Dr. Anna Ruggirello, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate Pennsylvania licensed counselor
- Anxiety and depression care
- Grief and relationship support
- Online sessions available
About Dr. Anna Ruggirello
Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC, LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 16 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, compassionate presence to her work and focuses on helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, trauma, and life transitions while promoting practical coping skills and personal growth.
Anna emphasizes a person-centered approach that honors each client's unique story and priorities. She works collaboratively to teach mindfulness and evidence-based strategies that can reduce anxious thinking, improve sleep, manage anger, and strengthen self-esteem. Her practice also addresses family and caregiver stress, career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption, attachment, and loss.
Sessions are offered through messaging, live chat, phone, and video to accommodate different needs and schedules, and she accepts international clients. She describes her role as supportive and encouraging, helping clients find meaning and build confidence as they face difficult chapters. Because her focus is on supportive counseling, she does not provide formal diagnostic evaluations or documentation for insurance reimbursement, medical offices, attorneys, or agencies. Prospective clients who have questions about services or scheduling can reach out to learn more about working together.
Anna emphasizes a person-centered approach that honors each client's unique story and priorities. She works collaboratively to teach mindfulness and evidence-based strategies that can reduce anxious thinking, improve sleep, manage anger, and strengthen self-esteem. Her practice also addresses family and caregiver stress, career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to adoption, attachment, and loss.
Sessions are offered through messaging, live chat, phone, and video to accommodate different needs and schedules, and she accepts international clients. She describes her role as supportive and encouraging, helping clients find meaning and build confidence as they face difficult chapters. Because her focus is on supportive counseling, she does not provide formal diagnostic evaluations or documentation for insurance reimbursement, medical offices, attorneys, or agencies. Prospective clients who have questions about services or scheduling can reach out to learn more about working together.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Anna Ruggirello have?
Dr. Anna Ruggirello has 16 years of experience.
Is Dr. Anna Ruggirello a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCPC and LPC. License details are ME LCPC CC6596 and PA LPC PC009097.
In which languages does Dr. Anna Ruggirello provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Anna Ruggirello located?
Dr. Anna Ruggirello is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Dr. Anna Ruggirello as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Anna Ruggirello through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Anna Ruggirello work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Anna Ruggirello works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Anna Ruggirello cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Anna Ruggirello integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship and helping clients explore their goals at their own pace - it is useful for individuals seeking support, validation, and clearer self-direction. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties by teaching actionable skills.DBT combines acceptance and change strategies to help people manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and develop distress-tolerance skills; it is often helpful for clients facing relationship conflict, anger, or self-regulation challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Ruggirello collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, her online practice provides flexibility for clients with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow therapists to maintain continuity of care, offer timely support, and tailor communication styles to what works best for each client.
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