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:

Kevin Xiong

In his free time, Kevin spends quality time with his two dogs, hikes with his partner, watches sports, practices Muay Thai and hangs out with his friends and family. He tends to invest in his relationships, be very outgoing, find peace in boundaries and be process driven.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Exercise

Marissa Barranger

In her spare time, Marissa enjoys the outdoors, which includes hiking mountain trails in the spring and summer and snow skiing in the winter.

Key Specialties:
Burnout
Chronic Illness
Divorce
Family Issues
Grief

Jessica Johnson

When not in session, Jessica is likely to be found exploring a local trail, gardening, working on her latest craft project or winding down on her yoga mat.

Key Specialties:
Burnout
Exercise
Family Issues
Grief
Relationships

Noelle James

In her spare time, Noelle enjoys spending time with family, taking walks with her dog, going to the movies, or watching sporting events. She finds peace, joy, and comfort in these activities.

Key Specialties:
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Family Issues
Grief
Imposter Syndrome

Sara Gaertner

Sara is an animal lover who enjoys cooking vegan/vegetarian meals and spending time in nature.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Burnout
Family Issues
Grief
Men's Issues

Ellen Hess

Outside of practice, they are a LEGO master, gardener/landscaper, watercolor painter dog trainer, and a beach-walking, agate-finding rock hound.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Body Image
Burnout
Eating Disorders
Exercise

John Michael Jennings

In his free time, John Michael enjoys seeing live music and performing improv comedy.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Family Issues
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Imposter Syndrome

Brittany Ellmer

In her free time, Brittany loves traveling, hiking, drinking coffee and spending time with family.

Key Specialties:
Burnout
Family Issues
Grief
Intimate Partner Violence
Relationships

Tanya Cornett

Tanya enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her daughter and caring for her pets. She loves to travel, hike, watch comedy and read whenever she’s given the opportunity.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Family Issues
Grief
Intimate Partner Violence
Men's Issues

Cynthia Thomas

In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys spending quality time with her family, interior designing and DIY projects and watching a good movie. She finds joy in laughter, music, painting, spirituality and relationships.

Key Specialties:
Anger Management
Burnout
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Imposter Syndrome

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.