Welcome to the Meier Clinics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

We’re glad you found us!  Our counseling team welcomes you and invites you to learn more about Meier Clinics and the services available at the Pittsburgh clinic through our team of Christian counselors.

 

The first Meier Clinics was opened in 1976 in Richardson, Texas, by Dr. Paul Meier and his sister, Mrs. Nancy Brown.  As word spread of the tremendous success patients were having as a result of the revolutionary treatment they were receiving from expertly trained Christian doctors, psychologists, counselors, and staff, the Clinics eventually spread coast to coast.  All of our clinical staff are dedicated to providing Christian counseling in a safe environment.   Our approach treats the whole person – emotionally, physically and spiritually.  Working together, lives are being restored daily. Thousands of individuals, couples, and families are now enjoying a more productive, fulfilling, and joyful life.  Give us a call today and find out why we have a reputation as "one of the most trusted names in Christian counseling."

 

AVAILABLE SERVICES AT THE PITTSBURGH CLINIC

Outpatient Counseling – Typically meeting once per week one-on-one with a therapist, outpatient counseling is specifically geared toward helping individuals, couples, and families address the concerns and hurts that are affecting them emotionally, relationally, physically and spiritually.  Our licensed professionals help individuals and families deal effectively with issues and move forward in life through the development of individualized treatment plans.  Time and time again, clients find the restoration they are seeking through the Biblically and psychologically sound use of action plans, improved methods of communication, boundary setting skills, and solutions to mending damaged relationships.  The results are seen in improved self-images, the courage to stop destructive behaviors, the ability to give and receive forgiveness, new insights into their Christian spirituality and much, much more. 

 

Speaker’s Bureau – Our accomplished and dynamic staff are able to present on a wide range of topics related to Christian Mental Health Counseling and Growth and Wellness such as Building Bridges in Families, Overcoming Obstacles to Divorce Recovery, and Moving Out of Depression.  Please contact JoAnne Crough at 412-531-9600 if you would like to discuss possible topics and dates of availability. 

 

THE PITTSBURGH STAFF

    JoAnne Crough, MA, LPC,  is the Regional Manager for the Pittsburgh Clinic.  JoAnne works exclusively with adults in the area of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, marital/couples counseling, mood disorders, panic attacks, stress, women’s issues and trauma.  She received her Master of Arts in Counseling from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C in 1984.  She completed post-graduate work at Waynesburg College's Graduate and Professional Studies Program in Counseling Psychology in 2006.  She has been employed by Meier Clinics and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors since 2001. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania. 
     While putting her career aspirations on hold until her children were older, JoAnne taught at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, served as coordinator and chair of numerous service organizations including a refugee resettlement project through her local church, and was a volunteer crisis pregnancy counselor. All of these experiences contribute to her effectiveness as a counselor as she is quite in tune with (and probably currently experiencing!) the very real stressors of life in this world.  JoAnne has been married since 1984 and a mother since 1985. During the years that she was not formally practicing counseling, she was engaged in the daily duties of raising a family of three children.

 

    Marjorie Mills, MSCP, NCC, LPC, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham College where she completed an internship on an inpatient behavioral health unit at St. Clair Hospital.  Marjorie is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor.  

    Marjorie has worked as the Spiritual Counselor at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania since 2002 where she has been called upon in not only grief and bereavement capacities, but also in emergency and crisis situations.  Her experience as a domestic violence counselor has provided her with a depth of understanding of marital and codependency issues.  Marjorie counsels adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, divorce recovery concerns, and is especially interested in women's issues.

 

    Jared Webber, MA, LPC,  received his Master of Arts from the University of West Virginia in 1990 and completed post graduate credits for licensure at Waynesburg College’s Graduate and Professional Studies program in 2006.  He worked for four years in the Meier Clinic’s Inpatient Program at Lakewood Hospital in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in the early 1990’s as well as in the Inpatient Center for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Jared has been with Meier Clinics’ Outpatient program since 2001, serving clients with mood disorders, major depression, anxiety/stress, panic attacks, marriage counseling, couples counseling, addictions, substance abuse, sexual addiction, and dependency issues.

 

Thank you for visiting the Meier Clinics of Pittsburgh web page.  We hope that you will give us a call so we can come along side you to help you through whatever hurdles of life you are currently dealing with.  Contact us at 412-531-9600 to schedule an initial appointment to meet with one of our counselors or for more information about the Pittsburgh Meier Clinic.  You'll be glad you did!

 

The Meier Clinics of Pittsburgh is located at Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church, 1207 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228.  Click here for directions.

 

You can reach us at 412-531-9600 for more information about our services or to schedule an appointment.

 

 

Wondering what those initials after our staff's names mean?

 

LPC = Licensed Professional Counselor

The counselor has completed his/her master's degree from an accredited institution, has a minimum of 3,600 hours of actual clinical experience, and has passed a written examination administered by the State of Pennsylvania.  The counselor is then licensed by the state to provide counseling services.  The counselor must show proof of 30 hours of continuing education every two years and have no unresolved disciplinary action in order to maintain his/her license, which is renewable every two years.

 

MA = Master of Arts degree

This is awarded after successful completion of advanced study after a person has earned his/her bachelor's degree.  This typically involves an additional two years of full-time class work at an accredited institution and often includes additional clinical experience in the chosen field of specialized study.

 

MSCP = Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

(See MA above.)

 

NCC = Nationally Certified Counselor

The counselor has met national standards for counseling developed by professionals in the field as opposed to state legislators; this does not qualify an individual for automatic state licensing.  This requires that the individual has graduated from an accredited institution with at least 48 semester hours of graduate coursework, completed 3,000 hours of work as a counselor, has a minimum of 100 hours of face-to-face supervision with a qualified professional, and has passed the National Counselors Examination for Licensure and Certification.