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:

Abigail Rhodes

Outside of the office, I cherish time spent with my family and our two dogs. Whether I’m tending to my garden, unwinding with a book late into the evening, or exploring new recipes and local restaurants, I find joy in life's simple pleasures. I also love spending time outdoors and catching up with friends over coffee. Above all, I deeply value authentic connection and nurturing meaningful relationships.
Key Specialties:
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Spirituality

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

Kelly Carr

In my free time, I love staying active, spending time in nature, and getting lost in a good mystery. I also love traveling and hanging out with my nieces whenever I get the chance.
Key Specialties:
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
LGBTQIA+ Affirming

Julie Cabell

Outside of my professional work, I am passionate about creativity, exploration, and connecting with the people I love. In my spare time, you can usually find me spending quality time with my family, caring for my pet dog, or diving into a good book or movie. As a creative outlet, I love working with my hands—whether I am starting a new crafting project or painting with watercolors. I also have a deep love for traveling and exploring new places, always eager to discover new perspectives and experiences.
Key Specialties:
Older Adults
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Immigrants/Refugees
Men's Issues
Women's Issues

Sasha Samaranayake

In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors in nature and exploring new movement-based activities. I value health and wellness and love staying active, traveling, cooking new recipes, baking, reading, music, comedy, creating art, and learning about different cultures. I also enjoy discovering new foods and find joy in volunteering and staying connected to my community.
Key Specialties:
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
Immigrants/Refugees

Jen Munyer

I deeply value travel. I not only enjoy new places, faces, and foods, but have appreciation for the diverse ways in which humans live and interact. I believe that experiencing diversity is one of the best ways to grow and challenge myself. Living in Florida provides ample opportunities to enjoy nature. I can often be found camping or floating down one of our many crystal clear, spring fed rivers. Finally, when not traveling or out in nature, I’m at home reading, cooking, playing with my daughter, or caring for our big fluffy dog and three Nigerian Dwarf goats.
Key Specialties:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Spirituality

Ellen Hess

Outside of practice, The wife and I enjoy long walks with the dog (who is our world) and any outside time we can get. I am a LEGO master, gardener/landscaper, watercolor painter, dog trainer, and a beach-walking, agate-finding rock hound.
Key Specialties:
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality

Liz Abebefe (Elizabeth Abebefe)

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys watching Netflix shows and movies and spending time with her family.
Key Specialties:
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Veterans
Older Adults

Alexander Slavin

I enjoy spending my time in nature, playing video games, fencing, traveling and being with family. I believe that laughter is one of the best medicines available and you can often find me watching a funny TV show or stand up routine.
Key Specialties:
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
Veterans

Kris Starcher (Kristen Starcher)

I enjoy music, animals, nature, camping, cooking, photography, art, gardening, community, travel and adventure in many forms.
Key Specialties:
Spirituality

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.