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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 4 years of experience. I have worked in community mental health settings supporting clients of diverse backgrounds as they navigate challenges such as managing emotions, developing coping skills, processing grief and trauma, and building a healthier self-image. My approach is rooted in compassion and collaboration, and I am committed to helping clients create meaningful change in their lives.
I have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. I utilize a strengths-based approach to support my clients in reaching their goals. I draw from dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, somatic-focused therapy, and expressive arts to tailor care to each person’s unique needs.
I look forward to learning more about you and walking alongside you on your journey. Together, we can work toward growth, resilience, and healing.
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Acknowledging the courage it takes to seek assistance, I am prepared to collaborate with you in achieving your therapeutic objecti...
Acknowledging the courage it takes to seek assistance, I am prepared to collaborate with you in achieving your therapeutic objectives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience, and I specialize in supporting individuals through challenging emotional periods. I work with clients motivated to foster personal growth and improve their overall well-being through the therapeutic process. I create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions while developing strategies to achieve your goals and experience meaningful change.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah College, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. I use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness strategies to meet each client’s unique needs and promote personal growth.
As an extrovert and lifelong athlete, I value teamwork, collaboration, and building strong relationships to achieve shared goals. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to carry your burdens alone. I invite you to take the next step and schedule a session where we can work together on your journey toward healing and growth.
As a counselor, I implement compassion and empathy to create a safe, comfortable space for clients to be themselves and work towar...
As a counselor, I implement compassion and empathy to create a safe, comfortable space for clients to be themselves and work towards healing.
Heather Richards is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience working with diverse populations, from preschool-aged children to older adults. She has supported individuals facing trauma, grief, and loss, and has worked with clients navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Heather’s background includes work with at-risk youth, family systems, and outpatient and group therapy. She is passionate about helping clients committed to healing and personal growth.
Heather earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She uses a client-centered, integrative approach that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and strength-based techniques. She meets clients where they are while encouraging growth outside their comfort zone.
Heather helps clients feel empowered in their healing journey by fostering connection and trust. She values each client’s input and believes therapy should be tailored to individual needs and never one-size-fits-all. Heather supports clients in developing tools to manage symptoms, build resilience, and improve their quality of life.
I approach therapy sessions as if we're sorting through the puzzle pieces of your life; we'll work together to put the pieces wher...
I approach therapy sessions as if we're sorting through the puzzle pieces of your life; we'll work together to put the pieces where they belong and create a picture of what you want your life to look like.
Layla Bruzda is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient substance use treatment, as well as outpatient mental health treatment for adolescents and adults. She is helping clients to address substance use problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, grief/loss, relationship problems, communication/conflict resolution, legal involvement, and day-to-day life stressors.
Layla earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She uses a person-centered approach to help clients achieve their goals. She utilizes cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, motivational Interviewing, and other approaches based on individual needs and goals.
Layla believes that everyone deserves to live a peaceful and fulfilling life, despite past mistakes or difficult life experiences. She recognizes that carrying around this emotional weight can be physically and mentally exhausting, or lead to feeling "stuck." Layla's goal is to help clients process these issues to lighten the weight of life's challenges.
I believe that developing self-awareness is a unique process for every individual and is the key to healing and overcoming life’s ...
I believe that developing self-awareness is a unique process for every individual and is the key to healing and overcoming life’s challenges.
Laura Marsico is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults dealing with the variety of challenges associated with life changes, as well as those affected by anxiety, chronic illness, depression, family and relational issues, grief and loss, and trauma. Laura has worked in community and residential settings and has experience as a teacher and an artist.
Laura received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Master of Arts in Studio Arts from Western Carolina University. She views clients holistically, and her integrative approach includes cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts.
Laura appreciates that while life continually happens, it is easy to lose sight of one’s truth amidst the chaos of today’s world. By offering compassion and empathy, Laura listens with care and aims to help clients learn new ways to communicate, cope, and heal through living in alignment with their core values.
As a gay man, I empathize with those who feel like they're outsiders....
As a gay man, I empathize with those who feel like they're outsiders.
Evan Csir is a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 9 years of experience. He is passionate about working with people, especially autistic individuals. He is experienced in helping clients with depression, anxiety, and ADHD issues.
Evan earned his BA in English and Psychology from Thiel College in 2007 and his MA in Counseling in 2013 at Edinboro University. Evan has worked with children his entire professional career as he's worked in BHRS and family-based therapy. He also participated in the intensive family coaching program (parent-child interaction therapy which is done in the home). Evan uses person-centered, behavioral therapy, CBT, and DBT techniques.
Evan is a firm believer that we are all works in progress and never stop growing. He likes to use the metaphor of maintaining a yoga pose: The things in life that challenge us the most are the poses we need to work on the most.
I am excited to partner with you to help you take one more step in the direction you want to go in life....
I am excited to partner with you to help you take one more step in the direction you want to go in life.
Sean Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in behavioral health and drug and alcohol treatment settings. Sean specializes in working with teenagers and adults, ages 14 to 100, challenged by anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, work difficulties, marital/relationship conflict, school stress, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, grief/loss experiences, faith/religious beliefs, and behavioral issues. Sean also has experience in dealing with addiction affecting individuals and families. He provides skills, tools, educational information, and suggestions to help clients take the next step.
Sean received his Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. He utilizes approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, faith-based and Christian counseling, and motivational interviewing.
Sean can assist you in improving the relationships that mean the most to you and set appropriate boundaries within more challenging ones. He invites you to partner with him for your health and well-being and encourages you to schedule an appointment today.
I will strive to assist you on your journey of self-exploration while creating a safe, genuine, and open-minded environment for gr...
I will strive to assist you on your journey of self-exploration while creating a safe, genuine, and open-minded environment for growth and self-improvement.
Jordan Stash is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience in the mental health field. He has experience working with all age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. He strives to assist his clients in a variety of ways, helping them navigate through difficult times, processing emotions, and more. He specializes in several areas including depression, anxiety, gender identity, sexual orientation, LGBTQIA+ issues, and child therapy.
Jordan holds his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Student Affairs from California University-Pennsylvania. He has worked with children on the autism spectrum, assisting them with recognizing behaviors, processing emotions, and more. He is a former behavioral therapist who utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT).
Everyone has different perspectives and personal experiences. Jordan believes he can offer guidance and support on your new journey to a more productive, insightful sense of well-being. Jordan will help you develop skills and techniques, as well as cultivate a greater understanding of yourself and your experiences. Reach out to schedule with Jordan today.
As an individual who has dealt with mental health concerns personally and professionally, I believe in psychoeducation and the hea...
As an individual who has dealt with mental health concerns personally and professionally, I believe in psychoeducation and the healing of the body in correlation with the mind.
Danielle (Dani) Lusty is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience working with individuals ages 11 and above who struggle with anxiety, depression, time management, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health diagnoses. She has treated a variety of populations including the homeless, individuals within the legal system, and those suffering from alcohol and substance misuse disorder.
Dani has a Master’s in Art Therapy with a specialization in Counseling from Seton Hill University. She uses a variety of clinical techniques that focus on reality therapy, solution-focused treatment, and a person-centered approach.
Dani is honored to serve others in their time of need and educate her clients on how their presenting symptoms affect their minds and bodies. She encourages you to book an appointment today!
“Thoughts become things...choose the good ones!" (-Mike Dooley/TUT). Kate has 15 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional ...
“Thoughts become things...choose the good ones!" (-Mike Dooley/TUT). Kate has 15 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. She takes a holistic, eclectic, integrative approach to counseling, with the desire to create a "home base" -- a safe, caring, empathic and nonjudgmental environment to explore, heal, and reunite the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of who you are. She incorporates traditional evidence-based modalities; wisdom gleaned from broad life experiences; a deep, spiritual relationship with her own humanness; and good old-fashioned common sense. One of Kate’s greatest realizations is that our thoughts and beliefs are not always reliable sources of information. When faced with stress, sorrow, pain, trauma and tragedy, inaccurate thoughts and beliefs can lead to depression, anxiety, shame, guilt, and unnecessary suffering. This in turn can lead us down distressing paths. Kate commends you for recognizing and accepting that you can't figure it all out by yourself. She desires to help you learn to think clearly and effectively in times of crisis; show courage in the face of trauma; and find humor amid tragedy. She endeavors to help you make sense out of things that just don't seem to make sense.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Infidelity counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for couples grappling with the aftermath of one or more partner’s infidelity. It offers a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where both individuals can delve into the underlying reasons behind the breach of trust, openly express their feelings, and collaboratively strive to mend their relationship. The overarching objective of infidelity counseling is to either facilitate a path to reconciliation, should both partners desire it, or guide them through the process of separation or divorce with clarity and empathy.
Infidelity counseling combines various therapeutic techniques, such as individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches for changing destructive thought patterns, communication skills training for conflict resolution, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, narrative therapy to reframe relationship narratives, and mindfulness practices for managing intense emotions. These methods work together to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and the reconstruction of trust, leading to a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Infidelity counseling at Thriveworks Pittsburgh, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions needed for infidelity counseling can greatly vary based on the specific needs of the individuals or couples involved and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Thriveworks infidelity counseling in Pittsburgh, PA typically includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months, with the exact number of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist while considering the progress made during therapy and the therapeutic goals.
Infidelity and adultery are two of the most devastating words in the English language. Not the words themselves, of course, but what they mean—the actions behind the words in real life. When a spouse finds out that the person that they love and trust has been cheating on them behind their back with somebody else, devastating is about the only way to describe it.
The infidelity counselors at Thriveworks Pittsburgh, PA can help you get there. To work with an infidelity counselor or adultery counselor, just give our office a call. We’ll get you scheduled.
It’s hard to adequately put into words what that feeling of finding out you’ve been cheated on by your spouse actually feels like. Outside of the base betrayal and the finding out that the person they thought they knew and loved isn’t that person, infidelity causes:
These effects come from humiliation and betrayal but it’s important to understand that infidelity doesn’t come out of nowhere. More often than not, the root causes of infidelity and adultery come out of longstanding neglect on both sides of the partnership, where a couple has been taking each other for granted or just no longer speaking to each other or making an effort any more. These things happen and they can spiral out of control so quickly that the next thing you know, your spouse is admitting to an affair.
Infidelity isn’t easy to overcome. Many times the degree of hurt and humiliation is so great that one partner just cannot get past it. However, it’s not impossible and with professional counseling for adultery, getting through it can happen.
A relationship counselor working with a couple affected by infidelity will take on two fronts. The first front is assessing the damage done and working with the infidelity itself. The counselor will:
The second front is about moving on, and the counselor will:
Counseling for adultery is not easy. It’s a hard, tough, painful path. But if the couple still truly love each other and want to make it work, it’s often a worthwhile path. Please get in touch with Thriveworks Pittsburgh infidelity counseling to determine if it’s worthwhile for you.
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