Narrative Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Relationships, both romantic and platonic, often present profound challenges. They can evoke immense joy and profound anguish simultaneously. Endings can arrive prematurely or endure beyond our desires. Central to this is the relationship we cultivate with ourselves, the cornerstone upon which all other connections hinge. However, understanding and navigating these dynamics alone can prove daunting. Therapy can offer a space for exploration and growth, serving as a unique avenue for delving into the complexities of sexuality and relationships and facilitating deeper self-awareness.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or struggling with your self-worth as a Black woman? Wondering how to break free from always being "the strong friend" or heal some of those generational curses? If these challenges resonate with you, it might be time to seek support from a therapist who truly understands. Together, we can work on a plan to help you find relief and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Keep reading to find out how connecting with me today can be a transformative step in your life.

Being a human is a unique experience for us all and I look forward to helping you become who you want to be. My style of therapy focuses on you as a unique individual, your personal story, and how your mind body and spirit come together. I primarily utilize Person - Centered, Narrative, CBT , ACT and DBT in treatment. I use my own lived experiences to empathize and connect with clients to build the therapeutic relationship . I have experience working with Children and Adults of different backgrounds with various struggles including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Trauma.

I have years of experience working with clients struggling with grief, trauma, and depression. I am a member of ASERVIC, with many years of experience and extensive graduate study in religion and spirituality and can integrate values connected with a client's preferred religions and spiritual emphases into all therapeutic approaches. Clients facing life-transitions have greatly benefited from this focussed approach to wellness at every stage of life. I work well with adults of all ages. Older adults have often especially appreciated my counseling orientation. I am also fluent in Spanish and Italian.

We are a trauma-focused group, working in somatic, narrative, and cognitive approaches. Whether you need practical skills and empathetic listening, or exploring your past and how it affects your present, or processing specific or developmental traumas, we are here to walk with you on your journey. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I am currently accepting new clients! I help people focus on their self-awareness, acceptance, and accountability. I assist them to identify the changes they want to make and positive ways to do so. I listen to a person’s story and how they let it define them. I help people rewrite their own narrative, discarding actions or feelings others have placed on them. I help people work through emotions surrounding their own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs.

Gregory Mairs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has 22 years of direct mobile therapy experience with couples therapy, individual therapy, and particularly family systems with severe trauma, abuse, systemic trauma, complex trauma, and severe mental illness. Greg only recently completed his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) at Seton Hill University following 20+ years of doing mobile therapy with various social service agencies in the Pittsburgh area.

I work to establish a supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to focus on healing and connection. I work to emphasize collaboration while recognizing the client as the expert of their own experience. I support my clients with active listening, affirmation, validation, and honesty. We will work together to build upon existing attributes and coping mechanisms and I will work to encourage self-compassion while developing new skills for the present and future. This may include working on setting healthy boundaries, improving communication skills, and/or identifying negative self-talk.

If you've experienced trauma, if you are looking for relief from physical symptoms of stress and anxiety, or if you feel unseen or unheard in this world, I'd be honored to support you.

Hey, I’m Carli, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping people improve their relationships and mental health. If you're feeling stuck in cycles of conflict or uncertainty, I can help you find meaningful connections with yourself and others.

My focus includes trauma-informed therapy with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. I primarily work with adolescents and young adults. I utilize evidence-based, affirming practices to support my clients in processing trauma, regulating mood instability, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and building confidence in themselves.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, graduating in May of 2014. In the Fall of 2012, I received training as a victims’ advocate and crisis line operator at the Family Justice Center in South Bend. For the rest of my time as an undergraduate, I continued volunteering for the FJC, focusing on taking crisis calls, yet unaware of the skills I was building in attending to each caller’s concerns. I utilized my training again during grad school to volunteer for Crisis Text Line, where I honed my skills in crisis management and planning.

Chance Kolhmeyer is a Resident in Counseling who specializes in working with adults. A large portion of Chance’s experience has consisted of working with the college population where she has gained an extensive understanding of life experiences, transitions, and disorders within this stage of life. She has a history of working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relational issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, day-to-day stress, and time management.

I provide support to college students & adults in the areas of anxiety, grief, life transitions, postpartum anxiety, betrayal trauma, teen trauma, and being the adult child of immigrants. I also provide support to couples in the areas of communication, premarital, pre-engagement, and pre-cohabitation. I've worked with various populations & present issues/concerns, thus garnering my areas of specialty. Being a 1.5-generation immigrant has afforded me firsthand experience/knowledge of the difficulties and challenges that children of immigrants may face. My specialty areas in no way limits my ability to work with a variety of clients.

I can help you navigate through change: job loss, grief, family estrangement, divorce/breakup, gender exploration, working on anxious attachment or people-pleasing. Together, we can work to integrate trauma, depression, anxiety and other symptoms into a life that feels worthwhile, however you define that. There's definitely more than one path for healing, and what can look like stability to some can be uncomfortably stifling to others. I will utilize a combination of narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT/CBT skills (very optional!), feminist therapy and insight-oriented therapy to help you find your way forward.

Seeking help requires courage and strength, and I applaud you for the steps you have already taken in your journey. The demands of life are vast, but I believe they can feel a little lighter with a supportive, affirming presence by your side. I am committed to providing a compassionate, accepting, collaborative, and empowering space for you. I firmly believe each person possess an incredible capacity for enhancing their well-being, and I am honored to accompany you on your journey of healing and personal growth.

Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a more holistic and gospel centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose!

There are times in life when people will seek counseling because they feel disconnected in their relationships, are struggling with difficult situations and emotions, or long to live a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and authentic. My approach begins with the belief that individuals are resilient and may benefit from utilizing their strengths to increase their resiliency. I can assist in attaining lifestyle balance, developing healthy coping skills, recognizing your priorities and problem-solving.

I have been in the mental health field since 1998, working for such organizations as Special Equestrians as a side aid volunteer assisting people with physical and/or mental health disabilities and Lenape Valley Foundation as both a house advisor and a Partial Hospital Program group therapist for people with severe and persistent mental illness. I also worked for Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia for their Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Program where I was a counselor for people addicted to heroin.