Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
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Carol Ellstein

Psychologist, LP

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Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (412) 895-2040
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I have seen people in almost all professional and community arenas (even jails). My work has been a mix of public and private sector involvement, including 11 years of community mental health service and 30 years of individual practice. I have extensive experience in both home- and office-based psychotherapy, program development, clinical supervision, and clinical innovation. Special populations have included people with developmental disabilities, children and adolescents at risk for out-of-home placements, people with substance abuse issues, and geriatric populations.
Our work together will resemble a running conversation. During the first session, I may ask questions about your presenting problem(s), your reason for choosing Grow Therapy, your psychotherapy expectations and goals, and your understanding of what psychotherapy can and can not provide for you.
My backstory is a life of childhood stability that eventually became complicated by repeated unexpected zigs, zags, and traumas over the years. This has enabled me to build a toolbox of resilience skills (including a certain ironic sense of humor) that I am happy to share with others.
Take the first step to help. Call or Carol Ellstein now - (412) 895-2040

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 895-2040
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions and Geriatric and Seniors 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (412) 895-2040
Managed by Grow Therapy. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 895-2040
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions and Geriatric and Seniors 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits
  • Aetna - Assurant Health
  • Aetna - Exchange
  • Aetna - Luminare
  • Aetna - Moda
  • Aetna - WebTPA
  • All Savers
  • AvMed
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP: Cigna
  • EAP: UnitedHealthcare/Optum
  • Geisinger
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim/United
  • Highmark
  • Highmark of PA- Medicare
  • Humana
  • OH Complex Medical Conditions
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Tufts Health/Cigna
  • UHC Life Insurance
  • UHC Shared Services
  • UHC Student Resources
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
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Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
or call with questions - (412) 895-2040
"
Grow Therapy makes it easy to check your insurance coverage and see your costs upfront. Sessions cost $21 on average with insurance, though this varies by plan. You can get an estimate on our website or contact your insurer for more details.
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
or call with questions - (412) 895-2040

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PS019893 Carol Ellstein
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Michigan State University (MI)
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 895-2040
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 895-2040

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Geriatric and Seniors

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Trauma and PTSD
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (412) 895-2040
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (412) 895-2040

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Jewish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Narrative
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (412) 895-2040
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (412) 895-2040

Location

Primary Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 895-2040
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 895-2040
Carol Ellstein
Psychologist, LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 895-2040