geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety, Addiction
Online in Pennsylvania
10 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Chelsea accepts 45 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Ambetter Health | Commercial
AmeriHealth Administrators
AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth Pennsylvania
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
First Health Network
Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
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 Medicare Advantage
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross | BCBS
Independence Blue Exchange
JP Farley Corporation
Keystone 65 Medicare Advantage
Keystone Health Plan East HMO (CHIP)
Keystone Health Plan East HMO | POS
Martins Point (US Family Health Plans)
Medicare PA
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Personal Choice 65 Medicare
Personal Choice PPO | EPO
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Wellcare by Allwell | Pennsylvania Health and Wellness
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$180
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Chelsea

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Chelsea Campbell Birkel is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She specializes in depression, anxiety, addiction, behavioral issues, women's issues, relationships, stress, life transitions, and more. 

Chelsea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University in Washington, DC. She practices a client-centered approach when working with clients, believing that the wants and needs of each client should influence what modalities and interventions should be utilized. Furthermore, she feels that when clients take an active role in their therapy sessions, they often leave the session feeling more empowered and motivated.

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Get to know Chelsea

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Entering therapy can feel scary but you should feel proud of yourself for taking this step and prioritizing your mental health!

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I know how difficult it can be to find a local therapist who is currently seeing clients and accepts insurance so I was drawn to the easy access to care that Thriveworks offers.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A lot happens during the first session! We review important information, we explore the client's background and history, and we engage in treatment planning together.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

The first session can sometimes feel overwhelming so I try my best to make clients feel comfortable and understood during this first important session together.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love yoga, reading, and cooking!

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Addiction, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Behavioral Issues
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Feminist
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Education and training

Years in practice
10 years
Graduating institute
George Washington University
Graduating degree
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1922654094
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State of practicePA
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License numberPC011123
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