Our services help individuals, couples, and families
Thriveworks offers mental health services to individuals of all ages, from adults to teens to children helping them with their unique individual and relationship challenges.
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Our mission
To be America's most valued mental health care company, where our teams can fulfill their purpose and do their best work, where clients are treated with warmth and respect, and where communities benefit from access to high-quality care to heal and thrive in life.
Nearly ½ of Americans in need of mental health help don’t receive it
We’re actively removing barriers to care — from long wait times to costly out-of-pocket fees and burnt-out providers — and, in turn, expanding access to high-quality therapy and psychiatry.
Find a provider Call (855) 604-9869Thriveworks is a trusted thought leader in mental health
Our clinical team contributes their expertise to local and national news publications as well as our own articles - sharing helpful information about a range of mental health topics.
Special awards & recognition
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Fortune, The Best Online Family Therapy Services of 2024
Best Overall Family Therapy
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Verywell Mind, Best Online Therapy Services of 2024
Winner, 'Best for Flexibility'
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Healthline, Best Online Couples Therapy Platforms for 2024
Winner, 'Best for Insurance'
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Choosing Therapy, Best Online Therapy Options With Insurance for 2023
Winner, 'Best for Flexible Scheduling'
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Everyday Health, Best Online Family Therapy of 2024
Winner, 'Best Overall'
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Yahoo Life, Best Online Therapy Services for 2024
Best online therapy provider for fast, flexible appointments
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Yahoo Life, 2024 Best Online Therapy For Kids
Winner, 'Most Convenient'
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Verywell Family, Best Online Family Therapy of 2022
Winner, "Best Overall"
Our leadership team
AJ Centore, PhD
Founder & Chair
AJ (Anthony) Centore Ph.D. is Founder and Chair at Thriveworks. He is a multistate Licensed Professional Counselor, Advisory Committee Member for the American Counseling Association Foundation, former Private Practice Consultant for the American Counseling Association, and Columnist for Counseling Today magazine where he published over 95 monthly columns.
AJ is author of several books and Co-author of “Leaving Depression Behind: An Interactive, Choose Your Path Book.” AJ has been quoted in media outlets including The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and CBS Sunday Morning.
Dr. Dan Frogel
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Dan Frogel is an experienced healthcare leader with more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare operations, emergency medicine, and urgent care. As Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Frogel leads Thriveworks’ mission to become America’s most valued mental health care company. He is passionate about simplifying and expanding access to health care services and helping people build whole health.
Dr. Frogel started his career as an attending physician in the department of emergency medicine before pivoting to urgent care. Prior to joining Thriveworks, he was co-founder and president of CityMD, one of the largest urgent care providers in the northeast.
Dan is dedicated to building high impact organizations that focus on efficient care delivery models, supportive work environments for clinicians and support teams, and optimizing the client and patient experience.
Dr. Frogel earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Yeshiva University and a Doctor of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. A lifelong New Yorker, Dan lives on Long Island with his wife Rachel and five children.
Emily Matorin
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Emily oversees clinical operations, call center operations, and business analytics & strategy. She is passionate about improving the therapy experience for both clients and clinicians and remains dedicated to partnering with all Thriveworks teams to achieve this.
Prior to joining Thriveworks, Emily spent the last 13+ years working to scale high-growth companies primarily in the healthcare space. She held a variety of roles in analytics, strategy, operations, and general management at companies including ZocDoc, Quartet, and Capital One. She started her career in finance in investment banking at Lehman Brothers and then middle-market private equity at American Capital.
Emily received her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA from Georgetown University. She is a lifelong New Yorker and currently resides with her husband and newborn son in Brooklyn. Outside of work, Emily enjoys cooking, traveling, trying out new restaurants, engaging in outdoor activities, and following college basketball.
Dr. Scott Gordon
Senior Medical Director
As Thriveworks’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Gordon ensures that the mental health services provided are both safe and effective. He provides strong, inspiring medical leadership to the healthcare professionals at Thriveworks and oversees daily operations.
Dr. Gordon received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Medicine from the Michigan State University School of Human Medicine. He completed his psychiatric training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Gordon has extensive experience in the mental health field. Most recently, he served as Chief Medical Officer of telepsychiatry company MindCare Solutions, where he and his team developed psychiatric services in hospitals, correctional facilities, student health centers, and community mental health clinics. Earlier in his career, Dr. Gordon served as Medical Director at Northshore University Health System, a four-level hospital system, where he developed relationships between the Department of Psychiatry and all other areas of the hospital. He also built the psychiatric emergency services department, a women’s mental health program focused on postpartum depression, and an adult ADHD program.
Dr. Gordon is an avid traveler, collects art and photography, speaks French and Spanish (poorly but working diligently to improve), helps develop local community gardening spaces, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of 80’s music.
Ryan Culkin, LPC
Chief Counseling Officer
Ryan Culkin is the Chief Counseling Officer at Thriveworks, where he oversees operations and ensures clinical excellence for talk therapy services. With over a decade of experience as a child and adolescent counselor, Ryan brings a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving mental health field. He is dedicated to equipping clinicians with the tools and skills they need to deliver the highest standard of care.
Having personally experienced the challenges of burnout, Ryan is passionate about creating a supportive culture that allows clinicians to thrive without being overwhelmed by the demands of their roles. He works closely with the executive team to implement strategic initiatives, shape future objectives, and ensure the success of both clinicians and clients. Ryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Heidi Faust, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
As Chief Clinical Officer, Heidi oversees the Counseling, Psychiatry, Quality, and Credentialing teams. Her role focuses on ensuring the delivery of high-quality care through robust clinical operations and compliance. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based care, Heidi ensures the integration of client feedback and clinical quality strategies.
Heidi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania and Virginia and a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York. Her expertise in clinical management and administration has been instrumental in aligning clinical operations with broader organizational goals. Her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace has led to the establishment of a Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups, enhancing Thriveworks as a more diverse place to work and receive care.
Heidi joined Thriveworks in 2012 as a Clinician and has since served as Lead Clinician, Clinic Manager, Regional Clinic Director, Executive Clinic Director, Chief Clinical Compliance Officer, Chief Quality Officer, and currently, Chief Clinical Officer. She also was a Franchise Owner of locations in Media, PA, and Wilmington, DE. Her extensive experience with Thriveworks and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides her with a deep understanding of how empowering clinicians drives positive client outcomes to make therapy work better for everyone.
Heidi holds a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University and a Master of Social Work from Hunter College in New York City. She also holds a certificate in Trauma-Informed Behavioral Healthcare from Drexel University College of Medicine.
Jenny Welling-Palmer
Chief Strategy Officer
As Chief Strategy Officer, Jenny oversees the payer relationships, contracts and overall company strategy for Thriveworks. She is dedicated to optimizing provider relationships and scaling services to expand access to the ever-growing needs for behavioral health services.
Jenny brings nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare and 14 years focused in behavioral health to Thriveworks. She began her career in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where she trained as a hospital administrator. More recently, she has held key strategic roles focused on growth, business development and planning at Carelon Behavioral Health (formerly Beacon Health Options), Quartet, and NovaWell.
Jenny holds two Master’s degrees: one in Healthcare Management and Leadership (jointly awarded by the Universities of Manchester and Birmingham), and another in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, where she graduated with 1st class honors in both programs.
Originally from the UK, Jenny now resides in New York with her husband, three sons and the family dog, Archie.
Marcos V. Blanco
Chief Financial Officer
Marcos V. Blanco is a seasoned CFO with 20 years’ experience scaling technology-driven organizations, leading highly effective teams, and driving impactful finance, strategy, and operations efforts. He joined Thriveworks as Chief Financial Officer in 2024.
Prior to joining Thriveworks, Marcos served as CFO for a variety of companies, including EHE Health, Food52, and BDMI Ventures. As CFO of EHE Health, Marcos led teams through challenging economic conditions, boosting business performance and expanding the company’s product offerings as well as multi-site footprint. Under his financial leadership, the company became a leading platform for preventive healthcare services. He has extensive experience using his skills in finance, M&A, and strategy to help enhance procedures, build out highly effective teams, and accelerate growth.
Marcos earned an MBA from Yale and a law degree from the University of Manchester. He is fluent in English, Spanish and German.
Kabir Daya
Chief Digital Officer
With a background in business and technology, Kabir’s product, engineering and design teams work at the confluence of the two, solving problems and designing experiences for clients, clinicians, and employees while leveraging technology.
Kabir has over a decade of experience in the product management world, working across the US, France, Germany, India, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Kabir received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin.
Shawnee Irmen-De Anda
Chief People Officer
With nearly two decades of experience serving as a human resources strategic business partner for both burgeoning and well-established healthcare organizations, Shawnee serves as Thriveworks’ Chief People Officer. She leads and executes a top-notch people strategy, focused on maximizing team potential and enabling sustainable growth.
Shawnee exhibits an ardent desire to provide her teams and working partners with the highest level of professionalism and support to exceed both individual and organizational goals. She is committed to ensuring that all employees have a great work experience throughout their time here — which has a direct positive impact on Thriveworks’ clients.
While she’s a native of Lafayette, LA, Shawnee went to college at the University of New Hampshire and now lives in Orlando, FL with her husband and two children.
Marc Brooks
Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
In his role as Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel, Marc oversees and manages all aspects of Thriveworks’ legal affairs, including litigation, corporate matters, regulatory compliance and risk management. He is also responsible for locating future Thriveworks clinics, securing real estate and getting the doors open to see new clients!
Prior to joining Thriveworks, Marc served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services to the life sciences industry. In this role, he supported regulatory, contracting, mergers & acquisitions, and acted as lead attorney in some of IQVIA’s most strategic customer transactions. Marc holds a B.B.A. from Campbell University and a J.D. with a Health Law certificate from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Our clinicians share why they love working at Thriveworks
We believe that caring for our clinicians is just as important as caring for our clients. As such, we maintain a supportive environment that is conducive to work-life balance and makes our team feel motivated, valued, and empowered.
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Whatever your mental health challenges might be — from depression to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and more — Thriveworks can help. You deserve that dedicated time with a mental health professional. It can be life-changing.
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