Dr. Anna Ruggirello, LPC, LCPC

Dr. Anna Ruggirello is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She has 16 years of experience and aims to offer a warm, respectful space for people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Her style is encouraging and attentive, focused on helping people move forward one step at a time.

In sessions she listens closely and works to understand each person's story. She uses mindfulness techniques and practical skills to help manage anxious thoughts and sleep difficulties. She also supports people who are dealing with loss, caregiver stress, or big life changes by helping them find meaning and next steps.

Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, and dialectical behavior strategies to help people change unhelpful habits of thinking and behavior. She incorporates the Gottman Method for relationship concerns and uses motivational, solution-focused techniques when coaching toward goals.

She has experience across multiple care settings and brings a calm, compassionate manner to sessions. People can expect straightforward attention to their immediate problems alongside longer-term skill building for emotional regulation and communication.

Dr. Ruggirello notes she does not provide diagnostic paperwork or letters for insurance reimbursement, doctors, attorneys, or agencies. She asks clients to confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking, and she supports clients who want to work on thoughts and everyday habits related to stress, ADHD, and self-esteem.

How these approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps people feel understood while they decide what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching specific changes and tools to shift them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and ADHD-related habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different tools, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used.

The biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video as session formats, so confirm which of these options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, reduce travel time, and offer ways to practice skills in real-life settings. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and what kind of session length or format will help you follow through.