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!
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
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!
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
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Anna Ruggirello
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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!
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!
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.
Anna is attentive and affable. I cherish the time we spend together. Much appreciated.
So thankful for Anna and her experience and expertise!
Anna is a very caring and understanding therapist. She is a great connection for me and I am thankful I found her.
I’ve only had one session. It seemed to go very well. Anna is a good listener.
She’s very nice I like her a lot.
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.
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!
Always trying to make my schedule work.
I've only had her 1 session so far but I really was impressed with her ability to hone into my concerns
The person I needed at that right time I can’t ask for more amazing person.
Great! Listens helps me solve problems.
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!
Yes I really like Anna is my therapist she really helps me and takes care of my concerns
Go far so good, starting to get in deeper
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!
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.
Anna has been wonderful. Have only had two sessions but she has helped already!
Anna is so easy to talk to and has really helped me improve my life and relationships.
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.
Anna is a very good therapist. She's very down to earth and that makes her easy to talk to and open up with.
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.
I was surprised. with first session
Anna is very calm and patient and I appreciate having her to talk too ☺️
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 .
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!
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!
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!
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.
Supportive, positive and offers insightful suggestions
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.
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?
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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.