top of page
IMG_8701.PNG.png

Our therapists bring compassion, experience, and a genuine commitment to your well-being. Each member of our team offers a unique perspective while sharing the same goal: to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel understood and empowered.

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual, In Person - Irwin Office

Alicia Luke, LCSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Couples, LCSW 1:1 Supervision

Specialities

EMDR, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Ego States/Parts Work, Trauma, Couples

Aetna, Anthem BC, Anthem EAP, Capital BC, Carelon BH (non medicaid), CCA EAP, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Horizon NJ Virtual, Independence BC, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Point32 Healthcare, Quest, Self Pay, Tricare, UPMC, United (Optum), WPEE

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual

Becca Burbules, LCSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, LCSW 1:1 Supervision

Specialities

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions

Aetna, Anthem EAP, BCBS of Massachusetts, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Capital BC, Carelon BH (non medicaid), CCA EAP, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Horizon NJ Virtual, Independence BC, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest, Self Pay, United (Optum), WPEE

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

In Person - Irwin Office, Virtual

Gretchen Shepard, LPC

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups

Specialities

Trauma, Anxiety, Personal Development, Life Transitions

Aetna, Capital BC, Carelon BH (non medicaid), CCA EAP, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Horizon NJ Virtual, Independence BC, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Self Pay, UPMC, United (Optum), WPEE, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

In Person - Irwin Office, Virtual

Johanna Belko, LSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups, Family Therapy

Specialities

Foster Care, Family Therapy, Social Skills, Anxiety, Art Therapy

Aetna, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Self Pay, WPEE, UPMC, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual, In Person - New Kensington Office

Kelly Spinner, LSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups, Couples, Family Therapy

Specialities

Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, CYF Experience, Family Therapy, Couples

Aetna, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), WPEE, Self Pay, UPMC, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual, In Person - New Kensington Office

Lisa Laughery, LCSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups, LCSW 1:1 Supervision, LCSW Group Supervision

Specialities

Anger Management, Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression

Aetna, Capital BC, Carelon BH (non medicaid), CCA EAP, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Horizon NJ Virtual, Independence BC, Quest, Self Pay, WPEE, UPMC, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual, In Person - New Kensington Office

Mariah Howard, LPC

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Couples, EMDR

Specialities

Trauma, Substance Use, Marriage Conflict, EMDR

Aetna, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), UPMC For Kids (CHIP), United (Optum)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

In Person - Irwin Office, Virtual, In Person - New Kensington Office

Dr. Rachel Butler-Goff, LSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individual

Specialities

A variety of mental health concerns

Self Pay

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

In Person - Irwin Office, Virtual

Savannah Thompson, LSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups

Specialities

Anxiety, OCD, Life Transitions, Eating Disordered Behaviors

Aetna, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), WPEE, Self Pay, UPMC, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual, In Person - Irwin Office

Sarah Lapenta-H, LSW, MDIV, BCC, GCC-C

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Groups

Specialities

Anxiety, Grief, Life Transitions, Peri/Menopause, EMDR, Neurodiverse Women, Trauma

Aetna, Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Highmark Healthy Kids (CHIP), Self Pay, WPEE, UPMC, UPMC For Kids (CHIP)

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

Virtual

Omolara Adebanjo, LSW

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals, Couples, Family Therapy, Groups

Specialities

Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Couples, Family Therapy

Highmark (BCBS and Anthem), Self Pay, WPEE

IMG_0291_edited.jpg

In Person - Irwin Office, Virtual

Interns

She/Her

Services Offered

Individuals

Specialities

A variety of mental health concerns

Self Pay ($30 Sessions), Probono

IMG_9207.jpeg

Emily Weinbrenner

Billing and Admin Support

Stay Connected

Join our newsletter to receive occasional updates from Bluebird Counseling, including practice news, upcoming groups, and mental health resources.

Thank you for subscribing! We respect your privacy. Emails are sent periodically and you can unsubscribe at anytime. 
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Screenshot 2026-02-10 at 11.26.36 PM
  • Screenshot 2026-02-10 at 11.24.23 PM
  • Screenshot 2026-02-10 at 11.25.50 PM
Copyright © 2026 Bluebird Counseling of Western Pennsylvania - All Rights Reserved.
bottom of page