Does Aetna cover therapy?
Yes — Aetna covers outpatient mental health therapy including individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and evidence-based treatments like CBT and EMDR. As an in-network Aetna provider, Crown Counseling offers lower out-of-pocket costs. Most Aetna plans cover both in-person therapy at our Brooklyn office and telehealth sessions across New York State. The average Aetna copay at Crown Counseling is $35, and 10% of our Aetna patients pay $0.
What Aetna covers at Crown Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Aetna covers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy at Crown Counseling. EMDR is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps process traumatic memories and reduce PTSD symptoms. Our trained EMDR therapists are in-network with Aetna, so you pay only your standard copay — typically $35 or less. Both in-person and telehealth EMDR sessions are covered.
About EMDR TherapyCBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Aetna fully covers CBT at Crown Counseling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns contributing to anxiety, depression, and other conditions. CBT is one of the most widely covered therapy modalities by Aetna plans.
About CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)Couples Therapy
Most Aetna plans cover couples and relationship counseling at Crown Counseling. Our couples therapists help partners navigate conflicts, improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen their relationship. Sessions are available in-person in Brooklyn or via secure telehealth.
About Couples TherapyFamily Therapy
Aetna covers family therapy sessions at Crown Counseling. Our family therapists address dynamics, communication breakdowns, and conflicts within the family unit. This includes parent-child relationship issues, blended family challenges, and adolescent behavioral concerns.
About Family TherapyServices covered
Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one sessions to address personal concerns, emotional struggles, and behavioral issues. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or any other mental health concern, we're here to help.
Couples & Relationship Counseling
Building and maintaining healthy relationships can be challenging. Our relationship counseling services help couples navigate conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their bonds.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy sessions address dynamics, communication patterns, and conflicts within the family unit. We help families develop healthier ways of relating to one another.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
A goal-oriented psychotherapy focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps individuals process traumatic memories, reducing the emotional impact of traumatic experiences and promoting healing.
Play Therapy
A psychotherapeutic approach primarily used with children, utilizing play as a natural form of communication to help children express feelings, thoughts, and experiences.
Maternal Mental Health
Specialized support around postpartum mood and anxiety concerns, addressing the unique challenges of female biology and major life events.
Coverage details
In-network
As an in-network Aetna provider, Crown Counseling offers lower copays and no need for out-of-network reimbursement. Most Aetna plans cover individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
Out-of-network
If you have an out-of-network plan, we can provide a superbill for reimbursement. Contact us to understand your specific benefits.
How to verify your benefits
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Call the number on the back of your Aetna insurance card
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Ask about your mental health/behavioral health benefits
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Confirm Crown Counseling is in-network (NPI: ask our office)
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Ask about your copay, deductible, and session limits
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Call Crown Counseling at (718) 208-4780 — we can help verify for you
Why Crown Counseling
- ✓In-network Aetna provider — lower out-of-pocket costs
- ✓Experienced, licensed therapists specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
- ✓Convenient Brooklyn location with flexible scheduling
- ✓Secure telehealth available statewide
- ✓We handle insurance verification and billing for you
Getting started
1. Initial Phone Consultation
Call us at (718) 208-4780 for a brief consultation about your needs and concerns.
2. Insurance Verification
Our team will verify your Aetna coverage and explain your copay and benefits.
3. Get Matched
We'll match you with the right therapist based on your needs, preferences, and availability.
4. Book Your First Session
Schedule your first appointment — in-person at our Brooklyn office or via telehealth.