What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in individual therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I prefer and enjoy cognitive behavioral therapy because it challenges your mindset, helps you to rewire your mindset, and also incorporates mindfulness tools to help the client in their everyday life.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach a lot of deep breathing, box breathing, mindfulness, guided meditation techniques, and rain techniques. All sorts of mindfulness tools are taught in my sessions. I especially like to teach healthy communication and how to set boundaries in a healthy way.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy when they have the ability to teach me back what I have taught them in the past. They also show that through interactions with friends or families, and tell those stories inside of sessions to highlight how they used the tools I taught them.

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

Clients can supplement their time in individual therapy by practicing mindfulness techniques, CBT techniques, or completing different assignments that I encourage outside of sessions, such as journaling or a worksheet I give in sessions to do outside of sessions.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

I think they should take a look within themselves at what they feel, as well as what their strengths are and their weaknesses are going into therapy. I also encourage them to reflect on what it is that they are looking to gain out of therapy before coming into it. Most of the time, people come into therapy with a mindset of wanting to accomplish and work through a certain problem, but even after the problem is solved, we tend to see there may be more work that needs to be done, such as addressing certain toxic patterns, or maladaptive, coping skills, or maybe even doing work on self-esteem

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465,314 people sought individual therapy help in Pennsylvania in the last year

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Crystal Jackson She/Her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +33 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, +2 more

As a heterosexual AA woman, I understand the issue of identity and exploration.

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 10 am View all availability

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Justin Voss He/Him

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +34 more

Men’s Issues, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression

As a queer person, I understand the complexities and intersections of identities, and how they shape our worldview, experiences, and connections to ot... As a queer person, I understand the complexities and intersections of identities, and how they shape our worldview, experiences, and connections to others. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jul 29, 11 am View all availability

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Michael Prushan He/Him

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +32 more

Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Career, Divorce / Breakup, +5 more

Next opening: Mon Jul 29, 7 am View all availability

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Asa Slowe

Counselor (Resident)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more

Coping Skills, Stress, Life Transition, Anxiety, Grief / Loss, +2 more

Next opening: Mon Jul 29, 12 pm View all availability

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Kelly Fox

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Aetna, AmeriHealth Administrators, AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage, +27 more

LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, +10 more

Creating a strong and trusting therapeutic connection is the foundation for achieving goals. I pride myself on being relatable, understanding, motivat... Creating a strong and trusting therapeutic connection is the foundation for achieving goals. I pride myself on being relatable, understanding, motivating, and compassionate with every client. Read more

Next opening: Tue Jul 30, 11 am View all availability

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Brighid Shea

Counselor (Resident)

Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, United Healthcare | Optum, +2 more

Narcissism, Anger, Coping Skills, Stress, Women’s Issues, +9 more

I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique... I am passionate about providing a warm, compassionate space for all clients to feel understood, validated, and respected as they navigate their unique life challenges. Read more

Next opening: Mon Jul 29, 2 pm View all availability

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Common approaches to Individual therapy

Starting Individual therapy

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, 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-counseling, 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 take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

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.

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 41 insurance plans

Aetna
AmeriHealth Administrators
AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth Pennsylvania
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage
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 Exchange
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicare Advantage
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO - HMO
Humana Exchange
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross | BCBS
Independence Blue Exchange
JP Farley Corporation
Keystone 65 Medicare Advantage
Keystone Health Plan East (CHIP)
Keystone Health Plan East HMO | POS
Martin's Point (US Family Health Plans)
Martins Point (Generations Advantage Medicare Advantage)
Medicare PA
Multi Plan PHCS
Oscar Health
Pennsylvania Health and Wellness
Personal Choice 65 Medicare
Personal Choice PPO | EPO
Quest Behavioral Health
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
Tricare West
UPMC
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum EAP

Self-pay costs at Philadelphia

Talk therapy

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

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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The therapist we have is always on time/ professional/ and helpful. I am glad we found him.

Michele Dec 2023

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Crystal Sommerville was a TSS to out now 26 year old when she was a young child. Crystal has maintained a professional and therapeutic relationship with both her client and our family. We have watched her develop her professional skills coupled with compassion, patience, understanding, listening and being available. Our family has benefited directly from ALL of the advice, opinions, therapy and personal interest for many years. ANY client who has the privilege of working with Crystal Sommerville WILL only benefit from her!!! We are PROUD to let everyone know CRYSTAL SOMMERVILLE IS AN AWESOME THERAPIST!!

Read more Crystal Sommerville was a TSS to out now 26 year old when she was a young child. Crystal has maintained a professional and therapeutic relationship with both her client and our family. We have watched her develop her professional skills coupled with compassion, patience, understanding, listening and being available. Our family has benefited directly from ALL of the advice, opinions, therapy and personal interest for many years. ANY client who has the privilege of working with Crystal Sommerville WILL only benefit from her!!! We are PROUD to let everyone know CRYSTAL SOMMERVILLE IS AN AWESOME THERAPIST!!

Philadelphia Nov 2021