At Thriveworks, you can get therapy online & in person. We offer individual therapy (for kids, teens, & adults), couples & marriage counseling, psychiatry by video in many states, and more—and we accept most insurances. Choose your ideal provider and start therapy within 3-5 days.Our licensed providers create personalized treatment plans for challenges like anxiety and depression. Our support team is available with extended hours to help book an appointment, or you can book online.Established in 2008, Thriveworks is a leading mental health provider working to make therapy better for everyone. We provide best-practice care & foster a supportive environment our clinicians can thrive in.
Thriveworks (thriveworks.com) has 370 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.6 out of 5.
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Website
thriveworks.com
Category
Mental Health
Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Charged for services I didn't know they would charge me for.
Response from ThriveworksDec 23, 2025
Hi Jennifer. We are so sorry to read your review! It's our goal to make sure every client has a positive experience at our practice, and the experience you've described with billing sounds really frustrating. We’d like the chance to learn more about your experience and see how we can improve moving forward. Due to privacy concerns and to better assist you, we ask that clients reach out to us directly at [email protected]. Please email us with your name, phone number, and details of the issue. We’ll look into your account, see what happened, and work together from there. We appreciate the chance to help.
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Marie
Very disappointed in Thriveworks
Thriveworks confirmed at least twice that we would only be charged a $20 co-pay, only to receive a large bill about six weeks after our last session. I told them not to bill my credit card on file until we had resolved this issue but they charged my credit card anyway. Their fees for services are very high. I found the therapist to be minimally trained for therapy and inexperienced. I will not use Thriveworks again and I do not recommend using them.
Update: I emailed them at the email address below as they requested, to resolve the issue, and they have not responded to me. I am changing my star rating from one to two.
Response from ThriveworksDec 16, 2025
Hi there Marie, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We're disappointed to learn that our service fell short of your expectations, especially regarding billing. We genuinely strive to ensure every client has a positive journey with Thriveworks, and your feedback helps us identify areas for improvement. We'd like to learn more about what happened and see what we can do to help. Due to privacy concerns and to better assist you, we ask that clients reach out to us directly at [email protected]. Please email us with your name, phone number, and details of the issue. We’ll look into your account, see what happened, and work together from there. We appreciate the chance to help.
DB
db
LEFT ME DISGUSTED
I had an extremely disappointing and discouraging experience with Thriveworks.
It took me years to work up the courage to seek mental health help, which is part of why I needed help in the first place. When I finally made the decision, I scheduled the earliest appointment available — a 7:30am session — even rearranging my work schedule so I could attend. I was genuinely hopeful and optimistic that I was finally taking the right step.
That optimism didn’t last long.
From the moment the virtual appointment began, I felt uncomfortable. While I understand that not every provider-client match will be perfect, the tone quickly became dismissive. I explained that I was struggling with attention issues and was seeking guidance — whether that meant therapy, medication, or next steps. Instead of being guided, I was asked if I had a psychological evaluation. I didn’t know what that was, and the response I received felt irritated and condescending, as if I was wasting the provider’s time.
At that point, I shut down completely. Being spoken to that way — especially when you’re already vulnerable — was upsetting and discouraging. If a psychological evaluation was required before seeing a provider like that, this should have been clearly explained when I initially scheduled the appointment. Thriveworks is the professional organization here; I shouldn’t have been left to discover that requirement during the appointment itself.
Ultimately, the session was unhelpful and emotionally draining. I never moved forward simply because the entire experience left such a bad impression.
To make matters worse, over a month later I received a bill for $179. I submitted a billing complaint and, nearly two months later, I’m still getting the runaround — vague explanations, long delays, and references to a high volume of billing issues.
Mental health care should feel supportive, respectful, and human. Unfortunately, my experience with Thriveworks felt transactional and disorganized. I would strongly recommend doing thorough research and considering other providers before choosing this company.
Response from ThriveworksDec 16, 2025
Hi DB, we want to thank you for reaching out and making us aware of this situation. We understand how frustrating this must have been for you, and we’re here to help. Let’s work together to find a solution and ensure you have the support you need moving forward. To protect your privacy and assist you better, please email us directly at [email protected] with your name, phone number, and details of the issue. We’ll review your account and work on a solution together. We appreciate the chance to help.
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Marianela V.
Muy a gusto
Muy a gusto. Excelente
Response from ThriveworksDec 4, 2025
Hola Marianela, ¡gracias por tus palabras amables! Nos alegra mucho que hayas tenido una gran experiencia con nuestros servicios.
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customer
Caring
Great staff, Understanding and strong effort in assisting you.
Response from ThriveworksNov 28, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for your amazing review—it’s feedback like yours that inspires us. We're so happy you had a great experience with our services.
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Susan S.
zero stars
If I could leave zero stars, I would. The therapist seemed disengaged and read directly from a script the entire session. To make matters worse, I was billed twice for one appointment—despite their own billing policy stating they file the insurance claim first, then bill the patient. I ended up being charged $208 for a single session. I will never use this company again. I have reached out 3x --with no response from Thriveworks. DO NOT USE THRIVEWORKS.
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Response from ThriveworksNov 3, 2025
Hello Susan, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. Providing exceptional care is so important to us at Thriveworks, and it’s disheartening to know we may have fallen short. We’d like the chance to learn more about your experience and see how we can assist and improve moving forward. For privacy reasons and to best assist you, we kindly ask that you reach out to us directly at [email protected]. Please include your name, phone number, and a brief description of the issue, and we'll be happy to look into your account and figure things out together. We appreciate the chance to help.
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Jonell W.
My experience with Thriveworks has been…
My experience with Thriveworks has been incredibly positive. The process of finding a therapist was simple, and they offered flexible scheduling that fit my busy life
Response from ThriveworksOct 30, 2025
Hello Jonell! Thank you for brightening our day with your kind review. Your feedback serves as a strong motivation for us to maintain our commitment to excellence. 😁
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Carmen
I love the Therapist that I’m seeing
I love the Therapist that I’m seeing. She is so good. She has helped me with so many different situations that bother me that she speaks the time to listen to me work through the problem. I’m so grateful that I found her.
Response from ThriveworksOct 24, 2025
Hello Carmen, we're absolutely delighted to hear about your positive experience with our counseling services! We look forward to continuing to support you