Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Let's Connect (215) 486-2674
Being a caregiver for a loved one who has a chronic or terminal illness can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It also comes with stresses that can be hard for friends and family to understand. Being a person who needs help to manage day to day activities of living can also be hard to handle, even if the help is appreciated. Sudden life changes are difficult to navigate; such as loss of a loved one, death of a pet, or diagnosis of a debilitating disease. Even positive changes like retirement, downsizing, or relocation can be painful at times. Talking it through can help.
I have worked with older adults and their caregivers in multiple settings: community based mental health and suicide prevention programs, geriatric psychiatric inpatient and outpatient hospitals, elder abuse and domestic violence prevention programs, and as an advocate for residents in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
My approach to psychotherapy is pragmatic, strengths-based, and client centered. I offer online therapy for older adults and caregivers. Online therapy allows clients who have difficulty leaving their homes, or who can not leave their loved one alone at home, easier access to mental health services. Depression is not a normal part of aging. Therapy can help.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Bianca O'Connor McDermott now - (215) 486-2674
Let's Connect (215) 486-2674
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (215) 486-2674
Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC 011715 Bianca O'Connor McDermott
- Attended Arizona State University, Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 1999
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (215) 486-2674
Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Caregiver Stress
- Older Adults
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (215) 486-2674
Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (215) 486-2674
Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
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Bianca O'Connor McDermott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC