JOSIE ALBRECHT, LPC

  • I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology degree from Chatham University in 2020. The majority of my work has focused on trauma healing, specifically within domestic violence organizations and rape crisis centers. I am honored to have held space for hundreds of clients as they’ve processed various traumas and conquered many different stressors. I decided to launch into private practice in January 2022 and established Elevated in 2023.

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania)

    MS in Counseling Psychology (Chatham University)

    Fully EMDR trained through Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute, an EMDRIA-approved training center

    Certification in EMDR, in progress

    TF-CBT Certified

    Over 5 years of experience in victims services

We may be a good fit if you…

… are ready to explore the roots of your distress

… want to try therapy that is different from standard talk therapy

… have strengths in your coping and grounding skills AND feel prepared to process a trauma or negative experience(s)

… want a therapist who will provide elevated mental health care in a way that meets your specific needs

Additionally, you must be over the age of 18 and currently live in the state of Pennsylvania. I only offer Telehealth services at this time.

What is

ELEVATED?

There’s this little park near the house I grew up in, on a hill just outside of Pittsburgh, with an overlook of one of many bridges our city holds. From the age of 11, I ran to this park at any sign of self discovery and sat on the bench with the best view. Any time I needed to take a breath, I went there. I think that bench has seen more of me than most people have. I learned to write there. I learned to grieve there. I learned to heal there. 

I felt myself drawn to higher places through my teens and twenties. Some of my favorite places are on land of higher altitude. Most of my best reflections (and probably most feelings) have happened when I’m closer to the clouds. ELEVATED isn’t about an outcome. It’s not to say that the experience of healing is linear (because I know it’s not). It’s finding the place where you feel like you can explore, safely, what it means to be human.

“Josie is an exceptional therapist who has supported me through our sessions for over two years. She has always been extremely flexible with her schedule and availability, ensuring that she is able to meet my mental health needs on a regular basis. She offered virtual sessions during the pandemic and I continue to meet with her virtually even though I no longer live in Pittsburgh. Josie provides insightful and helpful guidance, as well as allowing the space for me to explore my own issues. She suggests a variety of innovative and creative techniques for us to try out in order to see what might fit best. Josie is a truly kind, thoughtful, empathetic, and supportive therapist and I cannot recommend her services enough.”
— Client Review