Play therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA
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heARTtherapy with Amy
Art Therapist, LAPC, ATR
I believe that play is an important part of self care for all ages. Therapy doesn't have to feel like another fix or to do. It can be playful, enlightening and healing. You do not need to have skills or talent to use art materials for art therapy. It's a form of communication. You will be creating...creating a new, happier, healthier you!
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
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.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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Valiant Minds Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-CCSP
I believe that every person, no matter their circumstances or struggles, has a valiant mind. Therefore, I believe that each of my clients are the experts of their own life and that my job is to meet each client wherever they currently are on their journey and to walk alongside them in order to help facilitate growth and change. In 2004, I graduated from Chatham University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and have since gained extensive experience in the treatment of adult and childhood psychological and neurobehavioral disorders. My sessions predominantly use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, where I help my clients to understand how their thoughts affect their feelings and behaviors. I also use other psychotherapy techniques that provide comprehensive perspectives to my clients and enhance mind, body such as positive psychology, existentialist philosophy, and mindfulness meditation. My goal is to help my clients broaden their awareness, challenge problematic patterns, learn healthy coping skills, live mindfully and confidently, and seek their unique version of joy. Above all, I am committed to creating therapeutic relationships that are built on trust, respect, transparency, empathy, honesty, and equality, and I always counsel from a nonjudgmental place of understanding and compassion.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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Sanela Solak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Welcome. I offer a relational, attuned, and integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to each client’s unique needs.
My first intention is to create a safe, judgment-free space where each client can show up exactly as they are in the present moment. I believe we all have a deep need to feel seen, to know that we are enough, and to experience belonging without having to sacrifice our needs or our authentic selves. Unfortunately, for many of us, these fundamental needs were not adequately met early in life. As a result, we often experience suffering in our relationships with others and in the way we relate to ourselves.
I believe that, given the right conditions, along with time and nourishment, our inner intelligence can build upon our current level of development, heal what has been wounded, and integrate into a more evolved and whole version of ourselves.
I also believe that personal, ancestral, and collective conditioning shape our physical, emotional, relational, and mental well-being. These dimensions cannot truly be separated. When we gain insight into their impact, we can develop a deeper understanding of our present condition, cultivate greater self-compassion, and ultimately expand our capacity to choose how we live in the present and shape our future.
It is one of my deepest honors and greatest joys to accompany people on their courageous and vulnerable journeys toward healing, connection, and a more integrated, whole sense of self.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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Mosaic Behavioral Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At Mosaic Behavioral Health, we believe that great therapy starts with genuine connection. What sets our practice apart is our team’s warmth, collaboration, and commitment to meeting clients exactly where they are. We take time to truly listen, tailoring each session to your individual goals and needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or major life changes, we create a supportive environment that fosters healing, growth, and self-discovery. Our therapists are passionate about helping you build the tools and confidence to thrive—not just in therapy, but in life. If you’re ready to take that next step toward feeling more grounded and fulfilled, we’d be honored to walk alongside you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
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.
Play Therapy therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $178 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (84%), and Child or Adolescent Issues (79%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$178
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 95% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 5% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 74% | Parenting |
| 63% | ADHD |
| 58% | Divorce |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 89% | Young Adult |
| 79% | Children |
| 58% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 21% | Men |
| 21% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 16% | Black / African American |