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Anna Ruggirello, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Anna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Anna. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania, Maine, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Anna is a no nonsense kind of therapist. She’s kind but asks tough questions to help me see things I’m doing in a different light. After just a few sessions she has already helped me so much. Grateful for her help!

Reviewed September 2024

Talk therapist Anna Ruggirello followed up with me regarding continuing a telehealth session. I appreciate her follow up email and look forward to meeting her in telehealth therapy!

Reviewed March 2024

More about Anna

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCPC

Anna M. Ruggirello LPC CGC

Hello and Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor and certified grief counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families. I have worked in a variety of settings helping my patients, and I put my clients first! I believe in providing passionate care. I am warm and compassionate. I am here to encourage you if you are facing a depressive chapter in your life. I will encourage you and treat you with care and concern. Respect is important to me, and I will make certain you are treated warmly. I will provide the attention and time you deserve!

If you are facing anxiety, depression and relationship conflict, I can help. I can help you navigate anxious feelings to promote a sense of peace and confidence. I can help by teaching you mindfulness skills and focusing on what you need to do next. I promote finding meaning or trying to make sense of changes. I believe I can help you grow in a positive manner. I cheer and encourage all of my clients to reach their best!

I am also able to help with communication issues with family. I support a holistic approach as well as the traditional approach. We will together design a treatment to match your needs. Talking to someone about issues you are facing can be scary and intimidating. I will treat you as a unique sensitive person, and I will keep your narrative and journey confidential.

It takes courage and strength to reach out; I am here to help! I will dedicate our time to be meaningful and helpful.

Please note I provide a supportive type of counseling, and that should You need a diagnosis or paperwork for reimbursement to insurance company , documentation to doctor's office, attorney, agency of any type, you need to seek service elsewhere. I will not provide any documentation.

Specialties

Solution Focused Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Grief and Loss

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),

Reality Focused Therapy

Years of Experience

16

Services Offered

Messaging, Live Chat, Phone and Video

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Depression Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Anna Ruggirello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356888952.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC009097 · Expires February 2025
  • LCPC · Maine · CC6596 · Expires March 2026
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-22517 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Anna Ruggirello

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Helped Listens Easy Great Anxiety Grateful Thankful Wonderful Easy to talk

Anna is a no nonsense kind of therapist. She’s kind but asks tough questions to help me see things I’m doing in a different light. After just a few sessions she has already helped me so much. Grateful for her help!

Reviewed September 2024

Talk therapist Anna Ruggirello followed up with me regarding continuing a telehealth session. I appreciate her follow up email and look forward to meeting her in telehealth therapy!

Reviewed March 2024

It’s hard to find someone with cultural competence and psychological aptitude who just gets it. I am grateful for my time with Anna and the immense support she has provided me during some extremely trying times. It’s very scary to trust a stranger but this therapist puts in the time necessary to earn your trust.

Reviewed March 2024

Anna is attentive and affable. I cherish the time we spend together. Much appreciated.

Reviewed August 2023

So thankful for Anna and her experience and expertise!

Reviewed December 2023

Anna is a very caring and understanding therapist. She is a great connection for me and I am thankful I found her.

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve only had one session. It seemed to go very well. Anna is a good listener.

Reviewed December 2022

She’s very nice I like her a lot.

Reviewed November 2022

Anna listens, wise in her approach and gives great examples to get her point across. I feel safe telling her things happening with me and my life.

Reviewed September 2022

Anna Ruggirello was the best therapist I’ve ever talked to. She was a wonderful listener and was able to get to the heart of my issues. She is kind and respectful and helped me understand myself and others with a keen perceptive insight. She helped me with several problems I was having and helped me form a plan of action for each situation. I really appreciate her help and will use her again when I need additional sessions. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

Always trying to make my schedule work.

Reviewed August 2022

I've only had her 1 session so far but I really was impressed with her ability to hone into my concerns

Reviewed June 2022

The person I needed at that right time I can’t ask for more amazing person.

Reviewed June 2022

Great! Listens helps me solve problems.

Reviewed May 2022

Anna has helped me through my anxiety. She offers suggestions and listens when I need to talk. She responds quickly, and is always there to offer encouragement!

Reviewed May 2022

Yes I really like Anna is my therapist she really helps me and takes care of my concerns

Reviewed April 2022

Go far so good, starting to get in deeper

Reviewed April 2022

I've been with Anna for a while now. This was my first time in therapy and Anna was amazing right from the start and has consistently been very helpful in her advice. She's a wonderful listener and has a great sense of humor too!

Reviewed March 2022

I love talking Anna. It really seems like I’m talking to a friend and she gets what I’m saying even tho I’m always all over the place. She has been so helpful in guiding me through my anxiety and guilt complex.

Reviewed March 2022

Anna has been wonderful. Have only had two sessions but she has helped already!

Reviewed March 2022

Anna is so easy to talk to and has really helped me improve my life and relationships.

Reviewed January 2022

Anna was very receptive to discussing my concerns. Her experience was apparent and she was very helpful in formulating a treatment plan and verifying my suspicions.

Reviewed January 2022

Anna is a very good therapist. She's very down to earth and that makes her easy to talk to and open up with.

Reviewed December 2021

Anna had been super helpful! Every question I have had for her she has had a suggestion and even a solution for! You just have to put in the work as well. She will get you to drive deeper and ask yourself those uncomfortable questions you don't want to. Anna also doesn't have a biased opinion so she will see both views - yours and an outside perspective. I find this helpful because I'm set accountable to figure out what I can do to better the situation. She is also really funny and cheerful which makes her easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend Anna to anyone. I'm glad I signed up and was paired with her.

Reviewed December 2021

I was surprised. with first session

Reviewed December 2021

Anna is very calm and patient and I appreciate having her to talk too ☺️

Reviewed November 2021

Anna has been awesome ,a good listener and responder to my situation. Very good advice and she’s there when I have questions or need to get something out .

Reviewed August 2021

Anna has been really helpful and gets to the root of things quickly. She provides helpful advice and mantra’s to tell yourself. Have had a wonder experience with her so far!

Reviewed August 2021

Anna has made my transition back into therapy so pleasant and easy! She listens to what I have to say and provides effective exercises to help calm my anxiety and work through some of my stressors. She pays attention to detail and makes therapy fun! I appreciate her so much!

Reviewed July 2021

Anna is absolutely the best. Warm, kind, and compassionate. She brings humor and a real sense of caring to every session— she listens and helps me to understand and explore why I feel the way I do and what steps I can take to steady myself. She has given me language to discuss the feelings I have and has empowered me to find solutions to some of the challenges I’m facing. So grateful to have Anna in my corner!

Reviewed July 2021

Very glad that I decided to seek help thru better help. My therapist has been extremely helpful and I look forward to my session each week! So thankful for this service as I couldn't find a therapist in my area to help me.

Reviewed June 2021

Supportive, positive and offers insightful suggestions

Reviewed June 2021

Anna is very kind, friendly, and compassionate. She takes the time to listen to various matters at hand and concurrently develops practical potential solutions. Our sessions have been extremely helpful and beneficial in getting me through certain issues I am facing.

Reviewed June 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Anna Ruggirello offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Anna Ruggirello works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Anna Ruggirello speak?

Anna Ruggirello speaks English.

How many years of experience does Anna Ruggirello have?

Anna Ruggirello has 16 years of experience.

Where is Anna Ruggirello licensed to practice?

Anna Ruggirello is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, Maine, and Arizona.

Does Anna Ruggirello accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Anna Ruggirello accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Anna Ruggirello offer?

Anna Ruggirello offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Anna Ruggirello?

Anna Ruggirello can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Anna Ruggirello?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.