Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Pittsburgh
Our team of licensed mental health professionals is dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered therapy for individuals seeking emotional and psychological growth. With expertise in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, we combine evidence-based modalities like EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness to address diverse client needs. Our therapists bring extensive experience from clinical settings including hospitals, veterans' services, and community mental health programs.We prioritize creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces for self-exploration while emphasizing the mind-body connection and spiritual well-being. Our Pittsburgh-based practice serves adults through individual and group therapy, offering specialized support for LGBTQIA+ individuals and those navigating complex mental health challenges.
Services
Therapy Services
Group Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Spiritual Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR-certified therapists with specialized trauma recovery training
- Our team includes professionals with experience in hospital, veterans', and community mental health settings
- We combine multiple therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, mindfulness, and body-oriented approaches
- Our practice provides inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ individuals and neurodiverse clients
- We emphasize client-led treatment planning with personalized therapeutic approaches
Services
Therapy Services
Our individual therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Therapists employ psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and body-oriented approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for emotional exploration while integrating mindfulness practices and spiritual perspectives to support holistic healing.
Group Therapy
Structured group therapy sessions foster peer support and shared experiences in a professionally guided environment. These sessions help participants develop social connections while addressing common challenges like trauma recovery and mental health management. Groups emphasize mutual support and skill-building through evidence-based therapeutic frameworks tailored to specific client needs.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR treatment addresses trauma and PTSD through evidence-based protocols that reprocess distressing memories. Certified therapists use bilateral stimulation techniques to reduce emotional distress while helping clients develop grounding strategies. This approach integrates somatic awareness and cognitive restructuring to promote lasting recovery from traumatic experiences.
Spiritual Counseling
Integrative spiritual counseling explores clients' belief systems and existential questions within a therapeutic framework. Services accommodate diverse spiritual perspectives while addressing moral distress and meaning-making. Therapists with theological training provide support for spiritual crises and help clients connect personal values with mental health goals.
Mental Health Counseling
Comprehensive mental health treatment addresses conditions like anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and adjustment challenges. Therapists use diagnostic assessments and evidence-based interventions to create individualized care plans. Services include crisis management, coping skill development, and long-term therapeutic support for sustained mental wellness.
People
Tara Pannell
Co-Owner / Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in hospital, jail, and veterans' mental health settings. Specializes in trauma therapy and spiritual counseling while pursuing Jungian analysis training. Offers EMDR consultation services.
Vincent Mach
Co-Owner / Psychotherapist
Licensed therapist with decade of experience in human services. Transitioned from case management for homeless populations to providing therapy in diverse clinical settings including primary healthcare and victim support centers.
Carrie Buckner
Psychotherapist
Licensed clinical social worker with experience in mental health and spiritual counseling. Former Allegheny County Jail chaplain and community treatment team member. Specializes in outpatient therapy for adults with complex mental health needs.
Roxanne Kerstetter
Psychotherapist
Licensed clinical social worker with decade of social work experience. Provides hospice bereavement counseling and family therapy services. Specializes in emotional support for terminal illness and end-of-life transitions.
Lauren Richey
Psychotherapist
Licensed professional counselor using psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. Focuses on self-acceptance and contemporary therapeutic techniques to address mental health challenges in a personable, professional manner.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you offer?
We use evidence-based methods including EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and body-oriented approaches tailored to individual needs.
Do you provide group therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer structured group therapy environments that promote peer support and shared healing experiences under professional guidance.
Are your therapists qualified for trauma treatment?
Our team includes EMDR-certified therapists with specialized training in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment protocols.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online contact form or call 412.407.7642 to discuss availability and match with the appropriate therapist.
Do you accept insurance?
Please contact our office directly to verify current insurance acceptance policies and payment options.
