Marybeth Kennedy, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in outpatient psychotherapy with children, teens, and college-age young adults. She has practiced in the field of mental health since 1984 in a variety of settings, including foster care, schools, group homes, and in the pediatric hospital setting. Her areas of expertise include working with patients with adjustment problems, mood disorders, ADHD, and chronic medical illnesses. She focuses particularly on children and t...
Rachel Porterfield is a licensed clinical social worker who provides psychotherapeutic care to adults of all ages. She has years of experience working with individuals who struggle with a variety of challenges, including anxiety/panic attacks, depression, grief and loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and relationship concerns. Rachel helps others to share their intimate thoughts and feelings while guiding them to learn new skills that will encourage them to develop healthy life changes o...
Todd Pungratz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, and over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most complex and meaningful challenges. His career has taken him through hospital settings, primary care clinics, and community mental health, where he’s worked with people facing trauma, grief, mood and thought disorders, substance use, and neurodivergence. He draws from a range of evidence-based approaches – i...
I have worked collaboratively and effectively with those individuals addressing their difficulties such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, self-esteem, life transitions and trauma. While working together in a safe space, we will strive to reduce/eliminate negative thoughts and feelings. To achieve this outcome, I utilize a client-centered approach along with a CBT framework. Strengths are emphasized in therapy as an important asset to treatment success. Although individuals going thro...
Many people come to counseling when life gets overwhelming, unhealthy patterns feel hard to change, or emotions become too heavy to carry alone. It’s no wonder then, that therapy can sometimes feel like a lot of work! But having a strong therapeutic relationship and safe environment to process feelings can make all the difference. I approach therapy with a supportive, down-to-earth style in order to give clients the space necessary to pause, reflect, and start taking concrete steps towards build...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida with over 12 years of experience supporting clients across outpatient, inpatient, school, rehab, and correctional/prison settings. I work with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as trauma, addiction, family conflict, life transitions, mood disorders and relationship difficulties. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I draw from a variety of...
Hi I'm Polly- I'm so glad you're here! I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents, teens, and young adults as they navigate life’s many challenges. I specialize in supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. With a background in social work, I’m deeply committed to social justice, equity, and creating inclusive spaces where all individuals feel seen, valued, and supported. I believe in the...
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Patrick is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Pennsylvania and a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in the state of Minnesota under the supervision of Kurt W. Oster, LICSW-S, LCSW, QS, BCD, RPT™. He received his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pennsylvania with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Policy and Practice. As a psychotherapist, Patrick utilizes concepts from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, narrative therapy...
You’re doing a lot for everyone, and at the same time you’re trying to hold on to who you are. Maybe you’re figuring out adulthood, balancing school or work, managing relationships, or trying to feel like “yourself” while also being there for other people. Big changes — starting college, career shifts, breakups, becoming a parent, identity changes — can feel overwhelming, lonely, or like a loss. You don’t have to sort it out alone. This is a space to say what’s really going on, without having to...
We are a dedicated mental health group practice made up of licensed therapists who genuinely care about the people we serve. We have therapists who are certified in trauma, anxiety, DBT, grief, and family-based therapy to ensure the most effective and evidence-based approaches. Our approach is warm, professional, and rooted in the belief that connection and trust are at the heart of meaningful growth. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationships, trauma, or personal transitions, we’re here to...
Hi, I'm Kellie and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've been in this field for 8 years, and have been licensed for 5 years. I've worked with and helped a variety of individuals in all stages of life deal with difficult life circumstances. Additionally, I am a certified trauma therapist and certified grief therapist. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are and begin to create space to help you find your light, I might be the therapist for you....
Adulting sometimes is rough, high school can be difficult, and just going through any life changes can be hard. If you are looking for help with coping skills, processing life's events, or a non-biased listener, I am here to work with you. I specialize in family therapy, certified in trauma, and work with couples, families, and individuals on a range of issues. Whether you are more comfortable meeting in the office or online, I am available Monday through Thursday....
A little about me, I'm an empathic, yet irreverent, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC) in PA. I'm also certified in DBT, a gold-standard treatment for BPD.As Confucius once said, "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Welcome to a safe space, I commend your bravery & courage to seek help for your mental health. Are you looking for a therapist that's adaptive to your needs and will also challenge y...
I am empathetic, warm, and personal, and enjoy sitting with clients through whatever problems they present. I enjoy using CBT and DBT when needed and also employ person-centered therapy. I am a Level 2 CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). Whether it's processing grief, exploring difficulty in relationships, or managing emotions, I believe that the true gift of therapy is having an available and unbiased space to explore your goals. I provide an authentic and understanding atmosphere to...
I have supported young adults as undergrads and graduate students in balancing stress, anxiety, depression, work, relationships and family conflicts for over 20 years. Many students and graduates come to me during and after college in transition periods when they are dealing with academic, workplace, relationship and even conflicts with parents and siblings. While I often provide individual therapy, I have specialties in relationships (couples counseling) and adult family therapy (adult children...
I have experience working with emerging adults (18-21 years old), providing individual counseling surrounding life transitions and identity development. I earned my bachelor’s degree at University of North Carolina- Asheville in 2010. Before moving to Pittsburgh, I worked in a whole person centered recovery program helping people with substance use and mental health challenges. I draw from therapeutic frameworks such as existential-humanistic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally Foc...
Kristen is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor working her way toward independent licensure. She enjoys working with individuals ages 6 to 60 across an array of mental health diagnoses and areas of concern, whether in individual or family contexts. She adopts an integrated approach to her therapeutic style, pulling from several evidenced-based models of counseling, largely utilizing elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its derivatives as well as Psychodynamic and Humanistic th...
With over 15 years in the mental health field, I'm thrilled to begin the next chapter of my career as a therapist and clinical supervisor at Congruent Relationships. I earned my master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Antioch University Seattle in 2014. After returning to Pittsburgh, I spent several years in community mental health, gaining a broad range of experience working with individuals and families of all ages in various settings. For ...
With 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practcie, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to college students and individuals who identify queer, questioning, or exploring their identities. My practice is grounded in research-supported techniques, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients build resilience, navigate life transitions, and ...