Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa (They/Them)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
We believe healing isn’t always quiet—it’s about being bold, being unapologetically you, and finally letting your body release the weight it’s been carrying. By blending compassionate psychotherapy with restorative somatic care like halotherapy and deep muscle compression, we help you process trauma in a way that truly sticks. Our sanctuary is a safe, fiercely inclusive haven built for marginalized voices and the queer community, where you’ll feel the relief of a warm blanket the moment you walk through the door. Whether you’re navigating trauma, neurodiversity, or sex therapy, you don't have to carry your story alone anymore. You’re home—come in, exhale, and let’s start your next chapter together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dance / Movement Therapy Uses movement and body awareness to express emotions and improve mental health. It can increase confidence, reduce stress, and support healing.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Social Constructionist Therapy Looks at how social and cultural context shapes identity and problems. It helps clients create new narratives of meaning.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Trauma-Informed Healing: Integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit
When navigating the complexities of trauma, effective healing demands an approach that honors the whole person. At our center, our Certified Trauma Specialist utilizes advanced models of psychotherapy to help clients reprocess difficult memories and build lasting emotional resilience.
However, we understand that trauma is held not just in the mind, but deep within the body and nervous system. The stress response impacts everything from muscle tension to emotional regulation. That's why we move beyond traditional talk therapy by offering a seamless Mind-Body Integration model, all in one space.
Our trauma specialist designs individualized care plans that intentionally weave clinical therapy with our on-site holistic wellness services. This is the critical next step in healing: ensuring that the cognitive and emotional breakthroughs achieved in therapy are grounded and supported by the body.
Here is how our integrated model works:
* Advanced Clinical Therapy: Our specialist guides you through leading-edge therapeutic models, addressing core trauma and building coping skills.
* Somatic Release: Complementary services are used to gently process the physical symptoms of trauma. For example, infrared saunas promote detoxification and nervous system calm, while massage therapy and Reiki facilitate the release of chronic tension and restore energetic balance.
* Rooted Wellness: We offer other foundational, "root services" designed to stabilize and nurture your entire being, ensuring continuity and deep relaxation.
By having specialized psychotherapy and these powerful body-based modalities in the same location, we eliminate the logistical stress of coordinating separate appointments. This unified approach ensures that your deep healing work is immediately nurtured by physical restoration, making your journey toward wholeness more efficient, effective, and deeply supportive. You don't just talk about healing; you live it.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 140.00
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Our therapists accept sliding scale clients to help decrease financial barriers to treatment.
- Accepts Insurance
- Most major commercial plans
Education & Credentials
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
- Female, Gender Fluid, Non-Binary
- License # SW140507
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: Our highly trained staff has credentials ranging from PhD, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LAPC, and interns.
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15221 and Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- Available Online for residents of Pennsylvania
- Online Therapy Details: HIPAA Compliant Virtual Platform on Therapy Notes. Clients will create a private portal.
True healing happens where your mind meets your body. At Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa, we know that trauma and stress aren't just thoughts—they live in your nervous system. We move beyond traditional talk therapy by integrating evidence-based care with restorative bodywork, including halotherapy, photomodulation, and deep muscle compression, designed to make your breakthroughs deeper and your healing last.
We are a consciously crafted, inclusive sanctuary built specifically to be a safe haven for marginalized communities, with a deep, unwavering commitment to the queer community. Whether you are navigating complex trauma, dissociation, sex therapy, or exploring neurodiversity, our space is designed to feel like a warm, supportive exhale the moment you walk through our doors. You don't have to carry your story alone; come experience a practice where you are welcomed, seen, and truly held in your journey toward wholeness.