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Dr. Anna Ruggirello, LPC, LCPC
Pennsylvania
LPC LCPC - Anxiety and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Gottman-informed tools
About Anna
Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and other life changes. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and codependency.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws from client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and mindfulness techniques when they fit the problem.
In sessions she practices clear goal-setting and teaches concrete skills. Sessions often include identifying patterns, trying behavioral experiments, and learning coping strategies for intense feelings. For relationship concerns she may use Gottman-informed tools to improve communication and reduce conflict.
She makes time for discussions about grief, loss, and caregiving strain and offers strategies to manage overwhelming emotions. She notes she does not provide paperwork for insurance reimbursement or formal diagnostic documentation; clients needing those services should seek them elsewhere.
People who prefer a direct, skills-focused style may find her approach useful. She invites those ready to try practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, client-centered work and DBT skills translate online
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to what the person says, helping them clarify goals and priorities. It supports people who need space to talk and to organize their thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing alternative behaviors through exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood swings and intense reactions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try practical techniques to see what fits. That may mean combining CBT exercises with mindfulness practice or using DBT skills for emotional control when needed.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. The original profile lists messaging, live chat, phone and video as formats, so check what is available for scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family routines, allow a shorter check-in by phone when time is tight, and avoid travel time for video appointments. The therapist will work with clients to set reasonable goals and integrate exercises into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD and related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through small experiments and practical exercises.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings and holds LPC and LCPC credentials.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC and holds an LCPC credential as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography lists messaging, live chat, phone and video as offered formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.