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Lisa Cuffari

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I find the best benefit in CBT because it focuses on changing the client's perspective from negative to positive to allow them to feel empowered, feel more confident, and improve their overall quality of life.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • CBT (changing perspective)
  • Mindfulness (becoming self-aware)
  • Relaxation/breathing techniques (grounding tools)
  • Boundary setting (to establish boundaries and follow them to allow peace for ourselves)

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are able to implement what we learn in sessions to their daily lives and feel comfortable working through their challenges successfully on their own.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by practicing grounding tools, narrative therapy or journaling, or exposure therapy.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, you can recognize therapy is a judgment-free zone—a safe place—and make a list of concerns to discuss with your counselor.

Individual therapy FAQs

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy 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 individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Cincinnati accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSmart Accel

  • HealthSmart PPO

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Self-pay costs at Cincinnati
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

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Nothing to improve ms. Lisa was the best listens and cares about me. That is a plus
Charles Jun 2025
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I have enjoyed my experience with Thriveworks and my provider has been especially wonderful.
Afton Jun 2025
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I love talking to Lisa. She has great insights and understands me and I feel so much better after our sessions.
Afton Mar 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

2300 Montana Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cincinnati is located near the intersection of Montana Avenue and West Fork Rd, off I-74. It is just south of Mount Airy Forest and a short distance from Roll Hill School. The office is in a multi-story commercial glass office building; walk through the front entrance to access the office.

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Phone number

(513) 657-1981
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Languages spoken by OH providers

  • English
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Hours

Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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