I’m Luke Baloga, LPC. I grew up in Erie, PA, but Pittsburgh has been home for many years now. I completed my BA in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Duquesne University. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve provided therapy and coaching to individuals, couples, families, and groups in clinical settings, private practice, and in-home work. Today, I primarily work with teens (13+) and adults of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorders, and trauma, but I’m comfortable working with a wide range of concerns.

My approach to therapy is simple in the best way: most of us are already overwhelmed and overcomplicating things. It’s completely normal to feel stuck, stressed, or unsure where to start. Instead of chasing huge, sudden shifts, I like to focus on smaller, realistic steps—like reaching the first checkpoint on a long hike rather than staring up at the whole mountain. I draw primarily from Reality/Choice Theory and integrate tools from CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches. Growing up an athlete and working in the fitness world, I’ve seen firsthand how taking care of ourselves physically, emotionally, and socially all connect. I value a holistic approach to wellness—when we work to better ourselves in different areas of life, our mental and emotional health naturally improves.