Dr. Anna Ruggirello , LPC, LCPC

Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a licensed counselor with 16 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She holds LPC and LCPC credentials, which are state licenses to practice professional counseling, and she practices from Pennsylvania while accepting clients from other locations as well.

Her approach is warm and encouraging, grounded in respect for each person’s unique story. She draws on practical skills and evidence-informed methods to help clients reduce anxious feelings, manage depressive episodes, resolve relationship conflict, and build resilience during life transitions. Mindfulness skills, problem-solving strategies, and focused therapeutic techniques are woven into sessions to promote a greater sense of calm and confidence.

Dr. Ruggirello offers flexible ways to work together, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. She aims to provide attentive, compassionate support and to help clients identify meaningful next steps toward growth and healing.

Clients should note that she does not provide documentation for insurance reimbursement or for legal or agency purposes; those needs should be addressed through alternative providers.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Together

Dr. Anna Ruggirello integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and support so clients feel heard and can explore their own goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal interactions, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Ruggirello works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time so the plan fits the individual’s life and progress. The aim is to build practical skills and insight together rather than impose a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, fit care into a busy schedule, and continue consistent work between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions and supportive counseling that align with a person’s circumstances and preferences.