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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Click HereClient 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 |
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | PC005366 | PA | 2009 |
Certifications
Name | Year |
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Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) | 2018 |
National Certified Counselor (NCC) | 2009 |
Associations
Name |
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American Counseling Association (ACA) |
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) |
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Year |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania | MA | Community Counseling | 2007 |
University of Pittsburgh | BA | Communication/Public Relations | 2000 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Marisa Schuster, MA, LPC, NCC, DCC
701 Belmont Street
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904