Therapy in Pittsburgh
Jonah Taylor, LCSW | AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Conveniently located in the East End (Shadyside/East Liberty):
134 S Highland Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Most people who come to therapy in Pittsburgh are not in crisis. They are people who have been paying attention — to a relationship that does not feel right, to patterns they cannot seem to break, to a disconnect between what they want and what they keep doing. They are looking for a place where that kind of noticing is taken seriously.
My office is in East Liberty, and I work with individuals and couples from across the city — Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, Point Breeze, the East End, and beyond. What I offer is not a program or a set of exercises. It is a direct, psychologically honest conversation about what is actually going on.
What I Specialize In
I specialize in couples therapy and individual therapy, with a particular focus on sexual and relational concerns. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I bring training in the areas most therapists are not equipped to address — desire discrepancy, intimacy issues, performance anxiety, compulsive sexual behavior, and the ways shame and intimacy become entangled. I also work with men navigating masculinity, vulnerability, and relationships, and individuals dealing with borderline and narcissistic personality patterns.
For couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on the attachment dynamics beneath conflict. This is not communication coaching. It is work that gets at the emotional logic of why you and your partner keep getting stuck in the same cycles.
What Brings People In
Some come because their relationship is in trouble and they have tried everything they can think of on their own. Some come because something about their sexual life feels off — too much, too little, too confusing — and they need someone who will not flinch at the details. Some come because anxiety or depression has worn them down, and they want more than symptom management.
Whatever the reason, the work begins the same way: I listen carefully, I ask questions that go somewhere, and I help you see what has been hard to see on your own.
How I Work
Specialized, not general. This is not a practice that treats everything. I focus on what I am genuinely expert in: couple dynamics, sexual difficulty, male psychology, and the intersection of all three. If your concern falls in that territory, you will be working with someone who has seen it before and knows how to help.
Psychologically serious. Expect depth, not just coping strategies. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches — not to be eclectic, but because real problems require more than one lens. I am interested in the why: the patterns, defenses, and relational histories that shape how you show up in your life and relationships.
Private pay for a reason. No insurance company dictating the pace or scope of your treatment. Full confidentiality. The flexibility to do the work properly.
In-person and online. I see clients at my office in Pittsburgh’s East End and via secure telehealth across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. Evening and Sunday appointments are available.
If any of this resonates, I am happy to talk.
Schedule a free consultation →Neighborhoods I Serve
I see clients from neighborhoods across Pittsburgh. Each area has its own feel, and I have written about what therapy looks like for people coming from each one:
About Your Therapist
I am Jonah Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I work with adults and couples at The Center for Mind & Relationship in East Liberty. My clinical focus is on the intersection of attachment, sexuality, and the relational patterns that keep people stuck — the places where what people feel and what they do stop making sense, even to themselves. I believe therapy should be rigorous, honest, and specific to you.
Office Location
The Center for Mind & Relationship is located at 134 S Highland Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in the East Liberty neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
I offer individual therapy and couples therapy, with a focus on attachment, sexuality, and the relational patterns that keep people stuck. I work with concerns like relationship distress, desire discrepancy, sexual avoidance, compulsive sexual behavior, performance anxiety, and the ways shame shows up in intimate life. I also specialize in therapy for men and personality & relationship patterns therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. I can provide a superbill (detailed receipt) that you can submit to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Where is your office located?
My office is located at 134 S Highland Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in the East Liberty neighborhood. It is easily accessible from Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Oakland, and the rest of Pittsburgh’s East End.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I offer telehealth sessions for clients located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. Most clients meet via secure video.
How do I get started?
You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit, or book an intake session directly if you are ready to begin.