Abbigail Rinard
Dr. Abbigail Rinard, PhD, LPC, NCC, Clinical Supervisor at our Monroeville location, is a highly skilled and well-rounded clinician, with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Anger Management Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Abbigail has experience with providing intake assessments, case management and developing and providing clinically appropriate treatment plans that include an effective continuum of therapeutic support to individuals, couples and families based on mental health assessment and diagnostic needs. Abbigail’s goal is to provide comprehensive holistic treatment to empower individuals to reach their full potential. Abbigail offers caring, compassionate and professional services to her clients to reach their goals.
Abbigail also has expertise in providing intake assessments, case management, and developing clinically appropriate treatment plans that offer a comprehensive continuum of therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is tailored to meet the unique mental health assessment and diagnostic needs of each client. Abbigail is dedicated to delivering compassionate, professional care to help her clients achieve their personal and therapeutic goals.
Education & Experience
Abbigail holds a bachelor’s degree from Westminster College and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where she graduated with high honors. Abbigail is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, a counseling honors society, as well at the American Counseling Association. Abbigail is also an adjunct professor at Westminster College and clinical supervisor for master’s student at Northwestern University. Abbigail is also a professor for Carlow University’s Master of Professional Counseling Program.
Abbigail successfully defended her dissertation at Duquesne University and is set to graduate with her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in May 2025. Her dissertation, “A Counselor’s Experience: Trauma-Informed Care When Working with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” explored the lived experiences of counselors providing trauma-informed care to children with ASD. The research offers valuable insights for enhancing counselor education and formalizing trauma-informed care models.
Abbigail has professional experience in working with children, adolescents and family members in order to enhance communication and personal self-growth. Abbigail has worked in conducting child and adolescent grief and bereavement groups, Outpatient Equine therapy, Partial Hospitalization and inpatient level of care. Abbigail continues to conduct clinical research on various topics involving the counseling profession, specializing in trauma informed care with children diagnosed with ASD. Abbigail has extensive experience in intake assessments, mental health screenings, treatment planning, discharge planning and case management.
Abbigail was promoted to Clinical Supervisor in 2023. In her new role as a clinical supervisor she provides comprehensive support to counseling interns and prelicensed therapists. She offers guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure their professional development, while also promoting ethical practice and maintaining high-quality standards in client care.
Abbigail is also trained in Sound healing.
How To Get Started
If you’re looking to get started with anger management therapy or another one of Abbigail’s many specialities, she will be seeing clients in person at our Monroeville location. You can reach us at 412-856-WELL or contact us here to schedule an appointment.