Our Therapists in Swissvale
DEB COHEN
MA, ATR, LPC, BCPC
Ms. Cohen obtained her Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences from the University of Houston/Clear Lake in 1982. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Registered Art Therapist. Ms. Cohen has been practicing for over 30 years, primarily in substance abuse treatment, working with both adolescents and adults. She has experience working with individuals, groups, and families. Additionally, she worked with the treatment of perinatal (pregnant women) for 8 years.
Ms Cohen has over 30 years working with issues around substance abuse disorders, codependency, & mood disorders. She has worked with adolescents, adults, couples & families.
With numerous decades of clinical experience, Ms Cohen utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions & approaches. She actively works on matching the appropriate therapeutic strategies to best meet the client's needs, skill set, & strengths. Whatever the approach, Ms. Cohen assists clients with learning to address their issues from a strength-based position. She consistently utilizes the concepts & practices of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Mindfulness to assist with empowering the client in gaining a sense of mastery over themselves (most importantly), & their environment, & to assist with improving functioning across all life areas.
GINGER FOX
MSW, LCSW
Ms. Fox has been a licensed therapist since 1991, having been trained as a Gestalt therapist with the New England Gestalt Therapy Institute. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She specializes in treating dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, bereavement, and family of origin issues. She has worked with clients who have acute mental health issues at Westmoreland Hospital and Western Psychiatric Clinic as group therapist. Also she has been a group therapist at Gateway’s Intensive Outpatient Program for substance abuse. She has years of experience as a care manager at UPMC. Ginny has compassion and understanding for clients on their journey of emotional healing.
SHIRLEY KIDNEY
LPC
Ms. Kidney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over two decades of experience working with individuals across the lifespan in child development, schools, community mental health, and private practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. As a participant in the Alpha cohort, she completed a two-year certificate training program in Gestalt Therapy with the Gestalt Institute of Pittsburgh.
Ms. Kidney brings a nurturing and strengths-based approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship alongside the interventions utilized. She works with individuals aged 14 and older, as well as couples, supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and helping them navigate times of transition.