Michael Accardo
Psychologist, PhD (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Let's Connect (412) 754-4628
Many of us are navigating systems that were not designed to nourish us, and growing through hardships that leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. I work to help people (especially LGBTQ people, BBIPOC, and Neurodivergent people) understand how psychotherapy (e.g. acceptance, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, stress-reduction, trauma work, value-driven action) can be applied to overcome and liberate. I also specialize in managing Bipolar Disorder, OCD/OCD-spectrum disorders, PTSD, & Social Anxiety. By enhancing your strengths, reworking coping mechanisms, and reframing beliefs about yourself, you can find peace and joy.
Using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, organizational skills, exposure, problem-solving, dialectical behavior therapy skills (distress tolerance, core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation), we can enhance relaxation, confidence, mood-management, and strengths-focused empowerment.
We all benefit from additional perspective and a space to process thoughts and experiences to make sense of chaos. Additionally, I hope to provide a plethora of coping skills that will decrease your distress with time, increase your sense of emotional connection and control, and unite your mind, body and intent to provide a meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- ComPsych
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Michael Accardo
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (412) 754-4628
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PS019377 Michael Accardo
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Hofstra University, PhD, Graduated 2020
- Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PS019377
- License: Wisconsin 5218-57 / 2024
- License: Ohio P.08280 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michael Accardo
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 754-4628
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michael Accardo
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (412) 754-4628
Location
Additional Location
State College, PA 16801
(786) 244-7347