Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA
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Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
I support highly sensitive people in navigating a world that can often feel overwhelming. Together, we create a gentle, grounded space to explore emotions, build resilience, and honor sensitivity as a strength rather than a flaw. My approach is validating, empowering, and attuned to the depth and nuance that sensitivity brings.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
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Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our highlight empathetic staff meets clients where they are at and take a non judgmental stance in all the work that they do. This is a safe space to express all of your emotions openly without judgment.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
The majority of my training and clinical work has been focused on helping adults recover from early traumatic experiences. Often, the traumas my clients are working through is rooted in early relational and/or sexual experiences that leave a lasting impact on their formative developmental years and beyond. I have found that these early experiences often impact how clients have learned to operate and survive in relationships. Many have learned to be hypervigilant and highly attuned to the needs, emotions and experiences of others in order to survive. They may also feel their feelings deeply, and struggle with others who experience them as "too sensitive."
11 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
HSP
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Being highly sensitive can make everyday experiences feel overwhelming or emotionally intense. Hypnotherapy helps manage overstimulation, strengthen emotional boundaries, and cultivate inner calm. Sessions support self-understanding, resilience, and a greater sense of balance in navigating daily life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
HSP
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
Psychotherapy can give the HSP understanding, compassion, and help adjusting to an over-stimulating world.
48 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
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.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania average 17 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Men |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |