Contemplative Psychotherapy Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

I offer a space for students and professionals to understand and relate to their stresses in new ways. My approach to therapy is contemplative, where our relationship and your experience in the here and now is emphasized. We work together to compassionately uncover insight.

Do you consider yourself spiritual, empathic, intuitive, creative, deep-thinking, or highly sensitive (HSP)? Do you sometimes struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? If you sense you have wounded inner child defense patterns from the past that block you from moving forward into the authentic self-expression of your needs and aspirations, I invite you into a therapy space where your originality, inner imagery, thoughts, and feelings can lead you towards greater wholeness, strength, and maturity.

It is never too late to learn ways that create lightness, positivity and a happier, truer Self. I can help. I specialize in natural approaches for mental health, empowering clients with hope, skills for positive change and a path for total well being. My services include mindfulness, cultivating self compassion, mind-body-spirit therapies, and integration of the whole being. You will learn inner skills of mental-emotional balance, deep self acceptance, letting go/releasing, and a relaxed, open mind. You will gain inner clarity, integration, and self mastery. I work with ALL issues, as relationships, depression, anxiety, Trauma, health issues, codependency, self esteem/self worth, loss and life direction, to discovering core values, spirituality, exploring the dreamworld and much more. I provide Traditional, Holistic, Jungian, Depth and Transpersonal psychotherapy, I can help you become unblocked, develop self care and awaken happiness. The focus is helping you discover your strengths, gain inner balance, integrity, and living what truly matters to you. My services are offered through online video conferencing, or by phone. Email for a FREE consultation. I look forward to meeting with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.

I have been a psychologist in trauma work for many years, thus I can tailor my approach to meet your needs. Different ages and developmental stages throughout the life span require differing approaches. People generally wait to start therapy until their symptoms are really bothersome. I am currently accepting new patients, with no waiting list.

Pittsburgh's post-steel identity brings civic pride alongside the lingering mental health effects of industrial decline, with therapists frequently addressing grief, economic anxiety, and intergenerational family dynamics rooted in its working-class heritage. The city's medical landscape is anchored by UPMC — one of the largest health systems in the country — and the University of Pittsburgh, both of which maintain extensive mental health training programs and community clinics. Pittsburgh has a growing creative and tech economy attracting young professionals, creating demand for therapists who work with identity, career transitions, and the particular stress of building a life in a city undergoing reinvention. Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, and the South Hills are among the neighborhoods with the strongest concentrations of private practices.

Gender ID

	58%	Female
	42%	Male

Session Type

	83%	Online Only
	17%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

92%	Anxiety or Fears
83%	Depression
67%	Stress
50%	Divorce
50%	Life Coaching
50%	Loss or Grief
50%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Young Adult
42%	Senior
25%	Teen

Client Focus

50%	Women
42%	Men
25%	LGBTQ+
17%	Buddhist
17%	Jewish

Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA

Luke Colbourn

Shelley Klammer

Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy

Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.

Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.

Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Statistics

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