Everyone has the potential for greatness, it's a matter of how we learn to use life's experiences, challenges and triumphs to actualize the best of who we are. My goal is to work together to build on your strengths to help make lasting changes and move towards leading a content and fulfilling life. Working in the mental health field for 16 years, I have worked with a wide range of individuals specifically LGBTQ singles and couples. My work has been featured in Essence, Cosmopolitan and Mind Body Magazine to name a few. I use a straightforward and supportive approach to help you understand and work through your struggles. My style is informal, collaborative and respects the uniqueness of your personality, relationships and situation. I use a holistic and humanistic approach, relating to you as a unique individual, we’ll build clarity, resilience, and change at your pace revealing your authentic self.
I work with clients struggling with a broad range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, work/life stress, marital/relationship issues and loss and grief. Together we will work to cultivate effective coping skills and empower you to attain a higher level of fulfillment in your life and relationship
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Pia is an amazing therapist who is incredibly understanding and who listens. I’ve been working with her for the past couple of months now, and she has been the exact help that I’ve needed on my journey of healing and becoming a better version of myself and just getting myself out of the dark place that I was in before I met her. Having her as a therapist is the best thing that could possibly have happened to me, and I would recommend her to every person that I know.
Written on May 09, 2026 after therapy with pia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd