Melrose Park
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Barbara M Gettes

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Available both in-person and online
Melrose Park, PA 19027
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Whether you're healing from relational pain, navigating neurodivergence, finding your footing as a parent, or simply trying to make sense of the storms inside you—I can help you navigate these challenges. What fuels my passion is witnessing the strength, insight, and growth that already exist within each person and helping them reconnect with those parts of themselves that got buried under the weight of just surviving. My work is integrative and mindfulness-based, weaving together trauma-informed therapy, gentle somatic practices, reflective conversation, and practical wellness coaching tools that actually fit your life.
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed therapist offering a calm, grounded space to slow down and reconnect. I work with children, teens, and adults, supporting narcissistic abuse recovery, betrayal trauma, neurodiversity, single parenting, career counseling, mindfulness, and navigating a complex world.
As someone who walks the walk with ADHD in my own life, I understand what it's like when your brain works differently than the world expects. My approach is grounded in creating an inclusive, authentic, and empowering space where we can explore your challenges with curiosity rather than criticism, and where every part of you is welcome.
Call or Barbara M Gettes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (215) 318-6396

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melrose Park, PA 19027

(215) 318-6396

Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness

5850 Ellsworth Avenue

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15232 map
My website
I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and Neurodivergence 
$136 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (215) 318-6396
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melrose Park, PA 19027

(215) 318-6396

Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness

5850 Ellsworth Avenue

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15232 map
My website
I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and Neurodivergence 
$136 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $136
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
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UPMC credentialing is in progress! In the meantime, I can see you at a reduced self-pay rate until I'm in-network.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396
"
UPMC credentialing is in progress! In the meantime, I can see you at a reduced self-pay rate until I'm in-network.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Pennsylvania / APC001808 Supervised by Dr Shelley Goodman (Pennsylvania / PS006393-L ) Barbara M Gettes

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Walden University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Hi and thank you for stopping by my profile here. I am a trauma informed, mindfulness based therapist and coach. I have extensive professional and lived experienced with ADHD and mindset coaching and counseling.I am an advocate for healthy relationship(s). Yes- I am accepting clients so say hello!
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396
"
Hi and thank you for stopping by my profile here. I am a trauma informed, mindfulness based therapist and coach. I have extensive professional and lived experienced with ADHD and mindset coaching and counseling.I am an advocate for healthy relationship(s). Yes- I am accepting clients so say hello!
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Parenting
  • Neurodivergence

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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As a single mother, neurodiverse human, and member of the LGBTQIA community, my work is grounded in creating an inclusive, authentic, and deeply empowering space where every part of you is welcome. My hope is that this space feels safe, restorative, and empowering—a place where you can be fully yourself while finding more ease in life.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396
"
As a single mother, neurodiverse human, and member of the LGBTQIA community, my work is grounded in creating an inclusive, authentic, and deeply empowering space where every part of you is welcome. My hope is that this space feels safe, restorative, and empowering—a place where you can be fully yourself while finding more ease in life.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Music Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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My work is integrative and mindfulness-based, weaving together trauma-informed therapy, gentle somatic practices, reflective conversation, and practical wellness coaching tools that actually fit your life. I approach our work as a true partnership—you are the expert on your life, and I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and confidence in your unique way of navigating the world.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396
"
My work is integrative and mindfulness-based, weaving together trauma-informed therapy, gentle somatic practices, reflective conversation, and practical wellness coaching tools that actually fit your life. I approach our work as a true partnership—you are the expert on your life, and I'm here to support you in finding clarity, balance, and confidence in your unique way of navigating the world.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (215) 318-6396

Location

Primary Location

Melrose Park, PA 19027

(215) 318-6396

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness

5850 Ellsworth Avenue

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(215) 318-6396

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Cities

Counties

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I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 318-6396
"
I offer in-person (sometimes walk therapy, or in-home therapy with children) and virtual sessions, with weekday and evening availability.
Photo of Barbara M Gettes, Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Barbara M Gettes
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC
Call for a free consultation now - (215) 318-6396