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Sandra M. Pattinato

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Behavioral Health Therapist Better You Counseling Services, LLC
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Addiction,
Insurance: Highmark, United Healthcare, Optum, Cigna, UPMC Health Plan,

Introduction

Meet Sandra I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been working in the field for 15 years. I believe we all have the capacity to change and grow, and that we possess the skills to do so. Sometimes, we need someone to guide us through this transformation. When working with individuals, I work strongly from a Person-centered background, meaning that throughout the therapeutic process I will empower and motivate you in finding your most authentic self. My passion is providing therapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Each person I see is unique, so I individualize my approach based on your goals. Treatment will be tailored to your cultural and social background, including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, religion, and sexual orientation.  I have worked across a variety of treatment settings, from outpatient services, to family based services, crisis intervention, school counseling, and more recently drug and alcohol recovery services. I draw from CBT, DBT, Person-centered background and Motivational Interviewing Therapy to help my clients develop healthy coping strategies to make positive changes in their lives.  I have also led an Anger Management group for adults and adolescents, as well as an early recovery Drug and Alcohol Recovery group for adults. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa, in Portugal, and a Master’s of Education minor in Mental Health Counseling from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. I am fluent in Portuguese.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #PC008881 (PA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Sandra M. Pattinato accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Highmark
  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • Cigna
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Individual Assessment $150
  • 30 minute Individual Session $60
  • 45 minute Individual Session $80
  • 60 minute Individual Session $100
  • Couples and Family Counseling (hourly) $120
  • Group Therapy (90 minutes) $90
  • Missed Appointment fee $100
  • Returned check fee $25
  • Letter request for records $100
  • Court Appearances (per hour) $150

Locations

Better You Counseling Services LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1249
BYCS telehealth

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandra M. Pattinato accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sandra M. Pattinato is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Sandra M. Pattinato also offers a free consultation.
Does Sandra M. Pattinato offer telehealth appointments? Sandra M. Pattinato does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Sandra M. Pattinato specialize in? Sandra M. Pattinato specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorders, PTSD, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.

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