Personal Statement

Do you feel stressed and not sure how to handle it? Maybe you lost a loved one and need support while you grieve. Maybe you set goals and need support and motivation to meet them. We are all on our own journeys but can feel overwhelmed at times. I'd like to help you identify your stressors and work with you towards your goals to bring more calm and happiness back into your life. I offer a safe environment to help support you on your path. If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, call me. What do you have to lose?

I have worked with various mental health issues including: PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, addictions, conflict resolution, suicidal and homicidal thoughts, self harm/cutting, anger management, schizophrenia, bipolar, relationship issues and grief. My main specialty is grief and loss concerns.

I have worked in various mental health settings including: elementary and high schools, college setting and a mental health clinic. I am an avid world traveler, having visited 14 countries. These experiences have helped make me more aware of a cultural and worldly perspective.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Conflict Resolution Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • Highmark
  • Tricare
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Years in Practice

10+ years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $120-$130
  • Therapy Session $90-$100

Payments Accepted

Cash, Check, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) PC005366 PA 2009

Certifications

Name Year
Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) 2018
National Certified Counselor (NCC) 2009

Associations

Name
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Education

School Degree Major Year
Indiana University of Pennsylvania MACommunity Counseling2007
University of Pittsburgh BACommunication/Public Relations2000

Languages

  • English

Office Address


Marisa Schuster, MA, LPC, NCC, DCC

701 Belmont Street

Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904

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