Our Team
We Will Get Through This Together…
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.
Mary Brand, Ph.D. Founder/Psychologlist
Mary Brand, Ph.D. is a Psychologist with over 35 years of clinical experience who founded APS in 2000. Her vision was to provide a high standard of Mental Health treatment in a comfortable setting with a team of therapists who provide services for patients of all ages.
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.
Jenny Hempen, LPC
Therapist
Jenny Hempen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Alliance Psychological Services. She attended the University of Pittsburgh for her undergraduate BA in Urban Planning/Global Studies and Duquesne University for her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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, LSW
Therapist
Erin Dorsch is a Licensed 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.
Sara Keegan, LPC
Therapist
Sara Keegan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who earned her BA in Psychology and English at Washington and Jefferson College, her MS in Professional Counseling at Carlow University, and currently is a Doctoral Candidate who is ABD (all but dissertation) for the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Duquesne University.
Kate Appolonia
Pre-Licensed Therapist
Kate is a pre-licensed 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 proud graduate of Chatham University’s Counseling Psychology program and is currently working toward licensure. She is thrilled to work with the talented and compassionate staff at Alliance Psychological Services.
Karen Carpenter
Office Manager
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Lisa
Billing Specialist
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