Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Pittsburgh, PA

"I have dedicated my career development towards understanding and helping my clients."

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.

Holly Zill 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. 

"My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be. "

Molly Alvord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and Maryland with over 17 years of experience. Working in a variety of settings, Molly has had the pleasure of helping people of all ages and backgrounds by providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues.

Molly earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work. She takes a humanistic approach that involves unconditional positive regard with a blend of techniques including person-centered, motivational, solution-focused, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to work with the client to find the methods that will fit their needs.

Molly starts where the client is and helps them explore their reasons for choosing therapy and identify their goals. Employing a variety of techniques to meet the client’s needs, she empowers her clients to use their strengths to make positive changes in their lives.  

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. 

"As a mental health clinician, I am committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others."

Tiara Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience in behavioral health. She is collaborative and passionate about helping individuals identify and overcome personal obstacles. She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with unique concerns and diverse backgrounds. Tiara Specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, women's issues, life transitions, work-life imbalance, & family conflicts.

Tiara earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. She favors an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. She understands that each individual has a unique history and that it will take different approaches to therapy to address the needs of each individual. Her primary goal is to empower her clients and help them to develop, achieve, and sustain a healthy lifestyle of wellness.

Tiara is interested in helping you become successful with your mental health journey. She wants you to accomplish your goals. Her goals become your goals just as long as they are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely), legal, and healthy.

Holly Umbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and adults who have sexual, physical, and /or emotional abuse histories. Holly has also done extensive family therapy.  

Her clients have primarily had depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse issues, and/or faulty thinking.

Holly completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Mental Health Counseling at Geneva College. She holds a Family Based Certification and a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). Holly’s clients often aim to get past the past and establish healthy thinking patterns and actions. She enjoys helping her clients realize that their pasts do not have to intrude upon or control their presents.

Holly would love to get to know you on a deep, personal level and help you explore what makes you tick, and how you can live your best life. She is a great, nonjudgmental listener. Holly enjoys putting clients at ease and helping them explore realistic, achievable options to help them meet their goals. She believes that we are living in stressful times, and we can all benefit from talking out our problems with another caring, invested person. Issues from your past do not have to determine your future. With Holly you can create a better future for you together!

"As a therapist, I understand that it can be hard to open up to someone, but I want therapy to feel like getting a cup of coffee with a friend."

Rachel Hill is a Pre-Licensed Therapist, 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!

"As a 2nd generation daughter of refugees, I empathize with the ever-evolving process of identity exploration and intersectionality."

Lindsay Mosaky is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over 5 years of experience in the nonprofit and social services industries. She is passionate about helping teens, adults, and seniors to address personal issues and live more freely and purposefully. Lindsay has worked with clients suffering from grief, hospice care-related issues, cultural identity issues, interpersonal relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and existentialism.

Lindsay completed her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work at Rutgers University. She is the 2nd generation daughter of Southeast Asian immigrants and has faced cultural identity challenges throughout her life. She has also navigated through chronic illness and grief within her own family system. Lindsay used an eclectic range of interventions including mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential therapy (ET), and motivational interviewing (MI).

Life is a constant ebb and flow of emotions, thoughts, and feelings that we are constantly dealing with. Lindsay is here to support you in the process of recalibrating your steps and in finding the confidence to continue on in your journey forward.

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, OCD, relational issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, day-to-day stress, and time management.

Chance completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Applied Psychology at Florida Institute of Technology and her Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Geneva College. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Chance has had a passion for helping others since the seventh grade and has been looking forward to working in the field ever since. She believes it is important to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their wellbeing including their physical health, support systems, work or school environment, and faith/spirituality in this process.

Chance creates a warm and welcoming environment. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. She takes the time to explore and educate the client on which therapy might be the best fit for them, understanding that everyone is unique, so what may work for some may not work for others. Chance feels blessed to be able to help people through life’s trials and tribulations. Throughout your therapeutic experience, it is her hope to find something that works well for you. Chance thoroughly believes in self-care, and therapy is one of the best tools for it!

"I want to understand you. We can only improve ourselves and our relationships after we share understanding of ourselves and others."

Debra Cooke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating life transitions, anger, self-esteem, parenting issues, and stress in all ages. Debra has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of people with different types of trauma, and all have had the same needs: Everyone needs support and drive when they want to make positive changes, and Debra wants to support and push her clients as needed to help them improve their quality of life.

Debra completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology from West Virginia University and her Master of Education (M.Ed) in School Counseling at California University of Pennsylvania and West Virginia University.

Debra likes to take a holistic approach and explore both internal and external factors that affect your overall health and wellbeing. She will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavioral analysis (ABA), and positive psychology. Debra knows what it's like to feel alone, and she knows how relieving it is to find someone who actually understands and gives time and space to learn, think and grow. Let her be there for you.