Quality Therapy From Wherever You Are in Pennsylvania
Getting to a therapy office isn’t always possible. A schedule that won’t flex. A commute that adds an hour to an already full day. A town without a local therapist who specializes in what you need. Or simply the preference to do this from your own space.
Telehealth therapy at MK Counseling Services gives Pennsylvania residents access to quality mental health care without those barriers. Same therapists. Same approach. Same results, just from wherever you happen to be.
You don’t have to come to us to work with us.
What Telehealth Therapy Is
How Online Therapy Works
Telehealth therapy is a video session between you and your therapist, conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Sessions are 50 minutes, scheduled at a regular time that works for you.
You don’t need any special equipment. A smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and a reliable internet connection is all it takes. You can join from home, from your car, from your office, anywhere you have a private space and a few minutes to settle.
The therapeutic relationship works the same way online as it does in person. Your therapist can see you, hear you, and engage with you fully. The work is the same. The privacy is the same. The results are the same.
When Grief Gets Stuck
Is Telehealth as Effective as In-Person?
The Short Answer Is Yes, Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person therapy for most mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and grief.
For some clients, telehealth is actually more effective. Being in a familiar environment reduces the anxiety of showing up somewhere new. Having the session from home means there’s no commute to decompress from afterward. Some clients open up faster when they’re on their own turf.
Telehealth isn’t a compromise. For many people, it’s the better option.
Who Telehealth Works Best For
Telehealth Is a Strong Fit If You
- Travel frequently or work from home and need flexibility
- Are recovering from illness, injury, or mobility challenges
- Prefer the comfort and privacy of your own space over a waiting room
- Deal with social anxiety that makes going somewhere new feel like a barrier
- Want to work with a specific therapist whose specialty isn't available locally
- Have a schedule that makes regular in-person appointments difficult to maintain
- Live outside Pittsburgh or in a part of Pennsylvania without easy access to a specialist
Find the Right Therapist for Your online sessions!
All five MK Counseling counselors offer telehealth sessions for Pennsylvania residents.
Mandy Kushner, LPC-S
Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ART therapy. Telehealth only across Pennsylvania.
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Diana Simpson, LPC
OCD, anxiety, perfectionism. Teens and young adults. Telehealth only.
Chris Koska, LPC
Grief, depression, anxiety, couples counseling. In-person and telehealth.
Maddy Clines, MA
Children, teens, self-esteem, confidence. In-person and telehealth.
Alaina Schrader, LPC
ADHD, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health. Telehealth only. Currently full, waitlist available.
Getting Started With Telehealth
Step 1 Fill out the appointment request form.
Tell us a little about what you’re looking for. We’ll match you with the right counselor and confirm whether telehealth is the right fit for your situation.
Step 2 We reach out within 24 to 48 hours.
We’ll confirm your match and send you the secure link to your first session along with any intake paperwork.
Step 3 Join your first session.
Click the link at your scheduled time, from home, your car, or wherever works for you. Your therapist will take it from there.
Common Questions About Online Therapy
Is telehealth covered by my insurance?
Most insurance plans that cover in-person therapy also cover telehealth. MK Counseling accepts Aetna, Anthem, Highmark BCBS, Cigna, United/Optum, and UPMC. Confirm your specific telehealth coverage directly with your insurer before your first session.
What platform do you use?
MK Counseling uses a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform for all telehealth sessions. You’ll receive a link before each appointment, no account or download required.
What if I have technical issues?
If you experience a technical issue during a session, your therapist will reach out by phone to continue the appointment or reschedule as needed. Technical difficulties won’t count as a missed session.
Is telehealth confidential?
Yes. All telehealth sessions at MK Counseling are conducted over encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platforms. Your session content is fully protected under the same confidentiality rules as in-person therapy.
Therapy Across Pennsylvania On Your Terms
You don’t have to live near Pittsburgh to work with MK Counseling. You don’t have to rearrange your life to fit a therapy schedule. And you don’t have to walk into an office before you’re ready. Fill out the appointment request form and tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll match you with the right counselor and get you started, wherever you are in Pennsylvania.