Therapist in Media, Pennsylvania Douglas Achtert, Therapist
Gender Identity: Non-binary (They/Them)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Douglas Achtert, MSS, LCSW
Specializes In:
Douglas Achtert is a licensed clinical social worker and received their Master’s in Social Work from Bryn Mawr College in 2011. Doug sees adolescents, adults, and couples. They are an empowered meditation teacher in the Theravadan tradition and incorporate this background using a mindfulness based cognitive therapy approach towards clients with depression, grief, substance use issues, anxiety, or bipolar. Doug also utilizes the mind body connection and awareness to help with growth and meeting goals in all aspects of life.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Social injustice
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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Bryn Mawr College
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Douglas Achtert. You can also call 610-477-8794 to have someone assist you.
Douglas Achtert generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 610-477-8794 to find out Douglas Achtert's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Douglas Achtert:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 610-477-8794 to see how we can help.
Douglas Achtert is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Douglas Achtert works at:
Yes, Douglas Achtert does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Douglas Achtert is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
