Personal Statement

Hello! I am a licensed social worker with a general private practice. For over 25 years, I've helped people just like you lead more fulfilling lives. If you've been asking yourself the following questions, I can help you find the answer. Confidentiality will be strictly adhered to, as it is the cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship. There are times when an exception has to be made, such as in a life-threatening situation. If this occurs, I will discuss this with you as soon as possible.

Are you feeling sad? Anxious? Are you a parent having trouble managing the conflicting demands of family and work? Are you struggling with coming out of the closet, or having a gay child or other relative? Are you in the generational sandwich, dealing with the needs of your own children and your parents? Is your family going through a transition like separation, divorce, or death, and you need support handling your grief and stress?

When life becomes overwhelming and you can't find the solutions on your own, come and talk with me. Together we will find some answers and new ways to cope.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Family

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
  • ValueOptions

Years in Practice

20+ years

Services Fee

  • Therapy Session $90-$110

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) SW-006537-L PA 1990

Associations

Name Duration
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 1981-Present

Education

School Degree Major Year
University of PIttsburgh MSWSocial Work1981
Penn State University BAPsychology1977

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Ellen V. Garbuny, LSW

Ellen V. Garbuny, LSW

340 North Main Street, Suite 101

Butler, Pennsylvania 16001

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