Our therapists offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Pittsburgh, PA

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through personal, emotional, and life-transition challenges. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and adjustment to life-altering medical diagnoses or transplants. My background includes work in enhanced outpatient settings and individual therapy, treating a wide range of diagnoses and clinical presentations. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful change.

I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from California University of Pennsylvania. My approach is client-centered and tailored to each individual’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy and inviting someone into your personal thoughts and experiences can feel overwhelming. I understand how important it is to find a therapist who feels like the right fit. If you are seeking compassionate guidance and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I would be honored to support you on your journey forward.

Brenda Slagle is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania with over 6 years of experience. Brenda specializes in treating clients with complex PTSD, major depression, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, addiction, social anxiety, bipolar, and others.

She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. Brenda strives to create a non-judgmental space to examine the past to inform how patterns have developed. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and strengths-based approaches.

Brenda will provide genuine empathy and support while you work together to find one's purpose and authentic self. Team up with her to start managing and mitigating your mental health conditions and concerns. Brenda looks forward to sharing her experience and expertise with you—one session at a time.

Maggie Dombrowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience in the mental health and behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and seniors address their unique challenges and advocating for the appropriate care and treatment to help them enjoy life. Maggie specialized in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment, and various mental health disorders.

Maggie completed her Master of Counseling at Waynesburg University. Her personal family experience with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and various mental health disorders coupled with her professional experience allows her to provide the empathy, guidance, support, and advocation her clients are seeking. Maggie utilizes various treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.

We all go through various challenges and adjustments in our lives. Maggie is confident she can support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques to help you to cope with your struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

Callan Weisser is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience working with children, teens, emerging adults, and adults. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, stress, and major life transitions including co-parenting, career shifts, and college adjustments. Callan creates a nonjudgmental, client-centered space that encourages growth through an individualized, strengths-based lens.

Callan earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. She draws on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, person-centered, and solution-focused brief therapy to support client needs in a personalized and collaborative manner.

Callan values open communication and encourages clients to reach out between sessions when needed. Her approachable style helps clients feel supported and empowered in their journey toward wellness. She welcomes ongoing dialogue via email, secure messaging, or phone to ensure continuity of care.

Dzana Saynes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience helping adult clients who are coping with ADHD/trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic stress, difficult life transitions, anger management, and more.

Dzana earned her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She is from Lithuania originally and immigrated to the US in 2004 with her son. She always had a dream to meet her family in the U.S. As a therapist, she loves to provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to talk about family issues. Dzana utilizes a multicultural counseling approach that is integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solutions-focused, person-centered, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment, and existential therapy approaches. 

Dzana's belief is that a unique approach to life changes and personal difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes in your unique life situations. She specializes in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental health conditions, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem. 

Rachel Hill is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults to help them become the best version of themselves. She has experience working with a wide range of mental health issues and daily life stressors. These experiences include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger, and ADHD. Rachel specializes in depression, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, anger, grief, and stress.

Rachel completed her Master of Counseling at Geneva College. Rachel utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy. She also uses a client-centered approach and views the person as a whole rather than just many parts.

Rachel understands that life is stressful and brings a lot of complicated feelings. She is confident that therapy can help an individual cope with these stressors. Rachel knows that therapy can be a stressful event, but it doesn’t always have to feel like that. If you’re ready to be a better version of yourself, schedule an appointment with her today!

Shannon Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience supporting individuals of all ages, including children, adults, veterans, and those navigating mental health crises. Their warm, collaborative, and goal-focused approach helps clients explore challenges, build on strengths, and move toward more manageable and fulfilling lives. Shannon meets clients where they are and walks alongside them toward meaningful change.

Shannon holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gannon University and has extensive experience in crisis care. They tailor each session to client needs, offering a grounded, collaborative space that supports personal growth, emotional resilience, and healing.

Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Shannon provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood, be your authentic self, and begin to make sense of what’s going on. If you’re ready to take the first step, Shannon is here to support you with care and compassion.

Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience working with kids as young as 4, elderly clients, and everyone in between. She is driven and passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and adults overcome the hardships that life brings. Heather has a vast amount of experience working with addiction, depression, anxiety, life adjustments, and much more. She will strive to help you reach your potential and wants to meet you where you are. Heather has a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Slippery Rock University.

Heather utilizes a solution-focused approach, focusing on creating and reaching goals in therapy to promote growth in areas the client would like to focus on. She also uses a reality approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and an eclectic approach, pending on the needs of her clients.

Heather wants to meet you where you are. She is ready and able to support your needs and help you begin the therapy process. If you are ready to start, schedule an appointment with her today.

Abi Watterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience. Abi is an advocate and passionate about helping people reach their goals, connect with themselves and identify and work towards the lives they want to be living. Abi specializes in LGBTQIQA+ issues, gender development and expression, helping clients maintain recovery from substances while working through mental health trauma and coping strategies, and has experience in treating depression, anxiety and diagnosis with psychosis.

Abi completed their Master's degree in Counseling at Slippery Rock University. Abi is passionate about identity and equality for all. They utilize multiple treatment approaches to ensure a warm and inviting personality and capable treatment for a variety of concerns.

Abi knows the journey can be tough, but is confident that there is a path forward and a healthy way through the struggles you are facing, and is ready to face those challenges with you together. They can't wait to hear about the exciting changes you want to make. Schedule your session today.

Holly Blass is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to achieve their personal goals, decrease negative symptoms, improve interpersonal relationships, and increase quality of life. Holly has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. 

Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy at Kutztown University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused CBT, ecosystemic structural family therapy, and techniques developed by the Gottman Institute. Holly incorporates a trauma informed approach to help facilitate a feeling of safety, trust, and build a strong therapeutic alliance with each of her clients.

Holly works to help her clients feel empowered, even in their vulnerability, and help them regain control over their own narrative to make lasting positive change. She acknowledges the possible hesitation behind initiating and maintaining change, and works to understand her clients and meet them with flexibility.