Dr. Laura Kessler Psychologist, LLC
I worked in university counseling centers for over 10 years before transitioning to full-time private practice, and really enjoy working with undergraduate and graduate students. College and graduate school is often a time to better understand and define who you are and what does and does not work for you and for promoting your wellbeing. As a psychologist, I work to help clients understand themselves better in the unique context and experiences of their own lives so as to figure out what each individual needs to be well, which may be very different than what you think you should need to be well. I also work to help clients not only manage their symptoms and distress, but also understand the root causes of their symptoms and distress. I believe that this deeper understanding can often lead to transformative healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Eating Disorders Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Dr. Laura Kessler Psychologist, LLC is in network for the following plans:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Highmark UPMCPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1326368259Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $120 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Existential Holistic Insight Therapy Integrative Mind-Body Multicultural Narrative Psychodynamic Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Meeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 13
- License(s): PA-PS016777
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual
- Religion(s): Jewish, Nonreligious