Mental health treatment for Aetna insurance members in Colorado

Mental health treatment for Aetna insurance members in Colorado

If you live in colorful Colorado, you’re likely familiar with needing care for altitude sickness or a skiing injury. And if you have insurance with Aetna, you can receive mental health care at Guidelight Health for conditions that may be affecting your overall quality of life.

Guidelight is now in network with Aetna, allowing you to have accessible and affordable options for prioritizing your mental health. Aetna is a national health care insurer that helps more than 36 million people across the U.S. If you’re a part of that number, it’s time to start prioritizing your health beyond just your physical well-being.

We’re able to provide a variety of programs to Aetna insurance members that can help you work through mental health condition symptoms that are affecting your everyday routines, relationships and sense of self.

Read on to learn about what conditions we can help with at Guidelight, the treatment options available and how our programs can help . We’ll also discuss how you can get started on the next steps in your mental health journey by reaching out to the Guidelight experts.

Conditions that Aetna members can be treated for at Guidelight

Whether you’ve only recently started to experience mental, emotional and behavioral challenges or you already have a diagnosis, we’re here to help you navigate a variety of conditions and symptoms, including:

We treat adults as well as adolescents, ages 12-18, who are experiencing symptoms or challenges that they need support to manage. Our compassionate team of experts can help you work through issues that are contributing to your symptoms, gain long-term coping skills and recognize your own capabilities.

We take provider referrals and self‑referrals (including for a loved one).

If you’re at risk to yourself or others or you’re having a mental health crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Guidelight program options for Aetna members

At Guidelight, we’re here for when you need more support than what you can receive solely from regular outpatient therapy.

Through evidence-based practices, we’ll help you build skills that support your mental health both during your time with us and well into the future

Here are the three programs that we offer Aetna members in Colorado:

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The next level of support above regular outpatient therapy sessions is an Intensive Outpatient Program. An IOP gives you the opportunity to prioritize your mental health while still maintaining as much of your daily routines as possible. By balancing treatment with your everyday responsibilities, you can incorporate your new skills quickly into your day-to-day functioning.

Our IOP takes place over the course of six weeks. It involves three days of programming with at least three hours per day.

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (vIOP)

While IOPs are designed to be flexible, we know it’s not always easy to make it to in-person treatment multiple times a week. That’s why we also offer a virtual option of our IOP for adults.

You can receive the same evidence-based treatment, with the same effective curriculum, completely online with our virtual IOP option. We even offer daytime or evening options to work around your availability as much as possible. Our vIOP uses a HIPAA-compliant, secure platform to provide you with safe and private access to our care.

With three to four hours of programming a day, three days a week, you’ll receive personalized treatment that fits your circumstances.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

It’s possible that you need a higher level of support than an IOP to manage your symptoms, and that’s OK. Our PHP provides additional structured support for those who need an acute level of care. It enables you to focus on improving your mental health during the day while still returning home at night.

A PHP is an option for Guidelight clients who require highly specialized intensive care but don’t need 24/7 supervision. It provides comprehensive care while still allowing you to maintain a sense of normalcy and independence.

Our PHP requires a commitment of 25 hours a week (five hours every weekday). It’s a two-week treatment.

Together, we can discuss which treatment option would work best for you based on:

The severity of your symptoms
Your availability and life circumstances
Your mental health goals
Past treatments and medical history

How Guidelight can help you

Our IOP, vIOP and PHP combine individual and group sessions. We use evidence-based approaches during sessions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-informed therapy. Our goals are to help you navigate challenges that contribute to your symptoms and learn strategies that help you manage them to improve your overall well-being.

We also provide medication management if needed to ensure that you’re taking the safest and most effective options for your symptoms. We’ll work with your other providers to make adjustments when necessary. Proper medication management aims to minimize side effects and support your treatment goals.

Your treatment plan may also incorporate:

Family therapy when needed
Psychoeducation to deepen your understanding of your condition
Holistic approaches, such as art therapy or mindfulness
Support for transition to lower levels of care

We ensure that you feel supported by peers who can relate to your experiences as well as by the clinicians who will be by your side as you work toward becoming the best version of yourself. By approaching your mental health conditions from every angle, you’ll be able to get to the heart of your challenges and discover tools that can help you thrive.

Getting started at Guidelight as an Aetna member

We want to help you progress along your mental health journey and recognize your own ability to take back control over your symptoms. If you live in Colorado and you have a health insurance policy with Aetna, you can have access to our treatments that are personalized to your needs and goals. It all starts with an initial evaluation with one of our licensed team members to get you on track for the next steps.

At Guidelight, we understand that finances play a role in choosing your mental health treatment. Before starting your treatment with us, we will verify your benefits, discuss what’s covered by your Aetna plan and coordinate your treatment plan accordingly.

We have five locations in Colorado that provide IOP and PHP treatments:

The treatments offered at each location may vary. Our clinicians are licensed to practice in Colorado, so they’re also able to provide virtual treatment to clients throughout the state.

If you’re not an Aetna member, we’re also in network with a variety of other providers, including Colorado Access (a Medicaid plan), Anthem, Northeast Health Partners and Health Colorado. We’re continuing to expand our network of insurance carriers that can help you get the treatment you need without the weight of financial strain.

Everyone has a seat at Guidelight. Contact our team online, or call us today for more information about Aetna coverage in Colorado or to schedule an initial evaluation. We provide treatment across the country — and we’re always expanding. See if we offer care in your state, either online or at one of our local clinics.