| Office: |
BLG Counseling LLC
7455 Church Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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| Phone: |
(412) 760-3851
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| Fax: |
(412) 271-7450
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| Cell Phone: |
(412) 760-3851
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.barbaragofftherapist.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Employee Assistance Counseling
Individual, group and couples therapy
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| Practice Description: |
Therapy services include individual, group and couples work. My approach is eclectic in that I use the approach which best fits the needs of each client. My style is to use the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle for empowering change. I have had over 20 years experience in the mental health field from Health America, Community Mental Health agencies, PAAR, the Rape Crisis Center, and substance abuse treatment, in the Pittsburgh area. I will collaborate with your Primary Care Physician as needed in providing smooth and wholistic continuity of care.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Stress Management
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Cognitive Disorders
Crisis/Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
Divorce/Dissolution
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Women's Issues
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Art Therapy
Behavioral
Biopsychosocial
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Eclectic
EMDR
Experiential
Family Systems
Feminist
Gestalt
Integrative
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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| Education: |
Masters in Education in Counselor Education
University of Pittsburgh, 1986
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| License #: |
PC000640 |
| License State: |
Pennsylvania |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC)
Board Certification American Psychotherapy Association |
| Professional Affiliations: |
EMDRIA, International Association for EMDR
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| Fee Schedule: |
Individuals can use insurance coverage or opt to self pay.
Insurance Fee is $100.00 per 50 minute session |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Magellan
Mental Health Network
TRICARE
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
UnitedHealthcare
ValueOptions
UPMC Western Behavioral Health, CCBHO,Carebridge EAP
I Can NOT accept Indemnity Plans and Highmark "Out of State Managed Plans"
Additional Plans Not Listed
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Clients can check their insurance benefit for # of sessions per year and co pay and/or deductible information. If an individual opts to self pay I will provide a billing statement to submit to your insurance. |
| Office Hours: |
by appointment |
| Driving Directions: |
Rt 376 Parkway East at Edgewood Swissvale Exit, Turn on to Braddock Ave and go past Edgewood Town Ctr to light at Church Street. Turn Right onto Church St. Practice is on the right across from the Citizens Bank in a two story brick building with white pillars. 7455 Church St.
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| Additional Comments: |
Thank you for your interest in my practice. I would be happy to assist you in any way I can and should you want to call to discuss your situation, please know I will offer choices as to how I can help you. |
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