Anxiety at its core is a survival reaction — it’s our bodies’ response to something in the future that we perceive as a threat, and it’s meant to help protect us. It’s normal and crucial to experience anxiety from time to time, but if it’s persistent, severe, or out of proportion to the threat (like if you’re having panic attacks thinking about a task at work), it could be an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders are extremely common — they impact 40 million adults in the U.S. every year — but they are also highly treatable, and many different types of therapy can help.
While therapy isn’t meant to “get rid of” anxiety entirely, it can help reduce any disordered levels of anxiety you’re experiencing and help you manage it at normal levels. The best treatment for anxiety will depend on your unique needs, preferences, and goals, which is why it's so important to find the right therapist for you.
It can be hard to know if therapy is right for you, or where to start. There are many types of anxiety, and they can all present themselves differently from one person to the next. Some signs of an anxiety disorder could be that you can’t control your worrying, you’re having panic attacks, or you’re avoiding situations that make you anxious.
If your anxiety symptoms are impacting your quality of life and feel difficult to manage on your own, speaking to a therapist can help you sort through what you’re feeling and learn strategies to help you cope in a healthy way.
Managing your anxiety starts with finding a therapist who understands your experience. At Two Chairs, we’re dedicated to matching you with the right therapist for you. How?
Before you start therapy at Two Chairs, you’ll meet with a licensed expert trained in matching people to the right therapist. Based on what you share about your unique experiences, preferences, and goals for therapy, we’ll find you a therapist experienced in treating anxiety in the most effective way for you.
I have never felt super comfortable in therapy, but my therapist at Two Chairs has made me look forward to my sessions for the first time.
My Two Chairs experience has been transformative. I have started to feel a colossal shift in my mental health in just a few months of doing EMDR teletherapy and feel lucky to have it work with my schedule and be covered by my insurance.
I am receiving quality care from a great Two Chairs therapist who enjoys her work and has made so much of an effort to understand me.
I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional care and support I have received during my time at your therapy clinic. I feel ready to "graduate" and practice what I've learned independently.
With our matching approach, we ensure your individual needs and preferences are understood and that your therapist has deep expertise in treating anxiety. 98% of Two Chairs clients agree their therapist is a good fit.
In addition to making sure we match you with the right therapist, we provide tools to help you track your progress and reflect on how anxiety is impacting your life.
You shouldn’t have to worry about paying for therapy and navigating insurance. Our Care Coordination team is here to help you get the most out of your insurance and benefits and support you throughout the process.
Whether you prefer the ease of virtual therapy or want to get out of the house to see your therapist in person, we’ve designed every experience of our hybrid care model to make sure you feel safe and comfortable.
If you have more questions, our Care Coordination Team would love to help.
Aetna will cover sessions for medical necessity, which is determined by a therapist during a clinical evaluation. However, we understand that your employees may have questions about how many sessions they can expect. At the outset of therapy, clients and therapists will set clear goals and develop a treatment plan. Through weekly measurement-based care practices, clients and therapists will work toward care goals together, and make changes as needed. Once a client’s goals have been reached, a therapist will discuss ending care.
People over the age of 18 who are seeking psychotherapy are eligible for Two Chairs. While we don’t currently offer psychiatric or adolescent services, our therapists will coordinate with outside providers to coordinate your care.
There is no additional cost to partner with Two Chairs. We are an in-network benefit for your employees on an Aetna plan, and cost shares (e.g. deductibles, copays) will apply to employees depending on their plan design.
Before a patient's first visit, they provide us their history, preferences, and goals for therapy. This information is used to guide the initial consult with one of our clinicians. This appointment allows for deeper conversation around patient needs and what patients hope to get out of therapy. After the initial consult, using the data we have collected and clinical judgement, we match patients to the best-fit therapist to begin care.
At Two Chairs we have developed and implemented an MBC approach that is based on rigorously studied best practices, while also providing a favorable experience for our patients and clinicians. Please find more information on our MBC approach here.
Absolutely. Many of our patients are referred by a provider who is managing another aspect of their medical care, so we encourage appropriate and timely collaboration with our clinicians.
Yes! At Two Chairs, we believe in providing quality care quickly. Once we receive your referral, we’ll reach out to the patient to help them set up their first appointment.
We are currently in-network with Aetna in California, Florida and Washington, as well as with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California and Washington.. For out-of-network patients, our Care Coordination team helps submit superbills to their insurers for partial reimbursement. Learn more.
Our licensed clinicians identify the appropriate level of care for patients and our Care Navigation team refers them to a new provider in their insurance network.
We are equipped to care for any patient who can be effectively treated with once-a-week outpatient psychotherapy. Depending on the diagnosis, this generally includes mild to moderate-severe acuity. Our clinicians have over 90 combined areas of clinical expertise, enabling us to treat a wide variety of diagnoses including: anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, phobias, personality disorders, and more.
We currently operate clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle and Miami. You can find exact addresses of our clinics on our Locations page. Our virtual care is accessible to all residents of California, Washington, and Florida.
We accept referrals via email at support@twochairs.com, fax at (415) 360-5916, phone at (415) 202-5159, or via our website at twochairs.com/referrals.
Partner with us to build seamless pathways that align with your existing workflows.
Two Chairs provides hybrid care, which allows for a combination of virtual and in-person sessions for clients who are located near one of our clinics in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Miami 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.
Please note: All Matching appointments and first therapy sessions at Two Chairs are held virtually.
To ensure you get the most out of therapy, we take great care to honor your preferences and match you with the right therapist. Average wait times vary based on your clinical needs, preferences, and availability. You'll hear from us as soon as we've identified the right therapist for you. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact your matching therapist with any questions regarding your match.
You can expect to be on a 45-minute video call with a licensed Two Chairs therapist who has deep training in making the right match for you. During this conversation, the Two Chairs matching expert will work with you to identify your needs and preferences for therapy, and your scheduling availability. This appointment augments the information you shared when you signed up and provides an opportunity for you to discuss personal questions or concerns you may have about therapy or receiving care at Two Chairs. Based on your conversation, we’ll match you with the best therapist for you based on your needs, goals, and preferences.
If you’re ready to start care, you can book your matching appointment here. If you’d like a closer look at what happens in the matching appointment, you can learn all about it in this blog post.
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-client relationship and how aligned you are on goals. Studies show that individuals with a strong therapeutic alliance with their therapist are more productive at work, have more fulfilled relationships, can cope more effectively with daily stressors, and engage in less risky behaviors.
Currently, Two Chairs offers psychotherapy services to those over the age of 18. While we don’t currently offer psychiatric or adolescent services, our therapists can help work with outside providers for your care.
Therapy is a collaborative process based on a trusting relationship between you and your therapist. This strong therapeutic alliance allows you to talk freely and openly in a supportive, unbiased, and non-judgmental environment. Together, over a series of appointments, you and your therapist will challenge current patterns that keep you feeling stuck as well as identify and work towards fulfilling goals.
