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2,280 people sought career counseling help in Pennsylvania in the last year

Discover how starting career counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +21 more
LGBTQIA+, Sex Therapy, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Anxiety, +1 more

I will strive to assist you on your journey of self-exploration while creating a safe, genuine, and open-minded environment for growth and self-improv... I will strive to assist you on your journey of self-exploration while creating a safe, genuine, and open-minded environment for growth and self-improvement. Read more

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Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +24 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +11 more

As a trauma survivor and care provider, I am deeply invested in my client's feelings of comfort, safety, and choice in the therapy process.

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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +3 more
Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, +2 more

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Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +21 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, +8 more

As a therapist excited to serve you, I use person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness therapies.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +23 more
Stress, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

As a woman of color who was raised in an interracial home. I can bring a unique perspective to any situation of exploration and intersectionality's.Mo... As a woman of color who was raised in an interracial home. I can bring a unique perspective to any situation of exploration and intersectionality's.Monica Read more

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Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +3 more
Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, ADHD, +5 more

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Carelon, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | BCBS, +13 more
Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Career, Divorce / Breakup, +5 more

As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in the counseling and child welfare fields, I am committed to providing a safe emotional and p... As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in the counseling and child welfare fields, I am committed to providing a safe emotional and psychological space that is conducive to change in leading a meaningful and fulfilled life. Read more

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +22 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Women’s Issues, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, +7 more

As a therapist, I understand the power of listening first in order to understand how I can best help you.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +18 more
Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +9 more

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Aetna, Carelon, Cigna | Evernorth, +19 more
LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Women’s Issues, +4 more

Starting Career counseling

What is Career counseling?

Career counseling, sometimes called career coaching, helps individuals make informed career decisions. This type of counseling is led by one of our Pittsburgh therapists who is trained to provide career development support.

How does Career counseling work?

Career counseling works to help you navigate your professional career and offer valuable information, such as required skill sets and/or education, regarding a particular position you may be considering. The following are common focuses of conversation that will help your career counselor best help you:

  • Job environment preferences
  • Growth potential
  • Career goals, short- and long-term
  • Personality type
  • Desired lifestyle
  • Potential earnings of a given career

Is Career counseling conducted in person or online?

Career counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does Career counseling last?

Career counseling can last for weeks, months, or even years. It all depends on the goals that you're looking to accomplish and whether you continue to want/need that partner to reach your goals. Either way, our career counselors are here and ready to help you get on the right track.

Need more help deciding?

Information overload only serves to overwhelm. Never in our history has the job market changed so fast and so dramatically. One of the main challenges people face is that they lose track of who they are and what their real attributes are. Often, people of all ages have a lot more going for them than they realize themselves. Many find that career counseling or career coaching helps to uncover some of these forgotten or latent attributes. Working together, you get to explore all the elements that go into making smart career decisions, including:

  • Your natural gifts
  • Interests
  • Temperament
  • Values
  • Idiosyncrasies
  • Your most effective working environment

Your career counselor will help guide you toward confidently making precise career choices. Between the two of you, you’ll put together a confident and practical plan of action. Once completed, your attitude and outlook will likely transform and you will have renewed self-assurance and belief in yourself. Note that a good career counselor does not do any of the following:

  • Match the client with a profession and send them on their way
  • Make blanket statements or false promises
  • Assume responsibility for an individual’s career choice or behaviors

Our Thriveworks Pittsburgh career counseling and career coaching services are open, honest and upfront. Our professional and dedicated team of counselors has been helping people of all ages make better informed choices and career moves across the state for many years now. Why not give us a call today to schedule an appointment and go over your options with one of our trusted professionals.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Pittsburgh therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Geisinger Health Plan

  • Geisinger Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | BCBS

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Self-pay costs at Pittsburgh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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I am so very happy with my Therapist Monica Cwynar. She is everything I could hope for since I really never did this before and didn't know what to expect. She is very understanding and easy to talk to.
Read more I am so very happy with my Therapist Monica Cwynar. She is everything I could hope for since I really never did this before and didn't know what to expect. She is very understanding and easy to talk to.
Philip Feb 2024
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★★★★★
So I don't like doing this but have to say that I'm very happy with Monica and I think we are doing good work.
Read more So I don't like doing this but have to say that I'm very happy with Monica and I think we are doing good work.
Philip Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I have learned so much about myself since i started therapy at thriveworks .. I’m doing CBT and I’m improving I love my Therapist and my NP that goes over medication. I would recommend anyone to use your services
Read more I have learned so much about myself since i started therapy at thriveworks .. I’m doing CBT and I’m improving I love my Therapist and my NP that goes over medication. I would recommend anyone to use your services
Rosanne Dec 2023
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★★★★★
Kate is a warm, caring and trusting person who has a way of making me feel secure with opening up to her with whatever I need to talk about.
Read more Kate is a warm, caring and trusting person who has a way of making me feel secure with opening up to her with whatever I need to talk about.
Pittsburgh Nov 2021
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★★★★★
Barb is an amazing therapist. She is compassionate and very motivated. I highly recommend her.
Pittsburgh Mar 2021
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★★★★★
Erica Ploski is an exceptionally professional and compassionate counselor. I highly recommend her services!
Read more Erica Ploski is an exceptionally professional and compassionate counselor. I highly recommend her services!
Pittsburgh Aug 2020
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★★★★★
Erica is a great person and a wonderful listener. You will be in great hands!
Pittsburgh Aug 2020
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★★★★★
Erica Ploski is an exceptionally professional and compassionate counselor. I highly recommend her services.
Read more Erica Ploski is an exceptionally professional and compassionate counselor. I highly recommend her services.
Pittsburgh Aug 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is near Arriviste Coffee Bar, and across the street From Dark Matter Tattoo Collective. Between Ellsworth Avenue and Felix Way, we share an office building with Round Table Coffee.

Phone number

(412) 561-9950

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
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