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Pinkumb t1_ja8ar6c wrote

I just want to share that in my experience there are two groups you'll be recommended. They advertise as accepting Aetna but neither of them are in-network. I believe the cheapest rate was $75 a session for a junior non-licensed professional (student in training). The typical staff was $325 a session. That fairfield average income really doing us dirty when it comes to mental health services.

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MaxieMcIntosh OP t1_ja8ddeq wrote

Ugh I know the whole system is just awful and so challenging to navigate. I do have out-of-network benefits with 20% coinsurance which is better than most behavioral health plan benefits but still $$ depending on the provider's hourly rate. I'm thinking of trying one of those 100% virtual talk therapy services but then you just never know what you're gonna get...Thanks for sharing!

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MaxieMcIntosh OP t1_ja8dh9w wrote

I'm also wary of going to anyone younger than me, lol! So that eliminates a good chunk of my options!

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