Columbia University Students:

Did You Know Your First 10 Therapy Sessions May Be Free?

If you're a Columbia University student enrolled in the Columbia Aetna Student Health Plan, you may be eligible to receive your first 10 off-campus psychotherapy visits with a $0 copay when you see an Aetna in-network therapist and follow the plan's referral requirements. After the first 10 visits, many students pay only a $20 copay per session for additional in-network outpatient therapy.


Accessing your Columbia Aetna off-campus free therapy:

At Moment Psychotherapy, we welcome Columbia students seeking longer-term therapy beyond what is typically available through campus counseling services. Our therapists frequently work with students experiencing:


How Columbia Students Can Use Their Aetna Student Health Benefits

Using your Columbia Aetna Student Health insurance is often straightforward:

  1. Schedule an appointment with Columbia Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) if a referral is required under your plan.

  2. Request an off-campus mental health referral for ongoing therapy.

  3. Choose an Aetna in-network therapist, such as Moment Psychotherapy.

  4. Begin weekly therapy while using your Aetna Student Health benefits.