Stephanie Smigiel, Therapist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Zencare
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Stephanie Smigiel

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC PhD
Pennsylvania Accepting Online
Pittsburgh Not Accepting In-person
Updated June 6, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Trauma
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Parenting
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Panic attacks / panic disorder
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Professional statement

Stephanie Smigiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and License Behavioral Specialist based in Pittsburgh, Pa who works with individuals from two years old into adulthood.

She is grounded in humanistic therapy which is seeing the person first. She also pulls from other approach's. She have worked with individuals who have experienced trauma during their life time. She trained in EMDR for any individual who have experienced PTSD trauma, or complex trauma. Family therapy through Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Stephanie is focused on ensuring that her clients see and real progress: her style is interactive, non-judgmental, fun, cognitive and emotional focus that clients are the experts on where they are now, and where they want to go. she works closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and compassion.

Stephanie's first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel comfortable, open, seen and heard to create a positive experience. As a seasoned telehealth provider, she offers the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy easily achieved. Also, she provides in person sessions in her Pittsburgh office.

Message to clients

In case no one told you today, I believe in you. I'm ready to begin your journey with you. Reach out today and take the first step on this journey.

Scheduling a session, is an hour to be yourself and have someone non-judgmental to listen and help process life. You are in control of treatment goals and what you would like to address. You are the expert as yourself and my job is support you in becoming the best person you want to be. I'll be your cheerleader, coach, guide, mentor, and etc. to help reach your goal.

Counseling is joint process and my goal is make it fun and enjoyable during our time together.

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

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

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Panic attacks / panic disorder - Brief, intense periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $120 (50min)
  • Initial session: $150 (60min)
  • EMDR: $135 (50min)

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

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

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

A sliding scale is offered, rates to be discussed prior to schedule first appointment.

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 11am - 7pm
  • Tue 10am- 6pm
  • Wed 9am-5pm
  • Thu 10-6pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Pittsburgh practice
651 Holiday Drive, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed 9am-5pm
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 7 years

Smigiel Counseling, Owner/Therapist, 2021 - 2021
Allegheny Children Initiative , Director, 2019 - 2021
Glad Run , Supervisor and Therapist, 2019 - 2019
Wesley Family Service, Therapist, 2013 - 2018

Robert Morris Unversity, Phd Leadership and Management , 2020
Waynesburg, MA Clinical Counseling, 2015
IUP, BA Psychology , 2013

Licensure

Pennsylvania: PC009792

Languages

English