For Individuals & Couples
About Psychotherapy
Couples/Relationship Therapy
Challenges Being Experienced
Modalities
Philosophy
Rates
Good Faith Estimate
Insurance/Payments
On-going Client Self-management
Duration & Frequency
Locations
Initial Inquiries & Scheduling
Licensure
About Psychotherapy
with Empowering Presence, LLC & Robert Pileggi, LCSW
See also: Psychology Today Profile.
Life changes. Emotions change. Hopes and fears change. And we live through it all. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone accompanying us through the changes, so that we can learn and grow from them.
I support people who are willing to try forming a new relationship with life and what it brings. Perhaps that’s a new perspective or new ways of going about life. We’ll discover the way together – your way – based on your life experiences and inner wisdom and strength.
And along the way, we’ll look at how to be more compassionate with yourself.
This process can be initially scary and challenging. Looking honestly at ourselves and life certainly can be! But we’ll support you with some new skills and building a judgment-free presence – both in the therapy room and within yourself. With support, confidence can grow, and so can hope that changes that are possible.
Learning new ways to be with life, as it is; forming new relationships with life and our selves – I’ve discovered that people also grow a greater sense of well-being, balance, empowerment, and wholeness.
Couples/Relationship Therapy: I also work with couples who wish to deepen their relationship, to be more present with one another, and to communicate more effectively. Whether or not you are experiencing challenges in your relationship, there is always room to grow intimacy – which not only may bring more joy and fulfillment in your relationship, it may also build skills and a sense of unconditional connection that can help to prevent or ameliorate the effects of challenges or misunderstandings in the future.
Challenges: My clients tend to be experiencing challenges with: anxiety, depression, body image, self-esteem, sexual orientation, gender identity, transitioning, relationships, communication, grief/loss, being highly sensitive, and adapting to change.
Modalities: I share with clients mindfulness, Gestalt Therapy, relational therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), existential perspective, social justice perspective, and a strengths-based approach.
Philosophy: Mindfulness helps us be more present with our challenges. Gestalt Therapy helps us explore the moment – together. My approach supports growth of trust and safe space for self-exploration. My approach is truly integrative, working with awareness of mind, heart, body, and spirit. My work is informed by: 20+ years of LGBT and women’s rights work; 3+ years as a behavioral health consultant in an integrative care model (in a public health center); being a yoga and mindfulness teacher; ordination as an Interfaith minister; and a social work masters.
Rates: Because of my commitment to social justice, a sliding scale is available along with a variety of insurance options, including Medicaid for Philadelphia County. The rate for a 60-minute session is $180.
Notice of Good Faith Estimate
- Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
- You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service, or at any time during treatment.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
- For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, or how to dispute a bill, see your Estimate, or visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Insurance/Payments:
Commercial Insurance: As of 1/25/2026 these commercial insurance plans are accepted: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania – Virtual National Network, Quest Behavioral Health. See this Headway Profile for up-to-date details.
Medicaid: Philadelphia Medicaid (Community Behavioral Health, or CBH) is accepted as of 1/25/2026.
Out-of-Pocket: For those paying out of pocket, payment is due for a session prior to your next one. Payments can be made through the client portal, SimplePractice. Documentation (called a “superbill”) is provided automatically. You can provide it to your insurance company to apply for out-of-network benefits that may be available to you.
On-going Client Self-management: An online client “portal” is provided via SimplePractice, where you can request and change your appointments, change your contact information, make payments via credit or debit cards, and send secure communication.
Duration & Frequency: Sessions are typically 55-60 minutes, often 2 times per month. 30 minute sessions are also available and useful for: problem-solving; action-step strategizing; or skill-building.
Locations: Virtual HIPAA-compliant video platform, or in-person in Narberth, PA, 19072.
Initial Scheduling: To set up a free consultation, the quickest way to get started is to complete this brief form.
You can also call or text 484-222-0088, or
Email to bob@empoweringpsychotherapy.com.
Licensure: Robert Pileggi, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in:
- PA #CW020368
- IN #34012161A.