Sable Arend (they/them)

LPC, MS
Accepting Clients

I provide Emotionally Focused Therapy to couples+ and individuals, specializing in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent relationships.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Pittsburgh, PA

About My Clients

I have experience with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, complex and developmental trauma, burnout, neurodivergence (including ADHD, autism, and OCD), executive functioning challenges, LGBTQIA+ concerns, disability, and chronic health conditions. I am competent working with cross-neurotype partnerships, and relationships of all kinds including throuples and those practicing CMN, polyamory, or open relationships, as well as those who are kink-aligned.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, curious, and body-aware, rooted in trauma-informed care and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I strive to create an affirming, supportive space where healing and growth occurs through the structured exploration and organization of inner experience and strengthening connection to others. I am deeply affirming of all relationship structures (CMN, polyamory, and queer platonic relationships) and operate from a sex/kink-positive and body-positive lens.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My practice is informed by relational and emotionally-focused therapy, attachment theory, parts work, somatic interventions, and harm reduction principles, as well as my lived experience as a queer/nonbinary, AuDHD, disabled human. I believe deep, transformative healing happens in supportive, safe, affirming relationships. As a therapist, I strive to create a space where everyone feels seen, understood, and empowered to become better humans, lovers, and friends. I believe that personal growth must welcome and incorporate all facets of ourselves, even the parts with which we have a complicated relationship, and that self-compassion and curiosity are some of the most powerful tools of self-discovery. I welcome you to show up authentically, offering an environment that is supportive, nonjudgemental, and safe.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Rate: $120 - 175/session

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