- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Anna
Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship strain, sleep problems, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Anna uses straightforward, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered work to listen and build a working plan together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used to teach skills for managing strong emotions and difficult thoughts. Mindfulness strategies are introduced to help reduce rumination and increase present-moment focus.
Her background spans clinical settings where she supported people through loss, trauma, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment concerns, control and communication problems, codependency, and forgiveness work. She avoids providing diagnostic paperwork or insurance documentation and refers out when such documentation is required.
In practical terms she helps people learn tools to calm intense reactions, reduce workplace or relationship conflict, and handle grief or major life changes. Sessions emphasize clear skills practice, short-term strategies, and steps that can be used between meetings. The focus is on making everyday situations more manageable and reducing the impact of anger and stress.
To begin, users choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a plan with the person. It helps when someone needs a respectful, practical conversation about anger, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific steps to change thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. It is useful for workplace frustration and recurring negative thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication during heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and as new problems arise, so the plan can change over time.
The biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video among services offered. Confirm current session options before booking to match timing and needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. Phone or chat can be helpful when bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed, while video may work better for skills practice and role play. These practical choices help people use strategies in real life without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, depression, and sleep problems. The profile lists anger among many focus areas she addresses.
How would sessions feel or what style does she use?
Her style is practical and client-centered with a focus on teaching skills. She uses CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings supporting people with grief, trauma, caregiver stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania. The profile lists PA LPC and ME LCPC as credential details.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile states she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography listed messaging, live chat, phone, and video as services offered. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.