Your guiding light for mental wellbeing!

Your guiding light mental wellbeing!

Therapy Your Way

WPA Counseling strives to make therapy accessible to all. Our office is conveniently located in Irwin, PA. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy. We’ll schedule every appointment for a time and place that you’re comfortable with. Get ready to set sail on a mental health journey!

Providing You with Shelter from the Storm.

All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms and individualized care. WPA Counseling is a safe space where you and your counselor can work together through the storm of mental illness and see the sunshine through the dark clouds. We are personally invested in your mission to help you achieve a healthier mind.

Our Counseling Services

Individual

You don’t have to sail the seas of mental health alone. WPA Counseling offers individual counseling with a licensed therapist who will become the lighthouse you need.

Marriage/Couples

Mistrust, finances, in-laws, WPA Counseling offers comprehensive counseling for a range of issues that commonly strain the relationships of marriage and couples.

Family

A family unit is a complicated unit. WPA Counseling understands that healthy minds are crucial to keeping a family together and strong through thick and thin.

Coaching

Sometimes life is overwhelming, and we’re unsure of which of many paths to take next. WPA Counseling is here to give you a nudge in the right direction with accredited coaching.

Meet Our Team

Your Guiding Light

At WPA Counseling, our compassionate team is here to support you on your mental health journey. Let us guide you toward a brighter, healthier future.

Meet Our Team

 Your Guiding Light

At WPA Counseling, our compassionate team is here to support you on your mental health journey. Let us guide you toward a brighter, healthier future.

Individual Counseling for Anxiety and Depression: Heal Today

Anxiety and depression often feel overwhelming, isolating, and endless. If you are struggling, it can seem as though no one truly understands the weight you carry each day. However, there is hope. Individual counseling for anxiety and depression offers a pathway...

Couples Counseling in Pittsburgh: Rebuild, Reconnect, and Thrive

Relationships are the heartbeat of life, offering companionship, support, and love. However, even the strongest couples face challenges that test their bond. If you’re searching for couples counseling in Pittsburgh, you are not alone, and you are taking a brave...

Grief and Loss Counseling Services: Find Healing and Hope

Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and endless. When you are in the depths of sorrow, it can seem like no one truly understands the weight you carry. However, you do not have to navigate this painful journey alone. Grief and loss counseling services offer...

Family Counseling for Conflict Resolution: Rebuilding Connections

Families are meant to be a source of love, support, and belonging. However, even the strongest families encounter conflict. Disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings can slowly erode relationships over time. When tensions run high, many wonder if things can...

Online Therapy for Trauma Recovery: Healing Anytime, Anywhere

Trauma has a way of lingering in the body and mind long after an event has passed. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, a recent accident, or a loss, the effects can feel overwhelming. Many people searching for healing today are asking a vital question:...

Trauma Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Helps

Trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars. Often, it quietly shapes how we think, feel, and react to the world. If you have experienced something distressing that still affects you today, you are far from alone. Fortunately, trauma therapy can help you heal. It...

Trauma Therapy in Pittsburgh – Start Your Healing Today

Are you searching for trauma therapy in Pittsburgh that goes beyond the surface and actually helps you reclaim your life? You are not alone. Trauma affects millions of people every year, and its impact can linger long after the event is over, shaping your...

Healing from Trauma: Proven Steps for Emotional Recovery

Healing from trauma is not just about surviving it is about reclaiming your life and thriving again. Whether you are facing overwhelming memories or struggling with daily triggers, you are not alone, and recovery is entirely within your reach. In this engaging and...

3 Powerful Stages of Trauma Recovery (And How to Heal)

Trauma recovery is not about forgetting the past; it is about learning how to live fully in the present. Whether you are navigating the impact of a single traumatic event or coping with the long-term effects of complex trauma, healing is possible. But it rarely...

Understanding Trauma Therapy: A Path to Healing

Understanding Trauma Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body, affecting emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. It can arise from various sources, including abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or significant...

Anxiety Holding You Back? Here is How to Beat It for Good

Don’t Let Anxiety Hold You Back! We’re Here to Help Anxiety can feel overwhelming, making everyday tasks difficult and causing constant worry. If you struggle with persistent stress, racing thoughts, or panic attacks, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience...

Discover Irwin Counseling: Your Gateway to Personal Growth

Dive into how local counseling services can truly uplift your life right here in Irwin, PA. Hey, Irwin! Let’s Chat: Ever thought about counseling? Getting local counseling in Irwin PA, it’s not just for the tough times—it’s about stepping up your game in life’s...

Pennsylvania Online Counseling Services: A Comprehensive Guide

  Let’s talk about something important—your mental health. With our busy schedules, it’s easy to neglect, but just like hitting the gym for your body, your mind needs attention too. That’s where Pennsylvania online counseling services come into...

Embracing Conflict as an Opportunity for Growth: Navigating Family Dynamics with Resilience

Shifting Perspectives  Conflict is often perceived negatively within families. By shifting perspectives and viewing conflict as an opportunity for growth instead, however, this can completely transform how we handle disagreements among family members and navigate...

Deconstructing Myths About Counseling for Individuals

Separating Fact from Fiction in Counseling for Individuals As mental health awareness rises, misconceptions regarding counseling for individuals persist despite efforts at raising awareness. This blog seeks to disprove common myths surrounding individual counseling as...

Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling

Healing Together: Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling Services Welcome to Your Journey of Healing Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling… Life can often throw us unexpected curveballs that cause trauma. Although this process may feel lonely or daunting at times, don’t...

Anxiety Counseling in Pittsburgh

Meet WPA Counseling – Pittsburgh’s Compassionate Response to Anxiety Anxiety counseling in Pittsburgh – In the heart of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, there’s a place to find peace and healing from anxiety – WPA Counseling. As our city pulses with life,...

Online Anxiety Therapy in Pennsylvania

Embracing the Digital Shift in Mental Health We’ve all seen how technology is changing our lives and mental health care is no exception. More and more of us are discovering the benefits of online anxiety therapy.  Online counseling is a convenient and effective...

Online Counseling for Rural Mental Health

The Transformative Power of Online Counseling for Rural Mental Health The article explores the impact of online mental health therapy on rural communities, discussing the challenges in accessing mental health services, the benefits of online counseling, success...

Online Counseling in Pennsylvania

What You Should Know about Counseling Online in Pennsylvania. Get insight into the significance, advantages, approaches to therapy, and future trends associated with online counseling among residents in Pennsylvania. Online Counseling in Pennsylvania: What You Need to...

The Silent Struggle: Coping with Holiday Grief

Recognizing the Signs of Holiday Grief: What to Look Out For Hey there, friends. Let’s chat about something really important: coping with grief during the holidays. You know, it’s not always easy to spot the signs of holiday grief, especially when everyone...

Grief Counseling in Pittsburgh

Grief Counseling in Pittsburgh Grief is an experience shared by all, yet each griever’s journey differs considerably from person to person. Pittsburgh boasts an eclectic blend of cultures and communities whose residents seek comfort through various means. Grief...

Engaging Life After Trauma

Exploring Growth and Empowerment Life after trauma may feel like wading through thick fog; yet believe it or not, there’s a path through it – not simply back to ‘normal’ but to becoming stronger and more vibrant than ever before! This blog...

Navigating PTSD: Strategies and Support

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can often remain hidden behind silence and mistrust, yet emerge out of deeply distressful experiences in profound ways that ripple throughout society. This blog intends to shed some light on PTSD by offering insight into its...

Understanding Childhood Trauma: A Guide for Healing and Growth

When we think back on our childhoods, most of us remember them fondly. For some of us though, those memories also include darker times. Hurtful and fearful experiences from early life that do not simply pass with time; instead, they continue to shape who we are as...

Holistic Approach for Depression Management

Eating Your Way to Better Mood: Holistic Depression Management: Did you know that what’s on your plate can influence what’s going on inside of you? This is true! For those struggling with depression, eating a well-rounded and nutritious diet is vital in...

Understanding Depression: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Depression Depression is more than simply feeling sad. It is an acute mental health disorder affecting millions of people around the globe and is often misinterpreted as weakness or something easily overcome with sheer willpower. Yet depression is...

Chill Out This Holiday Season with Mindfulness and Meditation

Alright, folks, let’s get real for a sec: the holidays, while fabulous, can also turn our stress dial up to eleven. But what if I told you there’s a way to skate through this season with a bit more peace and a lot less chaos? That’s where mindfulness and...

Staying Active to Beat the Winter Blues

Alright, team! The days are shorter, the air’s got that nippy bite, and our couches are looking extra snuggly. But before you dive into full-on hibernation mode, let’s chat about a secret weapon against those winter doldrums: staying active. No, I’m...

Let’s Talk About Beating Holiday Stress

Hey There, Holiday Warriors! Let’s Talk About Beating Holiday Stress Welcome! Ah, the holidays. We’re supposed to be sipping hot cocoa and singing carols, right? But let’s be real: sometimes it feels more like we’re juggling a dozen snowballs...

Resilience Building Through Depression Counseling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When facing emotional, physical or mental adversity of any sort, our ability to bounce back quickly is known as resilience. For individuals suffering depression this term describes not just recovery; rather thriving. Depression...

Holistic Approaches in Depression Counseling

Over the last decade, holistic approaches to health and wellbeing have experienced rapid expansion. Recognizing that mind, body, and spirit are inextricably intertwined, holistic health approaches seek to restore equilibrium with comprehensive care that restores...

Different Kinds of Counseling Services and Whom They Benefit?

Counseling often conjures images of therapy rooms where individuals sit quietly to discuss their emotions. But counseling encompasses multiple fields that offer many different forms of assistance tailored specifically to address different needs and issues. In this...

Political Anxiety Coping

Political Division Rises I can’t recall a time in my life when politics where more talked about, publicized, and feared.  The term “influencing” has opened the doors to newfound political exposure and not everyone is happy about it all.  In fact,...

Why Counseling + Coaching = Wins!!

In the journey of self-improvement, we often come across two distinct yet powerful paths: counseling and coaching. Each provides unique benefits and perspectives for personal and professional growth. But what happens when we blend these two dynamic approaches? By...

Transitioning To College

The transition to college is often viewed as an exciting journey of independence, growth, and new opportunity. While that is true for many, the reality can be far more complex. Students and parents alike often face emotional challenges, overwhelming pressures, and...

Embracing Wholeness: The Power of Holistic Counseling

As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, more people than ever are seeking support from mental health professionals. Today, we recognize that we were designed to thrive in synergy: mind, body, spirit, emotions, and even social connections. Traditional...

Empowering Pennsylvania: Accessible Mental Health Support Statewide

In a time when mental health challenges are more visible than ever, access to effective, compassionate care is vital. That’s where WPA Counseling steps in. With physical locations in Irwin and Penn Hills, and secure online therapy services available across the entire...

Thriving Over Striving: Embracing a Balanced Path to Fulfillment

In today’s fast-paced, performance-driven world, the pressure to constantly achieve can be exhausting. Society often equates success with material milestones; like owning a large house, driving a luxury car, or taking lavish vacations. Social media only intensifies...

Pandemic-Related Depression

Pandemic-Related Depression: Understanding and Coping with Mental Health Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the world, affecting various aspects of our lives. Beyond its direct physical impact, the pandemic has also taken a toll on mental...

Understanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

In a world where stress, trauma, and emotional pain are far too common, more people are searching for real help that brings lasting change. Clinical mental health counseling offers just that a structured, compassionate approach to healing that combines expert...

Is Life Coaching Right For You?

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many people are searching for guidance, direction, and support. The pressures of daily life, combined with the increasing complexity of career and personal goals, have made professional support more vital than...

Is Online Counseling Right For You?

In a world where technology touches nearly every part of our lives, it is no surprise that mental health services have also gone digital. Online counseling, also known as teletherapy or virtual therapy, has surged in popularity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic....

Sarcasm: Attempting to Cover Shame

A client once shared something that lingered in my thoughts long after our session: “Sarcasm is how I hide my shame.” The more I reflected, the more I realized how true this can be. In the film Anger Management, there is a powerful line where Jack Nicholson tells Adam...

Is Therapy Right for You?

Is therapy right for you? Choosing to begin therapy can feel intimidating, daunting, or even frightening. Many people find themselves nervous about sharing deeply personal experiences and thoughts with someone they have never met before. You might worry about...

The Four Horsemen in a Marriage

Marriage is a profound journey filled with shared joys, mutual support, and deep emotional connections. Yet, even the strongest relationships can encounter challenging moments. As marriage counselors often witness, these challenges frequently revolve around...

Coping with Loss and Grief

Grief is a natural and profound emotional reaction to significant loss. Most people associate grief with the death of a loved one, but grief can also arise from other substantial life changes such as job loss, divorce, moving away from home, or even the loss of a pet....

Should We Place More Value on Things or Relationships?

Many people spend their lives chasing something they cannot quite name. They say, “I just want to be happy,” believing that happiness is the ultimate goal. But what if there is something more enduring, more grounding, and ultimately more fulfilling? I often pose this...

Anxiety and Depression: The Battle of the Fight to Stay Present

Anxiety and depression are more than mental health buzzwordsthey are battles waged quietly by millions. While often diagnosed separately, these conditions share a surprisingly similar core challenge: they both disconnect us from the present moment. Whether someone is...

Political Grief

Grief is most often associated with the loss of a loved one, but it also applies to many other forms of loss, political loss included. Just as we might feel disappointment after losing a game, we can also experience a profound emotional response when political...

Parenting is Hard

Parenting is often portrayed as one of life’s greatest joys, filled with giggles, bedtime stories, and proud moments at school plays. Social media, commercials, and parenting blogs make it seem like a never-ending highlight reel of laughter and love. While those...

Mental Health and First Responders

First responders regularly face deeply traumatic situations. Whether serving as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician, the demands of the job are intense. These professionals must work long hours, make rapid decisions under pressure, and often...

Getting Started

Pennsylvania Counseling Locations

Connect with a Care Team Member

Our care team is standing by ready to connect. We believe the healing process begins here. It’s not easy to reach out for help so our care team meets you with warmth and understanding…helping you connect at your pace and based on your needs.

WPA Counseling

Select a Counselor and Location

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Connect with a Counselor

The care team will schedule an appointment for you either in person at one of our locations or online…depending on what works best for you. At your first appointment, your counselor will get to know your needs and desires for your healing journey and establish a plan to help.

Begin Your Healing Journey

After a plan is put in place, your counselor will guide you through the process of healing at your pace. We believe the counseling relationship is a partnership. You are the expert on your life and your counselor is the expert on the process. Together we can cart a journey to peace and wellness.

Individual Counseling for Anxiety and Depression: Heal Today

Anxiety and depression often feel overwhelming, isolating, and endless. If you are struggling, it can seem as though no one truly understands the weight you carry each day. However, there is hope. Individual counseling for anxiety and depression offers a pathway...

Couples Counseling in Pittsburgh: Rebuild, Reconnect, and Thrive

Relationships are the heartbeat of life, offering companionship, support, and love. However, even the strongest couples face challenges that test their bond. If you’re searching for couples counseling in Pittsburgh, you are not alone, and you are taking a brave...

Grief and Loss Counseling Services: Find Healing and Hope

Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and endless. When you are in the depths of sorrow, it can seem like no one truly understands the weight you carry. However, you do not have to navigate this painful journey alone. Grief and loss counseling services offer...

Family Counseling for Conflict Resolution: Rebuilding Connections

Families are meant to be a source of love, support, and belonging. However, even the strongest families encounter conflict. Disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings can slowly erode relationships over time. When tensions run high, many wonder if things can...

Online Therapy for Trauma Recovery: Healing Anytime, Anywhere

Trauma has a way of lingering in the body and mind long after an event has passed. Whether it stems from childhood experiences, a recent accident, or a loss, the effects can feel overwhelming. Many people searching for healing today are asking a vital question:...

Trauma Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Helps

Trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars. Often, it quietly shapes how we think, feel, and react to the world. If you have experienced something distressing that still affects you today, you are far from alone. Fortunately, trauma therapy can help you heal. It...

Trauma Therapy in Pittsburgh – Start Your Healing Today

Are you searching for trauma therapy in Pittsburgh that goes beyond the surface and actually helps you reclaim your life? You are not alone. Trauma affects millions of people every year, and its impact can linger long after the event is over, shaping your...

Healing from Trauma: Proven Steps for Emotional Recovery

Healing from trauma is not just about surviving it is about reclaiming your life and thriving again. Whether you are facing overwhelming memories or struggling with daily triggers, you are not alone, and recovery is entirely within your reach. In this engaging and...

3 Powerful Stages of Trauma Recovery (And How to Heal)

Trauma recovery is not about forgetting the past; it is about learning how to live fully in the present. Whether you are navigating the impact of a single traumatic event or coping with the long-term effects of complex trauma, healing is possible. But it rarely...

Understanding Trauma Therapy: A Path to Healing

Understanding Trauma Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body, affecting emotions, relationships, and overall well-being. It can arise from various sources, including abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or significant...

Anxiety Holding You Back? Here is How to Beat It for Good

Don’t Let Anxiety Hold You Back! We’re Here to Help Anxiety can feel overwhelming, making everyday tasks difficult and causing constant worry. If you struggle with persistent stress, racing thoughts, or panic attacks, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience...

Discover Irwin Counseling: Your Gateway to Personal Growth

Dive into how local counseling services can truly uplift your life right here in Irwin, PA. Hey, Irwin! Let’s Chat: Ever thought about counseling? Getting local counseling in Irwin PA, it’s not just for the tough times—it’s about stepping up your game in life’s...

Pennsylvania Online Counseling Services: A Comprehensive Guide

  Let’s talk about something important—your mental health. With our busy schedules, it’s easy to neglect, but just like hitting the gym for your body, your mind needs attention too. That’s where Pennsylvania online counseling services come into...

Embracing Conflict as an Opportunity for Growth: Navigating Family Dynamics with Resilience

Shifting Perspectives  Conflict is often perceived negatively within families. By shifting perspectives and viewing conflict as an opportunity for growth instead, however, this can completely transform how we handle disagreements among family members and navigate...

Deconstructing Myths About Counseling for Individuals

Separating Fact from Fiction in Counseling for Individuals As mental health awareness rises, misconceptions regarding counseling for individuals persist despite efforts at raising awareness. This blog seeks to disprove common myths surrounding individual counseling as...

Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling

Healing Together: Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling Services Welcome to Your Journey of Healing Pennsylvania Trauma Counseling… Life can often throw us unexpected curveballs that cause trauma. Although this process may feel lonely or daunting at times, don’t...

Anxiety Counseling in Pittsburgh

Meet WPA Counseling – Pittsburgh’s Compassionate Response to Anxiety Anxiety counseling in Pittsburgh – In the heart of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, there’s a place to find peace and healing from anxiety – WPA Counseling. As our city pulses with life,...

Online Anxiety Therapy in Pennsylvania

Embracing the Digital Shift in Mental Health We’ve all seen how technology is changing our lives and mental health care is no exception. More and more of us are discovering the benefits of online anxiety therapy.  Online counseling is a convenient and effective...

Online Counseling for Rural Mental Health

The Transformative Power of Online Counseling for Rural Mental Health The article explores the impact of online mental health therapy on rural communities, discussing the challenges in accessing mental health services, the benefits of online counseling, success...

Online Counseling in Pennsylvania

What You Should Know about Counseling Online in Pennsylvania. Get insight into the significance, advantages, approaches to therapy, and future trends associated with online counseling among residents in Pennsylvania. Online Counseling in Pennsylvania: What You Need to...

The Silent Struggle: Coping with Holiday Grief

Recognizing the Signs of Holiday Grief: What to Look Out For Hey there, friends. Let’s chat about something really important: coping with grief during the holidays. You know, it’s not always easy to spot the signs of holiday grief, especially when everyone...

Grief Counseling in Pittsburgh

Grief Counseling in Pittsburgh Grief is an experience shared by all, yet each griever’s journey differs considerably from person to person. Pittsburgh boasts an eclectic blend of cultures and communities whose residents seek comfort through various means. Grief...

Engaging Life After Trauma

Exploring Growth and Empowerment Life after trauma may feel like wading through thick fog; yet believe it or not, there’s a path through it – not simply back to ‘normal’ but to becoming stronger and more vibrant than ever before! This blog...

Navigating PTSD: Strategies and Support

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can often remain hidden behind silence and mistrust, yet emerge out of deeply distressful experiences in profound ways that ripple throughout society. This blog intends to shed some light on PTSD by offering insight into its...

Understanding Childhood Trauma: A Guide for Healing and Growth

When we think back on our childhoods, most of us remember them fondly. For some of us though, those memories also include darker times. Hurtful and fearful experiences from early life that do not simply pass with time; instead, they continue to shape who we are as...

Holistic Approach for Depression Management

Eating Your Way to Better Mood: Holistic Depression Management: Did you know that what’s on your plate can influence what’s going on inside of you? This is true! For those struggling with depression, eating a well-rounded and nutritious diet is vital in...

Understanding Depression: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Depression Depression is more than simply feeling sad. It is an acute mental health disorder affecting millions of people around the globe and is often misinterpreted as weakness or something easily overcome with sheer willpower. Yet depression is...

Chill Out This Holiday Season with Mindfulness and Meditation

Alright, folks, let’s get real for a sec: the holidays, while fabulous, can also turn our stress dial up to eleven. But what if I told you there’s a way to skate through this season with a bit more peace and a lot less chaos? That’s where mindfulness and...

Staying Active to Beat the Winter Blues

Alright, team! The days are shorter, the air’s got that nippy bite, and our couches are looking extra snuggly. But before you dive into full-on hibernation mode, let’s chat about a secret weapon against those winter doldrums: staying active. No, I’m...

Let’s Talk About Beating Holiday Stress

Hey There, Holiday Warriors! Let’s Talk About Beating Holiday Stress Welcome! Ah, the holidays. We’re supposed to be sipping hot cocoa and singing carols, right? But let’s be real: sometimes it feels more like we’re juggling a dozen snowballs...

Resilience Building Through Depression Counseling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When facing emotional, physical or mental adversity of any sort, our ability to bounce back quickly is known as resilience. For individuals suffering depression this term describes not just recovery; rather thriving. Depression...

Holistic Approaches in Depression Counseling

Over the last decade, holistic approaches to health and wellbeing have experienced rapid expansion. Recognizing that mind, body, and spirit are inextricably intertwined, holistic health approaches seek to restore equilibrium with comprehensive care that restores...

Different Kinds of Counseling Services and Whom They Benefit?

Counseling often conjures images of therapy rooms where individuals sit quietly to discuss their emotions. But counseling encompasses multiple fields that offer many different forms of assistance tailored specifically to address different needs and issues. In this...

Political Anxiety Coping

Political Division Rises I can’t recall a time in my life when politics where more talked about, publicized, and feared.  The term “influencing” has opened the doors to newfound political exposure and not everyone is happy about it all.  In fact,...

Why Counseling + Coaching = Wins!!

In the journey of self-improvement, we often come across two distinct yet powerful paths: counseling and coaching. Each provides unique benefits and perspectives for personal and professional growth. But what happens when we blend these two dynamic approaches? By...

Transitioning To College

The transition to college is often viewed as an exciting journey of independence, growth, and new opportunity. While that is true for many, the reality can be far more complex. Students and parents alike often face emotional challenges, overwhelming pressures, and...

Embracing Wholeness: The Power of Holistic Counseling

As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, more people than ever are seeking support from mental health professionals. Today, we recognize that we were designed to thrive in synergy: mind, body, spirit, emotions, and even social connections. Traditional...

Empowering Pennsylvania: Accessible Mental Health Support Statewide

In a time when mental health challenges are more visible than ever, access to effective, compassionate care is vital. That’s where WPA Counseling steps in. With physical locations in Irwin and Penn Hills, and secure online therapy services available across the entire...

Thriving Over Striving: Embracing a Balanced Path to Fulfillment

In today’s fast-paced, performance-driven world, the pressure to constantly achieve can be exhausting. Society often equates success with material milestones; like owning a large house, driving a luxury car, or taking lavish vacations. Social media only intensifies...

Pandemic-Related Depression

Pandemic-Related Depression: Understanding and Coping with Mental Health Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the world, affecting various aspects of our lives. Beyond its direct physical impact, the pandemic has also taken a toll on mental...

Understanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

In a world where stress, trauma, and emotional pain are far too common, more people are searching for real help that brings lasting change. Clinical mental health counseling offers just that a structured, compassionate approach to healing that combines expert...

Is Life Coaching Right For You?

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many people are searching for guidance, direction, and support. The pressures of daily life, combined with the increasing complexity of career and personal goals, have made professional support more vital than...

Is Online Counseling Right For You?

In a world where technology touches nearly every part of our lives, it is no surprise that mental health services have also gone digital. Online counseling, also known as teletherapy or virtual therapy, has surged in popularity, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic....

Sarcasm: Attempting to Cover Shame

A client once shared something that lingered in my thoughts long after our session: “Sarcasm is how I hide my shame.” The more I reflected, the more I realized how true this can be. In the film Anger Management, there is a powerful line where Jack Nicholson tells Adam...

Is Therapy Right for You?

Is therapy right for you? Choosing to begin therapy can feel intimidating, daunting, or even frightening. Many people find themselves nervous about sharing deeply personal experiences and thoughts with someone they have never met before. You might worry about...

The Four Horsemen in a Marriage

Marriage is a profound journey filled with shared joys, mutual support, and deep emotional connections. Yet, even the strongest relationships can encounter challenging moments. As marriage counselors often witness, these challenges frequently revolve around...

Coping with Loss and Grief

Grief is a natural and profound emotional reaction to significant loss. Most people associate grief with the death of a loved one, but grief can also arise from other substantial life changes such as job loss, divorce, moving away from home, or even the loss of a pet....

Should We Place More Value on Things or Relationships?

Many people spend their lives chasing something they cannot quite name. They say, “I just want to be happy,” believing that happiness is the ultimate goal. But what if there is something more enduring, more grounding, and ultimately more fulfilling? I often pose this...

Anxiety and Depression: The Battle of the Fight to Stay Present

Anxiety and depression are more than mental health buzzwordsthey are battles waged quietly by millions. While often diagnosed separately, these conditions share a surprisingly similar core challenge: they both disconnect us from the present moment. Whether someone is...

Political Grief

Grief is most often associated with the loss of a loved one, but it also applies to many other forms of loss, political loss included. Just as we might feel disappointment after losing a game, we can also experience a profound emotional response when political...

Parenting is Hard

Parenting is often portrayed as one of life’s greatest joys, filled with giggles, bedtime stories, and proud moments at school plays. Social media, commercials, and parenting blogs make it seem like a never-ending highlight reel of laughter and love. While those...

Mental Health and First Responders

First responders regularly face deeply traumatic situations. Whether serving as a police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician, the demands of the job are intense. These professionals must work long hours, make rapid decisions under pressure, and often...

Getting Started

Pennsylvania Counseling Locations

Connect with a Care Team Member

Our care team is standing by ready to connect. We believe the healing process begins here. It’s not easy to reach out for help so our care team meets you with warmth and understanding…helping you connect at your pace and based on your needs.

WPA Counseling

Select a Counselor and Location

Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.

Connect with a Counselor

The care team will schedule an appointment for you either in person at one of our locations or online…depending on what works best for you. At your first appointment, your counselor will get to know your needs and desires for your healing journey and establish a plan to help.

Begin Your Healing Journey

After a plan is put in place, your counselor will guide you through the process of healing at your pace. We believe the counseling relationship is a partnership. You are the expert on your life and your counselor is the expert on the process. Together we can cart a journey to peace and wellness.

Our Counseling Blueprint

Take off the Mask

WPA Mask

The first step in the process is to “take off the mask” and be genuine and honest with yourself and your counselor.  This is done through a process of building rapport and trust in the counseling relationship. You were wounded in relationship and it is important to heal in relationship…a safe, accepting and therapeutic relationship with your counselor.

Heal the Wounds

WPA heal

Once rapport and trust are established and the mask is off, your counselor will help you explore what has hurt you.  Our wounds (emotional, spiritual, relational and sometimes physical) are the root cause of our suffering and need to be identified and healed.

Remove the Toxins

Once you have done some healing work on the things that hurt you, your counselor will help you identify the toxins left behind. These are the lies you believed, consciously or subconsiously at the time of the wounding that can stick with you long after the wound is healed.

Replace with Truth

WPA

Once the toxic beliefs are removed, there is room for the truth. Your counselor will help you identify the truths about yourself, others, and the world that were stolen from you when you were hurt. To often the counseling process stops with the “heal the wounds” step. At WPA Counseling, we are interested in you believing and living your truth.

The Journey to a Healthier You Starts Here

You don’t have to sail the waves to a healthier mindset alone.

Schedule for a Counselor below and let WPA Counseling be your lighthouse.