Gretchen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (724) 209-4177
If you're someone who has always been the one to "figure it out," you're not alone. Maybe you're the dependable one, the problem-solver, or the person everyone turns to when things get hard. You're used to handling things yourself, pushing through and convincing yourself that asking for help can wait, until one day, it all becomes too much.
That's often the people I work with. They aren't weak or incapable, they've simply spent so much time carrying the weight of work, relationships, family or expectations that they've forgotten they deserve support too.
My approach to therapy is honest and collaborative. I believe healing happens through real conversations, not just someone nodding across the room. I'll meet you with compassion, but I'll also be honest when I notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, work toward creating a life that feels more manageable and aligned with who you want to be.
If you've been carrying everything on your own, you don't have to anymore. Therapy is a place to be honest, feel supported and work through life's challenges without judgment. When you're ready, I'd be honored to help you take that next step toward feeling more like yourself.
Call or Email Gretchen Shepard now for a free 15 minute consultation - (724) 209-4177
Let's Connect (724) 209-4177
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- 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
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
Gretchen Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 209-4177
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC016352 Gretchen Shepard
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Chatham University, Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from Pennsylvania Master Addiction Counselor 000050 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gretchen Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (724) 209-4177
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Gretchen Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (724) 209-4177
Client Focus
Age
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Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Gretchen Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (724) 209-4177
Location
Nearby Areas
Gretchen Shepard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (724) 209-4177