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Meru Health
Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital menta... More
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Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital mental health program designed to help people feel... More
Who might be a good fit for Meru Health?
Those coping with depression, anxiety, or sleep difficulties may find Meru Health’s approach to be well-aligned. Its blend of evidence-based therapies combined with wearable biofeedback and flexible, around-the-clock digital access offers support that fits into varied lifestyles and promotes holistic mental well-being. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Yvonne Gonzales
Yvonne Gonzales is a licensed therapist with 5 years of experience. She's worked at a community health center and recovery program... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Yvonne Gonzales is a licensed therapist with 5 years of experience. She's worked at a community health center and recovery program. She believes that people have the answers w... More
Who might be a good fit for Yvonne?
People experiencing trauma or those wanting to strengthen their resilience could benefit from Yvonne Gonzales’s focused therapeutic work. She creates a compassionate and safe space, drawing on a client-centered approach with an anti-racist, social justice, and trauma-informed lens to support growth and healing. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Elisha Baker
Elisha Baker has several years of experience working primarily with mood and affective issues, including depression, anxiety, and ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Elisha Baker has several years of experience working primarily with mood and affective issues, including depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder. She also has... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
VANESSA RICHARDSON
I’m a Doctorally-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Wilkes University. I offer statewide te... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PMHNP
Female
I’m a Doctorally-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Wilkes University. I offer statewide telehealth services in Delaware and Pennsylvan... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
IRIS PARKINSON
Hello, I am Dr. Iris Parkinson, a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and rediscover their streng... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LPC
Female
Hello, I am Dr. Iris Parkinson, a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. I specialize in supporting adults and fam... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Karen Watson
Karen Watson, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping clients become the best ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Karen Watson, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping clients become the best version of themselves as they navigate life�... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Terri Hunter
Terri is so proud of you! "Welcome to starting your healing journey. You have made an important choice for yourself—starting the... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Terri is so proud of you! "Welcome to starting your healing journey. You have made an important choice for yourself—starting the process of exploring what brings you distres... More
Who might be a good fit for Terri?
Clients in need of guidance around relational and emotional concerns could benefit from Terri Hunter’s approach. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with personalized interventions, encouraging active collaboration to explore connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, client-centered environment. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Sheria Francis
Sheria Francis, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, C-SWHC, is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, suic... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Sheria Francis, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, C-SWHC, is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and substance use disorders. S... More
Who might be a good fit for Sheria?
Sheria Francis may align well with adults who are working through issues such as anxiety, depression, or substance use challenges. She integrates trauma-informed care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to foster resilience and support clients in building lasting wellness. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Samuel Choura
Samuel Choura, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Male
Samuel Choura, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, anxiety, and depression. He provides therap... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Kathy Waskiewicz
Kathy Waskiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been providing mental and behavioral health services to adult ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Kathy Waskiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been providing mental and behavioral health services to adult clients with depression and anxiety for 18 ye... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Leah Tanui
Leah Tanui is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience and more ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Leah Tanui is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience and more than two years practicing in psychiatry. She ... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Jill Verofsky
Jill is licensed clinician who specializes in a wide range of concerns such as addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, a... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Jill is licensed clinician who specializes in a wide range of concerns such as addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, relationship and intimacy... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Teri Sarnowski
Teri has years of psychiatric experience and works with all age groups.... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Teri has years of psychiatric experience and works with all age groups.... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
LILLIAN EYRE
Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Have thoughts that are getting in your way? I am a counselor (LPC) with a music therapy backgro... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LPC
Female
Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Have thoughts that are getting in your way? I am a counselor (LPC) with a music therapy background (PhD). I work with people with trauma, an... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Keri Walker
Keri Walker is a skilled, down-to-earth, licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has s... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Keri Walker is a skilled, down-to-earth, licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has served in many arenas, including community and... More
Who might be a good fit for Keri?
People experiencing depression or anxiety and looking for a therapist with experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy might consider Keri Walker’s style of care. She takes a personalized approach that emphasizes active collaboration and empowerment, supporting clients through a variety of challenges including communication struggles and addictive behaviors. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Angela Hester
Angela Hester, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Angela Hester, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over five years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of me... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
PAULA LYNCH
Paula Lynch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a degree from Edinboro University. She specializes in treating anxiety... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Paula Lynch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a degree from Edinboro University. She specializes in treating anxiety, codependency, divorce, domestic abuse, grie... More
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
Rachel Mims
Rachel Mims is a U.S. Army veteran, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor living in Texas.... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Female
Rachel Mims is a U.S. Army veteran, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor living in Texas. She has over 10 years of experience working ... More
Who might be a good fit for Rachel?
Rachel Mims may be well-suited to individuals who value empathetic, collaborative therapy in managing trauma and life transitions. Drawing on her experience as a veteran and art therapist, she integrates holistic approaches that encourage clients to explore multiple pathways toward healing and personal growth. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
William Summay
William Summay is a passionate and warm licensed mental health counselor who has a specialty in LGBTQ+ mental health care, religio... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Male
William Summay is a passionate and warm licensed mental health counselor who has a specialty in LGBTQ+ mental health care, religious trauma, generalist practice, and more. Wil... More
Who might be a good fit for William?
People experiencing challenges related to LGBTQ+ identity or religious trauma, or those wanting to strengthen their sense of self and relationships, could benefit from William Summay’s focused therapeutic work. His approach integrates relational psychotherapy and liberation psychology, emphasizing cultural humility and the impact of societal factors on mental health. View Profile
Pittsburgh, PA
Compassion Focused
DORAN COLEY
Doran Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor that has provided individual, couples and family therapy to children clients that... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Male
Doran Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor that has provided individual, couples and family therapy to children clients that present with development, anxiety, trauma ... More
Pittsburgh, PA
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Mental Health Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Home to over 300,000 residents, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a city steeped in culture. Known for its sports-loving community, vibrant arts scene, and rich history, the city is also home to numerous universities and the iconic Carnegie Museums.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Pittsburgh Residents

Notable mental health conditions among Pittsburgh residents include depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, these are among the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in the state.

Access to Care & Providers in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh offers a mix of public and private mental health services, crisis lines, and community organizations. Local initiatives such as the Allegheny County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities program are helping to enhance access to care.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Pittsburgh.
  • For those dealing with traumatic experiences, many providers offer EMDR or other trauma-focused care.
  • Unique local offerings include e-therapy options, bilingual care, and dedicated support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

While Pittsburgh offers a vibrant lifestyle, residents may face stressors such as high cost of living, academic pressures from the several universities, and the demands of a changing job market.

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