• Individual therapy is one-on-one therapy to improve personal wellness and symptom reduction. Therapists are trained in a number of evidence based practices. 

• Couples therapy focuses on improving communication in the relationship to effect the overall quality of the relationship.

• Family therapy offers a structured approach to help the entire family improve relationships by understanding the dynamics and patterns in the family.

• Group therapy provide a safe, inclusive space to share your story, gain new perspectives, and find strength in community. From identity-affirming support to skill-building, we offer a place where every voice belongs.

Common Themes in Therapy:

Relational Difficulties

Relational difficulties can have a significant impact on our overall quality of life.  We are social beings who strive for meaningful intimate relationships, friendships, social connections, family relationships, or healthy work place relationships.  Therapy to address relational issues can include couples' work, family systems sessions, or individual sessions.

Depression, Anxiety, & Trauma

Therapy may include individual, family, or couples work with a focus on depression, anxiety, and trauma.  Treatment orientations could include cognitive behavioral therapy, insight-oriented therapy, family systems, relaxation/mindfulness techniques, trauma narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and other evidence based therapy that may be indicated for your unique need. 

LGBTQIA+ & Gender Affirming Care

Therapists at Inspiring Change offer affirmative psychotherapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight, gender non-conforming, and transgender individuals in a diversity-friendly space. We welcome all gender identities, expressions, cultures, and ethnicities. We honor the needs of individuals, couples, families, their partners, and friends. We offer ongoing therapy as well as evaluations/letters of support for gender-affirming care (hormonal and surgical). 

Managing overwhelming emotions can be difficult, and at times, medication may be an essential part of the healing journey.  Therapy and medication can work hand-in-hand to help alleviate distress.  Inspiring Change fully supports a person's decision to engage in the best-suited treatment for themselves, which could include therapy, medication, or both. 

Our physician assistant, Amanda Morgan Beal, PA-C, can work with people who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, attention-related issues, and other conditions including substance use concerns.  While Dr. Groomes, MD is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine and can help those struggling with opioid and alcohol use disorders, including providing treatment such as Suboxone and Revia.

Amanda is able to provide mental health medication to individuals with Commercial Highmark insurance. Both Dr. Groomes and Amanda can provide medication-assisted treatment for substance use to those with Commercial Highmark and UPMC, as well as UPMC For You insurance.

Inspiring Change provides neuropsychological assessments for clinical and psychological purposes, but not for legal, criminal, forensic, or custody matters. Our professionals can assess individuals aged 8 and older for a variety of concerns, including memory and cognition issues, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, IQ evaluation, and personality assessments or diagnostic clarifications. Some of these services may be covered by insurance. 

Psychological evaluations and referrals for Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS), are available on a limited basis.  Evaluations for gender affirming medical and surgical interventions, bariatric surgery,  and other surgical/medical procedures are available.

The evaluation process includes:

• The first appointment is a clinical interview to determine appropriateness for testing and to identify the testing battery based on presenting needs. This can be done virtually or in person.

• The second appointment is for the testing which can take between 2-4 hours. This must be in person and is only offered at the Butler office.

  • Patients may take breaks and bring snack.

  • Most measures/subtests are 1-10 minutes long. Testing is comprised of many short tests.

  • Many tasks are unlike anything people have typically done before.

  • All questions are paper and pencil, or verbal questions. No invasive medical testing.

• The third appointment is optional and is the feedback session to review results.

Facilitated Support Group

A facilitated support group offers a structured, confidential space where people with similar challenges or life circumstances can connect, share experiences, and receive mutual support. Led by a trained facilitator, the group provides a framework for discussion, ensures a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere, and introduces relevant psychoeducational content or coping strategies. People can gain valuable insight from peers, reduce feelings of isolation, and develop stronger resilience and problem-solving skills which can complement individual therapy or other treatments. Some group topics that are available include neurodivergent support groups and finding your voice/assertiveness groups.

Traditional Support Group

Inspiring Change currently offers a Queer and Allies support group, called Crochet & Color. This is a group that allows you to join a group of your peers for a relaxing evening, either to bring your own crochet project or start a new one. If crocheting is not of interest, you can come and color! Check out our facebook for more information.