Rachel Parodneck & Associates · Virtual therapy across New York
Aetna Therapists in NYC - In-Network Psychotherapy
Skip the directory rabbit hole. Rachel Parodneck & Associates is in-network with Aetna, which means we bill Aetna directly and you pay only your plan's share. Book a free 15-minute consult and we'll help you confirm your coverage before your first session.
What "In-Network with Aetna" Actually Means
Most NYC therapists are private-pay only: you pay the full fee up front, file a superbill, and hope some of it comes back. In-network is simpler. We bill Aetna directly, and what you owe is whatever your plan says - typically a copay or coinsurance per session, sometimes after a deductible.
No claim forms, no waiting on reimbursement, no math. You come to session; we handle the billing.
What you'll want to know from your plan:
Copay - a fixed amount per session (many plans).
Coinsurance - a percentage of the session fee (some plans).
Deductible - an amount you pay first on some plans before the copay/coinsurance kicks in.
Not sure what your plan says? That's normal. Bring your member ID to the free consult and we'll help you confirm your outpatient mental health benefits before you commit to anything.
How to Use Your Aetna Coverage With Us
Book a free consult
Grab a free 15-minute consultation and have your Aetna member card handy.
We confirm your benefits
We'll help you verify your outpatient mental health coverage and what your per-session cost will be.
Get matched & begin
We match you with the right psychotherapist on our team, and sessions run virtually anywhere in New York State.
Work at Northwell? We're In-Network with Northwell Direct Too
Northwell Direct is the health plan for people who work at Northwell Health - nurses, doctors, techs, and staff across its hospitals and practices - not a plan for Northwell patients. If Northwell is your employer and Northwell Direct is your coverage, your therapy with us is in-network, the same way it is for Aetna members: we bill the plan directly and you pay your plan's share.
What Our Aetna-Covered Sessions Can Help With
Coverage is the logistics. The work itself is matched to you - our team of psychotherapists spans specialties and rates, led by Rachel Parodneck, LCSW, a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP).
Aetna Coverage FAQs
Does Aetna cover therapy?
How much will I pay per session with Aetna?
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Is virtual therapy covered?
What if I don't have Aetna or Northwell Direct?
Who will I actually see?
Your Coverage Is the Easy Part. Let's Handle It Together.
Book a free 15-minute consult - we'll confirm your Aetna or Northwell Direct benefits and match you with the right therapist.
