Our licensed staff includes: Laura Marshak, Ph.D. Jean McClung, Ph.D. Milton Seligman, Ph.D. M. Linda Boyle, M.A. LPC Michelle Geckle, M.A. Cynthia Lausberg, Ph.D Holly Branthoover, Ph.D. Allyson Havill, M.S.N., PH.D.         We provide the following services: Individual Therapy Couples Counseling Group Therapy Grief Therapy Play Therapy Parent Education / Child Therapy Family Therapy         For further information, or to schedule an appointment, contact us at: (412) 367-7781 (Phone answers 24 hours) 5000 McKnight Rd. Suite 207 Click here for map

Group Therapy

Group therapy is generally conducted by a leader and includes between five and ten participants. This type of therapy has been found to be helpful for a wide variety of problems. Group therapy may be particularly useful for people who are shy, experience social discomfort and/or have difficulty making friendships. Other groups may be more specific in that their focus emphasizes such issues as: adjusting to loss of a parent or spouse, coping with divorce or other major life events, or coping with chronic illness and other medical conditions. Some groups can be long-term (lasting a year or more) while others have a definite time limit (eg. between 10 to 20 sessions). The key to success in group therapy is in establishing cohesiveness which is achieved by promoting a supportive, safe and non-threatening environment.