About
Claire Barbetti, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
she/her/hers
Member of American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Institute, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (ASSECT)
Process Pittsburgh, LLC
5655 Bryant Street,
Suite 204
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)205 8904
We are whole beings.
Whole beings connected to other whole beings.
We feel with and through our bodies.
We heal with and through our bodies.
Healing happens with each other, not alone.
I believe how humans experience growth and how they change are the big themes of psychology. We largely grow and change through our relationships with others, but sometimes we can get stuck in certain relationship patterns that cause distress. Uncovering the dynamics of these patterns, how they affect our self-concept, our feelings, our understanding of others, and our nervous systems can be healing. Practicing new patterns of emotion, thought, and behavior, whether through talk- therapy, mindfulness practices, or a combination of both, can assist growth and change toward more compassion and connection in our lives.
My orientation to psychology integrates interpersonal, psychodynamic, and somatic/mindfulness approaches, each looking at different aspects of the relationship of humans to the world around us. My focus on connectivity and context—the whole picture of someone’s life—forms the basis of my practice and treatment. I also believe that each person is the author and expert of their lives, so I strive to meet people where they are and focus on their needs in that moment in time. Because our bodies (neurology, muscles, fascia, biorhythms, etc) are not separate from our minds, I also utilize trauma-informed somatic and mindfulness-based interventions where appropriate.
Areas of Practice
I offer individual therapy for adults.
I treat: anxiety and depression; grief and loss; trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD; women’s issues; end-of-life issues; life transitions; sexual and relationship wellbeing (kink- and consensual nonmonogamy-aware); LGBTQIA+; substance use disorders and recovery; ecological and sociological distress; acculturation issues; religion and spirituality issues, including religious trauma, trauma from high-demand groups
Other interventions used: art therapies; nature-based/ecotherapies, dream work/image rehearsal therapy; mindfulness and somatic therapies
