Therapists Who Take Aetna in Washington
By Karan Singh, Ph.D. · October 23, 2026
Clinically reviewed by Karan Singh, Ph.D.
The Cascades split Washington in two, and so does access to therapy: dense options around Puget Sound, far fewer in much of Central and Eastern Washington. Psychological Healing offers Aetna members in-network therapy by secure video statewide with psychologists who focus on trauma and substance use.
Read on for what we treat in Washington, how we match you with a clinician, and how we check your Aetna benefits.
Telehealth on both sides of the Cascades
Aetna members can join from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Bellingham, Vancouver, Spokane, Yakima, Wenatchee, the Tri-Cities, or Walla Walla, on Pacific time. You need to be in Washington during each session. Video spares you ferry schedules, mountain passes, and Interstate 5 traffic. Read about teletherapy. If you’d prefer to meet in person, we also have offices throughout the US; ask our admin team whether in-person visits are an option with your clinician.
What we treat in Washington
Washington members see us for trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use and co-occurring concerns, depression, anxiety, and serious mental health conditions. Gray winters can also affect mood for many people here.
Our Washington clinicians
Psychological Healing has 40 clinicians, offering in-person sessions in 20 states and video sessions in 44 states. Our Washington clinicians who are active with Aetna see members by secure video across the state. When you reach out, our admin team matches you with a clinician whose license, focus, and schedule fit what you need. You can read about everyone on our team.
How does online therapy compare with in-person care?
For many people with common concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, research suggests video therapy is broadly comparable to in-person care. A good fit with your clinician and regular attendance matter a great deal. For Washington members, video also removes the travel that often makes people miss sessions. Learn more about how teletherapy works.
Will my Aetna plan cover therapy?
In most cases, yes. Most Aetna medical plans include outpatient mental health benefits, and federal parity rules generally require that they be covered on terms comparable to medical care. The details, such as your deductible and whether you need a referral, depend on your plan. Rather than leave you to decode it, our admin team verifies your benefits for care in Washington before your first session and tells you what to expect. We do not accept Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans.
When you’re ready
Request an appointment through our short online form. We’ll ask where you’re located (you’ll need to be in Washington for sessions), what insurance you have, and what you’re hoping to change. Then we verify benefits and suggest times with a clinician who fits your goals.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an Aetna therapist near me in Washington?
Start with our Washington clinicians, who see Aetna members by secure video anywhere in Washington, so you don’t need an office nearby. Send your plan details through the Contact page and we’ll verify your benefits first.
Is in-person therapy available in the Seattle area?
One of our Washington clinicians offers some in-person care in the Seattle area. Ask our admin team about options; most sessions are by video.
Does Aetna cover couples or family therapy?
Some plans do and some don’t, and coverage can depend on the reason for treatment. Couples and family therapy are available with select clinicians, so ask and we’ll check.
Do you treat alcohol or drug use alongside depression?
Yes. Both Washington clinicians have training in substance use and the conditions that often come with it.
Does Aetna cover video therapy the same as in-person therapy?
Often, yes, but it depends on the plan. When we verify your benefits, we confirm how your plan handles telehealth visits.
Related pages
- Psychologists in Washington
- Therapists who take Aetna: our overview of Aetna coverage and every state where we see Aetna members
- Optum and UnitedHealthcare therapists in Washington: if you have Optum or UnitedHealthcare (UHC) instead
- Our team
If you need help now
If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night. For immediate danger, call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more in what to do in a mental health crisis.