Aetna Therapists in University City, Philadelphia, PA
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Pascalina Delmas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Online Only)
Welcome! This journey through life can be overwhelming, especially as a caregiver. This role is filled with immense responsibility and emotional strain. Taking the step to seek support is a powerful and essential step to your well-being. You deserve a safe space to be your authentic self, free from judgment, to process your experiences and prioritize your self-care.
Welcome! This journey through life can be overwhelming, especially as a caregiver. This role is filled with immense responsibility and emotional strain. Taking the step to seek support is a powerful and essential step to your well-being. You deserve a safe space to be your authentic self, free from judgment, to process your experiences and prioritize your self-care.
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Amy Eckendorf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am accepting new clients and have availability this week! We might be a good fit if you are a young adult, college student, and/or queer person who is wrestling with questions about your identity, encountering difficulties in your relationships, navigating a transition, and/ or feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety. I’d be honored to support you as you tune into yourself in a new, deeper way. I approach therapy with empathy, active listening, and genuine curiosity. My aim is to assist you in deepening your self-awareness, build confidence, and help move towards the changes you want in your life.
Hi there! I am accepting new clients and have availability this week! We might be a good fit if you are a young adult, college student, and/or queer person who is wrestling with questions about your identity, encountering difficulties in your relationships, navigating a transition, and/ or feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety. I’d be honored to support you as you tune into yourself in a new, deeper way. I approach therapy with empathy, active listening, and genuine curiosity. My aim is to assist you in deepening your self-awareness, build confidence, and help move towards the changes you want in your life.
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Lisa Schilansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, judgment-free space where you’re able to explore what is going on for you. I work from an anti-oppression lens with adults navigating sexual orientation and gender identity (inc. ace/aro/poly), college or graduate students, and those struggling with chronic health.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, judgment-free space where you’re able to explore what is going on for you. I work from an anti-oppression lens with adults navigating sexual orientation and gender identity (inc. ace/aro/poly), college or graduate students, and those struggling with chronic health.
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Kaitlin Hatfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Online Only)
Kaitlin Hatfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Kaitlin’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues individual and family therapy. She believes in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and openness to ensure a non-judgmental and inviting environment.
Kaitlin Hatfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. Kaitlin’s areas of expertise include but are not limited to working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, relationship issues individual and family therapy. She believes in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and openness to ensure a non-judgmental and inviting environment.
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Nathaniel Neil Swanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
Therapy is uniquely centered on you. When talking with others, their motives, stresses, & opinions may hinder their understanding and helpfulness to you. As a therapist, my focus is on you, not me. What change do you want in your life? What are the hopes and dreams you want to make happen? How do you need help? What do you want? I see my role as coming alongside you, helping you discover what you need, and helping to make that happen. With 15+ years of clinical experience, I aim to help you feel genuinely understood. I offer a safe space for growth and healthy decision-making, supporting you in achieving your goals.
Therapy is uniquely centered on you. When talking with others, their motives, stresses, & opinions may hinder their understanding and helpfulness to you. As a therapist, my focus is on you, not me. What change do you want in your life? What are the hopes and dreams you want to make happen? How do you need help? What do you want? I see my role as coming alongside you, helping you discover what you need, and helping to make that happen. With 15+ years of clinical experience, I aim to help you feel genuinely understood. I offer a safe space for growth and healthy decision-making, supporting you in achieving your goals.
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Thriveworks Counseling Psychiatry Philadelphia
Counselor
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Marvin Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Marvin Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2008. Marvin is driven by an unwavering passion to empower individuals in their journey toward mental well-being and overall personal growth. His extensive experience and ongoing academic pursuits enable them to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge therapeutic techniques and best practices in social work and mental health. With more than 12 years as a devoted therapist, Marvin specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and other serious mental health issues.
Marvin Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2008. Marvin is driven by an unwavering passion to empower individuals in their journey toward mental well-being and overall personal growth. His extensive experience and ongoing academic pursuits enable them to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge therapeutic techniques and best practices in social work and mental health. With more than 12 years as a devoted therapist, Marvin specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and other serious mental health issues.
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Heather Charboneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Heather Charboneau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2013. She has an MSW from Widener University and an MEd with a Focus in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Heather works from a strengths-based approach to help clients figure out what their strongest attributes are and how they can be used to help solve current stressors they are facing. Additionally, she works on behavioral activation and goal planning with clients to help them see a clear path forward to working on their problems and empowers them to tackle these stressors.
Heather Charboneau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2013. She has an MSW from Widener University and an MEd with a Focus in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Heather works from a strengths-based approach to help clients figure out what their strongest attributes are and how they can be used to help solve current stressors they are facing. Additionally, she works on behavioral activation and goal planning with clients to help them see a clear path forward to working on their problems and empowers them to tackle these stressors.
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Jonathan Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Online Only)
Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonathan has over 15 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues and relationship issues. He received his Master of Human Services Degree from historic Lincoln University. Jonathan utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of everyone.
Jonathan Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who also holds a Master of Human Services Graduate Degree (MHS). Jonathan has over 15 years experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues and relationship issues. He received his Master of Human Services Degree from historic Lincoln University. Jonathan utilizes relational, collaborative, strength based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, solution focused and emotionally focused approaches to therapy always maintaining the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of everyone.
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Ray Hessek
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ray (he/him/his) is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing since 2006. He graduated from West Chester University with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He has trained at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and is currently in training at the Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia. Having gone through many life transitions himself, Ray believes that humans are capable of profound changes and growth. Ray believes that if we can experience all of life’s moments, we can really live.
Ray (he/him/his) is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing since 2006. He graduated from West Chester University with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He has trained at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis and is currently in training at the Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia. Having gone through many life transitions himself, Ray believes that humans are capable of profound changes and growth. Ray believes that if we can experience all of life’s moments, we can really live.
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Djola McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at Messiah College. As a first-generation African-American Woman who lived between two countries and two cultures, she identified early the nuances of how race, ethnicity, culture, and tradition directly affect how we all perceive the world.
Djola McGowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, at Messiah College. As a first-generation African-American Woman who lived between two countries and two cultures, she identified early the nuances of how race, ethnicity, culture, and tradition directly affect how we all perceive the world.
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Jeanine Marie Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19102
I work with issues of identity, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Behind all of these struggles, there is a story. I am interested in understanding not only the difficulties you feel inside but also the adversity you face outside, be it racial or gender related discrimination, maltreatment/abuse, betrayal, or experiencing isolation and misunderstanding. I also enjoy working with college and graduate students navigating adulthood and life transitions including break-ups and career changes.
I work with issues of identity, addiction, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and OCD. Behind all of these struggles, there is a story. I am interested in understanding not only the difficulties you feel inside but also the adversity you face outside, be it racial or gender related discrimination, maltreatment/abuse, betrayal, or experiencing isolation and misunderstanding. I also enjoy working with college and graduate students navigating adulthood and life transitions including break-ups and career changes.
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Mark Bingel McKillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, who holds licenses in both Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children and families work through challenges impacting their health and happiness. He spent most of his career working for a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma-impacted children and families in the San Francisco, Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of psychotherapy.
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, who holds licenses in both Pennsylvania and California. He has 20 years of experience helping children and families work through challenges impacting their health and happiness. He spent most of his career working for a nonprofit agency that continues to serve trauma-impacted children and families in the San Francisco, Bay Area. It was through this work that Mark grew to understand both the grave impact of trauma and the healing power of psychotherapy.
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Emily Endres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
We've all found ways of surviving in an often chaotic and overwhelming world, but many of those survival strategies can lead us to feel out of control, disconnected or helpless. I am a somatic and trauma-trained therapist. I take a harm reduction approach. I aim to help you understand the ways your brain and body have learned to adapt and to illuminate new paths toward connection, self worth, agency and meaning. I believe that through nonjudgmental awareness, exploration and acceptance, our moment-to-moment experience shows us how to heal if we can learn to listen.
We've all found ways of surviving in an often chaotic and overwhelming world, but many of those survival strategies can lead us to feel out of control, disconnected or helpless. I am a somatic and trauma-trained therapist. I take a harm reduction approach. I aim to help you understand the ways your brain and body have learned to adapt and to illuminate new paths toward connection, self worth, agency and meaning. I believe that through nonjudgmental awareness, exploration and acceptance, our moment-to-moment experience shows us how to heal if we can learn to listen.
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Marla DiMercurio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Marla DiMercurio is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 7 years of experience providing care for adults, couples, and families seeking help with processing trauma, anxiety, depression, spirituality, LGBTQI, and gender issues. Marla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She got her Bachelor of Psychology and Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University where she studied Eastern Religion and Philosophy. She was classically trained in meditation by the gracious religious leaders at her local temple.
Marla DiMercurio is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 7 years of experience providing care for adults, couples, and families seeking help with processing trauma, anxiety, depression, spirituality, LGBTQI, and gender issues. Marla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Rutgers University. She got her Bachelor of Psychology and Religious Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University where she studied Eastern Religion and Philosophy. She was classically trained in meditation by the gracious religious leaders at her local temple.
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Jae Swanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Jae Swanson (they/them) is a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum, grief/bereavement, terminal illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity, and issues related to systemic oppression. Jae has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, individually and in groups.
Jae Swanson (they/them) is a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum, grief/bereavement, terminal illness, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity, and issues related to systemic oppression. Jae has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, individually and in groups.
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Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2022. She has a BS in Human Services from the University of Delaware, an MS in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She uses individualized treatment plans to meet the strengths and needs of each client.
Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford, PsyD Mary Jean (MJ) Rainsford is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2022. She has a BS in Human Services from the University of Delaware, an MS in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a PsyD in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MJ specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25. She uses individualized treatment plans to meet the strengths and needs of each client.
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Kealsey Beecham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (Online Only)
I am a passionate therapist whose mission is to help you to achieve emotional wellness. As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve practiced therapy for over 7 years in a variety of settings. My therapeutic treatment modalities include Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with an understanding of choosing from eclectic, appropriate modalities to meet the client’s needs. I have experience treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
I am a passionate therapist whose mission is to help you to achieve emotional wellness. As a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve practiced therapy for over 7 years in a variety of settings. My therapeutic treatment modalities include Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with an understanding of choosing from eclectic, appropriate modalities to meet the client’s needs. I have experience treating a wide variety of mental health diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder and substance abuse.
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Tiffany Thornton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC
Verified Verified
University City, Philadelphia, PA 19143
My hope is to provide a genuine opportunity for individuals to be heard. To dig deep and address all things that are in the way of balance, harmony, happiness and success. I have spent the last 20 years serving children and their families. I have 10+ years of experience with young adults ranging from 16-30 years old. My goal is to help you identify strategies that present themselves in a more organic fashion. To employ strategies that will support your development and navigation of life's challenges. I have a commitment to supporting women in Phila and the surrounding counties. Your feelings deserve your time and attention.
My hope is to provide a genuine opportunity for individuals to be heard. To dig deep and address all things that are in the way of balance, harmony, happiness and success. I have spent the last 20 years serving children and their families. I have 10+ years of experience with young adults ranging from 16-30 years old. My goal is to help you identify strategies that present themselves in a more organic fashion. To employ strategies that will support your development and navigation of life's challenges. I have a commitment to supporting women in Phila and the surrounding counties. Your feelings deserve your time and attention.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
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