PAI Staff

 

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Steven Pasquinelli, Ph.D. Owner/ President  

 

Dr. Steven Pasquinelli is a Licensed Psychologist who received both his Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Psychology from Duquesne University.  Dr. Pasquinelli has been with the Practice for over 12 years.  He has over 17 years of experience as the Lead Psychologist for a local area school district.  His rapport with children makes test referrals go smoothly.

 

Dr. Pasquinelli provides counseling services for adults, young adults, adolescents, and children.  Areas of expertise include ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Cognitive and Personality Testing and Assessment/Full Psychological Evaluations, Counseling Children with Learning Disabilities, Depression, Early Admission Requests, and Gifted Evaluations.

 

He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Associations of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP).

 

Dr. Pasquinelli currently schedules appointments on Monday thru Friday.   Ages 8 and older.

 

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Gale Foster, LCSW, MSW    

Mrs. Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 20 years.  She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families.  Mrs. Foster specializes in a variety of areas including anger management, depression, anxiety, women’s issues, loss and grief counseling, self-abusive behaviors, and drug and alcohol issues.

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Mrs. Foster currently schedules appointments on Monday and Wednesday evenings and alternating Saturdays.  Ages 5 and older.

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Sarah J Ingram, LCSW, MSW  (Please call for availability)

Mrs. Ingram is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She majored in Psychology at Miami University before earning a Master’s of Social Work in Direct Practice from the University of Pittsburgh. Her experience as a therapist includes over a decade of work in community mental health serving children, adolescents and families. She specializes in trauma-informed care, autism, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.  Mrs. Ingram is knowledgeable of multiple evidence-based practice techniques, which she incorporates into her therapy..

 

Mrs. Ingram currently schedules appointments on  Saturdays.  Ages 5 and older.

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​Grant Kissel, MS,  LPC

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Mr. Kissel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and his Master’s degree from Chatham University in Counseling Psychology.  He has 6 years of experience working as an outpatient therapist in the community health setting with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

 

Mr. Kissel also has worked as a Drug/Alcohol therapist and has been employed in the mental health field for the last 10 years. Grant provides counseling to clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns and life issues including anxiety/panic disorders, addiction recovery/mental health issues, mood/depression disorders, anger management, grief/loss, family issues, trauma, thought disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem, communication issues, and adjustment problems.

 

He utilizes a diverse and wide-ranging approach when working with clients to find what works best for them and is experienced with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Solution Focused approaches. Grant focuses on making a strong client/therapist relationship, working together to build steps for goals, skills clients can learn and implement for their mental health, and a positive/safe environment so clients can be open and move forward in ways they want.

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Mr. Kissel is available for  Tuesdays (Telehealth only), Wednesdays , and Thursday evening appointments.   Ages 13 and older.

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Ryan V. Lenz, Ph.D., NCSP  (Not Accepting New Clients)

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Dr. Ryan V. Lenz has provided a variety of services to children, adolescents, and families in the Pittsburgh area, for over 20 years. Dr. Lenz is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, who attended Allegheny College, and received both his Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Psychology from Duquesne University.  Dr. Lenz is a recent addition to the Practice, having also worked in school settings, and clinic and community based programs.  

 

Dr. Lenz provides counseling services for adults, young adults, adolescents, and children.  Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, ADHD, behavioral issues, cognitive testing and assessment, psychological evaluations, counseling children and adolescents with school problems, and gifted assessments. He strives to work collaboratively with adults and families, and enjoys working with a wide variety of children and adolescents.

 

He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

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Dr. Lenz currently schedules Wednesday evenings.  Ages 6 and older.  

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Matthew Mascari, Psy. D

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Dr. Matthew Mascari is a Licensed Psychologist who received his Masters and Certification of Advanced Graduate Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Educational and School Psychology. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Duquesne University.  Dr. Mascari has over 8 years of experience as a School Psychologist working within a school district.  His ability to establish rapport with children and families enables him to understand family ecosystems and individual factors.

 

Dr. Mascari provides cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral and personality assessment as well as full psychological, psychoeducational and gifted evaluations. Specific areas of expertise include complex learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, autism and behavioral issues. Dr. Mascari also provides counseling services for adults, young adults, adolescents, children and families.  

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He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and has presented multiple times at the National Conference of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) focusing on the application of tiered/targeted intervention for struggling learners.

 

Dr. Mascari currently schedules appointments on Tuesday evenings.  Ages 6 thru 25.

 

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Joyce Ruzanic, LCSW, BCD, MSW   

Mrs. Ruzanic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Joyce has been serving clients with the group for over 25 years.  She earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and completed post-Masters work in the field of family therapy and couple counseling.    Joyce specializes in individual, family and couples therapy, women’s issues, abuse, loss and grief counseling, depression and anxiety.

She incorporates faith and spirituality-based counseling only upon request.

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Mrs. Ruzanic currently schedules appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays  ages 18 and older.

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Crystal Shaffer, LCSW  

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Mrs. Shaffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She majored in Psychology at Clarion University before earning a Master’s of Social Work in Direct Practice with Individuals, Groups, and Families from the University of Pittsburgh. Crystal aims to create a safe environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while creating relationships that promote personal change and fulfillment. She employs an empathetic, systemic, strengths-based approach to assess clients’ needs and treatment goals. Crystal works with children, adults, and couples. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and maneuvering family transitions. Crystal has 18 years of experience as a Therapist. Crystal loves life and tries to see the good in others, in life’s challenges and in the simple things of daily living.

 

Mrs. Shaffer currently schedules appointments on Mondays, Thursdays and alternating Saturdays.  Ages 17 and older.

 

                                                  

                                                                                           

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