8 of the Best NYC Therapists Who Accept Aetna

We are in-network providers with all New York state Aetna plans and the Aetna EAP plan, making therapy accessible and affordable for our clients. Our team is also approved as out-of-network providers for other commercial healthcare plans. Read more about using insurance to pay for therapy here.

Most Aetna plans include mental health coverage, but benefits vary by plan. We recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card or checking your plan documents online. Our team can also verify your coverage and explain your copay, deductible, and session limits if you need help.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or like you're just going through the motions, therapy can help. Many of our clients come to us when their usual coping strategies aren't working anymore, or when they want to understand patterns in their relationships, work, or emotions. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

We specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, work stress, trauma, and identity exploration. Our therapists also have expertise in areas like substance use, eating disorders, perinatal mental health, and couples therapy. We focus on helping high-achieving individuals who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.

Therapy provides insight into your patterns, practical tools for managing difficult emotions, and a safe space to process your experiences. Our clients often report feeling more confident, having better relationships, improved communication skills, and a clearer sense of their values and boundaries. We focus on helping people create measurable, lasting change.

All our clinicians use evidence-based approaches, primarily combining psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We tailor our methods to each client's specific needs, goals, and preferences. And no matter which specific methods our therapists use, our practice is grounded in feminist, intersectional, and anti-racist principles, ensuring culturally responsive care for all clients.

Therapy typically begins with understanding your concerns and goals, then exploring patterns and developing new skills. Sessions are collaborative conversations where you'll gain insights, practice new tools, and work toward sustainable change. Progress isn't always linear, but most clients notice improvements in how they feel and function within a few sessions.

We prioritize the perfect therapist-client match above everything else. During your free consultation, you'll speak with our team about your needs and preferences. We'll match you with a therapist who understands your background, identity, and goals. If the first match isn't perfect, we'll help you find the right fit within our practice.

Simply book a free consultation call where we'll discuss your needs, answer questions about insurance and our approach, and match you with the right therapist for you. From there, we'll schedule your first session and handle all the insurance paperwork.