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Sound Healing

COUNSELING & WELLNESS 

You deserve to 
Love your life

Whoever you are and however you got here, you're welcome.

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Maybe you're the one who always holds it together for everyone else.

 

Maybe you're moving through anxiety, grief, trauma, or a season that just feels heavy.

 

Or maybe you can't quite name it yet — you only know you want something to feel different.

 

Wherever you are, you don't have to figure it out alone.

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We see you. And we're here to tell you: it doesn't have to stay this way.

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Our counsellors can help you work through life's daily challenges, past wounds and explore how to help you create a life that feels happy and fulfilling. 

Continue reading to learn more about us
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Ready to start living your most empowered life? We'd love to meet you.

WELCOME TO

Empowered Empathy: Counseling & Wellness

​​At Empowered Empathy, we believe the most radical thing you can do is learn to be as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else. Not in a "bubble bath and gratitude journal" kind of way — in a real, lasting, this is actually changing my life kind of way.

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Our clinicians don't do cookie-cutter therapy. We don't hand you a worksheet and call it healing. We meet you where you are and show up for you fully, intentionally, and without judgment.

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Because here's what we know: when you finally feel understood, supported, and empowered, that empathy becomes contagious. It changes how you show up for yourself and the people you love. It changes everything.

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That's the whole point. That's Empowered Empathy

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Ready to start living your most empowered life? We'd love to meet you.

SERVICES & SPECIALITIES

Personalized Care For Real Life

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Sound Healing & Music Therapy

Virtual or in-person sessions in Pittsburgh, PA integrating sound healing and music therapy to support emotional regulation, deep relaxation, and healing. Types of therapy we provide include EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Music Therapy, all tailored to meet each client’s individual needs and therapeutic goals.

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Evidence-Based Approaches: CBT, DBT & ACT

Talk is the foundation; these are the tools. We draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift the thought patterns that keep you stuck, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build skills for riding out big emotions and staying grounded, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you move toward the life you want even when things feel hard. We tailor the approach to you — never the other way around.

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Traditional Talk Therapy

The foundation of everything we do — real conversations in a space where you can finally say the thing out loud. Whether you’re moving through anxiety, depression, grief, or a season that just feels heavy, talk therapy gives you room to be understood and a partner in figuring out what comes next. In person in Pittsburgh or virtually, at the pace that feels right for you.

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Virtual Care / Telehealth

Healing shouldn’t depend on your commute. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions to clients anywhere in Pennsylvania — so you can do the work from wherever you feel safest, whether that’s your couch, your car on a lunch break, or your own quiet corner. Same presence, same depth, just more flexible.

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GETTING STARTED

Simple Steps To Real Changes

We've made the first steps as easy as possible — because we know reach outs are often the hardest parts.

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Reach out

Reach out. Call, text, or fill out our contact form. No intake novels, no endless paperwork. Just simple hellos — and we’ll get back to you within 1 business day.

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Free consultation

We’ll talk about what you’re experiencing, answer your questions, and make sure the support feels like the right fit for your needs.

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Your first session

Meet our clinician. Start telling your story at the pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels supportive, personal, and aligned with your unique needs.

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Start living differently

Healing isn’t linear — but with the right support, your life can get better. These aren’t taglines; this is what we do: we show up for you each step along the way.

CO-FOUNDER & OWNER, CLINICAL DIRECTOR AND THERAPIST

Emilee Mainali MSW, LCSW, HHC

Hi! I’m Emilee. I’ve been a clinical social worker practicing in Pittsburgh since 2006. I’ve worked with a broad array of client needs over the years but my passion is helping those journeying in their recovery from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), spiritual abuse, grief, and PTSD. 

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I also enjoy working with clients who have more targeted goals and wish to learn more about how to manage stress or cope in a rapidly changing world. 

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Change is personal, growth is not a straight line. I am here to help you validate and challenge yourself, empower your way while offering the soft landing of empathy to guide your human heart to keep going. 

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I primarily use EMDR, DBT, IFS, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution focused approaches to support my clients accomplishing desired changes that help them address both the underlying issues and build practical solutions to improve life in the here and now.

THERAPIST

Kweilin Nickles, MSW, LCSW

Hello, I'm Kweilin! I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults at both the individual and group level.

 

My therapeutic approach is compassion centered, connection focused,socioculturally informed, and strengths based. I utilize a variety of modalities including motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help my clients navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, as well as adjustment, identity, and relationship issues.

 

I strive to create a space of safety, authenticity, healing, and empowerment that promotes the change and personal growth my clients want to attain in their lives.  

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CO-FOUNDER & OWNER, THERAPIST

Michael Quirk LPC, MT-BC

I believe everyone is on a journey towards healing. Do you struggle with emotional pain, stuck patterns, or distressing memories that just won’t go away? I specialize in helping individuals—adults and children—heal and thrive through transformative approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.

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I am also a board certified music therapist. Music can be a valuable tool towards healing. I work towards building a therapeutic relationship in your journey towards healing. 

GET IN TOUCH

Ready When You Are.

No judgment, no pressure, no therapy-speak. Just real conversations about where you are and where you want to be.

Text or call:

(412) 888-0352

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Address:

1102 South Braddock Ave Suite 1 Pittsburgh PA  15218

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Hours:

Hours vary daily and are by Appointment

Let's connect

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WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?

COMMON QUESTIONS

Things We Wonder Before Reach Outs

Insurance & Payment Information

We are committed to making quality care accessible and convenient. We currently accept a variety of insurance plans and payment programs, including:

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  • UPMC

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • UnitedHealthcare

  • Aetna

  • Department of Labor ProgramsWorkers' Compensation

  • Local Union #5 Electrical Workers​

  • Private Pay

  • Some Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

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If you have questions about your coverage or eligibility, please contact us before your appointment. Our team will be happy to help verify benefits and discuss payment options.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Live Your Most Empowered Life

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