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Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC

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Clinical Psychotherapist Forge Counseling Group
Available next week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Alcohol Use,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Optum, Cigna, United Healthcare, UPMC Health Plan,

Introduction

You can do this! You can face this! You have the tools! I am here to help to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone- so let's do this together. As a positive, motivational, and solution focused therapist, I work to first meet your immediate needs by clarifying critical issues and sorting out the troublesome life perceptions. I will teach you about healthy coping skills that are so often already within you, enhancing them through dynamic holistic approaches. After, we can get to the roots of issues! At times, disruptive or traumatic story lines arise that I will help you navigate with narrative therapy styles that integrate trauma-informed mindfulness skills. I will cater my approach to each person, often integrating expressive modalities through writing, art, or body movement to work on issues you may not be able to talk through yet.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, White, Biracial/Multiracial

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #0701010194 (VA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • LCPC #LC10233 (MD)
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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Jewish
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Multi-Faith
  • Islam

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Out of Pocket

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake Assessment $200 - $250
  • Individual - 60 minute $190
  • Individual - 45 minute $155
  • Couples- 60 minutes $180
  • Sliding Scale - Limited $120 - $165

Locations

Forge Counseling Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC also offers a free consultation.
Does Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC offer telehealth appointments? Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC specialize in? Michael Shifter MA, LCPC, LPC, NCC specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue.
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