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66,617 people sought depression counseling help in Pennsylvania in the last year

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Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +37 more
LGBTQIA+, Addiction, Borderline Personality, OCD / Obsessive-Compulsive, Anxiety, +2 more

My goal is to create a safe space for us to explore identity, overcome obstacles, and achieve your maximum possible growth.

Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Pennsylvania, +12 more
LGBTQIA+, Anger, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, +9 more

As a queer therapist working from a trauma informed and social justice lens, I understand the importance of how our life experiences and current conte... As a queer therapist working from a trauma informed and social justice lens, I understand the importance of how our life experiences and current contexts deeply impact our mental health experiences. Read more

Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, Cigna | Evernorth, +23 more
Domestic Abuse, Narcissism, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +12 more

As a clinical psychologist, I enjoy working with my clients to help them solve their problems and utilize coping skills.

Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +34 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Stress, ADHD, Anxiety, +3 more

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What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

When working with clients who come to therapy for help with depressive symptoms, I start with a comprehensive assessment to help determine factors contributing to the symptoms. While depression is often related to neurochemical reactions, there are other factors, such as trauma, grief, stages of psychosocial development, stressors, etc. that contribute to symptoms. From there, I use interventions from various modalities of care to address the identified factors. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help a client learn ways to address unhelpful thoughts that interfere with their well-being and fuel feelings of sadness and hopelessness. I engage them in narrative therapy to help shift some of their internalized narratives of self toward the positive. I use other behavioral approaches to help them increase their engagement in activities that will inspire change, such as building routines, engaging in healthy activities like exercise, increasing social connection, and helping them find ways to fulfill their need for a sense of purpose. In some cases, when depression is moderate to severe and a client's functioning is impaired in various areas of their life, I help them connect with additional resources.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

Some tools that I introduce to help clients who experience depression are CBT skills, such as cognitive restructuring (adapting negative thoughts so that they are more functional), thought-stopping (interrupting unhelpful thoughts that contribute to distress and focusing them on positive anchoring thoughts), and thought journaling (diagraming cognitive processes to increase awareness of self and provide opportunities for perspective shift). I also introduce self-reward as a means of incentivizing change.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I know when a client is making meaningful progress when they present with a more positive affect, when they can more easily engage in self-affirmation, and they consistently meet their treatment goals and objective. An increase in social engagement and engagement in interests can also serve as metrics for treatment progress.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

With depression, the most important thing a client can do is “fake it until you make it.” The “taking oppositive action” skill serves to redirect a client away from maladaptive behaviors that can contribute to depression, such as excessive sleep, substance use, social isolation, and inactivity.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

Someone coming to seek counseling for depression can prepare for therapy by committing to the process and recognizing that change may be slow, but is possible nonetheless.

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What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Philadelphia, PA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.

How does depression counseling work?

Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

  • Consistent low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
  • Withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
  • Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Philadelphia, PA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.

How much does depression counseling 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 insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Philadelphia
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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My experience was extremely positive . My Therapist immediately established trust. Which is essential for me to discuss disclose verbalize my feelings
Barbara Apr 2025
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My therapist is absolutely amazing at her job. She is very helpful and very nice and truly listens and understands
Jamie Apr 2025
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I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
Read more I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
John Apr 2025
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Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Read more Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Katherine Apr 2025
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It was nothing that really stood out it was just the expected start to a first therapy session, it wasn't bad at all though just about average.
Lameer Apr 2025
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I appreciate the patience, emotional support and sincere advice that my therapist has to give me.
Suneet Apr 2025
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Brain was on time which I appreciate and super friendly during our intake session.
Gwyn Apr 2025
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Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Read more Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Peter Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Philadelphia is off of Ludlow Street and S 40th Street. We are near Smoke Shop Convenience and Locust Moon Comics.

Phone number

(267) 440-7066

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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