Stephanie Wijkstrom, LPC
LGBTQ+ affirming
LGBTQ+ affirming
Pittsburgh has several large healthcare systems. Most notable is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). It has 35 facilities throughout western PA and nearby Ohio. Ranked #1 in the area is UPMC’s Presbyterian Shadyside. UPMC also has a cancer center and a children’s hospital.
Other hospital systems in greater Pittsburgh include Allegheny Health and Heritage. Veterans in the Steel City can get care at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare system. Birmingham Care, a free clinic, provides primary and specialty care for underserved populations.
UPMC is Pittsburgh’s top-rated healthcare system. All its facilities combined rank nationally in nine adult specialties, including:
The Western Psychiatric Institute is UPMC’s leading behavioral health hospital. It offers inpatient and outpatient care for behavioral health services.
Marriage counselors or couples counselors are trained to help you explore and navigate your relationship. Couples therapy can help you and your partner resolve conflicts affecting your relationship and effectively keep a relationship healthy. Some couples seek therapy to improve communication skills, resolve conflict, restore lost trust or intimacy, or form a stronger bond. When looking for a professional, look for credentials such as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Studies have shown that in-person and online couples therapy can have a positive impact on your relationship.