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Fai Knudson, LPC

Pre-Licensed Professional
Accepting clients Last Updated 0 days ago

Specialties: Adoptees, LGBTQIA+ issues, PoC/AAPI, Neurodivergence

It's hard to navigate a world that was built against your needs. My experiences as a queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent adoptee of color have informed my abolitionist practice in solidarity with those affected by interlocking systems of oppression: queer- and transphobia, ableism, racism, White supremacy, fatphobia, xenophobia, capitalism, classism, adoption, etc. I aim to help members of my community deconstruct the complex trauma inherent to such oppression, and explore what constitutes wellbeing amidst difficult material conditions.

With an anti-carceral, non-pathologizing, nuanced approach, we can create self-compassion and authentic ways of being beyond Western ideals, and explore discrepancies between intrinsic values and conditioned/learned patterns – while acknowledging the fact that they may have once helped you to survive. I'm also proud to provide surgery letters to trans folks.


Specialties

ADHD Adoption related issues Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bias and Discrimination Body Image Cultural Adjustment Depression Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Sexual Orientation Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Fai Knudson, LPC is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Highmark Optum UnitedHealthcare Victims Compensation

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1275229668

Rates

First session $125
Ongoing sessions $125

Locations

460 Melwood Avenue
Ste 200A
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 339-0715
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Emotion-focused therapy Existential Feminist Health at Every Size Narrative Person-Centered Relational Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • Supervisor(s): Cynthia Alexander Crabb
  • Supervisor License(s): PA-PC012030

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American, Mixed Race
  • Gender(s): Gender Fluid, Genderqueer, Non-binary
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer
  • Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist

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