All About Me

Dr. Stephanie Smigiel

I’ve been a working in the behavioral health field since 2013 supporting and empowering  individuals and families. 

I believe everyone has a story to tell and my goal is help tell the story. 

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My personal journey lead to me to the behavioral health field. In 3rd grade I was diagnosed with dyslexia, a learning disability. Throughout my schooling  I was told my disability would hold me back in my life. It was easy to say that could have been true but with support I believed in myself. Today I am successful woman with a Ph.D and career helping others.  Know that if no one told you today I believe you. 

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I have specialized in working with child, adolescences and young adults with autism spectrum disorder in the Pittsburgh area. I have experience as a  clinician and administration as clinical director of local non-profit for children with behavioral and mental health disorders. I was runner up for the Temple Grandin Award, through Autism Connection of Pa in 2019 for research on supporting individuals with autism learn to drive.  In addition, I have become a trauma informed counselor trained in cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy.  

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The essence of my work is to facilitate understanding by helping identify the source of the issues, so that you can effectively overcome them confidently and for the long-term.

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As seen on Psychology Today

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