geometry-shapes iconCoping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress
Online in Pennsylvania
15 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Ryoko accepts 45 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ambetter Health | Commercial
AmeriHealth Administrators
AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth Pennsylvania
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
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
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 Ryoko

Ryoko Ohara is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (MT-BC, LPC) who brings over 15 years of professional experience and her person-centered, mindful approach to help adults who are struggling to cope with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, and more. 

Ryoko has worked with both individuals and groups and has several degrees in Psychology. Ryoko invites you to share with her your struggles. Ryoko will work with you on a path to empowerment.


日本語でお話しできます。

ストレスや悩みなどで困っていられる方、もっと毎日明るく楽しく過ごせればいいなぁと思っていられる方、日本語で一緒にお話ししましょう。

(She can speak Japanese. If you are struggling with stressors or you just want more joy, happiness, and fulfillment in your life, talk with Ryoko in Japanese.)

With Ryoko as your therapist, you can start moving toward your personal goals, as you learn more effective ways to cope with stress and difficult situations. Work as a team, improving your mental health with Ryoko's guidance. 

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Get to know Ryoko

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I like to help and support others who want more empowerment and life satisfaction.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

People who are motivated to making steps towards an empowering self.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

I'm glad that you are reaching out for help/support and you are not alone. 

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I wanted to thrive with Thriveworks.

What inspires you?

Nature, life, people helping one another.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

They will be able to share life struggles and explore ways to overcome them.

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

Getting to know the person, their reasons for making the appointment, and to see the person's wish to establish rapport.

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

Playing music, traveling, climbing, hanging out with people and animals, eating and cooking good food.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Relationships, Grief
ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
15 years
Graduating institute
Drexel University
Graduating degree
Master of Music Therapy
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
EnglishJapanese
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NPI number1144628306
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State of practicePA
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License number007636
Practice location

Practice information

Book your first session

Individual Counseling
Ryoko is available for Video visits.
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Ryoko Ohara

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