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As someone who has struggled with my own mental health, my approach is always to meet everyone exactly where they are to serve as ...

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As a therapist, I understand that it can be hard to open up to someone, but I want therapy to feel like getting a cup of coffee wi...

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As a mental health professional for about 15 years, I have worked with a variety of families and persons of all ages face many asp...

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It can be hard to find a safe place to open up and share your life. As one that has experience with a lot of different experiences...

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2017....

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As a queer-identified therapist, with years of experience helping people achieve their goals and find their identities with pride,...

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Dzana Saynes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience helping adult clients who are coping with...

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Holly Blass is Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with her clients by meeting them at their pace and need level to ac...

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Starting Child therapy in Pittsburgh

What is child therapy?

Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Pittsburgh.

How does child therapy work?

Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Pittsburgh, PA have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.

Play therapy vs. child therapy

Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.

How to tell if my child needs counseling

It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.

What type of therapy is best for children?

Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Pittsburgh, PA is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.

Is child therapy conducted in person or online?

Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does child therapy last?

The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.

How much does child 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 insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Pittsburgh accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • 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

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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

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Thriveworks is one of the best health platforms I've ever used! The dashboard is simple to use and user friendly. My therapist is top tier-the most kind, intelligent, empathetic professional constantly willing to help me through my ups and downs of therapy. Im grateful to have found the platform.
Read more Thriveworks is one of the best health platforms I've ever used! The dashboard is simple to use and user friendly. My therapist is top tier-the most kind, intelligent, empathetic professional constantly willing to help me through my ups and downs of therapy. Im grateful to have found the platform.
Ninja Sep 2025
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Awesome resource for folks like me who had problems finding Therapist that took medicare
Tammy Sep 2025
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Patience and respect for my ideas. As an older adult, life is so very different. Any guidance is helpful.
Mary Sep 2025
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Being listened to. And having productive feedback.
Gabriel Sep 2025
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holly asks alot of questions and is an excellent therapist
Anne Sep 2025
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She listens to me and provides support with wonderful suggestions to give me the tools to help myself.
Joanne Sep 2025
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Nothing comes to mind
Joseph Sep 2025
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I think she's kind and explains things in an easy way.
Stephanie Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is near Wood Street and Fourth Street. Our office is near University Center, and across the street from Madarin Gourmet.

Phone number

(412) 668-1226

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • Russian
  • English
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