Paige Ottaviano, LSW (she/her)
The Basics
Title: Provisional Clinical Therapist
Availability: Intakes w/in 2 weeks
Location: Squirrel Hill + Telehealth hybrid
Schedule: Evening
Insurance/payment: Sliding scale $85 - 110.
Aetna, Cigna, United/ UBH, Highmark BC/BS Commercial
(UPMC Commercial pending — anticipated beginning of March)
My Specialties
LGBTQIA2S+ support,
Neurodivergent support (Please note our approach is generally therapeutic/acceptance-based, not coaching)
Trauma,
Grief and loss,
Adjustment, stress, transitions,
Anxiety and mood symptoms,
Relationships and sex (including poly/kink/non-traditional relationship communities)
My Orientation & Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT), including process-based; Strengths-based; Solutions-Focused Therapy; Mindfulness-based therapies; Feminist.
Some Fun Facts
I love spending time outside. Running, walking, and camping are my favorite activities.
What working with me is like
My clinical approach is tailored to each client’s needs. I strive to maintain a safe and judgment-free environment where clients feel they can be vulnerable while feeling supported. I focus on the individual’s strengths while maintaining a person-centered and holistic approach. I want therapy to be a collaborative experience and welcome feedback throughout sessions to ensure a client is achieving the experience they want.
Quote
“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” - Maya Angelou
Important about me
I received my Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh with a focus in Mental Health. I prioritize maintaining cultural competency and acknowledging the privileges that my identity has granted me. I take with me my own experiences while always respecting your autonomy as the client and welcome members of all communities and identities and look forward to developing a space for you to thrive together.
