Location
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I am currently providing psychotherapy via Telehealth, only.
About
Would you like to feel less overwhelmed, anxious, sad, fearful, depressed or unsure of yourself? Are you going through a life transition, dealing with chronic illness, or are unproductive behaviors holding you back? Perhaps you’re unhappy at work/school, experiencing grief/loss, uncertain about your professional goals, or dissatisfied with your relationships. Life issues may seem insurmountable. Once you begin therapy with me, we'll work collaboratively to increase your self-understanding & insight. I'll help you identify & effectuate necessary life changes (step by step), embrace self acceptance, or move toward a little of both.
Prior jobs (Clinical Social Worker at The Pentagon, an EAP, hospitals; Fortune 500 Subject Matter Expert; Medical School Mentor; MSW Program Director) have informed my practice as has training in CBT, EMDR, DBT, & Psychodynamic Therapy. They provide the framework for my eclectic approach to addressing your unique needs & helping you become your best self.
My clinical style is empathic, interactive, and pragmatic. It involves providing a non-judgmental and warm space where you can say whatever is on your mind. I want you to feel heard and understood. I’ll listen to you, ask questions, and - when appropriate - offer suggestions and guidance. In general, I’ll help you to find your own voice and your own answers.
Call or Email Gwen F Melnick for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 356-9859
Finances
- Cost per Session: $100 - $150
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
Cash, Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Optum
- Private Pay
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Email me or call (412) 356-9859 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 27 Years
- License: Pennsylvania / CW018448
- School: Boston University (MSW); University of PA (BA)
- Year Graduated: 1996
Additional Credentials
- Membership: Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work (GWSCSW)
- Membership: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Location
Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Issues
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2021
(412) 356-9859