Get to know the Ellie team at Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair
We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!
Meet the Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair Clinic Director
Kristie Knights, LPC
Kristie has practiced as a psychotherapist for 25 years and is passionate about serving others. Currently, she is a Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health in the Upper St. Clair-Pittsburgh location. She is trained in Complex Trauma Treatment, EMDR, CBT, and DBT. Additionally, Kristie is passionate in the care of those who… Read More
Meet your Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair mental health providers
Mental health therapy services at Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair
#LiveAuthentic with professional counseling services
Ellie Mental Health in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Individual Therapy
Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care ...
Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care individualized to your needs. Whether you are seeking treatment for a mental illness, support for a recent life change, or help in a specific area of your life, individual therapy is just between you and your therapist.
Couples Therapy
Attend therapy session with your partner – whether you’re just dating, engaged, or married. Couples therapy is a safe place to talk through relationship issues with a counselor you can trust, get help navigating a divorce, or build a strong foundation for the future.
Online Therapy
Attend therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or wherever else you have an internet connection. With online therapy, you get deep with your therapist while sipping tea in your favorite comfy chair, snuggled in your pajamas, or between work meetings.
Virtual Reality Therapy
Take control of fear and anxiety with virtual reality therapy. VRT is a cutting-edge new therapy method that uses virtual reality to help expose and desensitize your brain to fear triggers. This therapy type is available for anyone age 14 and older.
Family Therapy
Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work through harmful patterns, and improve communication skills. Family therapy is a group effort – bring your partner, the kids, the in-laws, stepchildren, your siblings, or whoever else is involved with your family dynamic.
Play Therapy
Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may struggle to express difficult emotions or talk about trauma. Play therapy allows children to process and express how they’re feeling, learn healthy coping skills, and strengthen behavioral and communication skills.
Grief Therapy
Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what comes next. Grief therapy provides you with professional support as you work through loss, process any trauma, and navigate next steps.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma has impacted. Trauma-informed therapy means working with a therapist who has a deep understanding of the many ways trauma can affect your life and your overall sense of self, safety, and well-being.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-backed treatment approach for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health disorders. EMDR therapy often involves you talking about your trauma while moving your eyes back and forth to reprocess the traumatic experience.
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
Addiction
Adoption Support
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bereavement and Loss
Bipolar Disorder
Body Dysmorphia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Burnout
Conduct Disorder (CD)
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Divorce
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ Therapy
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Panic Disorders
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Premarital Counseling
Psychosis
Relationship Counseling
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Sex Addiction
Social Anxiety
Stress
Substance Abuse
Suicidal Thoughts
Trauma
Want to learn more about our mental health services?
Get matched with the perfect therapist for your needs
Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.
When you call us, our Client Access Specialists will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist who’s the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.
Looking for a therapy job in Pittsburgh-Upper St. Clair?
Ellie has created an employment model that prioritizes creativity, culture, and compensation. If you’re looking for a place you can thrive in your professional life and make a difference in your community, you’ve found it!
