Therapists who take Premera in Seattle.
Most Seattle practices book weeks out or are cash-pay only. Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Premera Blue Cross, books same-week, then confirms your coverage before you start.
Yes, we take Premera for therapy.
Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Premera Blue Cross for therapy at all three of our Seattle-area offices and by secure video anywhere in Washington. If you carry a Premera 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 Premera, what you owe is typically your plan's share, and we confirm exactly what your plan reaches before your first appointment.
You typed the carrier name into the search bar because you wanted a straight answer before you picked up the phone. Here it is. We take Premera, we can get you in soon and we will confirm your specific coverage so you start with a clear picture rather than a question mark.
You can use your Premera 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 Premera 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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Premera 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 WellbeingPremera 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 Premera 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 Premera member.
Bring your Premera member ID
Have it ready for the intake call so we can confirm your coverage for you.
We verify your coverage for you
You do not have to call your plan first or decode your benefits alone. We confirm exactly what your Premera plan reaches before your first session.
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 Premera?
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. You may have heard couples work is often not covered, and the honest answer is that it depends on your plan. We will tell you plainly what your Premera 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 Kaiser, Regence and Aetna.
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 Premera coverage reaches.
Once you know your Premera 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 Premera.
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 Premera 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 Premera 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 Premera members ask before starting.
Do you take Premera?
Yes. Counseling Services for Wellbeing accepts Premera Blue Cross for therapy at all three of our Seattle-area offices and by secure video across Washington. If you carry a Premera 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.
Are you accepting new clients on Premera?
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.
How do I confirm my Premera covers therapy here?
Have your Premera member ID ready for the intake call and we verify your specific coverage for you before you start. You do not have to call your plan first or decode your benefits alone. We confirm exactly what your plan reaches so there are no surprise bills after your first visit.
Is couples therapy covered by Premera?
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 Premera 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 Premera?
We will tell you plainly and help you understand your options rather than leave you guessing. We also accept Kaiser, Regence and Aetna. 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 Premera coverage and get you in, often within the same week. We accept Premera Blue Cross for therapy, in person at our Green Lake, Burien and Smokey Point offices or by secure video across Washington.
