Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, LGBTQ
Hilary Chentow
About me
Hi, I'm Hilary Chentow, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy should be engaging, practical, and tailored to each individual. Before becoming a therapist, I was a teacher, and I bring that same passion for learning into my work. I help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and nervous system while building practical skills they can use long after therapy ends. I provide telehealth therapy to adults in Pennsylvania, Washington, and Delaware.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and decide whether we're a good fit. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, your goals, and any previous experiences you've had with counseling, including what was helpful and what wasn't. I'll introduce you to Portia Nelson's poem "There's a Hole in My Sidewalk," which provides a simple but powerful framework for understanding patterns, change, and personal growth. I'll also explain my unique approach to therapy, which combines my background as a teacher with a strengths-based, practical style. Together, we'll begin building a shared understanding of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and nervous system while identifying skills and strategies that can support you between sessions. My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, hopeful, and with a clearer sense of how we'll work together to create meaningful, lasting change.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I combine the heart of a therapist with the mindset of a teacher. I use humor, warmth, and authenticity to create a strong therapeutic relationship and offer clients a ladder, a flashlight, and a backpack. The ladder represents a path toward change, the flashlight helps us better understand thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and the backpack is filled with practical tools and skills you can carry into everyday life. My goal is for clients to leave each session with greater insight, confidence, and the ability to become their own best therapist.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I'm best suited for clients who are curious, motivated, and ready to actively participate in their own growth. If you enjoy learning, appreciate practical tools, and are willing to practice new skills between sessions, we'll likely work well together. I often suggest readings, worksheets, podcasts, or other "homework" because lasting change happens both inside and outside the therapy room. My clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and encouraging. I believe in offering a "loving kick in the butt" when it's needed—challenging you with compassion, celebrating your progress, and helping you stay accountable to the goals that matter most to you. If you're looking for a therapist who will simply nod and listen, I may not be the best fit. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, embrace your curiosity, and make meaningful, measurable changes, I'd love to work with you.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Identifies as
Jewish
LGBTQ
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Washington
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Arlo
AvMed
Regence BlueShield of Washington
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Amerihealth
Kaiser Northwest
Kaiser Washington
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence Group Administrators
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UPMC Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use a psycho educational approach to teach CBT. I use apps, worksheets and videos to help clients reframe negative thoughts. Clients learn about cognitive distortions and core beliefs.
7 ratings with written reviews
September 18, 2025
Hilary is a fantastic therapist, especially for someone like me who has struggled to find the right person. She has a very unique style that's strongly rooted in evidence-based practices. She gives you so many resources that you can easily access during the week when you aren't in therapy. I highly recommend her as a therapist, particularly for queer people or people working through deep-rooted trauma.
Verified client, age 35-44
July 9, 2025
She is a wealth of knowledge and telling it like it is.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 10, 2025
She seems like the perfect fit and will help me be able to navigate what i'm presently struggling with.