Matthew Martin Sniscak
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Matthew Martin Sniscak

Master of Science, MS - Mental Health Counseling Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Pennsylvania Accepting Online
Updated September 19, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Child mental health
  • Family issues
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Spirituality & religion
  • Life purpose & meaning

Professional statement

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a National Certified Counselor. My background consists of over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, parents and guardians, families, and adults in the mental health system from varying backgrounds. My experience includes, but is not limited to, treating the following:

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Panic Disorder, Panic Attacks, and Hoarding

• Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Disorders, such as Social Anxiety and Phobia

• Trauma

• ADHD, Anger, Stress Management, and Skill Building

• Family and Relationship issues

• Child and School related issues

• Occupational and Life transitioning

• Spirituality and Life Purpose

At this time, I only provide virtual/telehealth therapy (no in-person sessions). If you are interested in starting therapy with me, please visit my personal website and submit any inquiries or questions you have about therapy sessions. Thank you so much for your time!


Message to clients

Sometimes it is not easy to ask for help, whether dealing with small issues that life presents or with more complicated situations that can arise. Through identifying your natural strengths and emphasizing a solution-based approach, my primary goal as your therapist is to guide you towards finding your own truth and meaning, as well as meeting you where you are at through the process of self-discovery.

Through my approach, I focus on utilizing a combination person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and systemic and family-oriented therapies in guiding you towards creating realistic solutions to a given dilemma. The beautiful thing about these approaches is that they allow me the opportunity to truly get to know your story and collaboratively create a unique approach to therapy that best fits you. I am confident that you can pursue a path that you are truly proud of, and I look forward to guiding you every step of the way.

From previous encounters with the clients that I serve, I would be described as dependable, understanding, professional, accountable, compassionate, and collaborative. One of the greatest strengths that I value when serving others is developing a working relationship and alliance; together, we can accomplish the goals that we set together during session.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Spirituality & religion - Exploring beliefs and practices related to meaning, existence, and spiritual health and healing; enjoying a deeper felt connection with the spiritual dimension of one's life

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $90 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $70 - $90

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Pennsylvania)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tue 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wed 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thu 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Fri 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

Grow Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor, 2022 - Present
Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services, Licensed Professional Counselor, 2020 - 2022
Rogers Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, 2020 - 2021
Every Child, Inc., Sr. Family Based OCD Clinician, 2018 - 2020
Bethanna, Outpatient Therapist, 2018 - 2018
Familylinks, Mental Health Therapist, 2017 - 2018
Chatham University, Career Counselor, 2016 - 2016
Pressley Ridge, Treatment Supervisor, Counselor, Evaluation Specialist, 2013 - 2016
University of Pittsburgh, Research Assistant, 2009 - 2012

Chatham University, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, 2016
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology, 2012


Licensure

Pennsylvania: PC012507


Languages

English