Therapist in WARRINGTON, Pennsylvania Avis Pitkow, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 22-75+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Avis Pitkow, PsyD, LPC
Specializes In:
Dr. Pitkow earned her Master’s Degree and her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University. She has a diverse background having worked with outpatient, inpatient, substance abuse and dual diagnosis populations. In addition to working in the field for close to 20 years, Dr. Pitkow brings essential life experiences to the work. Dr. Pitkow believes that the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship established between the client and the therapist, without which very little is accomplished. To that end she aims to create a safe and warm environment where the relationship can develop. She states she is not a “one size fits all” type therapist, therefore integrative, psychodynamic, eclectic and a touch of CBT would be good descriptors of her style. She believes in meeting clients where they are and going from there and is particularly fond of working with people who are in early sobriety having difficulty learning to “live life on life’s terms.“ She appreciates working with people who have felt stuck and are ready to do the work to make some changes. It is rewarding to be there with them to assist in that process.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Drug/substance use
- Social skills & communication
- Sex & intimacy issues
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Self-esteem
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- 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)
Languages
- English
Education
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Immaculata University
Locations
Telehealth Only
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Avis Pitkow. You can also call 484-685-0965 to have someone assist you.
Avis Pitkow generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 484-685-0965 to find out Avis Pitkow'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 Avis Pitkow:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- 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)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 484-685-0965 to see how we can help.
Avis Pitkow is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Avis Pitkow works at:
Yes, Avis Pitkow does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Avis Pitkow is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.