Aetna Therapists and Counselors in Seattle

Two Chairs is a therapy provider in Seattle, now in-network with Aetna. Once we learn more about your needs and preferences for therapy in a matching appointment, we match you with one of our 425+ therapists who’s right for you.

Book an appointment with a matching expert to get started with an Aetna therapist today.

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Our Seattle Therapists

With our unique approach, a licensed matching expert will spend 45-55 minutes with you diving deep on your needs and preferences for therapy. Taking what they learn, we then match you with the therapist who's right for you.

And it works — 98% of Two Chairs Clients find the right therapist on the first try. Some of our Seattle-based therapists we might match you with include:

Haley Acra

Outside the therapy office, I enjoy wandering through nature, sharing a laugh with friends, or tracking down delicious food. Back at home, I love being cozy. You can usually find me playing video games, mood reading a mix of genres, or diving into a craft project that may or may not ever get finished. At the end of the day, I'm happiest sitting down for a good chat with a cat on my lap.
Key Specialties:
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues

Laura Furst

In my free time, I enjoy participating in trivia events, watching movies and TV, and listening to music. I find contentment and happiness in going to concerts, traveling, sewing, crafting, meditating, and laughing with my friends.
Key Specialties:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees

Tristan Benson

I enjoy watching movies, reading comic books, playing video games and playing role-playing games with my friends. I especially enjoy art and tend to do a lot of drawing.
Key Specialties:
Veterans
Spirituality
Religion
Older Adults
LGBTQIA+ Affirming

Kendra Barnes

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and finding opportunities to recharge in nature. Whether I'm hiking, traveling, trying a new local eatery, or curling up with a good book, I appreciate the small moments that help me stay grounded and connected. Through these experiences I remind myself of the importance of balance, self-care, and making space for learning and growth in my life - values I encourage my clients to consider for their own lives as well.
Key Specialties:
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Older Adults

Briana Bankston

I consider myself a broad-spectrum nerd, and much like my therapeutic style, I approach my wide range of interests with enthusiasm, passion, and curiosity. I spend most of my free time gaming, from hosting game nights in my community, playing TTRPG’s like Dungeons and Dragons in small groups, to solo online gaming and MMORPG’s. I take joy in everything from small and cozy to sweeping adventures, and I’m always excited to find new games to play and stories to invest in. I identify as queer and my work is gender affirming, kink and ENM aware.
Key Specialties:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Women's Issues
Spirituality
Older Adults
Men's Issues

Marissa Barranger

Outside of work, creativity is an important part of my life. I love spending time growing and caring for flowers and specialty succulents, which has become a meaningful creative outlet for me. I enjoy photography, design, and finding ways to capture beauty in small details that are often overlooked.
Key Specialties:
Women's Issues
Veterans
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion

Jeffrey Shenk

At this stage in my life I find a lot of joy in being full time Papa to some amazing grandchildren. I enjoy camping, hiking, and geocaching. I usually have two or three books going at a time, some history, some religious, and some fun. I have lived within sight of at least one snow capped mountain my entire life, and really cannot imagine ever leaving the Northwest.
Key Specialties:
Religion
Spirituality
Men's Issues
Older Adults

Tamara Runnicles

I'm the owner of a cute kitty named Zeus and a golden retriever puppy named Butter. I love spending my time playing Nintendo video games, reading from my 200 TBR library, and paddle boarding in local lakes. My favorite kind of weather is dreary rain outside in the fall or spring and my dream location to live in is Scotland.
Key Specialties:
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming

James Anacker

James spends most of his free time with his young children and wife. He also stays active by going on long walks and playing tennis. If he has free time he enjoys retro video gaming and movies.
Key Specialties:
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues

Lauren Kindle

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and toddler, teaching and taking yoga classes, hiking with my dog, reading a new book and being out in nature. I find joy in watching my son explore the world, spending time with my friends, traveling, chaos gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
Key Specialties:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Older Adults
Men's Issues

We’re ready to match you with the therapist who’s right for youing

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FAQs

If you have more questions, our Care Coordination Team would love to help.

Too often searching for a therapist is a daunting task. Especially when you’re feeling hopeless and vulnerable, finding the right therapist can seem impossible. Where do I even start? How quickly will I be seen? What type of therapy is right for me? At Two Chairs, our licensed therapists work with you to understand your needs, goals, and preferences. Through a rigorous, data-driven approach backed by research and clinical expertise, we match you with the right therapist and type of therapy for your needs.

Starting therapy at Two Chairs is simple. You can book a matching appointment online or speak with someone on our Care Coordination Team by calling (415) 202-5159 anytime between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PT, Monday through Friday.

Yes! Two Chairs offers hybrid care, which allows for a combination of virtual and in-person sessions for clients who are located near one of our clinics and would like the option to connect with their therapist in person. With hybrid care, our goal is to help each Two Chairs client find the right therapist and the right setting for therapy — whether that’s from the comfort of your home or in one of our beautiful clinics, including Seattle.

If you’re interested in starting hybrid care at Two Chairs, the first step is to book your Matching appointment, where you can let us know that you’re interested in hybrid care. Please note: All matching appointments and first therapy sessions at Two Chairs are held virtually.

Therapy can help you improve your relationships with your family and friends, help you overcome fears and insecurities, cope with stress, and communicate effectively. For more information read our blog post on how to know if you need therapy.

Yes, Two Chairs is in-network with most Aetna plans. To learn what costs your specific plan will cover, call Aetna Member Services. You can also learn more about pricing and insurance on our website.

Research shows that the therapeutic alliance between you and your therapist is the best predictor of successful treatment outcome. Psychologists define the therapeutic alliance as the strength of the therapist and client relationship and how aligned you are on goals. Once you have developed a strong therapeutic alliance with your therapist, studies show that individuals are more productive at work, have more fulfilled relationships, can cope more effectively with daily stressors, and engage in less risky behaviors.

Unfortunately, clients can not book with a specific matching therapist at this time. All of our matching therapists are licensed clinicians trained extensively in matching people to the therapist who’s right for them.