Care without the wait

126 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania—10 in Pittsburgh. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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5,099 people sought online therapy help at Pittsburgh in the last year

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

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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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I believe in having real conversations, working together, and helping you create a life that feels good inside and out....

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As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them....

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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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As a conscientious and understanding therapist with varied life experience, I am uniquely suited to address various client needs a...

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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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I have dedicated my career development towards understanding and helping my clients....

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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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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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As a therapist who has worked with patients with addictions, patients in the prison system, and has helped couples in their relati...

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We don’t have any providers with availability. Our schedules change daily. We’ll reach out as soon as a spot opens up.
Teion Ensley Ellerbe

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What is your go-to approach for online therapy?

My go-to approaches for helping people in online therapy are person-centered therapy and CBT. I find the best benefit in person-centered therapy because it creates a collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to work through anything they bring to therapy.

What tools do you teach in online therapy?

The tools l teach in online therapy vary based on the needs of each client. Some examples of tools I may teach during online therapy sessions include thought reframing techniques, mindfulness techniques, and understanding emotional literacy.

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

I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they develop meaningful tools to tackle the problems brought up in sessions, and those problems become less impactful in my client's day-to-day lives.

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

Clients can supplement their time in online therapy by implementing the tools learned in therapy outside of sessions, practicing meditation/breathing work, and confidently addressing problems when they arise.

What should someone do to prepare for starting online therapy?

To prepare for your first online therapy session, you can think about the things you want to improve in your life and how a therapist can best support you in that process.

Online therapy FAQs

What is online therapy?

With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.

How does online therapy work?

Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.

What is the best option for online therapy?

There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.

Is online therapy just as effective?

Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.

How long does online therapy last?

Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.

How much does online 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 Pittsburgh accept 49 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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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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My therapist truly listens and is analytical. I appreciate her approach. She challenges you to reframe and consider other ways of handling things, while being gentle overall.
Mia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist dzana is amazing
Ebony Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Sharon is great. We are all lucky, to have time and compassion ❤️
Kayleigh Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Truthfully, I really loved how easy it was to become a client but then find a therapist. I connected with mine right away, which made this whole process really simple.
Luke Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really appreciate Dzana’s patience. She listened to me and answered all of my questions regarding EMDR eye movement therapy, which I was completely unfamiliar with prior. Not only has it helped me reprocess traumatic events, but the positive cognition we worked on has become my instinctive response to triggers. I am much better now at identifying the feelings causing me anxiety and our sessions have genuinely improved my life!
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Nadia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Grade A experience. Took me a while to finally open up to going in for Therapy. As a male individual theres still sadly a stigma involved with it. But my provider helped me through some tough times, listening and offering excellent guidance through said times.
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Jayden Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist is incredibly down to earth and personable. She’s very easy to confide in and challenges my way of thinking. I’ve made far more progress in our therapy sessions than with other providers
Emery Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dzana my therapist is amazing. We have been doing trauma work with flash and emdr therapies. I have spent over 50 yrs in therapy. Every session with dzana leaves me feeling productive supported and heard. I always feel better after our sessions and work hard during the week in-between sessions on dbt skills. I would appreciate a way to directly contact my therapist in-between sessions as I have called the main line to cancel within the time frame and my appointment was not canceled but it was rescheduled. I received a fee however I canceled well within the time fram.
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Selena Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

307 Fourth Ave Suite 901
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is located in the Arrott Building and near Fourth Ave and Smithfield St, off Blvd of the Allies. It is close to Point State Park and right by the Allegheny County Courthouse.

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Phone number

(412) 668-1226
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • Russian
  • 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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