Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Let's Connect (412) 328-2929

Hello & Welcome! With over 25 years of experience in counseling with folks of varying backgrounds, I am honored to walk the path of the Counseling Journey with you. Our work & play together will allow you to further discover the strengths & resources you already have, while using these innate abilities to work with the growing edges you may wish to explore. I work in tandem with clients, parents & families as a guide, helping you to understand the ways you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will engage in an authentic therapeutic relationship to enhance your life & well-being. Helpful info: EMDRIA.org & dnmsinstitute.com
Working with clients to create stability and joy from the chaos of trauma is my major specialty area. Whether you are interested in healing from simple life adjustments or major traumatic events, help is available. Other specialties: Certified EMDR Therapist, Play Therapy (RPT-S), Parenting Skills, Supervision of Clinicians for the LPC and Play Therapy.
Understanding of 12 Step Recovery Programs. Interest in your unique Spirituality or what gives your life meaning. Respect and appreciation for varying family constellations and one's "Family of Choice".
Call or Email Diane Elliot McHirella now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 328-2929
Let's Connect (412) 328-2929

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Highmark
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (412) 328-2929
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC003305 Diane Elliot McHirella
- In Practice for 32 years
- Attended Duquesne University, Graduated 1993
- Certificate from EMDR International Association 15879 / 2018
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy RPT-S S2020 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 328-2929
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (412) 328-2929
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy(DNMS)Therapy
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (412) 328-2929
Groups
LPC Group Supervision
Group consultation towards the PA LPC license with up to 4 supervisees, provided via doxy.me.
Location
304 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email Diane Elliot McHirella about this group or call - (412) 328-2929
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Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 328-2929