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Todd Raymond Avellar

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Accepting clients Last Updated 1 days ago

I work with athletes, performers, and professionals to improve focus, confidence, and emotional agency under pressure. I will support you in attaining mindful engagement and psychological flow in your daily life. If you’re looking to navigate an important career transition, improve relationship patterns, or heal after a breakup, I’m also here to help. Regardless of your circumstances, you deserve to experience life to its fullest potential.

My style is practical, collaborative, and tailored to your specific needs. Whether you are preparing for a critical moment, navigating a high-pressure or professional transition, working through relationship challenges, or trying to break through a plateau, I will help you gain the insight and skills needed to overcome barriers that may be holding you back.

Over time, my goal is to help you stay present under stress, recover more quickly from setbacks, and respond to situations with clarity and control rather than force or self-criticism. I bring over a decade of experience as a psychologist, academic instructor, training director, and clinical supervisor. I look forward to serving you.

Education and Career

I am a licensed psychologist and a founding co-owner of Avellar Warden Psychological Associates, PLLC. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed my doctoral and post-doctoral residencies respectively at the University of Delaware and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

I am a licensed psychologist in PA, NY, and a certified member of The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which allows me to work with clients in almost every state within the U.S.


Specialties

Anxiety Athletic Performance Career Concerns Identity Development Life Transitions Perfectionism Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Sexuality Sexual Orientation Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Todd Raymond Avellar is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Capital Blue Cross Independence Blue Cross (IBX) UPMC

NPI Number

1497227086

Rates

First session $265
Ongoing sessions $225

Locations

2345 Murray Avenue
305
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 636-2680
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday --
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Career Counseling Integrative Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Positive Psychology Relational Somatic Strength-Based

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists Athletes Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 14
  • License(s): NY-026838, PA-PS018510

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Latino, Latinx, Mixed Race, White
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Gay
  • Religion(s): Buddhist