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Renee Jennings

Renee Jennings

Pittsburgh, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Renee Jennings is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and therapist, holding an MA, MSW, and LCSW credentials. With a wealth of experience, she is dedicated to supporting adults and elders (65+) in navigating complex challenges. Specializing in mood disorders, life coaching, and spirituality, Renee employs an integrative approach that combines various therapeutic modalities, such as Somatic therapy, EMDR, and Trauma Focused therapy. Her therapeutic style is an intricate blend of psychodynamic and relational techniques, enriched by her expertise in energy psychology, hypnotherapy, and experiential therapies. Renee's offerings include individual, couples, and group sessions, providing a holistic space for healing and personal growth. With a deep respect for the individual journey, she empowers clients to explore their emotions and spirituality, fostering meaningful change and a better understanding of themselves.
Specialties
General Mental Health Spirituality
John Kalisz-tonsor

John Kalisz-tonsor

Pittsburgh, PA
Pre-licensed Professional, MSCP
John Kalisz-Tonsor (they/them) is a compassionate pre-licensed professional dedicated to supporting individuals on their journeys towards joy and connection. With a belief that every person can live a fulfilling life, John recognizes the various obstacles that can arise through family dynamics, relationships, physical health challenges, and broader social and ecological systems. Their work centers on helping clients explore these experiences, fostering authentic and courageous relationships with themselves, others, and the world at large. In therapy, clients can look forward to affirmations of their strengths alongside challenges that promote growth. John emphasizes the importance of connecting various systems in one’s life—be it emotional, familial, or cultural—while also focusing on brain-body connections, relational awareness, and self-compassion. Collaboratively, John and their clients develop a tailored approach that promotes safety and trust, enabling clients to embrace their whole, authentic selves and cultivate groundedness, freedom, connection, and confidence in their lives beyond the therapy room.
Karen Kapsanis

Karen Kapsanis

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Karen Kapsanis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience in providing psychotherapy for adults. She specializes in addressing key issues such as codependency, life transitions, and spirituality. With a holistic and collaborative approach, Karen focuses on helping individuals deepen their self-understanding, enhance life satisfaction, and create meaningful change. She understands that exploring one's significant life experiences and relationships can lead to lasting change and personal growth. Drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic therapies, including Gestalt and person-centered methods, Karen creates a safe and compassionate space for her clients to navigate their feelings and experiences. Recognizing that seeking help can be challenging, she begins the process with a complimentary consultation to ensure a supportive entry into therapy.
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Specialties
Spirituality
Karen Litzinger - Litzinger Career Consulting

Karen Litzinger - Litzinger Career Consulting

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Litzinger is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for empowering individuals through effective career counseling. With a Master’s degree and credentials as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Karen specializes in supporting teens and adults in navigating their career paths. Her approach is comprehensive, utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and coaching to help her clients thrive. Through family meetings tailored for high schoolers and her expertise in psychological testing and evaluation, Karen creates an environment fostering personal growth and self-discovery. She is committed to understanding the unique challenges each client faces, making her an invaluable ally in their journey toward fulfilling careers.
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Stephanie Vargo

Stephanie Vargo

Pittsburgh, PA
MA
Stephanie Vargo, MA, is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with over 30 years in the field, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and spirituality. She employs a gentle yet powerful approach, utilizing various therapy types such as Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, and Person-Centered therapy, complemented by her expertise in Reiki and mind/body energy modalities. Known for her effective techniques in hypnosis, addiction treatment, and managing loss and change, Stephanie has dedicated her career to empowering her clients. Her work is particularly impactful for adults and elders dealing with challenges related to chronic illness, pain, and spiritual crises. With a unique focus on self-healing and transformation, she inspires clients to gain confidence, manage stress, and overcome obstacles, ultimately guiding them to become their own healers. Stephanie's commitment to healing extends to addressing compassion fatigue, burnout, and assisting clients through difficult life changes, making her approach a refreshing alternative to traditional therapy.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety PTSD/Trauma Spirituality
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Sharna Olfman

Sharna Olfman

Pittsburgh, PA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Sharna Olfman is a highly qualified psychologist, holding a PhD and having attended esteemed institutions such as McGill University and Concordia University in Montreal. With a wealth of experience, she specializes in addressing relationship issues, women's issues, and guiding individuals through significant life transitions. Dr. Olfman employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based, humanistic, and emotionally focused therapies, ensuring a tailored experience for each individual. She is dedicated to integrative health, helping her clients navigate challenges related to parenting, work/life balance, depression, and anxiety. Her compassionate and insightful approach fosters an environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings deeply.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Men's & Women's Issues Parenting Relationship Stress
Leslie Pivirotto

Leslie Pivirotto

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Leslie Pivirotto, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience, is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to discovering their best selves. With compassion and expertise, Leslie welcomes clients who may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, lost, or disconnected from their mind, body, and spirit to join her in finding their unique path. She is skilled in addressing various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and addictions. Leslie employs a thoughtful blend of therapeutic approaches, utilizing Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to create a healing environment tailored to her clients' needs. With a passion for yoga and meditation cultivated over the past 7 years, she also incorporates these practices into her sessions, providing holistic support to those interested. Understanding that finding the right therapist can be challenging, Leslie is committed to empowering her clients and helping them determine if this therapeutic path resonates with their personal growth journey. Namaste.
Specialties
Addiction Depression General Mental Health Mindfulness
Manifest Psychotherapy And Wellness

Manifest Psychotherapy And Wellness

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Manifest houses a dedicated team of therapists specializing in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). They also offer unique approaches that encompass body-oriented, spiritually-informed, and depth psychology techniques. Clients seeking to delve into their healing potential or those in need of outcome-based therapies to address psychological and emotional barriers, such as trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, will find the support they need here. The therapists at Manifest are particularly adept at working with individuals facing stress due to life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and LGBT-related issues, including gender dysphoria. They provide a safe, calm, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore various avenues and perspectives that promote resolution and improvement in quality of life. It's the goal of the team at Manifest to ensure clients achieve significant progress towards overcoming the challenges they face in therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Spirituality
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John White

John White

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD
Dr. John White is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD and an MA, dedicated to helping adults and elders navigate the complexities of their emotional lives. Life may throw unexpected challenges, often leading individuals to experience feelings of anxiety, depression, or a sense of being stuck, even amidst apparent success. Many people may find that they cannot pinpoint exactly what troubles them, yet they sense an internal disquiet. In such moments, therapy can provide a compassionate and insightful pathway forward. As a psychoanalyst rooted in the tradition of Carl Jung, Dr. White views these emotional struggles not merely as problems to be fixed but as invitations to explore a deeper, richer existence. His approach emphasizes not just relief from symptoms, but a journey towards personal wholeness. Whether addressing immediate issues or engaging with long-term concerns, his goal is to enhance self-awareness, foster autonomy, and clarify the clients’ feelings, hopes, and aspirations. Through attachment-based, existential, and psychodynamic therapy modalities, Dr. White supports individuals and couples in discovering their path to healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Siobhan Sickels

Siobhan Sickels

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Siobhan Sickels is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, NCC) who believes that everyone carries within them the solutions necessary for positive change. In her practice, she creates a safe, judgment-free space where individuals can present their whole selves. Therapy with Siobhan is a collaborative and supportive journey aimed at uncovering the roots of thoughts and behaviors that may lead to anxiety or disconnection. She specializes in assisting clients, particularly those aged 18-40, in navigating anxiety, limiting beliefs, and stress. With extensive experience helping Gen Z college students manage the pressures of their academic and personal lives, Siobhan also supports busy millennials who feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Her therapeutic approach includes Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and more. Siobhan is dedicated to empowering her clients to live intentionally and authentically, all while embracing the joy and humanity in each individual.
Specialties
Anxiety General Mental Health Teens
Outside The Lines Creative & Relational Therapies

Outside The Lines Creative & Relational Therapies

Pittsburgh, PA
Pre-Licensed Professional, MED
Outside, a dedicated pre-licensed professional, MEd, MMT, MT-BC, specializes in creating an affirming therapeutic space for individuals who identify as fat, queer, polyamorous/non-monogamous, visibly disabled, gender-expansive, and expectant parents. Their approach emphasizes a collaborative journey to 1) deepen the understanding of relationships to self and others, 2) deconstruct systemic barriers while expanding awareness of one’s privileged and marginalized positions, and 3) explore individual attachment styles and family systems dynamics. Outside offers unique methods that weave music, poetry, and other expressive arts into therapy sessions, catering to creatives who seek to explore beyond traditional discussion. With specific training in Reproductive Mental Health and expertise in addressing prenatal, postpartum, and polycule issues, Outside integrates various therapy types such as music therapy-assisted childbirth, family and marital therapy, and relational therapy. Grounded in family systems theory, Outside aims to depathologize and celebrate the diverse forms of human embodiment, connection, and thought. They believe in connecting clients with local resources and will recommend trusted colleagues and services if a direct fit isn’t found. Outside's website is currently under development, but they are available for inquiries to ensure a supportive and informed therapeutic experience.
Specialties
Disabilities Grief LGBTQ+ Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress
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Anne Weldon

Anne Weldon

Pittsburgh, PA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Anne Weldon, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker/Therapist dedicated to assisting teens and adults as they navigate the complexities of life. In today’s uncertain world, many may feel overwhelmed, burdened by the challenges of multiple roles and the feeling that they are not measuring up. Anne truly understands that it’s okay not to feel okay, and she encourages her clients to embrace their emotions rather than avoid them. With expertise in mindfulness-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and emotionally focused therapy, she provides a collaborative space for individuals to build resilience and live with greater ease. As a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator-Candidate, she utilizes the powerful insights from Dr. Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability and courage, empowering her clients to cultivate shame resilience. Finding the right therapist is crucial for successful outcomes, and Anne recognizes that starting therapy can often be a challenging step. She is here to guide individuals through the process, offering an empathetic ear and expert support along the way.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
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Montia Brock Not Taking New Clients

Pittsburgh, PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Montia Brock is a licensed professional counselor with specialization in supporting families undergoing perinatal transitions. Whether a family is in the conception phase, navigating the complexities of a blended family with infants, or facing unfulfilled expectations, she offers a safe space for meaningful reflection, planning, and actionable steps toward healing. Her expertise extends to understanding and processing the nuances of relationships and their profound impact on life. As a Black woman, Montia intimately understands the challenges faced by individuals straddling multiple cultural worlds, making her especially attuned to the unique needs of women of color and mothers raising children of color. She prioritizes therapeutic services that foster learning, growth, and empowerment, laying a strong foundation of trust through patience, active listening, and respect. As a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Montia is passionate about the transformative power of holistic healing and feels honored to guide individuals, small groups, and families on their mental health journeys.
Specialties
Perinatal Mood Disorder

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