Dr. Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman

A privately practicing psychologist for 32 years, Dr. Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman has extensive experience treating a variety of emotional and mental health issues. The McMurray, PA-based therapist routinely treats patients suffering from depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and hormonal issues. Dr. Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman also guides patients through interpersonal challenges such as family and relationship conflicts, effectively directing them toward the tools that lead to healthier function.

At her office in McMurray, PA, Dr. Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman meets with individuals, couples, and families. Whether meeting with one person or more, she comes to each situation with the belief that positive change is possible. Approaching each client with this attitude, she acknowledges the reality of the client's experience and reassures them that, with effort, he, she or they can improve everyday function and quality of life.

In couples and family therapy at the Mc Murray, PA office, Dr. Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman combines this approach with a focus on communication. Her couples therapy sessions involve the participation of both parties and she teaches them skills such as negotiation, dialogue and boundary-setting. These skills help couples communicate more effectively and feel more positive about their relationships. Family therapy sessions focus on teaching parents the skills to guide children toward healthy behaviors, as well as providing strategies for the entire family to interact in a more productive manner. Particularly focused on helping families cope with the teenage years, she addresses risky adolescent behavior, conflict within the family, and academic or social struggles.

Dr. Skibinski-Bortman holds a Ph.D. in Human Learning and Development from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She maintains active membership in the American Psychological Association and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, and has been called upon many times to guide colleagues through stressful experiences. She has practiced in Mc Murray, PA, for the past 17 years.