Coping Skills, Anxiety, Depression

In Person & Online in Pittsburgh, PA

40 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Sandra accepts 28 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

First Health Network

Geisinger Health Plan

Geisinger Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | Exchange

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicare Advantage

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO - HMO

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare PA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$180

subsequent sessions

About Sandra

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience supporting adults navigating mood disorders, anxiety, substance use challenges, daily living stressors, and the impacts of childhood or sexual trauma. Throughout my career, I have focused on helping clients heal, regain stability, and build healthier ways of coping. My approach is compassionate, steady, and grounded in creating a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you work toward meaningful change.

I earned my master’s in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and psychodynamic principles to help clients strengthen insight, shift unhelpful patterns, and progress toward lasting recovery.

I believe mental health therapy is both a process and a journey, and every step forward matters. My goal is to walk alongside you as you gain confidence, release shame, and move toward emotional clarity and peace. It would be my honor to support you on your path to healing.

"The most important element of therapy is a strong relationship between the therapist and client. I hope to make your therapy experience validating and supportive."

Get to know Sandra

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

Even as a young person, I found I was a good listener. Helping and giving service was also part of my religious background, so becoming a therapist made sense.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I like to work with many types of clients: humorous clients, very intelligent clients, down to earth clients and motivated clients.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

That regardless of modality, healing takes place within the relationship.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Clients can expect an orientation to therapy with sensitivity and mild humor.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My personal experiences with the loss of loved ones particularly at an early age influences my empathy for others.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I listen for the client's descriptions and conclusions about life and use those values and ideas in the therapy.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Relationships, Trauma / PTSD, Self-Harming, Body Image Issues, Caregivers, Codependency, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Mood Disorders, Panic Attack, Peer Relationships, Seniors & Geriatric, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Chronic Illness/Pain, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Grief

ApproachesEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Any / Eclectic, Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Psychodynamic