PKO Counseling Services

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In December of 2024, we will be combining our locations into one in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. We are excited to have all of our therapists and coaches in one place. We understand that the commute may be too difficult for some of our clients. Please know that virtual sessions will continue to be offered to everyone. We hope to see you at the new place in January 2025!

We are accepting new members for these groups. Once we have several people interested, groups start back up. Please follow this link to learn more, or express interest, https://pkocounselingservices.com/contact

Reauthoring the story of ADHD

Closed Groups

If you have interest in any of our closed groups, please let us know. If there is interest, we will run the group again!

Are you a college student trying to find ways to manage all of the competing demands? Do you miss opportunities to connect with friends? Do you feel like your missing out on opportunities because you can’t get it together? This group will help you with the support of others feeling the same way. Together we will explore motivation, develop skills, take action and build confidence for managing academics, social, work, and life.

You do not need an ADHD diagnosis to need some help with executive functioning. All of us can benefit from fine tuning and learning some new strategies. In this group we will share tips among group members, support one another in our journey of accepting our unique brain, and take action!

Currently Closed

We support neurodivergent people and their families. Counseling can take many forms including individual, couples, family, and group! Right now we have a monthly group for Siblings of Autistic Adults that meets virtually on the second Monday of every month over lunch, 12- 12:45pm. The cost is $10 per group. You must register ahead of time to gain virtual access. Email info@pkocounselingservices.com

This Group is Closed

Do you find falling asleep difficult? Does your mind race as you lay down and hope to get some rest? Want to learn about sleep hygiene? This group will aide in developing strategies to fall asleep, and get back to sleep if you wake during the night.

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PKO Counseling is looking for team members! Please reach out with questions or interest.

 
 

Coaching Services

 
 

The support of our executive functioning coaches can help you attain habits to reach those goals you are thinking about right now. Seairra will join you in your journey and provide you the accountability and strategies to live the intentional, healthy and satisfied life you are looking for in 2022. Please view her bio on our “About” page and email us with questions, info@pkocounselingservices.com.

 
 
 
 
 

Being Present is where living happens

https://youtu.be/hdO9cc7WOyE 3 Important steps on how to be present in the moment

1. Breathe- Make sure you take a deep breath and relax a moment.

2. What is going on around you? Notice the sky, the people around you, the temperature, or the light around you.

3. Pay close attention to your body. Where are you holding tension? Note how you feel sitting the way are sitting. Wiggle your toes and notice they feel in your shoes. All of these are examples of noting your physical experience in your body and help you to be oriented in the here and now.

I often use the example of driving in becoming aware of our thinking. When we are thinking about the past, we might as well be driving forward but looking in the rear view mirror. When we are thinking about the future, might as well be watching several cars ahead instead of the ones next us and right in front of us. Both of these instances end up causing distorted thinking, emotional reactivity and metaphorical car pile ups. Being present minded is as skill that we have to work at but that is where living happens. Let the shadows fall behind you.

 

 

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