All sessions are conducted via a secure and easy-to-use telehealth platform, similar to Zoom. Phone sessions can also be conducted on an as needed basis. We are not providing any in-person counseling at this time.

The first session will be an initial assessment to discuss your background information, history, and needs for treatment. During this first session, you will have the opportunity to see how therapy will work, review practice policies, ask questions, as well as determine whether or not you are comfortable with the therapist. The therapist will also review your intake forms and screenings with you.

Therapy sessions are typically 50-60 minutes. Depending on individual need, most sessions occur weekly or biweekly. You can discuss with your therapist what is best for you.

• Typically therapists or counselors have their master’s degree in counseling, and may have additional certifications and specialities through continuing education and training.

• While psychologists provide counseling services, they also provide psychological testing for schools, courts, and other entities. Psychologists usually have an advanced clinical degree.

• Psychiatrists usually do not provide therapy/counseling services and are typically available for medication management. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in behavior. If medication is necessary, it is usually used in conduction with counseling/therapy. Medication therapy is not a replacement for therapy.

Yes! To see a list of in-network plans, please visit the About Us page.

• Access to HIPPA secured virtual mental health care in PA, DE & VA

• Secure and easy to use therapy platform

• Flexible scheduling and easy appointment booking

• Therapy from a Licensed and Board Certified Therapist

Scheduling is simple:

1. Choose a free 15-minute consult to share what you’re looking for and get matched with the right clinician.

2. Complete brief intake forms and verify benefits.

3. Meet via secure telehealth anywhere in Pennsylvania, Delaware, or Virginia.
   Prefer to skip the consult? You can request an intake directly and we’ll follow up with next steps.

You still have options:

• Out-of-Network (OON): Pay at the time of service and use a superbill to request reimbursement from your plan.

• HSA/FSA: Most clients can use pre-tax funds.

• Sliding-scale spots may be available.

You’re not alone. Sometimes therapy misses the mark because the fit, timing, or approach wasn’t right or because the space didn’t feel culturally responsive. At AWA Counseling Services, we start with a free 15-minute consult to match you with a clinician who understands your goals and lived experience. In the first 4–6 weeks, we co-create a clear roadmap: specific goals, session frequency, and skills. We check progress regularly and adjust what’s not working whether that means a different strategy, pace, or therapist.

Yes. Your information is protected by HIPAA, and we use encrypted, secure platforms. There are a few legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality, including:

• Immediate risk of harm to self or others

• Suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult

• A valid court order
  We also support quality care through clinical supervision; if a supervisee or intern is involved, we obtain your consent and limit access to what’s necessary for your care.

Feeling anxious about starting is completely normal, especially if you’re used to handling everything on your own. We make the process gentle and predictable:

• Before session: brief consult → simple intake → tech check for secure telehealth;

• First session: a calm conversation about what brings you in, what relief would look like, and how we’ll pace the work with your nervous system in mind

• Your choice, your pace: you can pause, pass, or set boundaries anytime; we’ll never push you to share before you’re ready

• Safety & privacy: HIPAA-compliant platform, confidentiality, and clear info on the few legal exceptions

Quick prep tips: choose a private space, use headphones, bring water or a journal, and jot down 1–2 goals (e.g., “sleep better,” “stop people-pleasing at work”). You don’t have to have perfect words; showing up is the work.

Ready when you are. Book your free consult to get matched with a therapist who sees the whole you and supports your next chapter.

Group therapy brings together a small, guided community, usually 6–8 clients, with a licensed therapist to build skills, share strategies, and feel less alone. At AWA Counseling Services, groups are online (telehealth) for clients in , PA DE and designed for Black & Brown women navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationships, and life transitions.

Absolutely. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming and provide couples therapy for same-sex and queer couples of all genders and relationship structures. We focus on communication, repair after conflict, attachment patterns, and rebuilding trustdrawing from Imago-informed and emotionally focused approaches. Sessions are available via secure telehealth across PA & DE.