Center City Philadelphia · 1518 Walnut Street
Therapy in
Philadelphia, PA
CPA Counseling is now open at 1518 Walnut Street in Center City — experienced, results-focused mental health care in one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
Cristina Panaccione and Associates Counseling offers in-person therapy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — at our Center City office on Walnut Street and by secure video anywhere in the state. Our licensed therapists provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, and addiction counseling for adults, teens, and children across Rittenhouse, Society Hill, Washington Square, Fishtown, Old City, and the surrounding neighborhoods. New clients are welcome, and no referral is needed.
- No referral required
- Most major insurance accepted
- Evening appointments
- Telehealth statewide
- Four offices across Pennsylvania
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Anxiety Treatment
Structured, evidence-based therapy for worry, panic, and the avoidance that has quietly narrowed daily life.
Depression Therapy
Support for low mood, lost motivation, and the exhaustion that makes ordinary tasks feel heavy.
Couples Counseling
Work on communication, trust, and reconnecting — for partners at any stage.
Family Therapy
Systems-based counseling for households navigating conflict, change, or a difficult season.
Children and Adolescents
Age-appropriate therapy for school stress, anxiety, and the transitions young people face.
Addiction Counseling
Non-judgmental support for substance use and the patterns that keep it in place.
Life Transitions
Therapy for the moments when everything changes — career, grief, parenthood, or starting over.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
An affirming space where you are not required to explain or defend who you are.
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.
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Center City Location
1518 Walnut Street sits between Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, walkable from Society Hill, Old City, and Logan Square.
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SEPTA Accessible
Minutes from the Walnut–Locust and 15th Street stations, with Regional Rail at Suburban Station a short walk away.
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Statewide via Telehealth
Can’t make it in? Every CPA Counseling therapist offers secure video sessions. Switch between in-person and virtual as your week allows.
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Bilingual Care Available
Sessions in English and Spanish with a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in person or by telehealth across Pennsylvania.
Find Us
Therapy in Center City Philadelphia
On Walnut Street between Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, serving Center City, Rittenhouse, Washington Square West, Society Hill, Old City, Fishtown, and University City.
Address & contact
Cristina Panaccione and Associates Counseling, L.L.C. 1518 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102
412-439-1416
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Meet the Team
The therapists behind your care
Every therapist is personally selected by Cristina for clinical skill, warmth, and commitment to real outcomes.
Claire Friedlander
MSW Candidate · Clinical Social Work Intern
- Locations
- Philadelphia
- Skills
- CBT, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused
- Services
- Anxiety Treatment, Depression Therapy, Trauma Therapy
“You don’t have to have everything figured out to take the first step toward feeling better.”
Claire Friedlander is a Master of Social Work candidate and Clinical Social Work Intern providing therapy under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker. She works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, self-esteem, grief, and trauma.
Gretchen Echegoyen
MSW, LCSW · Bilingual (Spanish)
- Locations
- Philadelphia
- Skills
- CBT, EFT, TF-CBT
- Services
- Life Transitions, Anxiety Treatment, Addictions
“I know that moving to a new phase of life is hard — but with time and effort, you can adjust and become your authentic self.”
Gretchen specializes in life transitions, helping teens, young adults, and adults move through change with confidence. Bilingual in English and Spanish, serving Philadelphia and statewide via telehealth.
Yolanda Henderson
MSW, LCSW
- Locations
- Philadelphia
- Skills
- Psychodynamic, CBT, Solution-Focused
- Services
- Trauma Therapy, Grief & Loss, Depression Therapy
“Release is the practice of letting go of what no longer supports our well-being so we can create space for new possibilities.”
With 25 years of Philadelphia behavioral-health experience — inpatient and outpatient care, case management, and crisis intervention — Yolanda helps adults feel truly seen and heard as they work through trauma, grief, and life’s harder chapters.
Common Questions
Questions about therapy in Philadelphia
Straightforward answers to what patients ask most before their first session.
Where is CPA Counseling’s Philadelphia office?
Our Philadelphia office is at 1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, in Center City between Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square. It is a short walk from the Walnut–Locust and 15th Street SEPTA stations and from Regional Rail at Suburban Station.
Is this a new CPA Counseling location?
Center City is our newest office and our first in Philadelphia. The practice has served Pennsylvania since 2015, and the Philadelphia team follows the same clinical standards as our South Hills, Robinson Township, and Altoona offices. New clients are welcome and no referral is needed.
What insurance does CPA Counseling accept in Philadelphia?
We accept UPMC, Aetna, Highmark, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Geisinger, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Carelon, Magellan, and most major plans. Coverage varies by individual policy, so it is worth confirming your benefits before your first session — we are glad to help you check.
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments in Philadelphia?
Yes. Evening appointments run until 9:00 PM on weekdays and Saturday mornings are available, though availability varies by therapist. Many clients mix in-person sessions with secure telehealth when a week does not allow the trip into Center City.
Do you offer therapy in Spanish?
Yes. Gretchen Echegoyen is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering sessions in English and Spanish, in person at Center City or by secure telehealth anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Ready to Start?
Philadelphia — we’re ready when you are
CPA Counseling is open in Center City and accepting new clients. Request an appointment online, or call and speak with someone who can answer your questions first.