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Judith Gusky is a clinical mental health counselor in Pittsburgh, PA who works with clients on mood disorders, relationship issues, alcoholism recovery, and life-cycle adjustments. She specializes in grief and loss, counseling for the older adult, end-of-life issues, help for the caretaker, and living with cancer and other illnesses. Related interests include: the healing power of music and song, the use of writing in therapy, and present-moment strategies for better mental health. Home visits and visits to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, hospices, and hospitals can be made by special arrangement.

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