Care without the wait

111 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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4,875 people sought anxiety therapy help at Pittsburgh in the last year

Discover how starting anxiety therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with an anxiety therapist as soon as this week

Pittsburgh, PA

As a counselor, I implement compassion and empathy to create a safe, comfortable space for clients to be themselves and work towar...

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Philadelphia, PA

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I authentically believe there is a hero inside each of us who can seek help, ...

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Media, PA

I understand the pressure to keep going even when things are really heavy. I want to support you in working through life's challen...

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Media, PA

Therapy is an incredible journey of self-discovery and healing. It is my honor to be a part of your journey and support you in ide...

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Pittsburgh, PA

Theresa Welsh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individual...

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Anxiety therapy FAQs

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Pittsburgh, PA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.

How does anxiety therapy work?

Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Pittsburgh therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.

How to deal with anxiety?

One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.

Symptoms of anxiety

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Sense of impending danger
  • Nervousness/restlessness
  • Trouble focusing
  • Excessive sweating
  • Shaking
  • Headaches
  • Stomach issues
  • Fatigue
  • Panic attacks
  • Increased heart rate

What is the best therapy for anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.

Is anxiety therapy conducted in person or online?

Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.

How long does anxiety therapy last?

On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.

Is therapy worth it for anxiety?

Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Pittsburgh accept 49 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Pittsburgh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.9 Learn about verified reviews
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She seems to truly listen and is analytical. I appreciate her approach overall and gentle confrontational approach as needed. She challenges you to reframe and consider other ways of handling things.
Mia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist dzana is amazing
Ebony Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Sharon is great. We are all lucky, to have time and compassion ❤️
Kayleigh Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Truthfully, I really loved how easy it was to become a client but then find a therapist. I connected with mine right away, which made this whole process really simple.
Luke Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really appreciate Dzana’s patience. She listened to me and answered all of my questions regarding EMDR eye movement therapy, which I was completely unfamiliar with prior. Not only has it helped me reprocess traumatic events, but the positive cognition we worked on has become my instinctive response to triggers. I am much better now at identifying the feelings causing me anxiety and our sessions have genuinely improved my life!
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Nadia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Grade A experience. Took me a while to finally open up to going in for Therapy. As a male individual theres still sadly a stigma involved with it. But my provider helped me through some tough times, listening and offering excellent guidance through said times.
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Jayden Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist is incredibly down to earth and personable. She’s very easy to confide in and challenges my way of thinking. I’ve made far more progress in our therapy sessions than with other providers
Emery Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dzana my therapist is amazing. We have been doing trauma work with flash and emdr therapies. I have spent over 50 yrs in therapy. Every session with dzana leaves me feeling productive supported and heard. I always feel better after our sessions and work hard during the week in-between sessions on dbt skills. I would appreciate a way to directly contact my therapist in-between sessions as I have called the main line to cancel within the time frame and my appointment was not canceled but it was rescheduled. I received a fee however I canceled well within the time fram.
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Selena Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
8 of 78 reviews

Where to find us

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Address

307 Fourth Ave Suite 901
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is located in the Arrott Building and near Fourth Ave and Smithfield St, off Blvd of the Allies. It is close to Point State Park and right by the Allegheny County Courthouse.

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Phone number

(412) 668-1226
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
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Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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