Female Therapists in Wilkinsburg, PA
Annette Kolski-Andreaco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
I am a family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families. I focus my practice on helping individuals improve their important relationships - with their children, with their spouses or with a significant other and with their parents. Helping clients with work relationships is also a significant part of my practice. I've facilitated sessions with several generations of married couples within one family. Important relationships influence a person's emotional and physical states, resulting in some cases in extreme distress. When people reduce their sensitivity to others, they can make dramatic improvements in directing their own emotional and physical wellbeing.
I am a family therapist who works with individuals, couples and families. I focus my practice on helping individuals improve their important relationships - with their children, with their spouses or with a significant other and with their parents. Helping clients with work relationships is also a significant part of my practice. I've facilitated sessions with several generations of married couples within one family. Important relationships influence a person's emotional and physical states, resulting in some cases in extreme distress. When people reduce their sensitivity to others, they can make dramatic improvements in directing their own emotional and physical wellbeing.
I specialize in post-partum depression and women's health issues.
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social Worker. I have a certification as a certified Sex Therapist and educator .(ASSECT) I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I specialize in post-partum depression and women's health issues.
I like working with college and graduate students. Individuals and couples who want to enhance their quality of life and will do the work and exploration that this journey may require. I am very engaging and will be active with you in the process. I have over forty years as a clinical Social Worker. I have a certification as a certified Sex Therapist and educator .(ASSECT) I work with new parents and families trying to become parents.
I strongly believe that people have the ability to make changes at any time in their lives. I have specialized training in step-family therapy and recognized they have different dynamics than intact families. I work with people who have depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, as well as those needing anger management skills.
I strongly believe that people have the ability to make changes at any time in their lives. I have specialized training in step-family therapy and recognized they have different dynamics than intact families. I work with people who have depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, as well as those needing anger management skills.
Sharon Elaine Opitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
If you feel that you have had problems with depression, anxiety or anger and this has negatively affected your work experience or your relationships, I think that I can help you. I have had over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples overcome their obstacles and find more rewarding experiences. Please feel free to contact me if you have had any of the following: anger issues, anxiety including panic attacks, relationship conflicts, trauma, work conflicts or negative thinking. I use both a cognitive and systems approach in my therapy.
If you feel that you have had problems with depression, anxiety or anger and this has negatively affected your work experience or your relationships, I think that I can help you. I have had over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples overcome their obstacles and find more rewarding experiences. Please feel free to contact me if you have had any of the following: anger issues, anxiety including panic attacks, relationship conflicts, trauma, work conflicts or negative thinking. I use both a cognitive and systems approach in my therapy.
Adrienne Bernardina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
I have experience working with individual adults, adolescents and children, couples and families.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which you can explore your feelings and develop self-awareness of your perspectives and insight into your motives and fears.
I help you with feelings of depression and anxiety due to relationship issues-between individuals or within a family, life changes or loss.
Together we can uncover unresolved issues from past experiences or trauma which often impact present behaviors and feelings.
I have experience working with individual adults, adolescents and children, couples and families.
I provide a safe and comfortable environment in which you can explore your feelings and develop self-awareness of your perspectives and insight into your motives and fears.
I help you with feelings of depression and anxiety due to relationship issues-between individuals or within a family, life changes or loss.
Together we can uncover unresolved issues from past experiences or trauma which often impact present behaviors and feelings.
Let’s Talk About H.E.R. Therapy
BSW, MSPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 (Online Only)
To my future clients, Hello and Blessings. Thank you for your consideration to begin the process for H.E. R. (Healing Empowering Resilience). Your power to take the initial step and seek therapy, demonstrates that you’re worthy to be connected to a safe, unbiased, and therapeutic environment which will provide you the chance to process your experiences, emotions, and energy to initiate healing. Therapy matters! It’s time to end the stigma and negative perceptions and incorporate healing in all aspects of your life with a therapist that can relate and identify with your core self.
To my future clients, Hello and Blessings. Thank you for your consideration to begin the process for H.E. R. (Healing Empowering Resilience). Your power to take the initial step and seek therapy, demonstrates that you’re worthy to be connected to a safe, unbiased, and therapeutic environment which will provide you the chance to process your experiences, emotions, and energy to initiate healing. Therapy matters! It’s time to end the stigma and negative perceptions and incorporate healing in all aspects of your life with a therapist that can relate and identify with your core self.
Doty Lee Mauney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Not accepting new clients
I am a practicing Gestalt therapist as well as a Registered Play therapist who works with adults and children that have experienced trauma and/or abuse, and present with symptoms of PDSD, anxiety, depression. When working with children I work closely with the parents or caregivers for best results. As a Gestalt therapist my focus is present focused and on the whole person (thoughts, feelings, body/movement.) Together we create an environment where the individual finds a deeper awareness about themselves that can increase their choices about how they interact with others and live their life.
I am a practicing Gestalt therapist as well as a Registered Play therapist who works with adults and children that have experienced trauma and/or abuse, and present with symptoms of PDSD, anxiety, depression. When working with children I work closely with the parents or caregivers for best results. As a Gestalt therapist my focus is present focused and on the whole person (thoughts, feelings, body/movement.) Together we create an environment where the individual finds a deeper awareness about themselves that can increase their choices about how they interact with others and live their life.
Avis Moorehead, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Not accepting new clients
Are you ready for change? I am invested in helping you find the better you! I have over 20 years working with Adults, children and families. I work with all age groups whom are struggling with ADHD, Depression ,Anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief,, as well as anger management problems. I specialize with children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. I am experienced in Play Therapy , Family therapy and anxiety . Treatment is individualized and goal oriented. I want people to grow, and gain confidence in life. As a wonderful addition I have a psychiatrist on board. His name is XiXi Wong.
Are you ready for change? I am invested in helping you find the better you! I have over 20 years working with Adults, children and families. I work with all age groups whom are struggling with ADHD, Depression ,Anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief,, as well as anger management problems. I specialize with children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. I am experienced in Play Therapy , Family therapy and anxiety . Treatment is individualized and goal oriented. I want people to grow, and gain confidence in life. As a wonderful addition I have a psychiatrist on board. His name is XiXi Wong.
Abby Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to explore the stories of our lives with the hope of finding healing in our ability to connect more deeply with ourselves and one another other, gain insight, flexibility, compassion, and freedom. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to heal from trauma, past or ongoing traumatic stress, sexual and gender-based violence, spiritual abuse, and grief.
I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to explore the stories of our lives with the hope of finding healing in our ability to connect more deeply with ourselves and one another other, gain insight, flexibility, compassion, and freedom. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to heal from trauma, past or ongoing traumatic stress, sexual and gender-based violence, spiritual abuse, and grief.
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Katy Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Online Only)
Katy Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Relation Works, offering virtual services to residents throughout the United States. Katy specializes in coaching individuals who want to have healthy and safe interpersonal relationships. Whether it be navigating the dating world, creating a safe attachment to your child, or understanding the impact of domestic violence, Katy partners with those who want to carve out their future by taking a deep dive into the past.
Katy Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Relation Works, offering virtual services to residents throughout the United States. Katy specializes in coaching individuals who want to have healthy and safe interpersonal relationships. Whether it be navigating the dating world, creating a safe attachment to your child, or understanding the impact of domestic violence, Katy partners with those who want to carve out their future by taking a deep dive into the past.
Amy Commander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Online Only)
When we are able to shed feelings of shame and be vulnerable, we are able to dream, to embrace change as possible and then practice it. When we become aware of and in tune with our emotions—one of the many things that institutional injustices make more difficult—we learn about ourselves, our capacities, and our needs. We can then set boundaries and improve our relationships. We are then able to help ourselves with clear intent and invite our communities to support us. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, attachment wounds & styles, non-monogamy, codependency, sexuality and gender identities & issues, HIV, and self-worth.
When we are able to shed feelings of shame and be vulnerable, we are able to dream, to embrace change as possible and then practice it. When we become aware of and in tune with our emotions—one of the many things that institutional injustices make more difficult—we learn about ourselves, our capacities, and our needs. We can then set boundaries and improve our relationships. We are then able to help ourselves with clear intent and invite our communities to support us. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, attachment wounds & styles, non-monogamy, codependency, sexuality and gender identities & issues, HIV, and self-worth.
Lucy Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and especially enjoy working with people who have ADHD, in particular LGBTQ-identified clients. I also have experience helping people navigate reproductive challenges (including abortion, getting pregnant, etc) and perinatal & postpartum time periods.
I work with individuals and especially enjoy working with people who have ADHD, in particular LGBTQ-identified clients. I also have experience helping people navigate reproductive challenges (including abortion, getting pregnant, etc) and perinatal & postpartum time periods.
Amanda Merola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Amanda Merola, LCSW
Verified Verified
Penn Hills, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Hello! My main priority with clients is to create a safe space that is free from judgment or criticism. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I strive to empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I use a CBT focused approach. I enjoy sharing and educating clients on resources and tools to help best support them. I welcome you to contact me via phone or email to setup an initial consultation to determine if we will be a good fit.
Hello! My main priority with clients is to create a safe space that is free from judgment or criticism. I help clients explore their emotions, life events and goals in a supportive and collaborative environment. I strive to empower my clients to take an active role in their treatment. I use a CBT focused approach. I enjoy sharing and educating clients on resources and tools to help best support them. I welcome you to contact me via phone or email to setup an initial consultation to determine if we will be a good fit.
If you are a person who struggles with acceptance or change, I may be the person for you. Change can be difficult to adjust to and sometimes having the opportunity to talk it out helps you understand your situation a little better. You are not alone and there are others who struggle with similar issues. Admitting you need help coping or dealing with trauma or a life altering situations shows your courage to make a difference in your life and others. Life can be difficult to navigate through and if you are seeking someone who can be a source of support for you to help guide you down a path to success: Let’s talk about it
If you are a person who struggles with acceptance or change, I may be the person for you. Change can be difficult to adjust to and sometimes having the opportunity to talk it out helps you understand your situation a little better. You are not alone and there are others who struggle with similar issues. Admitting you need help coping or dealing with trauma or a life altering situations shows your courage to make a difference in your life and others. Life can be difficult to navigate through and if you are seeking someone who can be a source of support for you to help guide you down a path to success: Let’s talk about it
Making the decision to talk with someone about issues in your life can be difficult however it can also be incredibly rewarding. My role as a therapist is to help clients become more self aware and to support them as they work to increase/decrease behaviors and thought patterns that no longer serve them.
Making the decision to talk with someone about issues in your life can be difficult however it can also be incredibly rewarding. My role as a therapist is to help clients become more self aware and to support them as they work to increase/decrease behaviors and thought patterns that no longer serve them.
Angeline Buczkowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Every individual has their own strengths and unique needs. I believe that meeting people where they are and allowing them to take a steering wheel to their own life is the way to see change. As a counselor my job is to empower you to meet your goals as well provide you with the tools you are needing to see change. Trust and intimacy in oneself can be built by allowing you the space to feel heard, understood and to develop your own insight into your own thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Every individual has their own strengths and unique needs. I believe that meeting people where they are and allowing them to take a steering wheel to their own life is the way to see change. As a counselor my job is to empower you to meet your goals as well provide you with the tools you are needing to see change. Trust and intimacy in oneself can be built by allowing you the space to feel heard, understood and to develop your own insight into your own thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Counseling With Confidence, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (Online Only)
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) based in Pennsylvania and I'm excited to get to know you and support you on your journey. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including a college counseling center, a drug and alcohol center, and a therapeutic preschool. I love working with teens, young adults and adults who are navigating through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, stress, and grief and loss. Each person’s story is unique, and I’m here to offer a personalized approach that fits your specific needs and goals.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) based in Pennsylvania and I'm excited to get to know you and support you on your journey. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, including a college counseling center, a drug and alcohol center, and a therapeutic preschool. I love working with teens, young adults and adults who are navigating through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, stress, and grief and loss. Each person’s story is unique, and I’m here to offer a personalized approach that fits your specific needs and goals.
Johanna Lux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Online Only)
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
***NOW PROVIDING TELE-THERAPY***, as we navigate our mental health and keep ourselves, our families, and our communities healthy. Tele-therapy is simple and easy to use, and I will guide you through it. As a parent and therapist, I understand the challenges facing women today as they navigate the many obligations and demands in their lives. My practice focuses on women's issues including depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum issues, poor prenatal diagnosis, balancing work and family life, role identity, trauma, and family and partner conflict.
Jamie Elizabeth Lough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (Online Only)
I find fulfillment in working with clients who have a history of trauma. Helping someone through the dark, painful, and broken parts of their life to assist them in finding their wholeness again, to have hope and confidence in themselves. Along with trauma I have been trained to work with clients who have depression, anxiety, and anger issues. I use an eclectic style of therapy and pull from several different modalities.
I find fulfillment in working with clients who have a history of trauma. Helping someone through the dark, painful, and broken parts of their life to assist them in finding their wholeness again, to have hope and confidence in themselves. Along with trauma I have been trained to work with clients who have depression, anxiety, and anger issues. I use an eclectic style of therapy and pull from several different modalities.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.