Trauma informed, INCLUSIVE, ANd collaborative trauma therapy
Relatable and Expert Psychotherapy Specializing in EMDR, Complex PTSD, and Relationship Issues
Relatable and Expert Psychotherapy Specializing in EMDR, Complex PTSD, and Relationship Issues
As someone who has sat on both sides of the therapy chair, I know how important it is to find a therapist that you click with. So, let me take some time to share a bit about myself.
First and foremost, our therapy relationship is such an important vehicle for change. Working to create a collaborative and safe environment where you feel heard and able to express yourself is my number one goal. I work from an affirming and inclusive foundation. I want to get an understanding of what is important to you and how you see/experience the world.
Professionally, I have worked in a variety of settings ranging from inpatient to crisis services to forensics. I now find professional home in outpatient. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and have my Master's in Science in Counseling Psychology. I am a certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA and have extensive training on advanced EMDR topics such as dissociation, parts work, attachment trauma, and religious trauma. I like to incorporate aspects of feminist theory, humor, and strengths based psychology into sessions.
Personally, I identify as a liberal straight female. I'm married and have two dog children (Sampson and Ashe). I have lived experiences with trauma, EMDR, autoimmune conditions, and Neurodivergence. In my free time I'm likely baking, trying out new coffee shops around the city, binge watching Shark Tank, and (im)patiently waiting for Taylor to release Rep TV. I'm excited to meet you and dive in!
Please reach us at chelsea@emeraldcounselingco.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
As attachment is super important to me as a clinician; I named my practice after two of my main attachment figures - my maternal grandparents. Throughout their lives, my grandparents had a number of different businesses all of which they held under the name "Emerald."
Honestly it depends on the day! And your lead. With my focus being client centered I always complete a check in at the start of session to see how our time apart has been and to see where your mind is wanting/needing us to go that day. Of course, I am happy to offer ideas/suggestions, as well, and we always have our initial treatment goals to fall back on. Depending on what we’re working on a session could look like picking back up with a memory we are working on with EMDR, processing through a song or TikTok that hit close to home, or processing through a difficult interpersonal interaction.
I bring my personal and professional life experiences into the therapy space and they are yours to explore. The personal experiences of course have a end point because this is about you :) But - I do want you to know me and feel comfortable with me. Our working therapy relationship is so important and it really has the opportunity to grow and evolve just like your relationships outside of therapy. I have a number of approaches/theories that I pull from but I also like to adapt those to who I am sharing space with in any given session.
I work from an inclusive and feminist perspective as those reflect my core values. I welcome any person who is open and wants to learn and grow in some way. Client autonomy is SO important and a top priority for me. Trauma and life takes away so much autonomy from us; so, in therapy I think it’s crucial you feel like you’re driving the car.
Practice policies are an important part of therapy and the therapist that you select! Click here to take a look at mine to make sure you are comfortable with them.
I do offer standing weekly or bi-weekly appointments. Also offer week to week or flex scheduling that clients are able to self schedule online. Flex scheduling does not guarantee you a weekly spot as these are holes in my schedule that are open and some weeks there may not be openings.
I also offer a free 15-30 minutes initial consultation to all new clients!
Gabor Mate
2539 Washington Rd Suite 1020-C, Pittsburgh, PA 15241, USA
Call: 412-275-4962 E-mail: chelsea@emeraldcounselingco.com
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 06:30 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 06:30 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 06:30 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 03:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Availability is By Appointment Only
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