Krista Townsend, W, LSW
Krista Townsend is a Clinical Social Worker based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Krista Townsend, W, LSW has practiced social work for 8+ years, working in group practice. With 8+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Pittsburgh area. A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two ...
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Mailing address
81 S 19th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1852
Differs from practice location
Virtual Social Work Care With Krista Townsend
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Krista Townsend for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Krista Townsend
Dr. Townsend is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 204-7662.
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Practice Location
540 N Neville St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2853
Mailing Address
81 S 19th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1852
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