Trauma and PTSD therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania PA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Pittsburgh who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
Trauma and PTSD
Confluence Mind and Motion
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
We work gently with the emotional and bodily imprints of traumatic experiences. Using attachment-based and experiential methods, we help clients process memories, rebuild a sense of safety, and reconnect with their strength. Healing happens through connection, not force.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
Trauma and PTSD
Shannon Mick
Counselor/Therapist, NCC, LPC
Trauma can leave lasting imprints—making you feel jumpy and on high alert (hyperarousal), numb or disconnected (hypoarousal), or like you’re no longer yourself. For endurance athletes, this might show up as hypervigilance on trails, difficulty recovering from injuries or setbacks, emotional overwhelm during hard efforts, or old memories that intrude when you’re trying to push forward. Whether the trauma is recent or from years ago, it can steal safety, trust, and joy from both running and everyday life.
In our work together, we create a safe, paced space to process what happened without becoming overwhelmed. Using CBT to reframe trauma-related thoughts, DBT skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation, ACT to rebuild a meaningful life, and movement-informed approaches to regulate your nervous system, we focus on gentle, body-based tools that help you feel grounded and in control again.
Many clients experience meaningful healing such as:
Reduced hypervigilance and fewer intrusive memories or flashbacks.
Better nervous system regulation—shifting out of fight/flight/freeze more easily.
Renewed ability to feel safe and present during runs and in daily life.
Stronger self-trust and confidence after setbacks (injury, DNFs, or life challenges).
Feeling more like themselves—calmer, more connected, and hopeful.
I share practical resources like Distress Tolerance Coping Skills (DBT) and nervous system regulation strategies that we can personalize and practice between sessions.
Healing from trauma is courageous work, and you don’t have to do it alone. You can process the past, regulate your body and mind, and move forward with greater strength and freedom—on the trails and in life. Together, we’ll help you finish stronger.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Iris Bowen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MBA
I have extensive training in trauma informed care for both individuals and organizations, and can provide multiple evidence-based trauma treatments such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS. When working with trauma, whether it is a single-incident or a complex presentation, I adhere to the six principles of trauma informed care will work collaboratively with you to heal at your pace.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our certified trauma experts are trained in advanced models of psychotherapy to help address the impacts of CPTSD, PTSD, and other stress and trauma related disorders.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania
Trauma and PTSD
Sari Fleischman
Psychologist, PsyD
I am trained in EMDR and incorporate this with other modalities to treat trauma and PTSD.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Gina Niewodowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LPC, ATR-BC (Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist)
As a V.A. trained provider of cognitive processing therapy, we use a very structured approach to help you cope and heal from your traumatic situation. For those less interested in this evidence based approach, therapy can be more eclectic.
40 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Kate Kittredge
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C, LP
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the mind and body. Our work will move at a pace that feels safe for you, focusing on restoring a sense of control, safety, and self-trust. Through trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches, healing becomes not just possible—but sustainable.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Elemental Self Institute
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All of the clinicians at Elemental Self Institute specialize in trauma-focused treatment, especially PTSD and cPTSD.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Shira Collings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Many people seeking counseling for mental health issues have experienced trauma. I feel that it is very important to acknowledge the wide variety of difficult experiences that can have the impact of trauma. Trauma can be caused by not only physical and sexual violence but also emotional abuse, bullying, oppression/discrimination, body shaming, microaggressions, religious and spiritual abuse, and more. Some of the approaches I use to treat trauma include Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Knopp Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma can leave lasting emotional, mental, and physical effects, making it difficult to feel safe, connected, or fully yourself. Whether you're healing from a single traumatic event or the impact of ongoing experiences, I will meet you where you are. I'll help you process your experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools to move beyond survival and toward healing, empowerment, and a more meaningful life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Christian |