom I have some shared lived experience. You could be a good fit if these hit home for you: You feel like you are crumbling under the weight of chronic pain and/or illness(es). Searching for help but only getting perpetually dismissed by the systems that were designed to 'help'. You are a highly sensitive/empathic human trying to navigate these difficult times. You want to process past trauma--at your own p...
Choosing me as your therapist offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to mental health and well-being. I integrate various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a mind-body approach and trauma-informed care to provide tailored support for youth starting at age 10, adolescents and adults. My expertise lies in addressing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, school and work-related stress, grief, and life transitions. The mind-bod...
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We are here to help you. College life can be challenging- the demands of getting good grades, the the complications of social life, working to fit in, living alone for the first time- away from our previous support systems, and caring for you mental health are all intensified in the university setting. We get it. We have recent experience being in your world- knowing first hand the demands of today's college student. Mike, the director of Resouling Therapy, has over 25 years of experience work...
Inner Journey Counseling, a Group Therapy Practice, provides therapy, consultation, and other services to individuals, couples, and families in the Pittsburgh Region. Our treatment approach is based on the concept that your mental health is equally as important as your physical health, and that attending to your mental health is essential for living a truly fulfilled life. We believe that therapy should feel collaborative and empowering, rather than pathologizing. Our team is dedicated to pro...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in your thoughts, or navigating a big transition, you’re not alone. College can bring a lot of uncertainty, pressure, and change—and having support can make a real difference. I work with students who are figuring things out, managing stress, and wanting to feel more grounded and confident in themselves. In our work together, we’ll create a supportive space to explore what’s going on and find tools that help you feel more clear, balanced, and conne...
I'm a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, and procrastination. I also specialize in mindfulness & stress management, intimacy & relationships, gender/sexuality, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. With extensive pre- and post-doctoral training in university counseling, I bring a deep understanding of the academic community. I enjoy collaborating with students, staff, and faculty—including international students an...
Spiegel Freedman Psychological Associates has provided psychotherapeutic care to our Pittsburgh community’s young children, teenagers, adults, and elderly since 2003. We are fortunate to have a clinical team who have the collective expertise and experience in helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, marital problems, gender identity and transitions, medical complications, and decline associated with aging, to name just a few areas of common concern. We provide psychological care for...