Work one-on-one ito process trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.
Strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild through compassionate, goal-oriented sessions.
Heal from past trauma using EMDR and trauma-focused methods designed to reduce distress and build resilience.
Support children and teens through play therapy and age-appropriate emotional processing techniques.
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a structured clinical intervention, not a comfort feature. At Thought Provoking, it’s delivered by a clinician holding the C-AAIS (Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist) credential, one of a small number in the Pittsburgh area certified to integrate animals into clinical treatment in a deliberate, evidence-informed way.
Karma and Kismet, the therapy cats at Thought Provoking, may be present as a grounding support during session or incorporated into specific activities tied to your treatment goals. Their involvement is guided by clinical judgment. Not every session includes them. When it does, it’s purposeful.
For many clients, particularly children, teens, and anyone who finds traditional therapy environments difficult to settle into, AAT makes that work more accessible without making it any less serious.
Request a call and we’ll walk you through what to expect.
Thought Provoking is led by a clinician holding the C-AAIS credential, one of a small number in the Pittsburgh area certified to deliver Animal-Assisted Therapy as a structured clinical intervention, not just an amenity.
A private, judgment-free space guided by strict confidentiality standards, so you can speak openly and feel secure.
Every treatment plan is built around the person in the room. CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused approaches, and AAT are tools, applied based on what you actually need.
Therapy is most effective when it extends beyond the session. We equip you with specific, practical skills you can apply to real situations as they happen.
724-913-2040
shannonlebak@thought-provoking.com
533 Carnot Rd, Moon Township, PA 15108
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