Medicaid Therapists in West Chester, PA
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Nu Beginning Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19380
Nu Beginning Center, LLC provides culture-specific services that will improve mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health within a community-based care system for children, youth, and adults to achieve holistic positive outcomes. We provide culturally sensitive and personalized mental health care that empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between culture and mental health, ensuring clients receive the support and guidance they need to achieve emotional well-being and live their best lives. It Begins N U!
Nu Beginning Center, LLC provides culture-specific services that will improve mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health within a community-based care system for children, youth, and adults to achieve holistic positive outcomes. We provide culturally sensitive and personalized mental health care that empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between culture and mental health, ensuring clients receive the support and guidance they need to achieve emotional well-being and live their best lives. It Begins N U!
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Anah O Ukpere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
Hello! Congratulations on choosing to seek out therapy. Your choice to make this decision informs me that you are on the right path!
Hello! Congratulations on choosing to seek out therapy. Your choice to make this decision informs me that you are on the right path!
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Ashley Buck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
Thanks for visiting, my name is Ashley. Do you often feel conflicted or dissatisfied with your position in life? I enjoy helping others to discover their core values and beliefs so they are better able to build a life they feel at peace with.
Thanks for visiting, my name is Ashley. Do you often feel conflicted or dissatisfied with your position in life? I enjoy helping others to discover their core values and beliefs so they are better able to build a life they feel at peace with.
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Joanie McCollum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
Hi! I am Joanie McCollum, a Pa. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, born, raised and working in Philadelphia. I have been in the mental health field for the past 35 yrs and began my journey after starting psychotherapy for myself.
Hi! I am Joanie McCollum, a Pa. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, born, raised and working in Philadelphia. I have been in the mental health field for the past 35 yrs and began my journey after starting psychotherapy for myself.
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Jamie Flowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
I have been a therapist for over 8 years but worked in the mental health field for about 15 years. Although I come from a medical background, I believe that a holistic approach to mental health is the most useful. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to explore their feelings and process external and internal issues to come to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. All of us have things in our lives that didn’t cause the trauma but trigger it, I can help you overcome these triggers.
I have been a therapist for over 8 years but worked in the mental health field for about 15 years. Although I come from a medical background, I believe that a holistic approach to mental health is the most useful. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to explore their feelings and process external and internal issues to come to a place of acceptance and self-compassion. All of us have things in our lives that didn’t cause the trauma but trigger it, I can help you overcome these triggers.
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Jeffrey Morales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Chester, PA 19382 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and where ever you are in your life right now, I believe there is always time to reflect on and improve your overall well-being if needed. When do you set aside time for yourself? Let's talk about that. How often do you hesitate or ruminate over a mistake you made yesterday or even last year? It's common to get stuck on our paths and focus on mistakes - so talk to me and we can begin drawing a map for better understanding your emotions, thoughts, and how they dictate your everyday. What is keeping you from living the type of life that you want for yourself and how do those obstacles dictate you
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and where ever you are in your life right now, I believe there is always time to reflect on and improve your overall well-being if needed. When do you set aside time for yourself? Let's talk about that. How often do you hesitate or ruminate over a mistake you made yesterday or even last year? It's common to get stuck on our paths and focus on mistakes - so talk to me and we can begin drawing a map for better understanding your emotions, thoughts, and how they dictate your everyday. What is keeping you from living the type of life that you want for yourself and how do those obstacles dictate you
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I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
I work well with clients that want to add to their own improvement and are motivated to change. I want to help with this need, or their want to improve. I want to help how you feel, and make you feel more positive. I am a positive, caring, compassionate person and i I listen carefully, and want to help.
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An ideal client for me would be someone interested in exploring the past to understand better how it affects them in the current. Someone who wants to gain a better appreciation of themselves and live their life true to themselves. I tend to work best with clients who are motivated to explore themselves. I encourage clients to experience emotions in session and gain an understanding of where those feelings come from.
An ideal client for me would be someone interested in exploring the past to understand better how it affects them in the current. Someone who wants to gain a better appreciation of themselves and live their life true to themselves. I tend to work best with clients who are motivated to explore themselves. I encourage clients to experience emotions in session and gain an understanding of where those feelings come from.
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Dr. Tracy A Stinchfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Paoli, PA 19301
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. My name is Tracy Stinchfield and I thank you for reading about me and my style of counseling. Since you are reading this, you have come to a place in your life where you are not feeling the way you’d prefer, or life isn’t moving in the direction you’d prefer. I get it, and you’re not alone. If you are interested in exploring who you are, how you’re navigating your life, and how you’d like to make meaningful growth and changes in your life, I am here. Allow me to introduce you to who I am and my training so you can make a decision if I might be of help to you.
Hello. My name is Tracy Stinchfield and I thank you for reading about me and my style of counseling. Since you are reading this, you have come to a place in your life where you are not feeling the way you’d prefer, or life isn’t moving in the direction you’d prefer. I get it, and you’re not alone. If you are interested in exploring who you are, how you’re navigating your life, and how you’d like to make meaningful growth and changes in your life, I am here. Allow me to introduce you to who I am and my training so you can make a decision if I might be of help to you.
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Marisol Alcantara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chester Springs, PA 19425 (Online Only)
Hi there! Are you feeling alone, stressed, confused, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless? Do you feel you lost control of your life? Just remember that you are not alone. I am here to guide you and support you in the journey to learn identify, process, and overcome your challenges so that you can regain full control of your life. My goal is also to empower you to discover the capable, strong, and sufficient you that can defeat the anxiety, depression, or day-to-day life stress affecting you.
Hi there! Are you feeling alone, stressed, confused, overwhelmed, hopeless or helpless? Do you feel you lost control of your life? Just remember that you are not alone. I am here to guide you and support you in the journey to learn identify, process, and overcome your challenges so that you can regain full control of your life. My goal is also to empower you to discover the capable, strong, and sufficient you that can defeat the anxiety, depression, or day-to-day life stress affecting you.
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Laura Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC, CCTP, CSAM
Verified Verified
Downingtown, PA 19335
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or grief? Is your marriage falling apart? Does your child have behavioral problems? Do you just need someone to talk to?
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, or grief? Is your marriage falling apart? Does your child have behavioral problems? Do you just need someone to talk to?
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Meghan Pintavalle Dearnley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aston, PA 19014 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and families with emotional and behavioral disorders including mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, PTSD, and personality disorders. I work with people struggling with transition and stress management, aiding them to establish, maintain, and respect interpersonal boundaries.
I have extensive experience working with adults, children, and families with emotional and behavioral disorders including mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, ADHD, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, PTSD, and personality disorders. I work with people struggling with transition and stress management, aiding them to establish, maintain, and respect interpersonal boundaries.
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Kathryn Nevin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Online Only)
Thank you for looking into choosing me as a therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. I received my undergraduate degree in English Literature (and Spanish Literature) from Swarthmore College and my Master's degree in Social Work from Widener University. I am certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. I see adults over the age of 18 and I primarily empower people to overcome complex trauma.
Thank you for looking into choosing me as a therapist. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience. I received my undergraduate degree in English Literature (and Spanish Literature) from Swarthmore College and my Master's degree in Social Work from Widener University. I am certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. I see adults over the age of 18 and I primarily empower people to overcome complex trauma.
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Balance Point Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Now Accepting Clients for Telehealth Appointments! Balance Point Wellness is a community-based holistic mental health and wellness center that provides counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatry, equine-facilitated therapy, and wellness services (acupuncture and nutrition services) to individuals and families in Pennsylvania. We are here to help your mind, body, and soul.
Now Accepting Clients for Telehealth Appointments! Balance Point Wellness is a community-based holistic mental health and wellness center that provides counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatry, equine-facilitated therapy, and wellness services (acupuncture and nutrition services) to individuals and families in Pennsylvania. We are here to help your mind, body, and soul.
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Becca McAdams
Counselor, LPCMH, NCC, M Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
Not accepting new clients
This rollercoaster of life can feel more scary than exciting. This can make life feel distressing and dizzying, instead of enjoyable or fun. Having someone to help during the downs, and cheering during the ups can make such a difference. Whether you're looking for yourself or your child, as a therapist, my role is to support during growth or setbacks, challenge an unhealthy mindset, and cheer on the progress. For families, I specifically look to enhance the attachment within the family and increase skills to reinforce healthy dynamics or develop new ones.
This rollercoaster of life can feel more scary than exciting. This can make life feel distressing and dizzying, instead of enjoyable or fun. Having someone to help during the downs, and cheering during the ups can make such a difference. Whether you're looking for yourself or your child, as a therapist, my role is to support during growth or setbacks, challenge an unhealthy mindset, and cheer on the progress. For families, I specifically look to enhance the attachment within the family and increase skills to reinforce healthy dynamics or develop new ones.
Online Therapists
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Gregg Hammond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601
My most enjoyable times in therapy are the moments when a person realizes they have it within them to recognize a change to be made, the skills to do it, and feels successful. To experience that life changing moment with them is awe-inspiring. Some call this an "A-ha moment," "light bulb going off," or an "epiphany." Instead, I call this the moment when a person switches the channel of their inner voice from: self-blaming, hyper-critical, guilt driven, and fear-mongering to one that is: self-compassionate, self-forgiving, self-empowering, self-accepting, and value-driven.
My most enjoyable times in therapy are the moments when a person realizes they have it within them to recognize a change to be made, the skills to do it, and feels successful. To experience that life changing moment with them is awe-inspiring. Some call this an "A-ha moment," "light bulb going off," or an "epiphany." Instead, I call this the moment when a person switches the channel of their inner voice from: self-blaming, hyper-critical, guilt driven, and fear-mongering to one that is: self-compassionate, self-forgiving, self-empowering, self-accepting, and value-driven.
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Liliana Ventura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I draw upon my background as a working-class Latina to provide transformative therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. In our sessions, I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective, which empowers my clients to embrace their inherent resilience and make positive, healthy choices for their lives. See www.pereztherapyllc.com/liliana-ventura-lsw for more information.
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I draw upon my background as a working-class Latina to provide transformative therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups. In our sessions, I offer not only emotional support but also psychoeducation, ensuring my clients have the knowledge and tools to navigate life's challenges confidently. At the heart of my therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective, which empowers my clients to embrace their inherent resilience and make positive, healthy choices for their lives. See www.pereztherapyllc.com/liliana-ventura-lsw for more information.
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Heather Prentice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Manheim, PA 17545
Waitlist for new clients
My primary role as a therapist is to provide a safe, genuine relationship - A place for you to be both the person you're afraid to show and the one you desire to be. Life has a tendency to tangle our needs and dreams, making it hard to access our abilities. I'm here to help coax out those threads of hope and strength to be crafted into your true narrative. You may have a vivid picture of your goals in seeking therapy, or simply a yearning for growth. Together we can make that vision manifest in your day to day life.
My primary role as a therapist is to provide a safe, genuine relationship - A place for you to be both the person you're afraid to show and the one you desire to be. Life has a tendency to tangle our needs and dreams, making it hard to access our abilities. I'm here to help coax out those threads of hope and strength to be crafted into your true narrative. You may have a vivid picture of your goals in seeking therapy, or simply a yearning for growth. Together we can make that vision manifest in your day to day life.
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Djola McGowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19144 (Online Only)
Hey, I am Djola McGowan, also lovingly called DJ. I am a neurodivergent Licensed Professional Counselor, based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I identify as a woman and use the pronouns she/her. I am also a first-generation American, hailing from the land of wood and water Jamaica. I understand therapy to be a revolutionary act of self-care, and I view therapy as a collaborative process, she looks forward to working with her clients to find the best path to achieving their goals for wellness.
Hey, I am Djola McGowan, also lovingly called DJ. I am a neurodivergent Licensed Professional Counselor, based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I identify as a woman and use the pronouns she/her. I am also a first-generation American, hailing from the land of wood and water Jamaica. I understand therapy to be a revolutionary act of self-care, and I view therapy as a collaborative process, she looks forward to working with her clients to find the best path to achieving their goals for wellness.
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Matthew DeBiase
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Shavertown, PA 18708
Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!
Brighter Visions Counseling, "A brighter vision for tomorrow". Providing specialized training in working with individuals, groups and the community. To help improve mental health by discussing emotions and experiences that provides focus driven solutions to your problems!
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Medicaid Therapists
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 benefit plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy