Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Steph Golden, PsyD, LP
Systems (including familial, transgenerational, historically oppressive, intersectional identity frameworks); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Relational Psychodynamic; Attachment Based; Mindfulness-Based Therapies.
Available intakes likely within 2 weeks
(Weekdays and weekend availability)
Squirrel Hill + Telehealth
Highmark BC/BS commercial, Aetna, Optum/United, UPMC Commercial
$165 - 200
My Specialties
Body Image Concerns, Disordered Eating, Health at Every Size
Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender-Diverse support
LGBTQIA2SP+ Support
Neurodivergent support specifically ADHD (please note our approach is generally therapeutic/acceptance-based, not coaching)
Adjustment, stress, transitions
Anxiety and mood symptoms
Trauma
A little more about me
Some fun facts Live comedy, cat videos and psychology podcasts. Get to know me A little less
I enjoy live comedy and cat videos. I also like taking long walks while listening to my favorite psychology podcasts.
What working with me is like Collaborative conversations that go beneath the surface. Explore my approach A little less
I offer a space to explore your experiences with curiosity and compassion. We can look at how past and present experiences connect, develop coping skills and strengthen your relationships. I welcome honest feedback and want our work to support the changes that matter to you.
What matters to me Authenticity, identity and a wider understanding of your life. Read my story A little less
I aim to bring my authentic self into sessions and encourage you to do the same. The therapeutic relationship matters to how I work, alongside attention to the ways identity and social context shape our lives. I find meaning in the moments when a new perspective helps something make sense.
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"My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing."
-- Marcel ProustThe person behind the practice
Steph, in their own words.
A few reflections on what brings me to this work and how I show up in therapy.
The moments that make this work meaningful
“I never thought about it that way”
Dr. Steph Golden, PsyD, LP
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After doing this work, what continues to make it meaningful to you?
I find those "I never thought about it that way" moments so meaningful!
A collaborative space to work things through
“a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.”
Dr. Steph Golden, PsyD, LP
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Who might feel especially understood by the way you approach therapy?
People often come to me when emotions feel intense and they want support working through them in a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.
Understanding patterns and relationships
“Going deep means making room to understand the patterns that have shaped you”
Dr. Steph Golden, PsyD, LP
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What makes the therapeutic space you create feel different from other spaces in a client’s life?
If you're ready to move beyond the surface, therapy can be a space to get curious and explore the parts of your experience that often go unspoken. Going deep means making room to understand the patterns that have shaped you and discovering new ways of relating to yourself and others. We'll explore both your past and your present with the hope of helping you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.
Understanding your particular world
“I’m attentive to the nuances of identity”
Dr. Steph Golden, PsyD, LP
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How do identity, culture, family or community enter the work you do with clients?
I’m attentive to the nuances of identity and how they shape the way you understand yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.