Locascio Wellness: Therapy, Evaluations, Costs and Insurance

What is Locascio Wellness?

Locascio Wellness describes itself as "an all-virtual, insurance-based group therapy practice." Every session happens over secure video. There is no waiting room and no client-facing office: the practice lists an administrative office in Havertown, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), and says clients are not seen there.

The practice does two kinds of work:

• Ongoing therapy and counseling with a licensed therapist, usually billed to insurance. Sessions are 50 minutes.
• Psychological evaluations (autism, ADHD, learning, cognitive, personality and disability evaluations) that end with a written report. These are private-pay and are not billed to insurance.

It sees children from age 7, teens, adults, older adults, couples and families, and sessions are offered in English. Because therapists are licensed state by state, you need to be physically in Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Arizona at the time of each session. The site says that clearly on almost every page.

It is a talk therapy practice only. It does not prescribe medication, does not offer in-person sessions and does not provide emergency or crisis care.

Who owns and runs Locascio Wellness?

The practice was founded by Dr. Anthony Locascio. His profile lists the letters PsyD, MSCP, LPC and CAADC. According to the site, he has been practicing therapy since 2014, earned his Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Holy Family University in 2026, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Arizona. His profile lists a doctoral dissertation on CBT-based text message and mobile app interventions (Holy Family University, 2026).

The federal NPI registry lists the organization "Locascio Wellness" under NPI 1912608324, with Anthony Locascio as the authorized official and "Owner," a Havertown, PA location, and an enumeration date of 13 March 2023. Its listed taxonomy is "Clinic/Center, Mental Health."

One point the site is careful about, and so are we: Dr. Locascio holds a PsyD and is a licensed counselor, and the site says he "is completing licensure as a psychologist." For that reason, every evaluation is supervised and every report is co-signed by a licensed psychologist (see below).

The rest of the team is 11 more therapists, listed by name with their credentials on the team page.

Is Locascio Wellness legit?

People ask this about any online therapy practice, and the useful answer is what you can check yourself. Here is what we checked on 19 October 2026:

• Pennsylvania licenses. Each therapist's profile shows a Pennsylvania license number. We looked up all 12 in the Pennsylvania Department of State's PALS license search. All 12 showed Active: nine as Professional Counselor and three as Clinical Social Worker, under the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
• The supervising psychologist. The license the site gives for Jace St. Cyr (PS020275) showed Active as a Psychologist under the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology.
• Other states. Profiles also list West Virginia, Arizona, Colorado and Florida license numbers for some clinicians, with links to each state board. We did not check those boards; you can, using the numbers on the profiles.
• A federal NPI record. The organization NPI the practice publishes (1912608324) is active in the NPPES registry and names the owner.
• Published reviews. The site says the practice is rated 4.80 out of 5 from 81 verified patient reviews on Zocdoc, as recorded in October 2026. The practice does not post its own testimonials. Its reviews page explains that counseling ethics codes discourage soliciting testimonials from current clients.
• Clear limits. The site states plainly what it does not do (medication, crisis care, in-person sessions, Medicaid, Act 235 evaluations), publishes self-pay prices and the federal Good Faith Estimate notice, and posts a Notice of Privacy Practices summary.

A license being active means a state board has licensed that person and lists no lapse. It is not a judgment about fit or quality, which is why the free consultation exists.

Therapy services, one by one

The site groups its 15 therapy services into three areas. Not every therapist offers every service, and not every service is available in every state: the state pages list only what therapists licensed there offer. The "offered by" column comes from the "Services … offers" list on each therapist's profile.

Approaches. The services page lists the methods team members use: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT skills, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), IFS-informed therapy, solution-focused and person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, somatic practices and attachment-focused therapy. The site notes that "not every therapist uses every one."

Children and teens. The child therapy page says a parent or caregiver is usually nearby during a child's video session and sometimes takes part. With younger children, the work "often centers on parents," and the practice says it will tell you honestly at the consultation whether video suits your child. On whether a teen can start therapy without a parent's permission, the site says consent rules differ by state and it explains the rules that apply during the consultation.

Couples. Most couples join together on one screen. If partners would join from two places, each must be in one of the three states, and the practice asks you to raise this when booking.

Psychological evaluations

Evaluations are a separate, private-pay service. The site lists:

How an evaluation runs. According to the practice, an evaluation usually involves an intake appointment, then one or two sessions to complete the evaluation, then time for the written report. It says the report is "at the moment" usually ready about a month after the first evaluation appointment, and that this is not a promise. If you have a deadline, the request form has a box for it.

What the fee covers. The cost page says the fee covers the evaluation by video, a feedback conversation in which findings are explained in plain language, and a written report to keep.

What it cannot promise. The site repeats that it cannot say in advance what an evaluation will find, and cannot promise that a school, college, employer, testing agency or benefits program will accept a report. Its advice is to ask whoever requested the evaluation exactly what they need and who must sign it, before you book. For disability evaluations, it says it does not decide eligibility; the agency, insurer or employer does. For psychoeducational evaluations, it notes it does not provide tutoring or reading instruction, or the medical exam that may be part of a full workup.

Not offered. Act 235 evaluations (Pennsylvania's Lethal Weapons Training Act certification) are listed as the one type the practice does not currently provide.

Who carries out the evaluations?

The site says evaluations are carried out by Dr. Anthony Locascio, who holds a PsyD and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Arizona. Because he is completing licensure as a psychologist, the site says "every evaluation is supervised and every report is co-signed by Jace St. Cyr, a licensed psychologist (Pennsylvania license PS020275)." We confirmed that license number showed Active in the PALS lookup on 19 October 2026.

The practice says Dr. Locascio has carried out more than 300 psychological evaluations, most of them with children and teens.

If an organization needs a report signed by a particular kind of professional, the co-signing arrangement is exactly the kind of detail to confirm with that organization first.

Who are the therapists?

The site lists 12 clinicians. Credentials and states are shown as each profile states them; the "focus" column is the short tag list on the team page.

A few details from the profiles, in the therapists' own or the practice's words:

• Experience. Stephanie Rothrock's profile says she has practiced in mental health for over 25 years, Robert Matthews' more than 20, Amanda Trimble's more than 15, Tina Rowan's 15 and Ashley Huey's five.
• Training. Profiles name degrees from Bryn Mawr College (Vint), Temple University (Samuda), Millersville University (Chasler), Alvernia University (Rowan), Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (Trimble) and PennWest California (Huey).
• Specific methods. Charles Burckhardt is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy; Ashley Huey is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist; Denalyn Spratt uses Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy; Nicholas Chasler describes IFS-informed, somatic and attachment-focused work; Karen Samuda lists CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Which states each therapist sees clients in. On the date we checked, the West Virginia page listed two therapists (Locascio and Huey) and the Arizona page one (Locascio). Carl Heffermehl's and Karen Samuda's profiles list Colorado and Florida licenses, but the practice's stated service area is Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Arizona, and both profiles say they see clients located in Pennsylvania. If you are in Colorado or Florida, ask the practice directly.

You can choose a therapist yourself, use the team page filter by state and concern, or let the practice match you at the consultation. The FAQ says you can switch therapists if the fit is not right.

Where is it, and which states does it serve?

• Pennsylvania is home base. All 12 therapists hold a Pennsylvania license, and the state page names areas from Philadelphia and the Main Line to Pittsburgh, Erie and the Lehigh Valley. The Pennsylvania page listed 14 of the 15 therapy services (all but veterans counseling).
• West Virginia: two therapists. The state page listed anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, teen, child and career services.
• Arizona: one therapist. The state page listed anxiety, depression, ADHD and career services.

Evaluations are offered by video to people located in any of the three states, according to the evaluation pages.

The location rule. You must be physically in one of the three states during each session, not just live there. If you travel or move, the site asks you to tell your therapist so sessions stay covered.

Hours. The practice does not publish fixed office hours. Each therapist sets a schedule, many offer evenings and weekends, and you pick a time from your therapist's calendar when you book. The site also notes that its phone, email and scheduler are not monitored around the clock.

How much does Locascio Wellness cost?

These are the fees published on the site when we checked on 19 October 2026.

Sliding scale. For evaluations, the practice says "if the fee would keep you from getting an evaluation, tell us," and the request form has a sliding scale box. The site does not publish the sliding scale amounts.

HSA and FSA. The site does not say evaluations qualify. It suggests asking your plan administrator, then asking the practice what paperwork it can provide.

Good Faith Estimate. If you are uninsured or not using insurance, the practice reproduces the federal No Surprises Act notice and says you can request a written estimate by phone or email.

Does Locascio Wellness take insurance?

Yes, for therapy. The site lists these in-network plans:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Highmark
• Independence Blue Cross
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Geisinger
• Optum
• UnitedHealthcare
• Medicare

It adds that being in-network "depends on your specific plan, your state and the therapist you see," and that it confirms coverage and tells you your copay, coinsurance or deductible before the first session. If your plan is not listed, the site says to ask.

Not accepted: Medicaid. The site suggests calling the member services number on your Medicaid card to find an in-network therapist.

Evaluations are not billed to insurance. If you hope your plan will reimburse you, the practice suggests asking the plan what it needs before you book.

What happens step by step

For therapy:

1. Book a free 15-minute consultation. The booking page asks for your name, email and phone, then you choose a therapist and time in SimplePractice, the practice's secure client portal. You can also call 267-573-9817, or send the contact form and say whether you prefer a call or an email.
2. Talk it through. In the consultation the practice asks what you are looking for and answers your questions.
3. Get matched and verified. You are paired with a therapist licensed in your state whose experience fits, and the administrative team checks your insurance so you have an estimate of your cost.
4. First session. By secure video. The FAQ says your therapist invites you to share what has been going on, and together you agree on goals and how often to meet. You do not need to prepare.
5. Ongoing sessions. 50 minutes each, booked from your therapist's online calendar. Existing clients sign in to the client portal linked in the site header.

For an evaluation:

1. Send the evaluation request form. It asks for the type of evaluation, age group, state and timing, and has no health questions. Or call.
2. Free 15-minute consultation about what you need, who is asking for it and any deadline.
3. Cost in writing. The site says nothing is scheduled until you say yes.
4. Intake, then one or two evaluation sessions by video. For anyone under 18, a parent or guardian arranges the evaluation and takes part.
5. Feedback and report. Findings explained in plain language, then a written report, currently about a month after the first evaluation appointment, according to the site.

What online sessions are like

The practice says you need a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone, a steady internet connection and a private spot where you can talk freely. Headphones help. It sends a secure link, so there is nothing to install.

The site suggests people use a bedroom, a parked car or a quiet corner. For parents of new babies, it notes that babies interrupt and suggests asking your therapist how they handle feeding and naps during a session. For teens, it notes they can join from their own room, with a parent at home and reachable but not listening in.

Confidentiality. The FAQ says sessions are private and held over secure video, with the same legal exceptions as any therapy: a risk of serious harm to you or someone else, or suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.

Policies: missed sessions, estimates, privacy and switching

• No-shows. $50 for a missed appointment, not covered by insurance. The site asks you to let your therapist know as early as you can if something comes up. It does not publish a separate late-cancellation window, so ask.
• Good Faith Estimate. Available on request for self-pay clients; the site reproduces the CMS notice, including the right to dispute a bill that is at least $400 more than the estimate.
• Switching therapists. The FAQ says it is "completely fine to ask for a different match."
• Health privacy. A Notice of Privacy Practices summary lists your HIPAA rights, such as getting a copy of your record and limiting what is shared with your insurer when you pay in full yourself. The full notice is given when you become a client.
• Website privacy. The website privacy policy (effective 8 October 2026) says the site does not sell information, does not use session recording or advertising pixels, and asks you not to put health details in the contact form because email is not a secure channel.
• Crisis. The practice does not provide emergency services. Its crisis page lists 988, the Veterans Crisis Line (988, then 1), 911, HELP4WV (1-844-435-7498) for West Virginia and the Arizona Statewide Crisis Hotline (1-844-534-4673).

What Locascio Wellness does not offer

The site is direct about these, which saves a wasted call:

• Medication management or prescribing (the FAQ says a therapist can coordinate with your prescriber, with your permission)
• Emergency or crisis care
• In-person therapy
• Medicaid billing
• Act 235 evaluations
• Sessions in languages other than English
• Sessions for clients outside Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Arizona (see the note on Colorado and Florida above)
• Therapy for children younger than 7 (the site says it sees children from age 7)

How it compares with other options

These are general categories, not other named businesses. Fit depends on your needs, insurance and location.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Questions to ask before you book

1. Is my specific plan in-network with the therapist I want, and what will my copay or deductible be?
2. Which therapists have openings at the times I need, and who works with my age group or concern?
3. Is the service I want available in my state? (West Virginia and Arizona have fewer therapists.)
4. What is the cancellation notice, beyond the $50 no-show fee?
5. For an evaluation: what will it cost for my question, how much can the sliding scale reduce it, and can you meet my deadline?
6. For an evaluation: does the organization asking for it accept a report carried out by video and co-signed by a supervising psychologist?
7. For a teen: what are the consent and privacy rules in my state?

How to get started

1. Read the therapist profiles or filter by your state and concern.
2. Check the insurance and fees page.
3. Book a free 15-minute consultation, or call 267-573-9817 or email info@locwellness.com.
4. For an evaluation, use the evaluation request form and read what evaluations cost.

Visit Locascio Wellness

Terms you'll see on the site

• LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor, a state-licensed master's-level counselor.
• LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a state-licensed clinical social worker.
• PsyD: Doctor of Psychology, a doctoral degree. Holding the degree is separate from being licensed as a psychologist.
• NCC: National Certified Counselor, a national counseling certification.
• CAADC: Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma therapy; EMDRIA is its professional association.
• ART: Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
• TF-CBT: trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, used with children and teens.
• IFS-informed: therapy drawing on the Internal Family Systems model.
• Full battery: an evaluation using several measures, for broader questions.
• Sliding scale: a reduced fee when the standard fee would be a barrier.
• Good Faith Estimate: a written cost estimate that uninsured or self-pay patients have a right to under the No Surprises Act.
• Act 235: Pennsylvania's Lethal Weapons Training Act certification, which requires a psychological evaluation the practice does not offer.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

All pages checked on 19 October 2026.

1. Locascio Wellness, home page: locwellness.com
2. Practice facts: locwellness.com/about/practice-facts/
3. About us: locwellness.com/about-us/
4. Insurance and fees: locwellness.com/insurance-and-fees/
5. FAQ: locwellness.com/faq/
6. Services: locwellness.com/services/, and service pages for couples, teen, child, anxiety, trauma and PTSD and perinatal and postpartum therapy
7. Psychological evaluations: hub page, evaluation costs, request form, adult autism, child autism, ADHD, psychoeducational and disability evaluation pages
8. Team: locwellness.com/team/ and all 12 therapist profiles, including Anthony Locascio
9. State pages: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Arizona
10. Reviews: locwellness.com/reviews/
11. Book a consultation: locwellness.com/book/; Contact: locwellness.com/contact/
12. Crisis resources: locwellness.com/crisis-resources/
13. Website privacy policy: locwellness.com/privacy-policy/; Notice of Privacy Practices: locwellness.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/
14. Pennsylvania Department of State, PALS license search (13 license numbers looked up): pals.pa.gov
15. NPPES NPI Registry, NPI 1912608324: npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
16. CMS, No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimates: cms.gov/nosurprises
17. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org