Our Services

Counseling Services
in Pennsylvania

Whatever brought you here, there’s a path forward — and a therapist who fits. Explore our full range of individual, couples, and family therapy across four offices and telehealth statewide.

CPA Counseling provides individual, couples, family, and specialized therapy — including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and Gottman-method couples counseling — in person at our South Hills, Robinson Township, Altoona, and Philadelphia offices, and via secure telehealth across Pennsylvania.

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No program commitment required · New patients welcome

No program commitments
UPMC · Aetna · Highmark · Cigna
All ages treated
Telehealth available statewide
Serving Clients since 2015

WHAT WE TREAT

Conditions that respond well to our therapy

Our counseling practice exists to provide a safe and nurturing environment for patients to work through their struggles and get back to living the life they want.

Anxiety Treatment

Structured, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, worry, panic, and stress. We help you build lasting coping skills — not just manage symptoms.

Depression Therapy

Compassionate support for depression, low mood, and emotional exhaustion. We address root causes and rebuild motivation, meaning, and connection.

Couples Counseling

Gottman-informed couples therapy for partners looking to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship. Premarital counseling available.

Family Therapy

Systems-based family counseling for conflict, communication breakdowns, parenting challenges, divorce, blended families, and life transitions.

Children & Adolescents

Age-appropriate therapy for children and teens navigating anxiety, ADHD, school stress, trauma, identity, and life changes in a Blair County context.

Addiction Counseling

Compassionate, non-judgmental support for substance use, behavioral addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Individual and family support available.

Life Transitions

Therapy for the moments when everything changes — career pivots, relocation, divorce, loss, new parenthood, or identity shifts. We help you move through change with purpose, not just survive it.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

Inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating identity, relationships, and the intersections of mental health.

Technology Addiction Therapy

Helps you regain control over compulsive use of social media, AI chatbots and companions, gaming, and devices.

Therapy for Men

Therapy for men at CPA Counseling is structured, practical work for what midlife amd acfterwards actually brings

Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy helps adults and adolescents whose lives are still being shaped by something that happened in their past.

Women’s Therapy

Women’s therapy gives you a place to understand what you are carrying, what belongs to you, and what does not anymore.

OUR LOCATIONS

Four offices across Pennsylvania

South Hills

3555 Washington Road, Suite 201, McMurray, PA 1531

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Robinson Township

5168 Campbells Run Road, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

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Altoona

Altoona

311 E Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602

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Philadelphia

1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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YOUR FIRST VISIT

What to expect when you reach out

Most first sessions are 45–55 minutes; ongoing sessions are typically 45 minutes. There are no packages or long-term commitments — you get the support you need for as long as it’s helpful.

1

Reach Out

You request an appointment online or by phone. Our intake coordinator learns what you’re looking for and matches you with the therapist best suited to your needs — not a random assignment.

2

First Session

Your therapist listens to your history, what brought you in, and what you’re hoping for. This first conversation is about understanding you and building a comfortable, judgment-free space — nothing is rushed.

3

Your Plan

Together, you set goals and agree on an approach that fits your situation, drawing on evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy. You’ll understand what you’re working on and why.

4

Ongoing Progress

Your progress is revisited regularly and the approach adjusts as you grow. You continue for as long as it’s helpful — there’s no fixed program that runs past the point it’s serving you.

MEET THE TEAM

The therapists behind your care

Every therapist is personally selected by Cristina for clinical skill, warmth, and commitment to real outcomes.

  • allison bare

    Allison Bare

    LSW · Gottman-Trained

    Locations: Altoona · Telehealth

    Skills: Gottman Method, IFS, Somatic Techniques

    Services: Marriage Counseling, ADHD, Autism

    Therapy should reflect the fact that no two people experience the world in exactly the same way.

    Allison provides Gottman-trained couples therapy and works with individuals ages 10 and up — supporting them through ADHD, autism, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions.

  • Amber Kottner

    Amber Kottner

    MA, LPC

    Locations: South Hills · Telehealth

    Skills: CBT, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered

    Services: Anxiety, Children & Adolescents, Grief & Loss

    I view therapy as a special partnership.

    With more than ten years in private practice, Amber brings a warm, open, and supportive presence — an eclectic, tailored approach that helps children, teens, and adults work through anxiety, depression, grief, and life’s difficult times.

  • Ashley Spahn

    Ashley Spahn

    MSW, LCSW

    Locations: South Hills · Telehealth

    Skills: EMDR, ERP, CBT

    Services: PTSD, OCD, Anxiety

    The therapeutic relationship is a partnership.

    With a warm, empathetic, partnership-based approach, Ashley helps adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and life transitions — and celebrate their growth along the way.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about

our services

Straightforward answers to what clients ask most before their first visit for therapy.

CPA Counseling offers a full range of therapy for individuals, couples, and families — including anxiety treatment, depression therapy, trauma therapy, relationship and marriage counseling, Gottman Method couples therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and addiction counseling. Services are available in person at our four Pennsylvania offices and through secure telehealth statewide, so you can find the right support close to home or from wherever you are.

Both. We can provide most services in person at our South Hills (McMurray), Robinson Township, Altoona, or Philadelphia office, or through secure video telehealth anywhere in Pennsylvania. Many clients mix the two depending on their week. Telehealth makes it easier to stay consistent with therapy around work, childcare, travel, or distance, without giving up the quality of care you’d get in the room.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. When you request an appointment, our intake coordinator learns what you’re looking for and matches you with the therapist best suited to your needs, specialty, and location — it’s never a random assignment. You can also browse our team to read individual bios and specialties. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll help you find someone who is.

CPA Counseling accepts several major insurance plans, and we’re glad to help you understand your coverage before your first session. Because plans and networks change, we recommend confirming your specific benefits with us or your insurer directly. If you’re paying out of pocket or have questions about cost, reach out — we’ll walk you through your options so finances aren’t a barrier to getting started.

Most services are offered across all four offices and via telehealth, but individual therapists and specialties vary by location. For example, some clinicians focus on couples work, others on children and adolescents or trauma. The easiest way to confirm availability near you is to request an appointment and tell us what you need — we’ll match you with the right therapist at the right office.

Getting started is simple. Request an appointment online or call us at 412-439-1416. Our intake coordinator will ask a few questions about what you’re looking for, answer any questions about insurance or scheduling, and match you with a therapist. There’s no long-term commitment and no pressure — just a first conversation to see how we can help you move forward.