Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 54 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 8 more.
Greetings! I'm Ed, and I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance abuse. If you find that your enjoyment of life's simple pleasures is waning or if the demands of everyday life feel overwhelming, I'm here to help. My primary goal is to establish a solid working relationship with you, empowering you to make lasting positive changes. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where you can feel comfortable addressing your concerns openly. In my practice, I draw upon evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, principles of Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness meditation. By incorporating these methods, I aim to guide you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we'll explore your unique circumstances and work collaboratively to develop strategies that promote personal growth, emotional well-being, and improved relationships. I'm dedicated to assisting you on your journey towards positive change.
During our initial session, we'll start by getting acquainted. After introductions, we'll delve into the reasons behind your therapy journey and start crafting a plan to achieve your goals.
I pride myself on being an engaged and empathetic listener, particularly when supporting individuals grappling with addiction. Whether the addiction is related to substances or behaviors, I am dedicated to addressing it head-on and assisting in breaking its grip. Together, we can navigate the challenges, explore underlying factors, and work towards fostering positive change and healing.
Therapy for couples (addressing relationship issues) as well as individuals managing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and behavioral addictions.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Geisinger - Medicare
Geisinger – Dual (Geisinger Gold HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Highmark - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UPMC Health Plan
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach to help individuals understand the intricate relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT is an evidence-based, structured, and time-limited form of psychotherapy that empowers clients to identify and challenge maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors, fostering healthier and more adaptive ways of thinking and acting.
Motivational Interviewing
In my practice, I incorporate Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients explore and resolve their ambivalence about change. MI is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by helping clients identify and articulate their own reasons for change in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.
8 ratings with written reviews
June 22, 2026
All I can tell you is, Ed was absolutely the right choice! It’s like talking to one of your best friends, with all the good qualities that come with that relationship!
May 6, 2026
I thought it was really helpful to talk about everything with him and I thought he can help me with my emotional problems and stuff like that and how he is able to understand that the stuff i have gone through a lot in my life
October 17, 2025
I was very nervous at first, but Ed was welcoming, understood my pain, was a great listener, and had wonderful advice for setting goals.