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Joshua Schmader

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Do you feel your life is lacking meaning and fulfillment? Are you feeling unmotivated and low energy, making it difficult to get what you want out of your life? Do you often feel anxious and distracted? These symptoms are common and natural to feel in the fast paced and productivity-driven world that we live in, but this does not have to be our reality. In gaining awareness into our automatic behaviors and thoughts, taking on different perspectives, and some coping skills, we can take back control of our lives.

I'm Josh (he/him), and I bring a wide range of skills to the therapeutic relationship. Ranging from non-directive Existential Therapy, to skills based Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I am equipped to help you identify where you can make changes in your life. My therapeutic style prioritizes a relational and conversational approach.

My therapy personality is described as laid back, accepting, and collaborative. I value working alongside you to discover underlying patterns that may be preventing you from living a more fulfilled life. As the client, I trust you to guide me in where you want to go, identifying the parts of your experience that you are wanting to change.


Specialties

Anxiety Depression Existential Challenges / Crises Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality

In-Network Insurance Plans

Joshua Schmader is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Highmark United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UPMC

NPI Number

1174132609

Rates

Rates not provided

Locations

5080 Ellsworth Avenue
Suite 140
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 547-3908
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Existential Humanistic Narrative

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 4
  • License(s): PA-PC015168

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Agnostic

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