Bianca O'Connor McDermott, LPC, PA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Im very very happy with the therapy I receive from Bianca. One of the best therapist Ive ever encountered.”

More than 1 year ago

“She makes you feel comfortable. No matter what you have or want to share she rolls with it. I love that she challenges my thoughts and patterns in a way that makes it fun to look at and maybe solve”

More than 1 year ago

About Bianca O'Connor McDermott

Focus areas

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Bianca O'Connor McDermott

Sudden life changes such as the loss of a loved one, the death of a pet, or a diagnosis of a chronic or debilitating disease are hard to handle. Being a caregiver for a loved one with a chronic or terminal illness can be rewarding and fulfilling, but it also comes with stresses that can be difficult for friends and family to understand. Needing help to manage day-to-day activities can also be challenging, even when the help is appreciated. Illness, loss of mobility, reduced independence, and physical and emotional pain can change your relationships with others and with yourself. Even positive life transitions such as retirement, promotions, or reprioritizing your work/life balance to focus on what matters can be stressful. Whatever changes you are going through can impact your ability to find meaning, a sense of purpose, or hope in your life. Whether you have always struggled with feelings of depression and anxiety or they have come as a result of these changes, I believe therapy can help. I earned my Bachelor's degree from New York University and my Master's in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2004 and currently offer individual therapy via telehealth for clients in Pennsylvania. Before becoming a psychotherapist in Pennsylvania, I worked in developing and delivering community and mental health services in Arizona. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with older adults, caregivers, members of the disability community, residents in long-term care, and residents in transitional and emergency housing for older victims of elder abuse and intimate partner violence. I have lived experience with chronic illness, disability, and remote caregiving. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a survivor of suicide. I bring all of this professional and personal experience to my practice.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Therapy is a safe place where you can get help in a environment built on privacy, respect and trust. It starts by getting to know you. I want to learn about your values and interests, as well as what you feel your life and relationships will look like when therapy has worked. At the same time therapy should be an outlet, giving you a chance to express yourself in a supportive environment. Together as we learn the root causes of the situation we'll also start to explore solutions. You and I will work as a team with a shared goal. Therapy isn't magic; it works by both of us getting to know you better, understanding how we got here, and uncovering the tools you possess that you didn't know you had.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Arizona State University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
New York University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1114513702

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Im very very happy with the therapy I receive from Bianca. One of the best therapist Ive ever encountered.