Insurance · Austin, TX
Aetna Therapist in Austin, TX
Therapy with Brittany Zientek, LPC — billed through Aetna benefits, in person in Austin or by telehealth across Texas.
If you're searching for an Aetna therapist in Austin, the practical question is usually simple: can I use my benefits, and what will a session actually cost? Aetna is billed in-network here through Headway, and your specific plan is checked before you ever sit down for a first session.
Brittany Zientek is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults and teens at 3301 Northland Drive in Austin, and by secure telehealth anywhere in Texas.
What we work on together
- Trauma and PTSD, including complex and religious trauma, using IFS and Trauma-Focused CBT.
- Anxiety, panic, chronic worry, perfectionism, and high-functioning anxiety.
- Grief and life transitions — loss, divorce, career shifts, parenthood, relocation.
- Christian counseling when you want faith welcomed in the room. It's never assumed or required.
How Aetna benefits generally work for therapy
Aetna plans usually cover outpatient therapy under a behavioral health benefit. With an in-network clinician you typically pay a copay per session, or coinsurance once a deductible has been met. Aetna sets those amounts, and they differ between employer plans, marketplace plans, and Medicare products.
Being in-network with Aetna doesn't mean every Aetna plan is automatically covered — plan variation is real, and out-of-state or narrow-network products sometimes fall outside it. No specific copay is promised here. If your plan turns out not to be covered, self-pay is $150 per session and superbills are available; see the cost of therapy in Austin page for the details.
Verifying your Aetna benefits before you book
- Call member services on the back of your Aetna card.
- Ask if outpatient mental health therapy with an LPC is covered.
- Ask for your per-session copay or coinsurance and your deductible status.
- Ask whether telehealth is covered at the same rate as in-person care.
- Then book a free 15-minute consultation.
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Meet Brittany Zientek, LPC.
IFS and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Panic, worry, perfectionism.
Faith-integrated when wanted.
Fees, superbills, HSA/FSA.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Haven & Harbor Counseling accept Aetna?
Yes — Aetna is billed in-network through Headway. Because Aetna administers many different plans, your specific plan is verified before your first session.
Can I use Aetna for therapy in Austin?
In most cases, yes. Aetna plans generally include an outpatient behavioral health benefit that covers therapy with a licensed counselor such as an LPC. Your plan documents or member services line will confirm it.
How much does therapy cost with Aetna?
That depends on your plan. Most people pay a copay or coinsurance per session, and some plans apply a deductible first. Aetna sets those amounts. If your plan isn't in-network, self-pay is $150 per session.
Does Aetna cover in-person therapy?
Aetna plans with an outpatient mental health benefit typically cover in-person sessions at a licensed clinician's office, such as the Northland Drive office in Austin.
Can I use Aetna for telehealth therapy?
Many Aetna plans cover telehealth therapy the same way they cover in-person sessions, though this varies. Ask member services whether teletherapy is covered at the same cost-share.
How do I verify my Aetna therapy benefits?
Call the member services number on the back of your Aetna card and ask about outpatient mental health coverage, your copay or coinsurance, your deductible status, and telehealth coverage.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Haven & Harbor is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.