We have a team of over 500 therapists representing more than 90 areas of clinical expertise and 32+ evidence-based modalities. Our clinical team is diverse, with 46% identifying as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), and 24% identifying as LGBTQIA+.

Two Chairs has three offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can get counseling and psychotherapy in San Francisco, in our Montgomery Street office, on N. Market Street in San Jose, and on 13th Street in Oakland. Check out the full list of our locations for San Francisco online therapy.

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) allow you to set aside money before taxes, which can be used to pay for therapy appointments

Some companies have monthly stipends as part of employee well-being initiatives. You can dedicate those dollars to mental health (i.e. therapy with us)!

If you have a PPO plan, you may be able to get 60–80% of each session reimbursed after you meet your deductible. Contact our Care Coordination team, and we’ll look up the details of your insurance plan so you don’t miss out.

Two Chairs provides in-network therapy services for Florida Blue members in Florida. Co-pays and deductibles for our services are based on your individual coverage. For detailed benefits information, please call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card. If you have additional questions, please contact our Care Coordination team at [email protected].

Two Chairs provides in-network therapy services for Aetna members in all states where we operate. Co-pays and deductibles for our services are based on your individual coverage. For detailed benefits information, please call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card or follow this link. If you have additional questions, please contact our Care Coordination team at [email protected].

Two Chairs is proud to provide in-network therapy services for Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Kaiser Permanente Washington members. If you are a Kaiser Permanente Northern California, please speak with your primary care provider about getting a referral for therapy at Two Chairs or reach out to us. Kaiser Permanente Washington members do not need a referral.

At Two Chairs, 74% of our patients show clinical improvement in depression or anxiety symptoms at graduation. 92% of our clients are satisfied with their therapy experience, which is a 6x better result than other mental health care providers.

It’s ok to not know what to expect from therapy. You and your therapist will establish goals and discuss progress together. We’ll help you keep tabs on your well-being through regular mental health check-ins. Reflecting on different aspects of your mental health can help strengthen your relationship with your therapist and empower you to reach your goals.

One of the reasons over 10,000 clients have attended therapy with Two Chairs is that it’s available both in person and online.

We have a team of over 500 therapists representing more than 90 areas of clinical expertise and 32+ evidence-based modalities. Our clinical team is diverse, with 46% identifying as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), and 24% identifying as LGBTQIA+.

Research shows that a strong client-therapist relationship is the key to great therapy, so we’ve invested in perfecting the match. You’ll spend 45 minutes with a licensed clinician trained in matching people to the right therapist. They will ensure your nuanced needs and preferences are understood, and that your goals align with your therapist’s specialties.

At Two Chairs, we take the guesswork out of online therapy. We match you with your ideal therapist, so you can focus on feeling better. Our matching system works: 98% of clients are matched with their right therapist on the first try.

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, Florida Blue, Kaiser Permanente of Northern California and Kaiser Permanente of 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 [email protected], 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.