Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Monday, 01 July 2013 01:40
By Kyra Bergman
Licensed counselors Lesa Vivio and Christina Pucel are taking a new approach to healing at their practice, WholeLife Counseling. Both hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and have a combined total of 22 years in social services and counseling. Now they are now bringing a collaboration of their private practices to the Mon Valley.
Licensed counselors Lesa Vivio and Christina Pucel are taking a new approach to healing at their practice, WholeLife Counseling. Both hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and have a combined total of 22 years in social services and counseling. Now they are now bringing a collaboration of their private practices to the Mon Valley.
They took a great deal of care and consideration when looking for a location for their offices. “Monongahela has done such an incredible job with promoting new small businesses and really being a friendly environment. It has a sort of familial, old school, small town community vibe.” Vivio said.
Pucel added, “The Mon City just embraces anyone willing to come in and bring something to what they are already offering here.”
This is their first time owning a business and running private practices together. Pucel said, “One of the things I like about private practice is the ability to manage your own caseload, really working with individuals that are a good fit for you.”
Together they are dedicated to giving their clients a variety of techniques and skills to approach healing holistically. Individually, Ms. Pucel has worked extensively with families, children, and adolescents and Ms. Vivio has worked comprehensively with children and individuals suffering from traumatic injuries. She holds a certification as a Brain Injury Specialist.
Even with their years of experience handling specialized cases they are reluctant to box themselves into one particular area of practice. “We like to serve a diverse population.” Pucel explained.
Both women are passionate about the work they do and are excited about having the opportunity to help the residents of the Mon Valley and surrounding areas.
WholeLife will be accepting Highmark, Aetna, Cigna, Health Assurance, and ComPysch insurances and using a sliding scale for cash clients.
The practices’ website is currently online at www.wholelifecounseling.net and as of July 1 you can visit the WholeLife offices at 416 W. Main Street in Monongahela. Office hours vary and include evenings and Saturdays. To schedule with Ms. Vivio call 412-401-0428 and to schedule with Ms. Pucel call 724-986-0479.
