ABOUT ME
Hello, I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania; I believe that there are solutions within us, and sometimes a guide is needed to unearth them.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from Mansfield University in 1992 and became a Board Certified in Music Therapy within the same year. In 1997 I completed a Masters of Arts with a concentration in Music Psychotherapy from Temple University. Seeking to find a balance between the arts and science, I returned to school for a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis through Penn State’s Worldwide Campus (2008) and a year later became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in expressive arts techniques with the guiding principles of trauma-informed care. I use specific therapy interventions, including the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, the Mandala MARI Art technique, Positive Psychology, and Attachment-Based therapies. These techniques are woven together in a creative tapestry for individual growth and wellness. My areas of interest include: 1) Performance Anxiety; 2) Depression; 3) Sleep Disturbance; 4) Parent-Child Relational Problems; 5) Stress Management; 6) Compassion Fatigue; and 7) Vicarious Trauma
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , ADHD , Attachment Issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Read more…
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 30
SERVICES OFFERED
In Person at the Restoration Space and
Telehealth through https://www.betterhelp.com/nicole-baker/
LICENSING
LPC #PC002294 (Expires: 2023-02-28)
Mike Ingrassia graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in
2021 and completed his internship at the Center for Autism in Philadelphia, PA as an outpatient
therapist. He specializes in the connection between the mind and body - focusing on how
emotions tend to drive our actions through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy. He has
worked with individuals across the lifespan, including nearly a decade working in school-based
settings with children and adolescents. Mike specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma
processing and building social connections. His research at PCOM included the value of using
commercial video games in a therapeutic environment. He is also a self-identified geek, using
pop-culture references in session and is an advocate on the importance of humor being an
integral part of the healing process.