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110 licensed therapists & providers in Pennsylvania—14 in Allentown. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

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We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

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94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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667 people sought family therapy help at Allentown in the last year

Discover how starting family therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Growing up in a family home shaped by trauma, I often felt broken or out of place. I now believe no one is broken, and in therapy,...

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As an individual who struggled with mental health issues myself, I understand that you can't just "snap out of it" —like some peop...

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Sophie Greger

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

My go-to approach for helping clients in family therapy is to build honest communication and awareness of family systems. I really find benefit in encouraging families to be truthful with one another and manage their own reactions to one another's truths.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Family therapy is often very eclectic and the tools really depend on what the primary challenges are.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

I know a family is making progress when they are able to grow as individuals and as members of a family unit.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Clients can continue practicing interpersonal conflict resolution and communication skills.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

Clients can be honest with all members of the family about what the goal of therapy is.

Family therapy FAQs

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Allentown, PA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Allentown, PA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

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Families in Allentown, PA—Therapy and Counseling

Families that are knocked off balance can regain equilibrium. Sometimes, the path forward means seeking an outside perspective. For many families, therapy has given them the guidance and support they need to get back on track.

Thriveworks Allentown offers family therapy because every family needs help from time to time. Our therapists love equipping families with the tools they need to come together and re-establish balance. Call or go online to schedule with us today.

The Benefits of Family Therapy

There are many potential benefits to strengthening your family including but not limited to:

  • Increased coping skills to handle hardship and stress
  • Smaller risk of poverty as the family shares expenses and income potential
  • More secure attachment among family members and the possibility of children learning healthy relational skills
  • Reduced risk of abuse and neglect
  • Fewer cases of depression and anxiety-related conditions

Why Start Family Therapy?

What is happening in your family right now? Take a moment to consider whether more than one person is affected. Take a moment to consider whether more than one person will need to adjust in order for the family to move forward. If so, family therapy may be a good option.
Specifically, here are a few examples of why clients are started family therapy at Thriveworks Allentown:

  1. Tension/hostility among individual family members
  2. An overbearing parenting style that has resulted in rebellious children
  3. Permissive parenting style that has resulted in uncontrollable children
  4. Particular hard times, such as losing a job, home, or family member
  5. Hormonal fluctuations with a parent or teen that may be contributing to conflict
  6. A special-needs family member with unequally distributed care
  7. Inadequate premarital counseling and/or marriage maintenance therapy
  8. Intimacy problems within the marriage relationship
  9. Family member(s) with unmet needs
  10. Neglect, addiction, and/or abuse in the family

Help for Families at Thriveworks Allentown, PA

Thriveworks Allentown is ready to give your family the support and guidance it needs. We want our clients to receive the first-rate care they deserve.

Thriveworks Allentown has appointments available for family therapy. Call today to get started or book online to begin.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Allentown accept 49 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Allentown
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Ease and convenience of working with my therapist.
Everly Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Ed is a wonderful therapist. He poses unique questions that I really have to think about the answers and I like that I get to be challenged in my thought process. I am a Christian and It’s nice to have a fellow believer, understand scripture or share it with me to encourage me to keep moving forward in my journey? It’s almost like chatting with a friend Been my therapist for at least 18 months if not longer.
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Harper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Jonathan Egge understands what I say, which means he understands what I need, he's truthful, intelligent, easy to understand, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs some understanding about their thoughts and ideas, he does that for me and I can't thank him enough.
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Akemi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She listens with no judgement
Simone Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dawn understands me
Emma Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
My therapist Bryant is one of the only people I've ever met who has gotten me to open myself up and be aware of myself. He is the best. I look forward to therapy every week and is one of the most insightful and communicative professionals I've ever met.
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Maria Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
★★★★★
Marianne has steadily helped me acknowledge some of the energy I’ve carried for many years. She is sensitive to my spiritual beliefs and is able to help me develop goals for the future.
Amelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I finally found someone who understands me and challenges me intellectually. She explains to me why children do what they do in turn allowing me to understand why I am the way I am. She offers me real anxiety relief coping skills like breathing techniques or ice packs on the face. She doesn't just ask me how I feel all the time or make me talk about hard things if I'm not in the mood. She uses the words that I say to understand how I feel even if I don't know how I feel. I really like her and I really think she's going to help me.
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Veronica Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Address

1320 Hausman Rd Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located near Hausman Rd and Cetronia Rd, off I-476. It is right by the Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center and near the Springhouse Middle School.

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Phone number

(484) 246-8451
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Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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Hours

Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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