City Office Providers
Leah Northrop, LPC
Leah Northrop MS, LPC, RYT, obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University. She has over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in both outpatient and school settings, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. Leah's interest lies in supporting young athletes and their families as they navigate the ever-intensifying world of youth sports. Leah utilizes a variety of empirically supported approaches to tailor each session to an individual's needs. Leah works in the South & City offices.
Sarah obtained her Master’s Degree in Direct Practice Social Work with a certification in School Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She has over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in both school and private practice settings, with a focus on depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In addition, Sarah started her career as a Division II head field hockey coach and spent over a decade coaching at local area high schools and club programs. Her interests remain in supporting athletes as she has shifted to providing therapeutic support through the lens of youth sports. Sarah utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to her clients, including Synergetic Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and body-informed yoga therapy approaches.
Dr. Nicole DeCicco
Dr. Nicole DeCicco is a Postdoctoral Fellow at CPN. She earned her M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology and Psy.D. in School Psychology from Duquesne University. She completed her predoctoral internship at The Hope Centers and participated in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) program through UPMC Children’s Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. DeCicco has experience working in both school and outpatient settings, where she has conducted psychoeducational evaluations, provided counseling services, consulted with school teams and families, and implemented evidence-based interventions. She is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with diverse academic, developmental, and psychological needs, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Dr. DeCicco has a strong foundation in psychological assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Through hands-on clinical experiences, Dr. DeCicco has developed the skills to navigate complex evaluations, interpret data meaningfully, and generate thoughtful, individualized recommendations to support children and their families. Dr. DeCicco will be at the South and City offices.