Pittsburgh · Altoona · Philadelphia · Statewide Telehealth

Real Help. Real Progress.
Real Therapists.

Personalized, evidence-based mental health therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, family, and addiction — without one-size-fits-all programs.

CPA Counseling provides outpatient mental health therapy across Pennsylvania — in-person at four offices and via secure telehealth statewide. UPMC, Highmark, Aetna, and Cigna accepted. No referral required.

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No program commitment required · New patients welcome

No program commitments
UPMC · Aetna · Highmark · Cigna
All ages treated
Telehealth available statewide
Serving Pittsburgh since 2016

WHAT WE TREAT

Conditions that respond well to our therapy

Our counseling practice exists to provide a safe and nurturing environment for patients to work through their struggles and get back to living the life they want.

Anxiety Treatment

Practical tools to quiet constant worry, panic, and the tension that comes with them.

Depression Therapy

Compassionate support to lift the weight, restore energy, and help you feel like yourself again.

Marriage Counseling

Rebuild communication, repair trust, and reconnect with your partner.

Gottman Method

Research-backed couples therapy that strengthens friendship, manages conflict, and creates shared meaning.

Life Transitions

Steady guidance through major change — divorce, loss, career shifts, and new chapters — so you can move forward with clarity.

Family Therapy

Ease tension and improve understanding so your family can communicate and function as a team.

Children & Adolescents

A safe, supportive space for kids and teens to navigate big feelings and life changes.

Addiction Therapy

Nonjudgmental support to understand substance use and build lasting recovery.

OUR LOCATIONS

Four offices across Pennsylvania

South Hills

3555 Washington Road, Suite 201, McMurray, PA 1531

Robinson Township

5168 Campbells Run Road, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Altoona

Altoona

311 E Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602

Philadelphia

1518 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

TELEHEALTH — PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE

A therapy session you can add to any schedule

All CPA Counseling therapists offer HIPAA-compliant video sessions. Whether you’re across town or across the state, you get the same quality of care from home or any private space.

Telehealth is not a second-tier option — it is clinically equivalent to in-person therapy for most presenting concerns. Your therapist will advise based on your situation.

  • Available to any Pennsylvania resident
  • Works on any phone, tablet, or computer
  • HIPAA-compliant — fully private and secure
  • Evening and weekend scheduling available
  • Mix in-person and virtual as needed
  • Most insurance plans accepted for telehealth
Telehealth Sessions are available in PA.
Cristina Panaccione

FOUNDED & LED BY CRISTINA PANACCIONE, LPC

A therapist who treats the person, not just the problem

Cristina Panaccione opened CPA Counseling in 2012 after completing her studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She built a practice grounded in one principle: every client should receive exactly the care they need — nothing more, nothing less.

Unlike practices that assign clients to whoever is available, Cristina personally hand-picks every therapist on the team and takes matching seriously from the first contact. Most clients see meaningful progress in three to six months.

Degree
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
University of Pittsburgh
Specialty
TF-CBT Certified
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Also Trained
Family Systems · Premarital Counseling
Crisis Intervention · Service Coordination
In Practice
Since 2012
Pittsburgh, PA — now statewide
Serves
Pittsburgh · Altoona · Philadelphia
All PA via telehealth

MEET THE TEAM

The therapists behind your care

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

Cristina Panaccione

Founder · Since 2015

Cristina Panaccione

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Specializes in anxiety, depression, and marital counseling. Goal-focused, eclectic approach. TF-CBT certified.

Philadelphia · Telehealth

Gretchen Echegoyen

MSW, LCSW · Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Specializes in life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns using CBT, TF-CBT, and strengths-based approaches.

Nicole Jacobs

South Hills · Telehealth

Nicole Jacobs

LPC · Licensed Professional Counselor

Life transitions, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, existential therapy. Teens, young adults, and families.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about therapy

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

CPA Counseling offers individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, anxiety treatment, depression therapy, addiction counseling, and social media addiction counseling. In-person at four Pennsylvania offices and via telehealth statewide.

No. CPA Counseling does not require patients to purchase treatment packages upfront. Your therapist evaluates your specific concerns, history, and goals — then builds a plan around what will actually help you. You pay for what you need. Most clients see meaningful progress within three to six months.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Gottman Method for couples, Family Systems Theory, IFS, EMDR, and person-centered eclectic approaches. Treatment is individualized — your therapist selects what fits your specific situation and goals.

Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including UPMC, Aetna, Cigna, and Highmark Blue Cross. Coverage varies by therapist and specific plan. Contact our office or complete the intake form to verify your benefits. Self-pay rates are also available.

We have four in-person offices: South Hills / McMurray (3555 Washington Road, Suite 201), Robinson Township (5168 Campbells Run Road, Suite 204), Altoona (311 E Pleasant Valley Blvd), and Philadelphia / Center City (1518 Walnut Street). Telehealth is available to any Pennsylvania resident.

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Take the first step

No program commitment. No long-term contract. Just an evaluation, a plan, and care that fits your actual needs. New patients welcome.