Therapist profile
Dr. Anna Ruggirello, LPC, LCPC
Pennsylvania
LPC LCPC - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLPC, LCPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC009097; LCPC, Maine / CC6596
- NPI1356888952
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Relationship work
About Anna
Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and anger. Sessions address everyday problems such as sleep trouble, low self-esteem, and difficulties at work or home.
She uses straightforward methods to help people manage strong emotions and move forward. That includes client-centered ways of listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills are part of her toolbox when someone needs coping strategies for intense feelings.
Anna often focuses on relationship and family-related issues such as communication problems, commitment concerns, and the effects of adoption or abandonment. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, attachment questions, and life transitions like divorce or loss. Career and motivation coaching are also listed among her areas of work.
Her practice notes that she does not provide diagnostic paperwork or documentation for insurance, doctors, attorneys, or agencies. Individuals who need that documentation should seek those specific services elsewhere. The therapist describes her style as supportive and encouraging, with attention to practical skills and next steps.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and her service model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they describe their situation. It helps people who need space to talk through feelings and decide what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that feed anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are useful when reactions feel overwhelming.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels practical in day-to-day life. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the client manage reactions and handle conflict more effectively.
The biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video as service formats. Please confirm which specific session options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten commutes, or allow shorter check-ins during a workday. They also let people work on skills such as mindfulness and behavior changes in the context of real life, which many clients find useful.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She lists anger among her specialties and works with related issues like stress, relationship conflict, and coping with strong emotions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to teach coping strategies and next steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of experience working in a range of settings with adults on mood, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
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 services. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.