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Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
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Brandi L. Gurcak

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR (they, them)

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417 Gettysburg Street Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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As a therapist with eleven years of experience I believe therapy provides a safe space through which client and therapist work collaboratively to explore and integrate meaning from one's life experiences. Through increased awareness of one's own narrative, clients gain greater freedom to make choices around how they live in the world. This insight allows individuals a greater sense of well-being, a more defined sense of purpose, and increased internal resources for responding to life's challenges. Incorporating canine animal-assisted therapy allows for clients to have additional support as they work to achieve their goals.
My experience and training has prepared me to work with clients who have experienced trauma and abuse, as well as, difficult life transitions. I am prepared to help clients address issues including addiction, adjustment, anxiety, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, identity confusion, dissociation, addiction, and mood instability.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. Therapeutic interventions can be adjusted based on individual need and therapy goals. Specific treatment intervention may include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy, Ego State Therapy, and/or EMDR.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Authentic Insight LLC

417 Gettysburg Street

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 map

 (412) 520-3486
My website
In-person or virtual sessions which incorporate animal-assisted therapy for those living in PA. FL and VT telehealth only.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (412) 520-3486
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Authentic Insight LLC

417 Gettysburg Street

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15206 map

 (412) 520-3486
My website
In-person or virtual sessions which incorporate animal-assisted therapy for those living in PA. FL and VT telehealth only.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID) and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
  • VCAP
  • Out of Network
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If financial or insurance issues are a barrier to therapy, please reach out! We are willing to consider ways to help you address those barriers.
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486
"
If financial or insurance issues are a barrier to therapy, please reach out! We are willing to consider ways to help you address those barriers.
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC010733 Brandi L. Gurcak

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Attended Capella University, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida (out-of-state telehealth) & Vermont (telehealth registration) FL: TPMC6465; VT: registered / 2025
  • Certificate from EMDR Certified & Consultant-in-Training (EMDRIA) 2024
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I have 15 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am licensed in PA, and in FL (for telehealth only). I am EMDR certified. In addition to seeing clients both individually and in group, I offer LPC supervision and EMDR consultation (as a CIT).
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486
"
I have 15 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I am licensed in PA, and in FL (for telehealth only). I am EMDR certified. In addition to seeing clients both individually and in group, I offer LPC supervision and EMDR consultation (as a CIT).
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • LGBTQ+
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients struggling with a wide variety of presenting concerns and specialize in trauma, dissociation, personality disorders, and addiction. Clients have the option of participating in animal-assisted therapy with my deaf Australian Shepherd Grace. In addition, I have training in DBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, neurodivergence, and am EMDR certified. ALL are welcome here!
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486
"
I work with clients struggling with a wide variety of presenting concerns and specialize in trauma, dissociation, personality disorders, and addiction. Clients have the option of participating in animal-assisted therapy with my deaf Australian Shepherd Grace. In addition, I have training in DBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, neurodivergence, and am EMDR certified. ALL are welcome here!
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 520-3486

4 Endorsements

Paula S Kassouf
Paula S Kassouf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Brandi is a dedicated and knowledgable Trauma therapist. Her genuine concern for her clients well being is her greatest asset She continues to offer her expertise to both clients and other therapists
Suzanna Styles
Suzanna Styles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sabrina E Grebner
Sabrina E Grebner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Brandi provided me with excellent EMDR training and consultation. Brandi was very knowledgeable about a wide array of symptoms which lead me to learn a lot from the training. Brandi seems very compassionate and I will continue to refer others to Brandi.
Haley Faragher
Haley Faragher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Brandi is genuinely one of the best out there! They have a natural gift as a therapist in making folx feel seen seen and heard. Their approach to EMDR is skilled and client centered which makes for effective change and safety in the therapeutic alliance.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy (Canine)
  • Attachment-based
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Ego State Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (412) 520-3486
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (412) 520-3486

Location

Primary Location

Authentic Insight LLC

417 Gettysburg Street

Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

(412) 520-3486

Email Me

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In-person or virtual sessions which incorporate animal-assisted therapy for those living in PA. FL and VT telehealth only.
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 520-3486
"
In-person or virtual sessions which incorporate animal-assisted therapy for those living in PA. FL and VT telehealth only.
Photo of Brandi L. Gurcak, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Brandi L. Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 520-3486