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Dr. David McAnallen

Psychologist(he/him)
31 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My work helps individuals, couples, and families build greater self-awareness, reduce distress, strengthen relationships, and move toward more intentional, satisfying lives.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 31 years of administrative and clinical experience. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, neuroscience-informed practices, and mindfulness. When appropriate, I also draw on holistic mind-body awareness and values-based intention setting to support practical, measurable progress.

Therapy/coaching can help clients notice the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that shape how they respond to stress, relationships, and life transitions. As awareness increases, clients can make more intentional choices, challenge limiting beliefs, and practice new ways of thinking and behaving that support emotional well-being and healthier outcomes.

This process is collaborative: together, we identify what is not working, clarify what matters most, and build realistic strategies that help clients feel more grounded, capable, and aligned with the life they want to create.

My approach to therapy

My approach is to utilize evidence based practices and with a collaborative, strength based, solution oriented approach to achieve a positive outcome.

What you can expect from me

The initial intake includes and intake and understanding of the presenting problem/concern. The process is to establish whether you feel I am a good fit, and to identify an initial direction and a sense of the desired outcome or end state.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    31 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at University of Pittsburgh
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Depression, OCD, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1426 Sheffield Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15233