Telehealth therapy in Pennsylvania
Licensed in Pennsylvania · LCSW #CW017625
Michael Nalbone, LCSW, sees adults by secure video from anywhere in Pennsylvania. Therapy here is entirely telehealth — no office to travel to and no waiting room — so a session can fit around work, family, or a schedule that doesn't leave room for an in-person visit.
Services
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Individual therapy
Personalized, client-centered therapy for adults facing depression, anxiety, substance use, challenging medical conditions, and life transitions — tailored to your goals and pace.
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LGBTQ+ affirming care
Experienced, culturally sensitive support for LGBTQ+ individuals across identity, relationships, and the unique stressors they may face.
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Military community
Specialized care for active-duty service members and their family members, attuned to the particular demands of military life.
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Telehealth
A HIPAA-compliant secure video platform is used for telehealth sessions for clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. A free brief initial consult is also available.
Eighteen years of experience, culturally sensitive and holistic care, CBT-trained at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
How it works
- Start with a free brief consult by phone, to hear what you're dealing with and see whether we're a good fit.
- Meet by secure video — 60 minutes for the first session, 45 minutes for ongoing sessions.
- Pay at the time of each session by credit or debit card, or HSA/FSA card, through a secure client portal.
- Get a Good Faith Estimate before your first session if you're paying out of pocket.
Member, Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work.
Fees & coverage in Pennsylvania
Self-pay: $210 for the first session (60 minutes), $185 for ongoing sessions (45 minutes). These apply when you're not using insurance — because your plan is out-of-network, you don't have coverage, or you prefer not to use your benefits.
I'm in-network with the following plans:
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- ComPsych
- AllOne Health
- Oxford
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon BCBS
- Anthem
- Anthem BCBS of Virginia
- CareFirst BCBS HMO/PPO
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Tricare
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Evernorth
If your plan is out-of-network, I can give you a detailed superbill to submit for possible reimbursement. More about fees and coverage.
Questions from clients in Pennsylvania
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to see you?
- You need to be physically located in Pennsylvania during your sessions — that's what my license covers — but you don't need to be a resident. If you're a student, in the military, or splitting time between states, tell me where you'll be and I'll let you know whether I can see you.
- How do telehealth sessions work?
- We meet by secure video at a scheduled time and the session runs the way an in-person one would — you just join from wherever you have privacy and a stable connection. The first session runs 60 minutes and ongoing sessions run 45 minutes.
- Does insurance cover telehealth therapy in Pennsylvania?
- Usually yes, but the details depend on your plan. I'm in-network with the plans listed above. Your copay, deductible, and telehealth rules come from your policy, so call the number on the back of your insurance card — or send me your plan details and I'll help you check.
- What if you're not licensed where I am?
- I'm licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. If you're physically in one of those states, I can see you. If you're somewhere else, I'm happy to point you toward finding someone licensed where you live.