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Dr. Glorianna Pionati

Dr. Glorianna Pionati, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Relationship concerns

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • Existential Therapy

About Glorianna

Dr. Glorianna Pionati is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. She sees adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, life changes, relationship stress, and related concerns. She also lists work with blended family issues and LGBT matters among her focus areas.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is most pressing for them. Dr. Pionati uses practical discussion to clarify problems and identify next steps. She adapts the pace to each person's needs and focuses on what helps in daily life.

Her background includes work in clinics, school settings, and higher education, both in the U.S. and abroad. That variety has shaped an ability to talk about common life transitions and role changes. She names areas such as parenting, addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues among her clinical concerns.

Her main approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy. These methods inform how she listens, reflects emotions, and addresses meaning and values in life choices.

People often come when routines change - for example when households merge or new parenting roles begin. She will discuss goals and practical steps in early sessions and adjust the plan as needed. The emphasis is on clear, manageable work rather than jargon or long academic explanations.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can feel understood and decide on steps that fit their life. It helps with depression, anxiety, and relationship strain by centering the client's perspective.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotions and how they affect interactions with others. It is useful for people who want to address patterns of attachment, intimacy-related concerns, and communication problems that show up in relationships and blended households.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss how these methods might apply to the client's goals and preferences. Together they will try an approach and adjust it based on what helps most in regular sessions.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep appointments around work or family commitments. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when time or bandwidth is limited, while video can support face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Therapists and licensed professionals aim to match a session rhythm to what clients can sustain alongside daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, and blended family issues among other topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical, using Client-Centered techniques, Emotionally-Focused ideas, and Existential perspectives to clarify feelings and next steps.

What is her background and level of experience?

She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinics, schools, and higher education domestically and internationally.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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