Counselors
Mandy Kushner,
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Mandy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling with a minor in School Counseling from Carlow University. At LaRoche University, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She has pursued additional training to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Counselor (CCTC) and holds certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Mandy always strives to create a relaxed, supportive and positive environment for her clients during each counseling session, because she understands how difficult and scary it can be for clients to disclose personal information. She shows her clients respect, honesty, compassion and listens without judgement. Mandy has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in a variety of settings which include: Outpatient, Community/School-Based, Psychiatric Hospitals and Primary Care Physician Offices. She provides individual, couples, family and group counseling. Mandy works with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, OCD, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ struggles and PTSD. She specializes in past and present trauma in all forms (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, veterans of war, natural disasters, unresolved grief, COVID-19 pandemic struggles). Mandy started her own private practice years ago. She’s committed to helping clients overcome obstacles they’re experiencing. Having a client understand something about themselves for the first time or understanding the way they engage in relationships is a very important part of counseling. |
Angus Martindale, LPC
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Angus is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Carlow University. He has an inquisitive approach of exploration that can focus on how a client’s past affects the present or how the present affects the future. He uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model which enables him to help clients identify the thoughts that are generating their feelings, which drives their behavior. Through actively listening, he's able to offer insight for clients to better help them reach their goals.
Over the past few years, Angus has worked at UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic which has allowed him to work with adults struggling with severe and persistent mental illness in a community setting. His military experience has provided him with the knowledge to best help veterans or those struggling with PTSD specifically related to combat. He enjoys being with his family, outdoor activities and trying new adventures. He personally loves to listen to podcasts and read books. *Evening appointments available |
Rae Kotar, MS, NCC
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Rae is a Nationally Certified Counselor and holds a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Duquesne University. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Waynesburg University.
Rae works with teens and adults with various mental health diagnoses such as: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, adjustment issues, OCD, autism and low self-esteem. The approaches Rae uses are designed to help you 1) better respond to difficult thoughts and feelings so they have less influence over you and your life, 2) increase awareness and connection to the present moment, and 3) take actions that move you toward what matters to you, rather than engaging in behaviors that leave you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. She tailors her approach to support each client individually. Especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been challenged in our relationships, our work, our empathy, and our resilience. Rae aims to help others navigate feelings of loneliness, anger, and sadness, and she works to help people adapt to changing times. *Evening appointments available |