Mark Shoaf
I am Mark Shoaf and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach in Fox Chapel. Counseling is my second career. I previously spent 20 years working in higher education - first at IUP and then at Penn State.
My goal is to create a warm safe place and a relaxed place for you to explore, to discuss and to learn. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered in your life and to have HOPE.
Changing or healing often require learning new skills so my approach is as much about coaching as it is about counseling. Our sessions will be engaging.
I perform improv comedy in Pittsburgh. I think the ability to laugh is a key skill in coping and I use laughter in my therapy. It isn't always important to be serious as long as you are serious about things that are important, I also have a coffee bar. Some folks come for the comedy and coffee and stay for the counseling. LOL
The funny things about life's hurts, they generally do not just get better on their own. Running from a problem is a race we will never win.
My primary counseling modes are Cognitive Dissonance and Reframing and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy)
I am a merchant of HOPE that is custom made for you.
Bus stops right at my front door (75 Ellsworth and 91 Butler St).
I offer a self pay option for students who may not want to use their parent's insurance for privacy purposes.
Specialties
ADHD Adoption related issues Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Grief and Loss Identity Development Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Abuse Sexual Health Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Mark Shoaf is in network for the following plans:
Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Care Behavioral Health HighmarkPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1396010807Rates
Rates not providedLocations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Bowen Family Systems Theory Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Family Systems Insight Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Meditation Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Person-Centered Psychoanalytic Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Athletes First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 14
- License(s): PA-PC006005
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Man
- Religion(s): Christian