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Penn Hills Christian Counseling

Faith-Centered Care for Penn Hills & the East Suburbs

Licensed Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families, in person at our Rodi Road office or online anywhere in Pennsylvania. Our care team will help you find a counselor who fits your needs, schedule, and faith.

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Penn Hills & Pittsburgh's East Suburbs

Experienced Care on the East Side

From Penn Hills and Plum to Monroeville and the Allegheny River towns, families on Pittsburgh's east side juggle long commutes, demanding jobs, and full households. When anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, or a hard transition starts to take its toll, Grace Christian Counseling is here to help.

Our office on Rodi Road in Penn Hills serves Penn Hills, Plum, Monroeville, Verona, Oakmont, Churchill, and Wilkins Township. Our team brings decades of combined experience in trauma care, family therapy, and young adult counseling, all integrated with Christian faith when you want it to be part of your care.

You can meet in person, online, or a mix of both, whatever fits your life right now.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Psalm 147:3

Penn Hills Location

665 Rodi Rd Suite 302
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Phone: 724-863-7223
Text: 724-604-5253
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How We Can Help

What Our Penn Hills Team Specializes In

With a team that includes a 20-year LPC, a clinical supervisor, and counselors experienced with youth and young adults, our Penn Hills office offers a wide range of Christ-centered, clinically excellent care.

Emotional Health

Anxiety & Depression

Evidence-based support for worry, panic, and depression, with faith woven in at your pace.

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Healing

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma-focused CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy from a counselor with 20 years of experience.

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Young Adults

College & Young Adults

Help with adjustment, anxiety, and relationships for emerging adults and college students.

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Families

Family Therapy

Structural family therapy to help families change unhealthy patterns and reconnect.

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Youth

Teens & Adolescents

Care for teens facing behavior struggles, anxiety, or family stress, from counselors with youth experience.

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Relationships

Marriage & Couples

Rebuild trust and communication with faith at the center of your relationship.

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Emotions

DBT & Emotional Regulation

Skills for managing intense emotions, reducing conflict, and responding instead of reacting.

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Loss

Grief & Loss

Compassionate support through grief and the changes that follow a loss.

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Meet Your Local Team

Counselors at Our Penn Hills Office

These licensed counselors see clients in person on Rodi Road. Our care team will help match you with the right fit for your needs, schedule, and insurance.

Candace Newland, MS, LPC, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Penn Hills

Candace Newland

MS, LPC
Adults 18+

A licensed counselor for 20 years, trained in trauma-focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and DBT.

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Jonathan Held, MSW, LCSW, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Penn Hills

Jonathan Held

MSW, LCSW · Clinical Supervisor
Ages 14+

Clinical supervisor who uses Structural Family Therapy to help families and individuals grow healthier together.

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Amy Juarez, MSW, LSW, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Penn Hills

Amy Juarez

MSW, LSW
Ages 8+

More than a decade with youth in residential care, now offering client-centered counseling grounded in Scripture.

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Savanna Lattanzi, MSW, LSW, Christian counselor at Grace Christian Counseling in Penn Hills

Savanna Lattanzi

MSW, LSW
Adults 18+

University counseling and campus ministry experience helping emerging adults with adjustment, anxiety, and relationships.

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Prefer to meet online? Our care team can also connect you with other licensed counselors anywhere in Pennsylvania.

Getting Started

Starting Counseling in Penn Hills

Here is how to get connected with our Penn Hills team.
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Call or Book Online

Reach our care team by phone, text, or the online request form.
02

Get Matched

We pair you with a Penn Hills counselor whose experience fits your needs.
03

Insurance Verified

We confirm your coverage before your first appointment.
04

First Session

Meet on Rodi Road or online, then keep the format that works best.
Questions Before You Begin

Penn Hills Counseling FAQs

Where is your Penn Hills counseling office?
Our office is at 665 Rodi Rd, Suite 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, in Penn Hills. Call 724-863-7223 or text 724-604-5253, and our care team will help you schedule.
Do you offer depression and anxiety counseling in Penn Hills?
Yes. Our Penn Hills counselors help teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, stress, and related concerns, integrating Christian faith when you want it to be part of your care.
Do you offer trauma therapy in Penn Hills?
Yes. Candace Newland, MS, LPC, has 20 years of experience and is trained in trauma-focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and related approaches.
Do you see children and teens at the Penn Hills office?
Yes. Amy Juarez, MSW, LSW, sees children ages 8 and up, and Jonathan Held, MSW, LCSW, sees teens ages 14 and up. Both also see adults. Candace Newland and Savanna Lattanzi see adults 18 and older. For a child younger than 8, our care team can help you find a counselor at another Grace office, such as Irwin. Learn more about our Christian counseling for children and counseling for teens.
Do you work with college students and young adults?
Yes. Savanna Lattanzi, MSW, LSW, has worked in university counseling centers and campus ministry and specializes in adjustment, anxiety, and relationships for emerging adults.
Is there another Grace office nearby?
Yes. Our Pleasant Hills and Irwin offices are a short drive away, and secure online counseling is available anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Does the Penn Hills office accept insurance?
Yes. Grace accepts most major plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, and UPMC. Allegheny County residents with Medical Assistance can use Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH). Self-pay sessions start at $25. See Insurance & Fees for the full list.
Is the Penn Hills office convenient to Plum, Monroeville, and Oakmont?
Yes. Our office on Rodi Road is a short drive from Plum, Monroeville, Verona, Oakmont, Wilkins Township, Churchill, and Pittsburgh’s East End neighborhoods.
Do you offer evening appointments in Penn Hills?
Grace counselors see clients on weekdays from 9 AM to 7 PM, so many people can schedule around work or school. Availability varies by counselor, and our care team can tell you which Penn Hills counselors have the times you need.
Do I have to be a Christian to come to the Penn Hills office?
No. Our counselors are Christians and will bring faith into your counseling when you want that. People come to us from many backgrounds and at every stage of faith, including people who aren’t sure what they believe.
How quickly will I hear back after I reach out?
Our care team replies within 1 business day, whether you call, text, email, or book online. Phones are answered Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Take the First Step

Start Counseling in Penn Hills

Tell us what you are facing and what matters to you in a counselor. Our care team will match you with a counselor on Rodi Road or online, based on your needs, schedule, and faith.

Insurance Accepted Penn Hills & Online Evening Appointments Lower-Cost Options Available