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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Birmingham, AL

Access mental health support in Birmingham with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 737 licensed providers. With copays ranging from $0-$40, you can connect with a therapist for virtual or in-person sessions as soon as next day, letting your insurance do the work while you focus on your care.

Andria Bradley

Andria Bradley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I believe therapy is not about fixing who you are, but about creating space to know yourself more deeply, heal from painful experiences, and develop tools to build a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Christy Cole

Christy Cole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Homewood, AL


“I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is having a therapist you feel comfortable talking to—someone who listens, understands, and creates a space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Talia Waitkus

Talia Waitkus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Mountain Brk, AL


“My clients experience a grounded, collaborative approach that blends clinical expertise with warmth and real-life perspective.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon McGinnis

Sharon McGinnis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Homewood, AL


I am a family-oriented individual who understands the importance of balanced living, self-care, and healthy relationships. My formal education as a master's-level social worker, personal trials and errors, and 20-plus years of work experience with youth, individuals, and families have taught me that we are all unique human beings with our own life experiences with a shared desire for happiness. The difference in levels of individual and family satisfaction is often attributed to intentional effort to establish and maintain healthy relationships, mindsets, and perspectives. The goal of my practice is to empower hope, healing, & healthy relationships!

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Roy Chambers

Roy Chambers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Hello everyone! My name is Roy Chambers IV. I work with children, adolescents, and adults while specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, adhd, grief, and stress. I have 7 years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordyn Diggs

Jordyn Diggs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“Your sessions with me will offer an opportunity to think out loud, process your thoughts, receive feedback and gain insight on your mental health.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tara Lawton

Tara Lawton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My style is open, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership—one where you feel safe to be vulnerable, explore difficult emotions, and take steady steps toward growth.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Rekita Jackson

Rekita Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Hello. My name is Rekita Jackson and I am the owner of 2nd Chances Better Choices Counseling and Consulting Services. I'm a Licenced Professional Counselor and also hold certifications in Grief Couseling and Anger Management. I have over 20 years of experience in helping people within the behavioral / mental health community.

I specialize in individual, family and group counseling. My particular interests are working with individuals who are struggling with personal life stressors, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse and re-entry counseling.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Katherine Sciacca

Katherine Sciacca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Mountain Brook, AL


“The therapy room is our laboratory. It is a place where we explore possibilities, deconstruct illusions, and release what we no longer want to carry with us.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Shari Nehemiah

Shari Nehemiah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while also encouraging growth and accountability.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Karen Blackburn

Karen Blackburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama, Colorado, and New Jersey with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I feel honored to work with adults 45 and older, supporting them through life transitions and the deep challenges of grief. My style is compassionate and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Impact Therapy, and person-centered counseling. Together, we focus on building coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating meaningful change so you can move forward with hope and confidence.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Kristin White

Kristin White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Hoover, AL


“I integrate evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a warm and empathetic style, empowering clients to find clarity and balance in their lives.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Japonica Bryant

Japonica Bryant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy is not just about coping—it's about transforming how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Shelton

Whitney Shelton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“I take a laid-back, approachable style to therapy, creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself no pressure, no judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Verrick Taylor

Verrick Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“My desire is to support and empower each individual with awareness, skills, and courage to transition to more preferred positions in living.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Maegan McRoberts

Maegan McRoberts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“My approach is research-based, active, and tailored to your real life; we won't just sit in silence or talk in circles.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shekinah Lee

Shekinah Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Hoover, AL


“At the core of my practice is a belief that every individual holds the capacity for growth, and that living in alignment with purpose can unlock joy and healing.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Rickeyta Snell

Rickeyta Snell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


Hi there!

I’m a mental and emotional wellness therapist dedicated to helping you find greater fulfillment in life. Embracing your unique experiences with curiosity and respect, I acknowledge you as the expert of your life in our work together. I have a BA in psychology from Auburn University and a Master's in counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally, I have extensive training and experience in marital/premarital counseling, couples counseling, and relationship issues.

Aetna + 4 others
Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marea Ennis

Marea Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Hoover, AL


“I work with individuals and families navigating these experiences, with a primary focus on supporting mothers experiencing anticipatory grief, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss.”
Aetna + 5 others
End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chernell Bizzell-Barnett

Chernell Bizzell-Barnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Vestavia Hills, AL


“My approach to therapy is to tenderly and respectfully help individuals start an authentic healing journey.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bailey Parker

Bailey Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My goal is to create a warm, safe, and encouraging environment where you can feel comfortable being open and vulnerable while also feeling supported and empowered.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Jasmine Nichols

Jasmine Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I often use an integrative approach to treatment. That means that I adapt interventions from different theories and treatment modalities based on the clients needs and presenting problems.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Martina Dailey

Martina Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I create a space that values each individual's unique perspective, encouraging open communication and a collaborative approach to treatment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
MeKeal Diamond

MeKeal Diamond

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Hoover, AL


“I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are, without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you already have everything figured out.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Brion Carlson

Brion Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Birmingham, AL


Are you feeling stuck between who you are and who you know you were meant to be? I help clients grappling with meaning, mortality, authenticity, and purpose. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I specialize in depression, anxieties, and addictions that have these deeper existential roots. I help people struggling with shame, loneliness, heartbreak, aging, illness, grief, and loss of meaning build a life worth living and a Self worth living it. I believe in building new skills. But my ultimate aim is to help you find and liberate your higher Self.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Foster

Lauren Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.4 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama who is passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel truly seen and heard.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Haley Goerke

Haley Goerke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hoover, AL


“As a new mother, I have become passionate about working with new moms as they navigate the profound transition into motherhood.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Susan Rohwedder

Susan Rohwedder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Birmingham, AL


I am a licensed professional counselor. I have been working in the mental health field for over six years. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I love working with people from all walks of life.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Benjamin

Courtney Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Birmingham, AL


“I believe people are born with enormous potential. Along the way, life can bring experiences... that slow our momentum or result in us feeling disconnected from the life that we imagined.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Stoudenmire

Janet Stoudenmire

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Bessemer, AL


I am Janet P. Stoudenmire-Smith, owner of Alabama Wellness and Recovery Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, families, veterans, and court-referred clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management concerns, substance use issues, family conflict, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients find healing, hope, and wellness.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Danna Perdue-Melton

Danna Perdue-Melton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Hoover, AL


“My approach is a combination of behavioral and client-centered... I assist you in developing skills to work through your problems and find your own solutions.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamika Harris

Tamika Harris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Hoover, AL


“Her empathetic nature allows her to connect deeply with her clients, understanding their unique needs and tailoring individualized care plans to promote healing and well-being.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Dr. Whitnee Brown

Dr. Whitnee Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hoover, AL


“I am passionate about providing quality evidence-based care. In addition to medication management, my goal is to empower clients to gain insight, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mikala Pickens

Mikala Pickens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Birmingham, AL


I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be a space where you feel understood, respected, and free to be yourself. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandria Cottrell

Alexandria Cottrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Pelham, AL


“With understanding of how intersectionality and identity shape mental health, I help clients identify and apply self-care practices and build self-compassion.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mandy Carter

Mandy Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Alabaster, AL


Your Story. Your Purpose. Your Identity. Healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about uncovering who you've always been. Life has a way of shaping us. Painful experiences, trauma, loss, relationships, and fear can leave us carrying beliefs and protective patterns that once helped us survive, but now no longer serve us. Together, we'll explore your story, heal unresolved wounds, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnect with the authentic identity that's been there all along.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Dotti Bailey

Dr. Dotti Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Alabaster, AL


“My practice focuses on understanding the neurobiology of the brain and how trauma impacts the mind–body connection.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Daniel McAlpine

Daniel McAlpine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Hayden, AL


“My approach is flexible and client-centered, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods to ensure the process is guided by each client's unique needs and goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Teresa Utley

Teresa Utley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tuscaloosa, AL


“I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Emmanuel Rock

Emmanuel Rock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anniston, AL


“My approach is helping you see the progress in the process, understanding that healing and growth are not linear but are personal and unique to each individual.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

What type of therapy does Aetna cover?

Aetna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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