Trauma therapy that does not make you start with the worst day.
We see people in Pittsburgh, in Irwin, and anywhere in Pennsylvania with a stable Wi-Fi connection, same therapist either way.
Or just call:724-296-2242
Real human. Picks up weekdays.
If someone in your life has ever told you to "just move on" you already know why that did not work.
Two offices. And the quiet version of your living room.
Westmoreland County
Irwin / North Huntingdon
8700 Pennsylvania Ave
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Ground floor. Plenty of parking. Open weekdays, 9 to 7.
Pittsburgh East
Penn Hills
665 Rodi Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Easy off the Parkway East. Open weekdays, 9 to 7.
Or skip the drive entirely.
Same therapist. Same hour. Anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Trauma is not really the thing that happened to you. It is what your body has been doing about it ever since.
When you go through something overwhelming, your nervous system makes a survival decision. It stays in a state of high alert, waiting for the threat to come back.
This is why you can not just "think" your way out of it. Logic does not live in the part of the brain that governs fear. Therapy with us focuses on settling that survival response so you can finally feel safe in your own skin.
"You are not broken. You have just been ready for something bad for a really long time."
We do not lead with the method. We lead with you.
CBT
Understanding how your thoughts and behaviors reinforce the cycle of distress.
ACT
Learning to accept what is out of your control while committing to your values.
EMDR
Reprocessing traumatic memories to take the emotional "sting" out of them.
Attachment
Exploring how your early relationships shaped how you connect with others today.
The goal is not to cope better. You have been coping for years. Coping is exhausting.
Most people come to us when their coping mechanisms stop working. The drink, the isolation, the constant busyness; they all have an expiration date.
We are not here to give you better bandaids. We are here to heal the wound so you do not need the bandaid anymore.
The person across from you has sat with this before.
Trauma work requires more than just a degree. It requires a therapist who isn't afraid of your story.
Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals who specialize in non-flinching empathy. We provide a sturdy container for your most difficult emotions, ensuring you never feel like you're "too much" for the room.
Your nervous system learned this. Which means it can learn something else.
Fifteen minutes. No card. No story. No commitment.
The hardest part is the first click. We keep it low pressure.
Probably less than you think. Definitely simpler than you've been told.
Meet Our Team
Steve Luther
MSEd, MEd, LPC
With over 25 years of experience, Steve works with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. He specializes in dealing with adoption trauma in families and other relational issues.
Jason Baatten
MA, MBA, LPC
Jason is our practice director and sees individuals of all ages. He adheres to a holistic wellness approach utilizing evidence based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Jason sees people in Irwin, Uniontown and online.
Louise Meleshenko
MSW, LCSW
Our Clinical Director has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults and late adolescents using evidence-based treatments, as well as EMDR and sex addiction.
Aki Jamal Durham
MA
Our Director of Creativity Aki contributes his creative talents to WPA Counseling both in his counseling and coaching as well being an integral part of our marketing and leadership teams. Aki works with individual, couples and business in clinical, coaching and consulting capacities.
You are not where you are going to end up.
Where you are right now is a stop. Not a destination.
You have read this far. That probably means part of you already made the call.
Ready when you are.