Alexis is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy in Lancaster County (Lititz) & Malvern. She is interested in helping individuals confront their own gender identity and to honor their choices.
Working to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning Youth. A mission of the LGBT Community Center of Central Pennsylvania. Hosts Friday Night Safe Space each week.
Karen Foley has over fourteen years of professional experience dedicated to working with trauma and the body. She has worked with adolescents and adults in hospital settings, VA Medical Centers and World Relief. Her graduate studies and research in Movement Therapy & Counseling Psychology focused on body/mind techniques for PTSD symptoms with combat veterans, survivors of military sexual assault and refugees of war. She is the co-creator of Battle Body Retraining, a body-based mindfulness series developed to reduce the impact of trauma on post-deployed veterans. Her original research was presented at the Dance/Movement Therapy Conference, the International Studies for Somatic Stress conference in 2007, and the IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against the War) meeting in 2009. Karen is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and has studied with leading mind-body trauma experts such as Bessel van der Kolk and Daniel Siegel. Her knowledge of the body/mind connection is uniquely informed by her previous practice as a licensed massage therapist and study of Shambhala meditation practices.
Michele Angello, Ph.D. works with gender-variant and transgender youth and adults. She offers both individual and group therapy, as well as family therapy. In addition, she offers corporate education and training on a variety of issues regarding sexuality. Dr. Michele Angello has presented her work and experience with transgender youth and with children of transitioning parents on an international level. She facilitates several monthly support groups for transgender adults, youth, and parents. Dr. Angello is often requested to speak as an expert on transgender youth issues to universities, corporations, and the media. She has appeared on Larry King Live, the Tyra Banks Show, and various documentaries on transgender issues. She also developed the first graduate course in the U.S. that focused on clinical issues in transgender communities.
The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh is a multi-specialty, integrative counseling Practice which offers a full menu of counseling and wellness related services. Our therapists and wellness providers offers therapy and mental health services that enhance the health and well-being of our diverse range of clients. Our LGBTQIA friendly and informed licensed professional counselors, therapists, and highly skilled and top-rated wellness professionals are located in Pittsburgh, PA and Monroeville, PA serving all of Western Pennsylvania. Many of our providers specialize specifically in working with Trans and Queer folks as well as non-monogamous relationships and poly groups, coming out needs and family support, gender identity concerns, gender transitioning, LGBTQIA therapy, Couples and Family Counseling for LGBTQIA, Queer and Poly-Couples Therapy. We strive for all of our unique clients, couples, and families, to develop greater calm and balance, as well as coping skills including novel ways to relate to each other. Therapy is a compassionate process which honors you and focuses on a meaningful appreciation of the uniqueness of your self, your personality, as well as your special and unique relationships. Services: Therapy is an opportunity to discover novel ways to foster your potential. Through Individual Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Family Therapy, Clinical Herbalism, Nutrition Counseling, Acupuncture, Mindfulness, Meditation Instruction, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Group Counseling, and a myriad of Wellness Workshops, including Yoga in Allegheny Commons Park all summer long for two years running. We are proud to be a part of the movement which brings offer all members of our community opportunities to become well. Please visit our site, and spend some time clicking through to determine whether one of the therapists in our practice may be a good fit for your unique needs. Our reception department is glad to work with you or your loved one to help you with any questions via email or call. Our blog also provides many resources and regularly distributes informative articles on mental health, nutrition, trauma, wellness, and marriage or family relationships and resources.
