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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy in Canonsburg, PA
At Psychotherapy Associates, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and collaborative mental health care. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, and addiction recovery. We prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships, recognizing their critical role in effective treatment. Our approach focuses on identifying clients' strengths and developing personalized coping strategies to support long-term recovery. With over three decades of combined experience, our clinicians utilize evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address individual needs.We maintain flexible scheduling, offering appointments six days a week with evening and weekend availability. Our practice accepts multiple insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UPMC, and Medicare, to ensure accessible care. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where clients can achieve their full potential for recovery. Our team includes licensed professionals with expertise in child/adolescent disorders, family therapy, and trauma-informed care. We actively invest in ongoing professional development to maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Trauma-Informed Care
Child/Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counseling
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR for proven treatment outcomes
- Our clinicians maintain expertise through ongoing professional development and certifications
- Flexible scheduling available with evening and weekend appointments
- We accept major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare
- Client-centered approach combining motivational interviewing and strengths-based treatment
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and various mental health conditions through structured, goal-oriented sessions. Our licensed therapists tailor CBT techniques to individual needs, focusing on practical solutions and skill-building for long-term emotional well-being.
Family Systems Therapy
Family Systems Therapy addresses interpersonal dynamics and communication patterns within families. Our clinicians help resolve conflicts, improve relationships, and support members dealing with mental health challenges. This approach recognizes family systems' interconnectedness and promotes collective healing through collaborative sessions that foster understanding and emotional support.
Addiction Recovery
Our addiction recovery program addresses substance use disorders and behavioral addictions through personalized treatment plans. Combining evidence-based therapies with support for co-occurring mental health conditions, we help clients develop coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques. Our compassionate approach emphasizes sustainable recovery and holistic well-being.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care recognizes the impact of traumatic experiences on mental health. Our specialists use EMDR and other trauma-specific therapies to help clients process distressing memories safely. This approach emphasizes safety, empowerment, and healing while addressing trauma's effects on emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
Child/Adolescent Therapy
Child/Adolescent Therapy addresses mental health challenges in younger clients through age-appropriate interventions. Our therapists work with children and teens on emotional regulation, behavioral issues, and social difficulties using play therapy, CBT, and family involvement. We focus on creating safe spaces for young clients to develop coping skills and emotional resilience.
People
Emily Heim
Owner
With over 30 years of experience, Emily Heim holds dual master's degrees in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Social Work. She specializes in eating disorders and child/adolescent therapy, having opened Psychotherapy Associates in 2007 after extensive clinical practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Devyn Nestor
Therapist
Devyn Nestor brings expertise in co-occurring disorders and correctional mental health to her practice. Specializing in adolescent and adult therapy, she employs client-centered approaches to address mental health, substance abuse, and legal history challenges through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
Jenn Kita
Therapist
Jenn Kita combines child welfare experience with community mental health expertise. Licensed since 2014, she provides strengths-based therapy for diverse age groups while maintaining clinical supervision credentials and working as an opioid treatment consultant across the East Coast.
Mary Regets Workman
Therapist
Mary Regets Workman offers specialized treatment for mood disorders, trauma, and addictive behaviors. Certified in DBT, EMDR, and EFT, she integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to create personalized treatment plans addressing bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress through compassionate, tailored interventions.
Krista Powell
Therapist
Krista Powell joined the team in 2023 with community mental health and substance abuse expertise. Utilizing CBT and motivational interviewing, she treats anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues across individual, family, and group settings while maintaining a collaborative, empathetic therapeutic approach.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide CBT, DBT, EMDR, family therapy, and trauma-informed care for anxiety, depression, addiction, and child/adolescent disorders through individual and group sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, UPMC, Medicare, and several other major insurance plans. Credentialing varies by provider, so please verify with our office.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments available six days a week to accommodate client needs.
What qualifications do your therapists have?
Our team includes licensed professionals with master's degrees in psychology and social work, holding certifications in specialized therapies and maintaining decades of combined clinical experience.
