Therapist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bryan Bass-Riley, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Bryan Bass-Riley, MDiv, MS, LPC
Specializes In:
Bryan Bass-Riley, MDiv, MS, LPC helps individuals navigate life’s challenges by creating a supportive, collaborative environment where personal growth and healing can flourish. Practicing at LifeStance Health in Pennsylvania, Bryan works with teens, adults, and seniors, providing personalized care that addresses the unique needs of each client. His clinical expertise supports those struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma, using evidence-based interventions to foster resilience and lasting change. Bryan is deeply passionate about working with individuals facing gender identity questions, supporting first responders, and helping those on the autism spectrum. His approach is affirming, compassionate, and rooted in a deep respect for each person’s journey. Bryan believes in providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities, process difficult experiences, and develop the tools they need to live more fully. His training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness practices allows him to tailor his work to each person’s unique goals and strengths. In addition to his focus areas, Bryan also has experience supporting clients managing ADHD, grief, bipolar disorder, midlife transitions, men’s issues, and alcohol and drug use challenges. His work is informed by a commitment to holistic, client-centered therapy that recognizes both the emotional and practical sides of healing. Outside of his clinical work, Bryan enjoys hiking, exercising, and reading.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UPMC
Languages
- English
Education
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Neumann College
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Princeton Theological Seminary
FAQs
Please call us at 412-621-3777 to schedule an appointment with Bryan Bass-Riley.
Bryan Bass-Riley generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 412-621-3777 to find out Bryan Bass-Riley's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Bryan Bass-Riley:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UPMC
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 412-621-3777 to see how we can help.
Bryan Bass-Riley is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Bryan Bass-Riley works at:
Yes, Bryan Bass-Riley does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Bryan Bass-Riley is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: