Our Team
Are you experiencing personal difficulties? If your emotional & mental health, relationships, career and any other area of your life could use a transformation than our psychotherapy services can help you! We offer the support and tools you need to thrive. Our team will help you find a positive & healthy head-space and life.
Our Team of Therapists in Pittsburgh
We are a team of highly educated, accredited and experienced psychotherapists. Our team is equipped and passionate about helping with any emotional and mental health issues as well as personal and professional needs. Our therapists are genuine, warm and caring because they feel their purpose in life is to help make a difference in the lives of clients like you.
Andrea Pottgen, LPC
Owner/Clinical Director
Andrea Pottgen, owner of Alliance Psychological Services, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Alliance Psychological Services. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and French in 2002 from Washington & Jefferson College.
Amber Donati, PsyD.
Psychologist
Amber Donati is a Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor in Arts in psychology from Penn State University, Master in Arts in psychology from Pepperdine University and Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University.
Michelene Virostek, LAPC
Therapist
Michelene is a pre-licensed therapist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Science in Counseling from Duquesne University.
Megan Moran, LPC
Therapist
Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Alliance. She attended St. Bonaventure University for both her undergraduate in Psychology as well as her Masters in Education Counseling. Megan joined Alliance in 2015 and has over 15 years experience.
Diane Traubert, LPC
Therapist
A veteran therapist of over twenty-seven years of clinical experience, Diane earned her B.A. in Psychology form West Virginia University and her M.S.Ed. in Community Counseling from Duquesne University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she worked for twenty years at Mercy Behavioral Health before joining the team at Alliance for the past twelve years, eight of them full time.
Aaron Beckley, LCSW
Therapist
Aaron is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years clinical experience in community mental health. Aaron graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and his Masters in Social Work from University of Pittsburgh.
Erin Dorsch, LCSW
Therapist
Erin Dorsch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Penn State University in Rehabilitation Services and Psychology in 1999 and her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh in 2011.
Kate Appolonia, LAPC
Therapist
Kate is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University.
Kathryn Robinson, LPC
Therapist
Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor and graduate of Chatham University’s Counseling Psychology program. She is thrilled to work with the talented and compassionate staff at Alliance Psychological Services. Prior to entering the field of psychology, Kathryn worked in sustainable agriculture and as an Ayurvedic postpartum doula.
Lisa Grande
Practice Manager
With over 20 years of extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including private and franchise practices, academic settings, and insurance companies, Lisa is committed to creating a warm, supportive environment for every client.
Tyler Weiss,
Client Care Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon!