Therapy for People Tired of Living in Survival Mode
Counseling Services in Pittsburgh for Trauma, Anxiety, OCD & Burnout
You don't need more pressure. You need support that works.
Maybe you've already tried:
→ pushing through
→ managing symptoms
→ reading the books
→ listening to podcasts
→ understanding your patterns
And yet something still feels stuck.
My services are designed for people who are ready for more than symptom management. Together, we'll help your mind and body feel safer, process what you've been carrying, and create meaningful change that extends beyond the therapy room through what I call an Integration Plan.
Because therapy should be more than insight. It's one thing to understand your patterns in session—it's another to stay grounded during your child's meltdown, communicate your needs to your boss, collogues, or team with confidence, or navigate a stressful day without feeling completely overwhelmed.
For teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, burnout, chronic stress, and the feeling that life has become more about managing symptoms than actually living.
Choose the Path That Fits You
Therapy should fit your life—not the other way around.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, OCD, nervous system dysregulation, or simply feeling stuck, there isn't one "right" way to begin.
Some people benefit from the steady rhythm of weekly therapy.
Others want the momentum of an intensive.
Some are looking for a highly structured approach like EMDR or ICBT.
Others need to reconnect with their body before traditional talk therapy begins to feel effective.
That's why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment.
Together, we'll decide where to start based on your goals, nervous system, schedule, learning style, and what feels most supportive for this season of your life.
Healing isn't about fitting into my process.
It's about creating a process that fits you.
As a mother of two young high-energy kids, a wife, therapist, entrepreneur, and someone navigating chronic illness, I've learned that change happens through small, consistent practices that help your mind and body feel safer, steadier, and more supported. That's why practical tools, nervous system regulation, and real-life application are woven into every aspect of my work.
There are different ways to begin therapy depending on your needs, capacity, schedule, and goals.
Trauma Therapy
If you're asking...
"Why does this still affect me?"
Trauma therapy helps make sense of experiences that continue to influence how you think, feel, relate, and move through the world. Together we'll help your mind and body recognize that the danger has passed so healing can finally begin.
EMDR Therapy
If you're thinking...
"I know I'm safe...why doesn't it feel that way?"
EMDR offers a structured approach to processing memories, triggers, beliefs, and body responses that continue to feel active long after the event is over.
Somatic Trauma Therapy
If you're feeling...
"I understand what's happening...but my body won't calm down."
Somatic therapy helps rebuild the connection between your mind and body using practical nervous system regulation skills so safety becomes something you experience—not just something you think.
OCD Therapy
If your brain won't let something go...
OCD isn't a lack of logic.
It's a disorder of doubt.
Using evidence-based approaches including ICBT, ERP, Attention Training Technique (ATT), EMDR (when appropriate), and somatic strategies, we'll help you stop treating every intrusive thought like an emergency and start trusting yourself again
Looking for a More Focused Approach?
Sometimes weekly therapy is exactly what's needed.
Sometimes it isn't.
Life doesn't always slow down enough for healing to happen one hour at a time.
You may have a demanding career, limited availability, or simply feel ready to devote focused time to working through a specific trauma, nervous system pattern, or core belief.
Trauma Intensives create space to step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in the healing process.
Using a personalized combination of EMDR, somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, parts work, and practical integration, we'll spend concentrated time working toward meaningful progress without stretching the work over months.
If you're ready for deeper momentum, an intensive may be the right fit.
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Therapy May Be More Affordable Than You Think
One of the biggest barriers to getting support is the assumption that therapy will be too expensive.
I accept BLUE CROSS BLUE SHILED plans including Highmark and AETNA.
If you have an insurance carrier that I am not in network with, you may have out-of-network benefits and your insurance may reimburse a portion of your therapy costs.
I've partnered with Mentaya to make checking your benefits quick and easy.
Use the tool below to see whether you qualify for reimbursement and what your estimated coverage may be.
Here’s how we begin:
1. Start with connection
We’ll begin with a consultation where you can share what’s been feeling heavy, ask questions, and get a sense of whether my approach feels like the right fit.
2. Create a plan that fits your nervous system
Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all. We’ll look at what’s keeping you stuck and decide whether weekly therapy, extended sessions, EMDR, somatic tools, movement, or practical regulation skills make the most sense for you.
3. Build change you can feel outside of session
Our work is not just about insight. It’s about helping you feel more grounded in your body, clearer in your mind, and more able to respond to life with steadiness, confidence, and self-trust.