meet Greg Gayda, LPC

Greg was born and raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Duquesne University with degrees in Psychology and Sociology.  At that time, he started working full time in a residential treatment center for teenagers with addiction issues while working on his Masters Degree in Counseling. He is an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor and is available for LPC supervision.  Greg has worked in both substance abuse and mental health with children, teens, and adults, including 10 years providing therapy to struggling foster children/teens and their families. He also has experience in interventions.  He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).  He has been in the helping professions for 20+ years. 

Greg has a wide range of experience spanning case management, therapy, clinical supervision, and interventions.  He has a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and focuses on ways in which we cope with overwhelming feelings, in both healthy and unhealthy ways.  He uses education, a sense of humor, and a non-judgmental approach to help people make more positive and healthier choices.   He has worked with people struggling with addiction and their families, those struggling with significant trauma, depression and anxiety, attachment, and those just wanting more from life and not sure how to proceed.

Greg specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using a person-centered approach to help people through a wide variety of life events and struggles.  He has facilitated groups on mental health, survivors of abuse, anger management, healthy relationship skills, family issues, and works on an individual level with those looking for support.

Greg is able to accept Highmark, UPMC, Optum/United, and Aetna insurance. 

Greg is currently accepting new supervises for LPC licensure.  To schedule a consultation with Greg for LPC supervision please complete this inquiry form. 

Greg values collaboration and continued support for other providers in this field. To schedule a consultation with Greg, please click the link below.