Therapists Who Accept Anthem
Yes. Some of our licensed psychologists and therapists are in-network with Anthem, depending on the clinician and your state, and they see Anthem members by secure video. With insurance, what you pay depends on your Anthem plan, including your deductible and your share of each session. We verify your benefits and explain them before your first session. Tell us where you're located when you reach out so we can check availability.
Our licensed psychologists and therapists use evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and more. We’ll check your specific plan before your first session, so you know what to expect.
- 40 clinicians
- In person in 20 states
- Video sessions in 44 states
Does Anthem Cover Therapy?
In most cases, yes. Anthem plans, including Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, generally include outpatient mental health benefits. Under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most plans must cover mental health care on terms comparable to medical care.
What you’ll owe depends on your plan’s cost-sharing terms and whether your clinician is in-network. Your Summary of Benefits and Coverage, or the member services number on your card, has the details, and we’re glad to check them for you.
How We Accept Anthem
Here’s how it works:
- You book with one of our clinicians and give your Anthem insurance details.
- We verify your coverage before your first appointment and let you know what we found.
- You don’t file any claims yourself.
Availability varies by state and plan. Anthem operates as a Blue Cross Blue Shield company in a specific group of states, and each clinician must be credentialed with Anthem in the state where you’re located during your session. Because plans and networks differ, please contact us and we’ll confirm whether we can see you in-network.
If you have a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, see our Blue Cross Blue Shield page.
We do not accept Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans.
Which Anthem Benefit We Work With
Your Anthem card may list more than one phone number or benefit, which can be confusing. We work with your regular outpatient behavioral health benefit, the part of your plan that covers ongoing therapy. If your card lists a separate behavioral health phone number or company, share your plan details through our Contact page when you book, and we’ll confirm how your benefits apply.
Online Therapy with Your Anthem Plan
Most Anthem plans cover telehealth therapy the same way they cover in-person visits. Online sessions take place by secure video, so you can meet from home or another private space. Psychological Healing has 40 clinicians, offering in-person sessions in 20 states and video sessions in 44 states. Learn how our teletherapy works.
You need to be physically located in a state where your clinician is licensed and credentialed with your plan at the time of each session.
What We Treat
Our clinicians help Anthem members with a wide range of concerns, among others:
- Anxiety and panic
- Depression
- Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- OCD
- Stress and burnout, including for first responders
Evidence-Based Treatments We Offer
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
- Trauma-focused therapies: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Tips for Using Your Anthem Mental Health Benefits
- Look at the back of your card. It often lists a behavioral health phone number, which is the best number to call with therapy questions.
- Ask about your cost-sharing. Member services can tell you how in-network outpatient therapy visits are covered under your plan.
- Ask about telehealth. Check whether video visits are covered the same way as office visits on your plan.
- Keep your plan information current. If you change jobs or plans, let us know before your next session so billing stays accurate.
Why Choose Psychological Healing
Our team includes doctoral-level psychologists and licensed therapists who specialize in evidence-based care, not general advice. We offer flexible online scheduling and help you understand your benefits before you begin.
How to Get Started
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Contact us. Reach out online, and have your Anthem card handy.
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We confirm coverage. We’ll check your plan and your state, and let you know what we found.
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Book your first session. Choose a time for online or in-person care.
Other Insurance We Accept
We’re also in-network with Aetna, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, Oscar (through the Optum and UnitedHealthcare network), Ambetter (Washington only), and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anthem cover therapy?
In most cases, yes. Most Anthem plans include outpatient mental health benefits, and some of our licensed psychologists and therapists are in-network with Anthem, depending on the clinician and your state. What you pay depends on your plan, so we verify your benefits before your first session.
Does Anthem cover online therapy?
Most Anthem plans cover telehealth therapy with in-network providers, often the same way they cover office visits. We’ll confirm your plan’s telehealth benefit before you start.
What will I owe for therapy with Anthem?
It depends on your plan’s cost-sharing terms and whether your clinician is in-network. We verify your benefits before your first visit and let you know what we found.
Do I need a referral to see a therapist with Anthem?
Preferred provider organization (PPO) plans usually don’t require a referral. Some health maintenance organization (HMO) plans do. Check your plan documents or call the number on your card, or ask us to check.
Is Anthem the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Anthem is one of the independent companies that make up the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and it operates Blue plans in certain states. If your Blue Cross Blue Shield plan is from another company, see our Blue Cross Blue Shield page.
Do you offer couples or family therapy?
Couples and family therapy are available with select clinicians. Ask when you book.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Clinically reviewed by Karan Singh, Ph.D. · Last reviewed November 1, 2026