The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5324 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Let's Connect (412) 307-8865

Are you looking for support as an individual or couple, or during a period of grief? Or, in the areas of adoption, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, donor conception, pregnancy loss or pregnancy decision making? You may not sure where to turn to for support. At The Children's Home we're here to help. Here, we provided specialized counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and children. We work with all individuals and family types, providing compassion and understanding.
Joe Ritacco has been at The Children's Home since 2001. He enjoys working with individuals, couples, families, and children in the areas of adoption and infertility. He has experience working with all races as well as LGBTQIA+ population. He can see clients virtually or in person.
Joe enjoys taking a person centered approach to meet you where you are at, and to help you identify your goals and strengths. Joe offers an initial free session to talk with you to see if he might be a fit for your needs.
Call or Email The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 307-8865
Let's Connect (412) 307-8865

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (412) 307-8865
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC003218 Joe Ritacco
- In Practice for 30 years
- Attended California University of PA, MS, Graduated 1996
- Membership with National Board of Certified Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor: Joe Ritacco
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 307-8865
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Adoption
- Child
- Grief
- Infertility
- Marital and Premarital
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 307-8865
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (412) 307-8865
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
The Children's Home & Lemieux Family Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (412) 307-8865