Optum Therapists in Pennsylvania

Finding a therapist who accepts Optum insurance can make accessing mental health support more manageable and affordable. With 294 verified therapists in Pennsylvania who accept Optum insurance, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and solution-focused therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is currently welcoming new clients and has availability within the next 30 days, ensuring you have access to quality care that fits within your Optum insurance coverage.

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Philadelphia

Availability updated: 7/5/2025

Liz Patterson

(she/her)

Liz Patterson, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Ecosystemic Famliy Structural Therapy (EFST). CBT has helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.

Michael Hollen

(he/him)

Michael Hollen, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pennsylvania and working with a variety of clientele. I work with a variety of ages, from anyone from 12 and above. I'm also willing to work afternoons, weekends, and evenings to meet anyone where they need to be, should that be needed. I use a variety of treatments to meet my clientele where they are emotionally and developmentally. I tend to work with several mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and various personality disorders. I also work well with adjustment disorders, as well as trauma. I look forward to working with anyone that feels they could benefit from therapy. Thank you for your time, and I wish you and your family a great day!

Marcus Pressley

(he/him)

Marcus Pressley, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPC
4 years of experience
Virtual
Greetings! I am Marcus Pressley. It is truly my privilege to be able to offer my services to you at a time of need. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic foundation that allows for maximum growth on your journey. I have experience working in Behavioral healthcare, Education, and Community Mental Health. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, and playing guitar.

Carl Heffermehl

(he/him)

Carl Heffermehl, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
I am a therapist that has always been someone that easily connects and empathizes with everyone, especially clients, and it has helped me to build deep and meaningful relationships with the clients I have served. My goal as a therapist is not only to help you work on any issues you are facing and coming into therapy with, but also help you to build yourself up into who you want to be, regardless of how that is. I want you as a person, to be happy with yourself and find balance in your life.

Bethany Lockerman

Bethany Lockerman, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
11 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware and the owner of 134 Counseling, LLC. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a holistic and gospel-centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose! You can learn more at www.134counseling.org *PLEASE NOTE: I only see women and teens (age 13+)* I am a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Arts in Human Services (2009) and Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (2016). I have a background in intensive family therapy, mental health assessment, and outpatient counseling with experience in systemic family counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation (SI), trauma, and crisis counseling. While I have experience with all ages, at this time I work exclusively with adolescents and women; with a special passion for working with adolescents who have experienced trauma and have a history of SI. In my free time I love to hang out at home with my husband and our three cats (Mia, Poppy, and Pippin) as well as entertain family and friends for game nights! I also have a love of travel and enjoy discovering new places to explore!

Danielle West

Danielle West, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm Danielle and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and have been practicing for 6 years. I work full time in a school setting helping children who struggle with mental health issues, emotional regulation, and peer conflicts. In the evenings, I enjoy counseling women with various presenting issues who want to lead a happy and healthy life but need some help getting there.

Megan Carlin

(she/her)

Megan Carlin, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been in the field for over fifteen years, and licensed for over ten years. In that time, I have accumulated clinical experience working with adolescents, emerging adults and adults. My training and experience are grounded in implementing Cognitive Therapy strategies, developing skills from the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy model, and conceptualizing from a Trauma Informed lens.

Vicki Shay

Vicki Shay, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
12 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University and have been practicing for 12 years. I specialize helping people struggling with anger, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, and I have also been successful treating couples and families and people whose lives have been impacted by trauma, as well as neurodivergent people struggling to fit into a neurotypical world.

Grant Kissel

Grant Kissel, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Master's Degree from Chatham University in Pittsburgh and have been providing therapy services for 14 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults, and married couples. I help clients struggling with an array of life and mental health concerns move forward with their mental health and overall functioning.

Joseph Wall

(he/him)

Joseph Wall, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hi I am Joseph Wall, I am a LPC ( Licensed Professional Counselor) in PA and VA as well as a LMFT ( Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) In Virginia . I specialize in Relational issues in Marriages, Couples, Families, and for Individuals . I focus on attachment based interventions , helping people become Safe, Secure and Stable in the world around them.

Antonell Robinson

(she/her)

Antonell Robinson, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hi, I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. I received my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group settings, including residential and outpatient counseling. Currently a school counselor, I previously worked full-time with trauma survivors, helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, and more. My approach focuses on creating a safe space where we can work together to improve your quality of life, using CBT techniques and trauma-informed care.

Jessie Arian

(they/them)

Jessie Arian, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Jessie (they/[any pronoun is fine]), and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania, based out of Philadelphia. I received my Master's Degree from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and have been in practice full-time for over four years. My passion is supporting the growth and development of children, adolescents, and families--especially LGBTQ+ youth.

Liz Weber

Liz Weber, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
10 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. I have been practicing social work for over 20 years and have 5 years of experience in outpatient mental health treatment, working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I'm passionate about helping my clients recognize their lives have purpose and they are so much more than the challenges they face.

Remi Freeman

(she/her)

Remi Freeman, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
25 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both PA and NJ. I have been in private practice since 2001. I work with ages 15 years and older and I LOVE my career. I work with teens and young adults who are transitioning and have seen these clients through the entire process of not being accepted by peers and, very sadly family, to life incredible full lives. I have a past client's wedding to go to in May :) I get to witness my clients come to live the lives they've always wanted and I'm a small part of that. I absolutely love my job.

Amanda Easter

Amanda Easter, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
17 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm Amanda, LPC in Pennsylvania. I started my journey as a school counselor at a high school for 13 years and then transitioned into an outpatient facility. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults as they navigate their lives. I love learning about and connecting with others. I help support individuals with adjusting to new situations, set boundaries, feel empowered, manage the demands of life, learn better coping and implement self-care. Together we can identify what's not working, explore thoughts, feelings, and core concerns, in order to create better balance.

Natalie Vrana

Natalie Vrana, LCSW - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
As Jack Kornfield says, "No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again today." Our history shapes us but does not define us. Are you looking for a therapist who can see how your unique, and sometimes difficult, experiences, as well as your values, interests, and goals, have helped you grow into the person you currently are? I will guide you through any barriers while we work together to develop and reach your goals.

TL Taylor

(she/her)

TL Taylor, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
18 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- licensed in Pennsylvania with over 17 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns; such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and life transition. I also helped many people who have experienced trauma, addiction and abuse. My counseling style is motivational and encouraging. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Motivating people to help them help themselves has provided past clients with long-term success. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our communication and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Marcey Wilder

(she/her)

Marcey Wilder, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters from the Walden University and have been practicing for 4 years in a residential treatment facility focused on helping youth ages 11 to 18 and outpatient clients dealing with challenges due to Autism, familial conflict, depression, anxiety, and other struggles. I collaborate with children, adolescents, young adults and adults to create a treatment plan setting attainable goals. I have evening and weekend appointments to accommodate those individuals or families if that works better for you. If you need other times than I have listed available, please reach out to me. I can try and accommodate and meet you and / or your family when convenient.

Justin J. Koleny

(he/they)

Justin J. Koleny, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I have a deep passion for understanding the human experience and supporting individuals as they overcome the barriers that prevent them from becoming their ideal selves. With nearly eight years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, parents, and guardians from diverse backgrounds. My work has focused on helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, relationship issues, and negative thought patterns. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore, grow, and develop practical tools for lasting change.

Anna Yanosko

(she/her)

Anna Yanosko, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a Licensed Therapist. I have 15+ years providing therapy service and treatment to children, teenagers, adults, and older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. My experience ranges from Outpatient Mental Health, Outpatient Addiction, Inpatient Addiction, supportive services for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Survivors, for Court Ordered and Self Referred children and adults of all genders.

Victoria Graham

(she/her)

Victoria Graham, LMFT - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LMFT
13 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I’m Victoria. Life and relationships can become challenging. Do you find that you are struggling individually or struggling with your relationship with a significant other or family? I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for over 12 years. I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with my clients and discovering solutions to the barriers that they are facing. Some of those barriers may include relationship distress, depression, anxiety, recent loss, stage of life transition, etc. My goal is to provide a safe and judgment-free space so that we can collaborate and discover solutions together. I look forward to meeting you!

Adam Phillips

(he/him)

Adam Phillips, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
7 years of experience
Virtual
As of 1/7/2025 only accepting individual clients for new referrals! My passion is working with children, teenagers, young adults, couples and families to process trauma and difficult experiences so they can experience growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. Through my work with individuals and family's I have learned the deep importance of understanding "what has happened" to people rather than viewing people through the lens of "what is wrong with people". Likewise, the importance of understanding one's family of origin and how this shapes our views of people and the world and impacts how we relate with people and navigate our world. I work from a relational, psychodynamic, family-systems, trauma-informed, and neurobiological perspective. Feel free to reach out for more information!

Jennifer Mayhue

Jennifer Mayhue, LMFT - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LMFT
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, my name is Jennifer. Are you feeling out of sorts, or have you lost your way? Maybe you are having relationship issues, loss or things that happened in your past. Maybe you are feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? I have over 15 years of experience in helping others with several life struggles. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist, and a Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional. I am concerned about a person's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. My clients experience me as someone who listens and is willing to help provide skills to help you to have a more positive life journey. I see clients from many different types of backgrounds. I am not only comfortable with seeing individuals, but also families. I am experienced in multiple treatment modalities, and I make sure that we are always focusing on your goals.

Desmond Lomax

(he/him)

Desmond Lomax, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy
LPC
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor based in Pennsylvania. I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I started my career working in the prison system. I have seen it all! I am a trained, informed, solutions-focused therapist passionate about helping others. I believe you come to my session with the ability and capacity to heal and have the life you want. My goal is to support you and help you achieve your goals amid hardships and difficulties in your life.

Amanda Fink

(she/her)

Amanda Fink, LPC - Pennsylvania Therapist at Grow Therapy

Frequently rebooked

LPC
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hello there! I am privileged and honored to call myself a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), living in the state of PA. I have been working in the field of psychology for about 8-years now. I help children, adolescents, and young adults gain tools and skills needed to help improve their functioning and life satisfaction.

Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Pennsylvania rather than a city like Philadelphia?

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh to Scranton! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Pennsylvania.

Will my therapist take Optum?

Yes! If you use Optum you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Optum you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

What are the "Clients say I'm" badges?

Grow Therapy asks patients about their experience with therapists after they have had a certain number of sessions. After enough responses, we add those characteristics to their profiles to help you find the best online therapists for you. We're still working on collecting this information from all our therapists.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.