New Brighton
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Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
(724) 268-4767
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Encourage- Ment

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1017 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 268-4767
Let's Connect (724) 268-4767
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Our ideal client feels stuck in cycles of addiction, gambling, trauma, or relationship strain. They may look composed on the outside but feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed inside. They’re ready for change and want to break unhealthy patterns, rebuild trust, and find balance. Whether an individual, couple, or parent, they seek healing, stability, and hope. At Encourage-ment, we offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to be heard, find direction, and move toward lasting renewal.
We help clients break free from cycles of addiction, gambling, trauma, and relational distress through evidence-based care. Using DBT, we teach emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthier coping skills. CBT helps clients identify and replace negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety, guilt, or relapse. With ART we help process and reframe trauma.
We know how heavy life can feel when you’re caught in cycles of stress, addiction, conflict, or past pain. You may want things to change but aren’t sure where to start—or if lasting change is even possible. At Encourage-ment, we believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard. Our team offers a compassionate, judgment-free space to begin the process.
Call or Encourage- Ment now for a free 15 minute consultation - (724) 268-4767

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1017 3rd Avenue

New Brighton, PA 15066 map

 (724) 268-4767

46 North Mercer Street

Greenville, PA 16125 map
My website
We offer group therapy at two locations or via secure video. Sessions available most weekdays, including convenient evenings.
I specialize in Gambling, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (724) 268-4767
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1017 3rd Avenue

New Brighton, PA 15066 map

 (724) 268-4767

46 North Mercer Street

Greenville, PA 16125 map
My website
We offer group therapy at two locations or via secure video. Sessions available most weekdays, including convenient evenings.
I specialize in Gambling, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
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As a group practice, we're in network with numerous insurance plans to make care accessible and affordable. Our priority is client care first—always. We also assist with out-of-network benefits and reimbursement questions, working with you to reduce financial barriers so you can focus on your growth
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Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767
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As a group practice, we're in network with numerous insurance plans to make care accessible and affordable. Our priority is client care first—always. We also assist with out-of-network benefits and reimbursement questions, working with you to reduce financial barriers so you can focus on your growth
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Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC014229 David E Simons III

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 36 years
  • Attended Liberty University, M.S. Ed., Graduated 1990

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from School Counselor PK-12
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Over four decades of combined experience!
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Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767
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Over four decades of combined experience!
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Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Gambling
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Child

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Porn addiction (Specialized for Men)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Violence
  • Women's Issues
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Our practice specializes in gambling addiction, couples counseling, trauma recovery, women's issues, and therapy for children and teens. Our clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client and family. We're committed to supporting healing, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting, meaningful change.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767
"
Our practice specializes in gambling addiction, couples counseling, trauma recovery, women's issues, and therapy for children and teens. Our clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client and family. We're committed to supporting healing, strengthening relationships, and creating lasting, meaningful change.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767

Client Focus

Age

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

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

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

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Immuno-disorders , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Life Coaching
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neurofeedback
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our clinicians utilize a range of evidence-based modalities, including trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), couples therapy, and more. We tailor each approach to meet the unique needs of our clients, supporting practical skills, emotional healing, and lasting growth.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767
"
Our clinicians utilize a range of evidence-based modalities, including trauma-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), couples therapy, and more. We tailor each approach to meet the unique needs of our clients, supporting practical skills, emotional healing, and lasting growth.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 268-4767

Location

Primary Location

1017 3rd Avenue

New Brighton, PA 15066

(724) 268-4767

Email me

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Additional Location

46 North Mercer Street

Greenville, PA 16125

(724) 268-4767

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We offer group therapy at two locations or via secure video. Sessions available most weekdays, including convenient evenings.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (724) 268-4767
"
We offer group therapy at two locations or via secure video. Sessions available most weekdays, including convenient evenings.
Photo of Encourage- Ment, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Encourage- Ment
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (724) 268-4767