CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA · RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Therapy in
Philadelphia, PA

CPA Counseling is now open at 1518 Walnut Street in Center City — bringing experienced, results-focused mental health care to the heart of Philadelphia’s most walkable neighborhood.

Cristina Panaccione and Associates Counseling now offers in-person therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our licensed therapists provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, anxiety treatment, and addiction counseling to adults, teens, and children throughout Philadelphia — including Rittenhouse, Graduate Hospital, South Philadelphia, Old City, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Therapy in Philly
No program commitments
UPMC · Aetna · Highmark · Cigna
All ages treated
Telehealth available statewide
Serving Center City

YOUR FIRST VISIT

What to expect when you reach out

Most first sessions are 45–55 minutes; ongoing sessions are typically 45 minutes. There are no packages or long-term commitments — you get the support you need for as long as it’s helpful.

1

Reach Out

You request an appointment online or by phone. Our intake coordinator learns what you’re looking for and matches you with the therapist best suited to your needs — not a random assignment.

2

First Session

Your therapist listens to your history, what brought you in, and what you’re hoping for. This first conversation is about understanding you and building a comfortable, judgment-free space — nothing is rushed.

3

Your Plan

Together, you set goals and agree on an approach that fits your situation, drawing on evidence-based methods like CBT and solution-focused therapy. You’ll understand what you’re working on and why.

4

Ongoing Progress

Your progress is revisited regularly and the approach adjusts as you grow. You continue for as long as it’s helpful — there’s no fixed program that runs past the point it’s serving you.

WHAT WE TREAT

Counseling Services in Philadelphia, PA

Our Philadelphia therapists specialize in the mental health concerns most common among Center City professionals, young adults, couples, and families. We treat the full range of life’s challenges — with expertise and warmth.

Anxiety Treatment

Structured, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, worry, panic, and stress. We help you build lasting coping skills — not just manage symptoms.

Depression Therapy

Compassionate support for depression, low mood, and emotional exhaustion. We address root causes and rebuild motivation, meaning, and connection.

Couples Counseling

Gottman-informed couples therapy for partners looking to rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship. Premarital counseling available.

Family Therapy

Systems-based family counseling for conflict, communication breakdowns, parenting challenges, divorce, blended families, and life transitions.

Children & Adolescents

Age-appropriate therapy for children and teens navigating anxiety, ADHD, school stress, trauma, identity, and life changes in a Philadelphia context.

Addiction Counseling

Compassionate, non-judgmental support for substance use, behavioral addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Individual and family support available.

Life Transitions

Therapy for the moments when everything changes — career pivots, relocation, divorce, loss, new parenthood, or identity shifts. We help you move through change with purpose, not just survive it.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

Inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and those navigating identity, relationships, and the intersections of mental health. Bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist available at this location.

FIND US

Therapy in Center City Philadelphia

Steps from Rittenhouse Square on Walnut Street. Easy access from Center City, Rittenhouse, Washington Square West, Society Hill, and University City — SEPTA accessible at Walnut-Locust.

  • ADDRESS – 1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · Center City
  • PHONE – 412-439-1416
  • HOURS – M-F 9 AM to 9 PM · Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM · Closed Sunday
  • INSURANCE – UPMC · Aetna · Highmark Blue Cross · Signa· Most major plans
  • TRANSIT – Walnut-Locust Station · SEPTA bus routes 9, 12, 21

WHY THIS LOCATION

Care that fits the way Philadelphia lives

A Center City office built around access — walkable, transit-connected, and backed by statewide telehealth for the days you can’t make it in.

1

Center City Location

1518 Walnut St is steps from Rittenhouse Square in one of Philadelphia’s most walkable districts — easy for clients from Center City, South Philly, West Philly, and beyond.

2

SEPTA Accessible

Walkable from the Walnut-Locust SEPTA station and served by multiple bus routes. No car required — an important advantage for Philadelphia clients without parking access.

3

Statewide via Telehealth

Can’t make it in? All CPA Counseling therapists offer secure video sessions. Switch between in-person and virtual based on schedule, commute, or preference.

4

Bilingual Care Available

Spanish-speaking therapy is available at this location — affirming, inclusive care for Philadelphia’s diverse Center City community.

In-Person & Telehealth Options

See us in Center City — or Connect from Anywhere in PA

Walnut Street is one of Philadelphia’s premier professional corridors, and we’re proud to bring CPA Counseling’s approach to this community. We combine the personal, relationship-first feel of a boutique practice with a team large enough to match clients precisely to the right therapist. Our programs are designed to produce results in months, not years — and every therapist on our team is hand-picked by Cristina Panaccione for their skill, character, and care.

CPA Counseling offers both options in Philadelphia. You can see a therapist in person at our Center City office at 1518 Walnut Street, near Rittenhouse Square and the Walnut-Locust SEPTA station, or meet by secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth from anywhere in Pennsylvania. Many clients mix both — in-person when it suits their schedule, virtual when it doesn’t. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and most major insurance plans are accepted.

  • Private office at 1518 Walnut St, Center City Philadelphia.
  • SEPTA accessible — Walnut-Locust station nearby.
  • Secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth for PA residents.
  • Evening and weekend appointments available.
  • Most major insurance plans accepted.

MEET THE TEAM

The therapists behind your care

Every therapist is personally selected by Cristina for clinical skill, warmth, and commitment to real outcomes.

  • Christina Binder MSW

    Christina Binder

    LSW · Licensed Social Worker

    Locations: Center City Philadelphia · Telehealth

    Skills: Gottman Method, EFT, CBT

    Services: Marriage Counseling, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+

    Therapy can be meaningful without always feeling heavy.

    Christina Binder, LSW, works with adolescents, adults, and couples on anxiety, identity, and life transitions — with warmth, creativity, and humor. Gottman and EFT for couples.

  • Claire Friedlander

    Claire Friedlander

    MSW Candidate · Clinical Social Work Intern

    Locations: Center City Philadelphia · Telehealth

    Skills: CBT, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused

    Services: Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem

    You don’t have to have everything figured out to take the first step toward feeling better.

    Claire Friedlander, MSW candidate and Clinical Social Work Intern, works with adolescents and adults on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem under clinical supervision.

  • Gretchen Echegoyen

    Gretchen Echegoyen

    LCSW · Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Locations: Center City Philadelphia · Telehealth

    Skills: IFS, Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing

    Services: Addiction, Trauma Therapy, Marriage Counseling

    Emotional healing starts with being honest about what hurts.

    Gretchen Echegoyen, LCSW, is a bilingual clinician working with adults and couples on anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationships — faith-integrated where it matters to you.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Therapy in Philly

Straightforward answers to what patients ask most often before their first session.

Our Philadelphia office is located at 1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 — in the heart of Center City near Rittenhouse Square. The office is accessible via SEPTA, with Walnut-Locust Station nearby, and served by multiple bus routes including the 9, 12, and 21. Paid parking garages are available within a short walk.

We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, United, and others. Coverage varies by therapist and specific plan. Contact our office directly or complete the intake form to verify your benefits before your first appointment. Self-pay rates are available, and we’ll help you understand your options at intake.

Yes — we offer evening appointments Monday through Friday and Saturday sessions by arrangement. Center City clients often need flexible scheduling around professional and family demands. We prioritize availability that works for your life, not just during business hours. Virtual sessions offer the most scheduling flexibility for clients with variable schedules.

Yes — CPA Counseling offers affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ clients. Our therapists have experience supporting individuals navigating identity, coming out, relationship dynamics, family acceptance, and mental health concerns specific to LGBTQ+ experiences. Our Philadelphia office’s Center City location reflects our commitment to serving this community with dignity and clinical expertise.

We bring a Pittsburgh practice’s track record to a new city. Every therapist is personally selected by Cristina Panaccione — not just credentialed, but chosen for warmth, values, and skill. Our model focuses on meaningful progress within three to six months, not indefinite open-ended therapy. And we take matching seriously: we’ll help you find the right fit before your first session.

READY TO START?

Philadelphia — We’re Ready When You Are

CPA Counseling is open in Center City and accepting new clients. No long-term commitment. Just the right therapist, a clear plan, and care that fits your life.