Kathy Firestine

Kathy Firestine at Isaly Counseling Associates (ICA) provides specialized mental and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults, and families. The practice offers a supportive environment focused on addressing complex challenges such as Oppositional Defiance (ODD), ADHD-related behavioral issues, trauma, PTSD, and neurodivergent-related stressors like anxiety and OCD. Their approach emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship to help clients navigate life transitions and emotional disturbances.

The clinical team offers a wide range of specialized interventions, including support for dual diagnosis, eating disorders, autism-related social challenges (peer relationships), and neurodiverse-affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Services extend to family dynamics, offering mediation for divorce and co-parenting, as well as addressing issues like domestic violence, self-harm, and chronic impulsivity. Whether through in-person visits in Carnegie or via telehealth, the focus remains on personalized, compassionate care.

ICA is currently accepting new clients and offers flexible session options, including individual, couple, and family therapy. They accept a variety of payment methods such as HSA, Venmo, and major credit cards, and work with numerous insurance providers including Highmark, UPMC, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Individual sessions are priced at $125.