Services & Insurance
I provide compassionate support for individuals, couples, and families. Explore the types of issues I address, the approaches I use, and the clients I serve. You can also find information about accepted insurance plans and coverage options below.
Specialties
Addiction and Substance Use
Helping clients overcome dependency and build a healthier life through supportive, evidence-based approaches.
Trauma and PTSD
Providing a safe, non-judgmental space to process past experiences and foster healing.
Anxiety & Stress
Guiding clients in managing worry, stress, and overwhelming emotions with practical tools.
Other Areas I Commonly Address
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Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Stress
Self-Esteem
Thinking Disorders
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Child Codependency
Family Conflict
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Relationship Issues
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Divorce
Grief
Life Transitions
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Addiction
Alcohol Use
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Impulse Control Disorders
Ways I Can Support You
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Explores how early life experiences and relationships shape current behaviors, emotions, and connections. This approach helps clients develop healthier attachment patterns, build trust, and strengthen relationships.
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Focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or stress. Clients learn practical strategies to reframe thinking, manage emotions, and make positive changes in daily life.
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Designed to help clients who struggle with self-criticism or shame. Through guided practices, it fosters self-kindness, acceptance, and emotional resilience.
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Acknowledges the importance of identity, background, and culture in mental health. Sessions are tailored with respect for each client’s values, beliefs, and lived experiences.
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Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness. It’s especially effective for intense emotions, teaching skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships.
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Integrates mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing with cognitive strategies. Clients learn how to stay present, reduce rumination, and respond to challenges with clarity.
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Creates a safe, supportive environment where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard. This approach empowers clients to discover their own solutions and personal growth.
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Focuses on strengths and what makes life meaningful rather than only problems. Clients learn to cultivate resilience, gratitude, and fulfillment in daily life.
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Helps clients identify and challenge irrational or limiting beliefs. By reframing these patterns, clients can develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
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Examines how past and present relationships shape emotional well-being. This approach supports clients in improving communication, intimacy, and their overall ability to connect with others.
Clients I Support
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Teens (13+)
Adolescence is a time of growth, identity, and challenges. I help teens navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem in a supportive environment where they can feel heard and understood.
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Adults
Adulthood brings responsibilities, transitions, and pressures that can feel overwhelming. I support adults in managing anxiety, building healthier relationships, coping with life changes, and rediscovering balance.
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Elders (65+)
Later life can bring both wisdom and new challenges, such as grief, health changes, or adjusting to retirement. I provide a compassionate space for elders to process emotions, strengthen resilience, and embrace meaning in this stage of life.
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Individual Counseling
One-on-one support tailored to your unique experiences, helping you manage emotions, build coping skills, and move toward healing.
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Couples Counseling
Guidance for partners who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, or work through challenges together in a safe, supportive space.
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Family Counseling
Support for families facing conflict, transitions, or stress. Sessions focus on improving understanding, communication, and connection across generations.
Insurances Accepted
Out-of-Network or No Insurance?
If your insurance provider is not listed or you don’t have coverage, I can still work with you. I offer a sliding scale to help make counseling more accessible. Please reach out to discuss options that work for your needs and circumstances.
FAQs
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Yes, I offer both in-person sessions at my Murrysville office and secure telehealth sessions through doxy.me.
Doxy.me is simple to use, you click the above link, check-in, and connect with me through your web browser. There’s no need to download software or create an account. All sessions are HIPAA-compliant and completely confidential.
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I work with teens, adults, and elders, offering individual, couples, and family counseling. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
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I specialize in substance use disorders, trauma, and anxiety, but I also support clients through depression, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and more.
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Yes. I accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, Highmark, Optum, UPMC, and UnitedHealthcare. If you’re unsure about coverage, I recommend checking with your provider.
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If you don’t have insurance or prefer to pay out-of-pocket, I offer a sliding scale fee to make therapy accessible to everyone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for any questions.
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Most counseling sessions last about 50–60 minutes. This allows enough time to explore your concerns while keeping sessions manageable.
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You can request an appointment directly through the Schedule Your Appointment page or by calling me at (724) 217-3279.
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The first session is about getting to know you. We’ll talk about your goals, your background, and what brings you to therapy. It’s also a chance for you to ask questions and make sure it feels like a good fit.
Taking the first step can feel big — but you don’t have to do it alone. Fill out the form below and let’s begin your journey together.