Therapists who take Kaiser in Seattle.
Most Seattle practices book weeks out or are cash-pay only. Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Kaiser, books same-week, then confirms your coverage before you start.
Yes, we take Kaiser for therapy.
Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Kaiser for therapy at all three of our Seattle-area offices and by secure video anywhere in Washington. If you carry a Kaiser plan, you can use it toward your care here rather than paying full cash-pay rates.
It means you can use the plan you already pay for instead of covering every session yourself. Many Seattle practices are cash-pay only or book four to six weeks out, which leaves you paying full price or white-knuckling a long wait when you are already worn down. Because we work with Kaiser, what you owe is typically your plan's share, and we confirm exactly what your plan reaches before your first appointment.
Kaiser runs an integrated-care model, so reaching a community therapist can feel like a step you are not sure how to take. We make that part simple: you bring your Kaiser member information to the intake call and we walk you through it from there.
You can use your Kaiser plan here, we book first appointments the same week, and we confirm your coverage up front so there are no surprises after your first visit.
How we compare
Using your Kaiser plan here vs. the rest of the market.
| Most Seattle therapy practices | Counseling Services for Wellbeing | |
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| Insurance |
Cash-pay only, no billing
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Kaiser accepted, billed directly
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| First appointment |
4 to 6 week wait
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Same-week scheduling
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| Session length |
90-minute sessions available at a premium
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A standard one-hour session
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| Continuity |
Often a rotating roster
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The same therapist each session
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Insurance
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Most Seattle therapy practicesCash-pay only, no billing
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Counseling Services for WellbeingKaiser accepted, billed directly
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First appointment
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Most Seattle therapy practices4 to 6 week wait
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Counseling Services for WellbeingSame-week scheduling
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Session length
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Most Seattle therapy practices90-minute sessions available at a premium
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Counseling Services for WellbeingA standard one-hour session
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Continuity
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Most Seattle therapy practicesOften a rotating roster
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Counseling Services for WellbeingThe same therapist each session
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We are not the cheapest specialist boutique in the city and we are not trying to be. We are the option that takes your Kaiser plan, gets you in quickly, and keeps you with the same therapist across your care.
What to bring, what to expect.
Here is what makes the first step easy for a Kaiser member.
Bring your Kaiser member ID
Have it ready for the intake call so we can confirm your coverage for you.
We confirm coverage and the access steps
Kaiser uses its own access and referral process to reach community providers, so we walk you through whatever Kaiser asks for. We do not skip or replace any step Kaiser requires.
Choose in person or by secure video
Your first appointment can be at one of our three offices or online from home, with the same therapist either way.
You see the same therapist each session
Continuity matters, so you are not retelling your story to someone new every time.
Is couples therapy covered by Kaiser?
Coverage for couples therapy varies from plan to plan more than individual therapy does, so for couples work we confirm your specific coverage rather than promise blanket coverage. We will tell you plainly what your Kaiser plan reaches and what it does not before you start, so you can make a clear decision.
If you are weighing couples work, start with our couples therapy in Seattle page, then reach out and we will check your coverage for you.
We will tell you plainly, either way.
If you carry a different plan, we will tell you plainly rather than leave you guessing, and we will help you understand your options. We also accept Premera, Regence, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Cigna.
We would rather be straight with you up front than have you find out after the fact, with no jargon and no runaround.
The care your Kaiser coverage reaches.
Once you know your Kaiser plan is confirmed, here is where to go for the care you are looking for.
Anxiety therapy
For the worry, tension and overthinking that will not switch off.
View anxiety therapy →Depression therapy
For low mood, low energy and the days that feel flat.
View depression therapy →Trauma therapy
For the events the body keeps holding onto.
View trauma therapy →Couples therapy
For partners building the relationship they want.
View couples therapy →Psychiatry & medication
Medication evaluation and ongoing psychiatric care, also on Kaiser.
View psychiatry →Online therapy in WA
The same care by secure video anywhere in Washington.
View online therapy →Child & teen therapy
Play-based and talk therapy for kids and teens, on your Kaiser plan.
View child & teen therapy →Family therapy
For the patterns a whole household is working through together.
View family therapy →EMDR therapy
A structured way to process trauma without reliving the story.
View EMDR therapy →Adult therapy
Individual counseling for anxiety, low mood, stress and life transitions.
View adult therapy →ADHD treatment
Evaluation and ongoing support for focus, follow-through and overwhelm.
View ADHD treatment →Stress & burnout therapy
For feeling depleted, wired and worn down by work and life.
View stress & burnout therapy →Not sure which fits? Reach out and we will point you to the right starting place and confirm your coverage at the same time.
Three offices or secure video anywhere in Washington.
When you are ready to talk to someone, waiting is the last thing that helps. We hold first appointments open for the same week, in person or by secure video.
A whole-person practice that takes your plan.
People choose us because we take their Kaiser plan, get them in within the same week and tell them plainly what their coverage reaches, inside a supervised whole-person practice. Counseling Services for Wellbeing holds a 4.8-star rating across 338 reviews from people across our three offices. Every clinician on our team is licensed or working toward licensure under senior supervision, and the whole team works under our clinical director, Israella "Issy" Kleiman, LMFT, an AAMFT-approved supervisor.
The practice was built on a simple idea: mental health care should account for the whole person, not just the presenting problem. That lens still shapes how we work, whether you are at one of our offices or on a screen.
What Kaiser members ask before starting.
Do you take Kaiser?
Yes. Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Kaiser for therapy at all three of our Seattle-area offices and by secure video across Washington. If you carry a Kaiser plan, you can use it toward your care here. We will confirm your specific coverage before your first session, so you know what your plan reaches rather than guessing.
How do I see a Kaiser therapist here?
Have your Kaiser member ID ready for the intake call. Because Kaiser uses an integrated-care model, we confirm your coverage and walk you through whatever access steps Kaiser requires, so you are not figuring it out alone. We do not skip or replace any step Kaiser asks for. Then we get you scheduled, often the same week.
Are you accepting new clients on Kaiser?
Yes. We are accepting new clients now, with first appointments available the same week. Much of the Seattle market books four to six weeks out or is cash-pay only, so you do not have to white-knuckle a long wait to start care, in person at our three offices or by secure video across Washington.
Is couples therapy covered by Kaiser?
Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan more than individual therapy does, so we confirm your specific coverage rather than promise blanket coverage. We will tell you plainly what your Kaiser plan reaches and what it does not before you start, so you can make a clear decision rather than finding out after the first session. Start with our couples therapy in Seattle page.
What if I do not have Kaiser?
We will tell you plainly and help you understand your options rather than leave you guessing. We also accept Premera, Regence, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Cigna. If your plan is not one of the plans we accept, we will say so clearly and talk through what other paths might work for you, with no jargon and no runaround.
How soon can I be seen?
First appointments are available the same week, in person at our Green Lake, Burien and Smokey Point offices or by secure video across Washington. When you are ready to talk to someone, waiting is the last thing that helps, so we hold first appointments open and confirm your coverage at the same time we get you scheduled.
Where are your offices?
We see clients at three offices: Green Lake in Seattle, Burien and Smokey Point in Arlington, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Washington. The Green Lake office serves North Seattle, the Burien office serves South King County and the Smokey Point office serves north Snohomish County. You can also meet entirely online if that is easier for you.
Good care should not come with a billing surprise or a months-long wait.
Request an appointment today, and we will confirm your Kaiser coverage and get you in, often within the same week. We accept Kaiser for therapy, in person at our Green Lake, Burien and Smokey Point offices or by secure video across Washington.
