Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Let's Connect (412) 328-2929
Hello & Welcome! With over 25 years of experience in counseling with folks of varying backgrounds, I am honored to walk the path of the Counseling Journey with you. Our work & play together will allow you to further discover the strengths & resources you already have, while using these innate abilities to work with the growing edges you may wish to explore. I work in tandem with clients, parents & families as a guide, helping you to understand the ways you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will engage in an authentic therapeutic relationship to enhance your life & well-being. Helpful info: EMDRIA.org & dnmsinstitute.com
Working with clients to create stability and joy from the chaos of trauma is my major specialty area. Whether you are interested in healing from simple life adjustments or major traumatic events, help is available. Other specialties: Certified EMDR Therapist, Play Therapy (RPT-S), Parenting Skills, Supervision of Clinicians for the LPC and Play Therapy.
Understanding of 12 Step Recovery Programs. Interest in your unique Spirituality or what gives your life meaning. Respect and appreciation for varying family constellations and one's "Family of Choice".
Call or Email Diane Elliot McHirella now for a free 15 minute consultation - (412) 328-2929
Let's Connect (412) 328-2929
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Highmark
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
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Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC003305 Diane Elliot McHirella
- In Practice for 31 Years
- Certificate from EMDR International Association 15879 / 2018
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy RPT-S S2020 / 2017
- Attended Duquesne University, Graduated 1993
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (412) 328-2929
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (412) 328-2929
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Native American
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy(DNMS)Therapy
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Energy Psychology
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (412) 328-2929
Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S
Groups
LPC Group Supervision
Group consultation towards the PA LPC license with up to 4 supervisees, provided via doxy.me.
Location
304 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Email Diane Elliot McHirella about this group or call - (412) 328-2929
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Diane Elliot McHirella
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S