Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Available both in-person and online
1130 Perry Highway Suite 118 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I work with a variety of clients, ranging in age from 2 years old through late 20s and early 30s. My hope is that I can help individuals and families learn more effective ways to respond to challenges in their lives that may come from things such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, anxiety, and adjusting to large changes. PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), in particular, is an approach that I specialize in. PCIT is focused on helping caregivers learn effective ways to address problematic behavior from their children who are between the ages of 2 and 7.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, and PCIT. I enjoy getting to talk about counseling theory, therapeutic techniques related to those theories, the theoretical rationale behind them, and practical ways they can be applied.
As someone who has experienced the client side of our current healthcare system, I know one of the biggest challenges within our current healthcare system is how difficult it is to find a provider. I want to make the process as painless as possible, so if you think I might be a good fit, or if you have any questions, please reach out!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Insurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Geisinger
- Highmark
- Independence Blue Cross
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC012224 Michael Christiansen
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Slippery Rock University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Location
Primary Location
1130 Perry Highway
Suite 118
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Nearby Areas
Michael Christiansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC