Ms. Marcia Anderson, LPC
Preferred Name: Marcia
About Me
Marcia Anderson, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, and has over 17 years experience working the field of mental and behavioral health. Marcia's approach to therapy is diverse and includes person-centered, mind/body, existential, adventure-based, and spiritual exploration initiatives to support each individual client's journey to healing and sustained wellness. Marcia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness/meditation, Trauma-focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, IFS-informed, and art/narrative expression within the therapeutic disciplines to guide clients to reach their goals within counseling therapy. Marcia is an avid outdoor adventurer and a Wilderness First Responder. She enjoys primitive camping, canoeing, cycling, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, and gardening.
Education & Experience
Marcia holds her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ecopsychology with a concentration in Therapeutic Adventure. Marcia graduated with Honors when she attained her Masters Degree in Community Counseling, and she is certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Marcia's expanded therapeutic trainings include; Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), IFS-informed, and Certification as a provider of EMDR.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Marcia is a member of The National Board of Certified Counselors and The EMDR International Association.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- First Responders
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Highmark
- UnitedHealth
UPMC and Optum credentialed
