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Transitional Characters - Pittsburgh, PA Therapy Practice

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You’re not overreacting. You’re responding — to a world that’s gaslighting your grief, your joy, your nervous system. At Transitional Characters, we practice therapy that doesn’t ask you to shrink to fit. It’s called Liberation Psychology, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. We’re a Black woman-owned therapy group in Pittsburgh serving all of PA. And if you’ve ever felt like “therapy” wasn’t made with you in mind — maybe it’s because it wasn’t. Swipe through to learn: 🧠 what liberation psychology actually is 🌱 what it means to be a transitional character 📍 who we serve (PA — we see you!) 💫 and what healing looks like when you don’t leave your identity at the door ✨ If you’re in Pennsylvania and ready to start something different, check out our new website [link in profile]. Or pass this to someone who’s been needing something like this — for real this time. #LiberationPsychology #TherapyThatGetsIt #TransitionalCharacter #BIPOCHealing #DecolonizeTherapy #PittsburghTherapists #TelehealthPA Transitional Characters— Pittsburgh’s first liberation psychology group practice. taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by @transitionalcharacters
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a year ago
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✨ Spoiler: It’s not your typical therapy gig. If you’ve ever felt like the black sheep of your practice, or noticed that you lean into the community aspect of this role more than your colleagues, or if you feel like neutrality falls short of providing the care that you know is needed— let’s connect! Remember this is embodied work and not every practice with “liberation focused” in their tag line is equipped to walk the walk. We are almost two years in as a practice, but over a decade of experience in the making. TC is growing, expanding services (more to come on that!), and we want to meet our clients needs, so if you can relate: - give us a follow - reach out - send this to your therapist fam - and see our profile to apply as part of the TC team! #liberationpsychology #transitionalcharacters #therapyforblackgirls #therapistofcolor #somatictherapy Transitional Characters Founder, Liana Maneese taken in Transitional Characters by @transitionalcharacters
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10 months ago
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🗣️ Pittsburgh, don’t miss this game I’m bout to put you on - because YOUR body and health is your primary wealth!! Meet @roxanneillumine of @caesurapgh part of the @transitionalcharacters community. Thank you for changing the quality of my life while visiting my hometown. ✨❤️ So lemme break it down… When I arrived in pgh, I was BROKEN DOWN. I could not lift my left arm or even touch the back-pack like mound of frozen fascia without shouting in immense, stabbing, and excruciating pain. I hadn’t felt this type of agony in two decades since I had my nose shattered in multiple places. I talked to many therapists but when I talked to @roxanneillumine , I already understood that she GOT how to treat this injury - holistically, from the spiritual root that it sprung from. So when I walked in, and saw this beautiful brown, dreaded woman, with west coast vibes and she asked me, “What’s going on with your back?” And I replied, “Like physically going on, or what’s the root of what’s going on?” And she replied, “Well, of course what’s REALLY going on, girl?” So we pulled some oracle cards, I told her the tea on how Spirit was speaking loudly about some inner child tantrums I was going through - and it was manifesting itself in some mother effing PAIN that I couldn’t ignore. She got out the hot stones, and ice tools, trigger points, essential oils and for most of the next two hours I wept like the child that needed to grieve the pattern I was releasing. When I got into the car, Spirit whispered “GRIEF” into my being. And by the time I looked at my phone, she texted me, “I’m getting the word grief…perhaps you need to do a grief ritual”. Two days later, the mound was gone. One week later, when I came back for a second session. I didn’t need to cry anymore. I just needed to allow myself to relax into fully receiving the touch, the kindness and the gift soothing care that I felt so enveloped in, within her care. (And from the world.) Thanks girl!! YOU DID THAT!! Thanks @lboujee.pgh for giving us a space where we can walk in and find another brown girl and her daughter shading mandalas quietly in the corner IN PITTSBURGH. ❤️🙏🏾❤️ by @transitionalcharacters
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a month ago
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Monday Aug. 10th, 5:30pm. You, someone you love (or solo — welcome either way), and Roxanne showing you exactly what to do with your hands. Most of us have an ache we’ve learned to live with, and someone we’d help in a heartbeat if we knew how. That’s the whole night. Dinner’s on us. All you bring is you. 5896 Ellsworth, Shadyside. Stairs required. Can’t make Monday? Roxanne’s table stays open all month — link in bio. 🤲 #pittsburghmassage #shadyside #somaticmassage #pittsburghevents #bodywork 412 taken in Ellsworth Ave by @transitionalcharacters
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2 months ago
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“What founders and entrepreneurs do is brutally hard, not just in hours or logistics, but in what it demands of you internally,” says Founder’s Hat participant and now coach, @lboujee.pgh. “It takes a real relationship with yourself, a willingness to keep meeting yourself honestly, over and over, especially when it’s inconvenient or even scary.” Looking for more thoughtful founder’s insights from Liana? Apply now for the 2026 Founder’s Hat cohort at the link in our bio. And if you want to know more about Liana and her journey starting @transitionalcharacters, head to LinkedIn to check out her full bio! #ascenderpgh #pittsburghentrepreneurs #smallbusinessmentorship #theplaceforfounders #transitionalcharacters by @transitionalcharacters
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2 months ago
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Most people are carrying pain they’ve just learned to live with. Most people want to help the people they love but don’t know how. On August 10th, Roxanne is teaching both… plus food is provided for a cute evening of building the skills that keeps on giving 💛 Learn how to identify and provide the right type of pressure for pain relief or tension. Effective Partner + Self-Massage Workshop · Caesura by TC · 5896 Ellsworth Ave, Shadyside · $150 per person, $50 deposit holds your spot · Vegetarian + vegan food provided · Come solo or bring someone Register in profile! #caesurapgh #pittsburghwellness #pittsburghmassagetherapy #shadyside pittsburgh taken in Ellsworth Ave by @transitionalcharacters
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2 months ago
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STARTING IN ONE WEEK! Parent Loss Support Group every Tuesday night this summer! Join me for something near and dear to my heart- grief support groups. Group therapy promotes space for people who are experiencing similar challenges to get together to share their difficulties and provide mutual support to group members. This particular group seeks to navigate mental health and everyday life stressors after the loss of a parent through the use of mindfulness and narrative techniques. This sequence will run for eight weeks. Tuesday Evenings VIRTUAL 8-9pm, 6/23- 8/11 $10 Donation Participants are not required to attend every session and joining at any point is welcome. Email me Maggie.transitionalcharacters@gmail.com to learn more and sign up. #parentloss #griefsupport #mentalhealthcounselor #griefandloss #griefsupportgroups taken in Transitional Characters by @transitionalcharacters
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4 months ago
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STARTING MONDAY 6/22! Join me for Pagan Lunch Hour! I’m tickled to share my first offering as a counselor to my community, a modality that I feel passionate about- group therapy promotes space for people who are experiencing similar challenges to get together to share their difficulties and provide mutual support to group members. This particular group seeks to navigate mental health and everyday life stressors within a Pagan affirming container, utilizing mindfulness and zine journaling. Western Astrology will be used as a shared language, but Pagans of all faiths are welcome. This session will run the course of Cancer and Leo season, or the first two thirds of the summer. A pdf of zines with prompts for between sessions will be provided. Monday VIRTUAL Lunch Hour 12-1pm; June 22- August 10th $10 per session Participants are not required to attend every session and joining at any point is welcome. Email me Maggie.transitionalcharacters@gmail.com to learn more and sign up. #pagans #mentalhealthsupportgroup #pittsburghwitches #paganism #mentalhealthcounseling taken in Transitional Characters by @transitionalcharacters
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4 months ago
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Caesura by TC is open. Skilled, intuitive massage therapy for anyone ready to invest in their body — and for TC Mental Health clients, an exclusive membership that brings your talk therapy and your bodywork into the same intentional practice. 5896 Ellsworth Ave, Shadyside · By appointment only Book in profile ⬆️ brought to you by the humans @transitionalcharacters #pittsburghmassagetherapist #pittsburghmassage #pittsburghwellness #massagetherapy #somaticbodywork The launch post for Transitional Characters latest project, a somatic massage therapy practice with membership options for TC clients. taken in Ellsworth Ave by @transitionalcharacters
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4 months ago
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Pittsburgh and its institutions have failed Black women for far too long. Daphy Michel should still be with her family. ICE released her on the streets at night, an hour from home, without resources, without contacting her family, wearing summer clothes, and speaking very little to no English. Join us at the bus stop where she was found unresponsive to honor her memory and demand justice this Sunday at 7pm. Find the link in our bio to read more about ICE's consistent practice of medical neglect. by @transitionalcharacters
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6 months ago
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We're so grateful this February and every day of the year for our Black therapists at Transitional Characters. This space was created to uplift both your and the work you do every single day. Showing up every day for clients, bringing your full selves to our community, and the healing you facilitate is making a meaningful difference in the world. Thank you for all you do, this and every other month! 🖤 #blacktherapist #blackmentalhealth #blackhistorymonth taken in Transitional Characters by @transitionalcharacters
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7 months ago
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Another yoga Monday with Lydia this week! If you've been looking for a way to step into your body and out of your head, let our seasoned yogi and therapist Lydia guide you in an embodied practice toward liberation. #pittsburghyoga #yogaforeveryone #liberationpsychology taken in Transitional Characters by @transitionalcharacters
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