Provider name: Charles Esposito, LPC
Practice name: Wisdom Within Counseling LLC
Address: 401 Shady Ave Ste C107 Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
Phone: (412) 357-4197
Website:
https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Wisdom+Within+Counseling,+LLC_Pittsburgh_Pennsylvania_184997
What type of services does the provider practice?
Mental Health
Would you recommend this provider to others?
Yes. Good communicator (scheduling and payments), nice office space, comfortable sharing about his own experience but doesn’t dominate the conversation, good at connecting things mentioned in previous visits to current visit, calm presence, has a lot of varied experience and technique to draw from, good at suggesting things withing being imposing, affirming of queer/trans experience, willing to get philosophical – develops interesting conversation.
When was your last visit with the provider
0-5 months ago
Why did/do you see this provider?
Feeling depressed and anxious. Looking for a provider who I could see during a very stressful time and also for maintenance.
What was/is your experience making an appointment with this provider?
Contacted through Psychology Today. Then connected over the phone to set up an initial appointment. I get email reminders about my appointments and sometimes communicate via text message.
Was/is the provider affordable?
I have UPMC insurance. We worked out a payment fee for each visit. The fee has only changed by $2 since starting (over 10 or so sessions). Someone else handles billing, so a couple times I got a bill for a slightly different amount, but that didn’t affect how much I paid. He’s okay with me paying in cash or check. Would be easier to pay with a card.
Please describe your experience with the provider.
I like seeing a counselor who identifies as gay. I like that he is ready to draw from a range of experiences, because my needs feel different during every session. I like that he takes good notes and follows back up on previous things said. I feel like he is paying attention. I enjoy being in the office space – decorations are thoughtful and there is natural light. He always offers me a glass of water. I stated that i ramble a lot and sometimes need to be redirected and he took that feedback and does in fact help me stay on track and not just gloss over feelings. He has validated my feelings about difficult family relationships in a way I haven’t really allowed myself to see before.
Please describe your experience with the provider’s support staff (if applicable).
There are some other providers that meet in the same office. I haven’t interacted with them much at all.
What identities do you have?
30, queer, trans, man, white, insured
Tell us if the provider or practice is especially good with a certain community, has special skills or services.
He is fluent in Spanish (and Italian I think), sees a lot of patients of different faiths, LGBTQ-friendly
What can you share about this provider’s identities and/or the practice’s affiliations that may be important to their clients?
He is white, gay, grew up catholic, an artist, taught Spanish and Italian
What did you observe or experience about the accessibility of the practice?
The office is on the first floor of an accessible office building. There is an accessible gender neutral restroom on the same floor but not in the office itself. The office restroom is single-occupancy and not gendered.
Additional Information:
pittsburgh health brigade 