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Dr. Glorianna Pionati

Dr. Glorianna Pionati

LPC

Therapist · Pennsylvania · 25+ years of experience

Experienced LPC helping people manage anger and emotions

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  • Client-centered care
  • Emotion-focused work
  • Practical coping skills

About Glorianna

Dr. Glorianna Pionati welcomes people who are struggling with anger and related concerns. She speaks plainly, listens closely, and helps clients figure out what matters to them. The first conversations focus on immediate problems and practical next steps to reduce daily stress and strong reactions.

She uses a conversational, client-centered style that puts the person's goals up front. Sessions look at feelings, patterns in relationships, and moments that trigger anger. She also brings in emotionally focused work to help people understand hurt, trust, and connection where those issues matter.

With 25 years of professional experience, Dr. Pionati draws on work in clinics, schools, and higher education. Her practice has addressed grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with identity concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania. Language of work is English. She will adapt conversations and plans to each person's needs and preferences. That includes matching pacing and exercises to what feels manageable.

People who choose to work with her can expect direct talk about triggers and coping strategies. The goal is to build clearer thinking around strong emotions and to find day-to-day ways to respond differently. She aims to help people move toward calmer, more workable routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people set their own goals; it is useful for addressing anger by clarifying what someone wants to change and why. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work through underlying emotions tied to relationship patterns, which can reduce repeated triggers and cycles of upset. Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning, and choice, and can help when frustration or anger stems from life transitions or feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test ways of working and adjust methods based on progress, goals, and personal preferences. That shared process helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid video when they prefer, or schedule sessions around work and family commitments. Discussing these practical details up front helps tailor sessions to what actually works for each person.

At a glance

Listed location
Pennsylvania
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Pennsylvania)
LPC · No. PC011042
NPI
1558827543

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including anger, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, stress, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

What is her general style in therapy?

She practices in a client-centered way and uses emotionally focused and existential ideas. Sessions emphasize understanding feelings, improving relationships, and finding personal meaning.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical, school, and higher education settings.

What credentials does she hold and where does she work?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session arrangements and cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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