Currently, The Better Institute ® offers all appointments via teletherapy for all our clients. We will offer in-person appointments when we can address all safety concerns. All insurance companies and EAPs that we accept are currently covering Telehealth services.
Call: 412-438-8510
What is The Better Institute?
The Better Institute helps individuals better themselves through innovative practices, professional services, research outcomes, and education.
Getting Better
Confidence
Sports Performance
Supporting Parents
Lifestyle Changes
Succeeding in Adolescence
Relationships
Gambling Help
Navigating Life Transitions
Anxiety and Depression
First Responder Support
Who We Are
Jody Bechtold
LCSW, CEO
Jody brings over 30 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is a professional coach, Gambling Addiction Expert, International Speaker and Trainer, and MBTI Certified Facilitator.
Robert Bumbaco
LCSW, COO
Rob brings over 20 years of experience to The Better Institute. He is a former Division 1 hockey athlete, at-risk behavioral coach, and clinical social worker.
April Condemi
LPC, Director of Trauma Informed Care
April brings over 10 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is the Director of Trauma Informed Care and is a professional resource for First Responders.
Robin Witt
LPC, Director of Relationship Dynamics
Robin brings over 15 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is an expert on family relationships and dynamics.
Evan Dean
LCSW, CCTP-II, Director of Recovery Support
Evan brings over 5 years of clinical experience to the Better Institute as an expert in recovery from use, abuse and addiction. In addition, he is a professional musician that loves to work with creative people using the arts in the therapy process.
Doug Hoesch
LCSW, Director of Aviation Wellness
Doug brings over 5-years of clinical experience to The Better Institute. He is a clinical social worker and an Airline Transport Pilot with over 40 years of global flying experience understanding stress, trauma, and their effect on people’s behavior.
Matt Missar
LSW, IGDC
Matt is a clinician with The Better Institute. He values working with individuals of all ages and specializes in working with younger individuals regarding stress, anxiety, and problematic gaming.
Tara Smith
LSW
Tara is a clinician with The Better Institute who works with individuals and with couples. She specializes in addiction, trauma, and working with the LGBTQIA community.