Thriveworks

Thriveworks is a national mental health practice founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The company has grown to operate more than 340 physical office locations across 49 states, making it one of the largest provider networks in the country for in-person and hybrid mental health care. Unlike pure-play telehealth platforms, Thriveworks employs its therapists and psychiatrists directly rather than functioning as a marketplace for independent practitioners. The practice offers a full range of behavioral health services including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and psychiatry. For ADHD specifically, Thriveworks provides behavioral therapy focused on symptom management, executive function skills, and coping strategies, alongside psychiatric evaluation and medication management in states where the platform offers psychiatry services (currently 27 states for virtual psychiatry). The combination of therapy and prescribing access under one organizational roof simplifies care coordination for patients who need both. Thriveworks' insurance coverage is one of its most significant practical advantages: the network accepts more than 585 insurance plans covering approximately 190 million Americans, including most major commercial carriers. The practice also accepts Medicare in many locations. This breadth of coverage makes Thriveworks accessible to insured patients who want to avoid self-pay telehealth costs while maintaining the option for in-person sessions. The direct employment model means Thriveworks maintains clinical oversight over its providers and can enforce consistent quality standards — a meaningful distinction from directory-style platforms where the quality of therapists varies substantially because vetting is minimal. It also means that when patients need to switch providers, coordination can happen within the same organization. One practical limitation is pricing for self-pay patients: without insurance, Thriveworks sessions are among the more expensive options in the telehealth market at $160–$240 per session. The practice is plainly designed for insured patients, and self-pay individuals may find better value at independent private practices or lower-cost telehealth alternatives. Geographic availability is broad but not universal — Wyoming is the primary gap in coverage. Unlike pure-play telehealth platforms, Thriveworks employs its therapists and psychiatrists directly rather than functioning as a marketplace for independent practitioners. The practice offers a full range of behavioral health services including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and psychiatry. For ADHD specifically, Thriveworks provides behavioral therapy focused on symptom management, executive function skills, and coping strategies, alongside psychiatric evaluation and medication management in states where the platform offers psychiatry services (currently 27 states for virtual psychiatry). The combination of therapy and prescribing access under one organizational roof simplifies care coordination for patients who need both. Thriveworks' insurance coverage is one of its most significant practical advantages: the network accepts more than 585 insurance plans covering approximately 190 million Americans, including most major commercial carriers. The practice also accepts Medicare in many locations. This breadth of coverage makes Thriveworks accessible to insured patients who want to avoid self-pay telehealth costs while maintaining the option for in-person sessions. The direct employment model means Thriveworks maintains clinical oversight over its providers and can enforce consistent quality standards — a meaningful distinction from directory-style platforms where the quality of therapists varies substantially because vetting is minimal. It also means that when patients need to switch providers, coordination can happen within the same organization. One practical limitation is pricing for self-pay patients: without insurance, Thriveworks sessions are among the more expensive options in the telehealth market at $160–$240 per session. The practice is plainly designed for insured patients, and self-pay individuals may find better value at independent private practices or lower-cost telehealth alternatives. Geographic availability is broad but not universal — Wyoming is the primary gap in coverage.

Who it suits

Adults and adolescents seeking ADHD therapy — behavioral skill-building, CBT, and executive function coaching — who want the option of either in-person or virtual sessions and need their insurance accepted. Thriveworks is particularly strong for patients who want continuity between a therapist and a psychiatrist, since both can be accessed within the same practice. It is not the right fit for patients who need the lowest-cost self-pay option (Thriveworks is priced for insured patients at $160–$240/session without insurance), or those in the roughly one state (Wyoming) where Thriveworks does not operate.

How Thriveworks compares

Thriveworks competes with Grow Therapy, Headway, and Psychology Today's therapist directory for insurance-covered therapy, but differentiates itself through its hybrid in-person and virtual model, its employed (rather than contractor) provider base, and its ability to offer both therapy and psychiatry under one roof. Unlike Grow Therapy or Headway, which are primarily matching directories of independent therapists, Thriveworks directly employs its providers and maintains regional offices, giving it more quality control and easier care coordination between therapists and prescribers. For ADHD specifically, Thriveworks offers both behavioral therapy and psychiatric medication management in most states, though stimulant prescribing availability varies by state and provider.

Care offered

• ADHD Management
• Mental Health & Psychiatry

Included

• Therapy / Counseling
• Medication Management
• Initial Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Prescription Refills
• Controlled Substance Prescribing

Convenience

• Same-Week Appointments
• Evening & Weekend Hours
• Couples / Family Sessions

Cost

Pricing not confirmed. Check Thriveworks's website for current prices.

Thriveworks accepts 585+ insurance plans covering approximately 190 million Americans — most insured patients pay a $0–$50 copay per session. Without insurance, therapy intake sessions cost $200–$240 and follow-ups are $160–$195 depending on location. Virtual psychiatry is available in 27 states. FSA and HSA cards are accepted.

Insurance

Plans listed: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Tricare.

Coverage varies by plan. Confirm yours with the provider before booking.

States served by telehealth

24 states

• CA
• TX
• FL
• NY
• IL
• PA
• OH
• GA
• NC
• NJ
• VA
• CO
• AZ
• WA
• MA
• MD
• MN
• TN
• CT
• MI
• IN
• MO
• WI
• SC

Telehealth providers must be licensed in the state where you are during the visit.

How to start

Visit thriveworks.com and click "Find a Therapist" or "Find a Psychiatrist," enter your location and insurance information, and browse available providers. You can book online or call your nearest Thriveworks office directly. Most locations can schedule new patient appointments within a few days.