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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Anchorage, AK

Headway makes mental health care accessible across Anchorage with Aetna insurance, featuring flexible virtual and in-person sessions. Patients typically save 75% on therapy costs, with copays ranging from $0-$25, and access to 160 providers across the network.

Alisha Barnash

Alisha Barnash

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My first objective is to make you feel as comfortable as possible... I like to create a very accepting and laid-back environment.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Niyah Glover

Dr. Niyah Glover

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Priscilla Atu-tetuh

Priscilla Atu-tetuh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“I combine medication management with supportive talk therapy, so we look at both the biology and the day to day of what you are carrying.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Challenging, Creative, Direct

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jordan Tabb

Jordan Tabb

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I specialize in helping children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences including autism and ADHD.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Sanchez

Joanna Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I focus on listening closely and understanding each person's experience, especially the parts that are difficult to name or explain.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Winter

Marissa Winter

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood, while also helping them stay accountable to the goals they set for themselves.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Jones

Ashley Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, existential and compassion focused therapy, with a focus on mindful body and emotion awareness...”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and able to serve clients in the states of FL, AK, MO, and MA. I am passionate about working with adults who are ready to explore their vulnerabilities and become better versions of themselves. I understand that taking that first step to ask for help is the hardest, and that all the hurt, frustration, and pain that brought you to this point are all valid! In my office you can expect to be able to share your experiences in an open and safe environment.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Mark Sabo

Mark Sabo

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“Clients can expect to be approached with unconditional positive regard and challenged to transition through the obstacles that are presented in the person's life with new skills and a new perspective.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Challenging, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“Through my own self discovery and 27 years of direct clinical social work experience, I have found the key the happiness is a personal journey of self-acceptance...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. James Welch

Dr. James Welch

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Pendrey

Alexander Pendrey

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My experience largely consists of working with the diverse and complex needs of youth, young adults, caregivers, and families in community mental health for over eight years.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kirstie Carmichael

Dr. Kirstie Carmichael

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I’m a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating narcissistic abuse, postpartum challenges, and relationship issues. I’ve spent years helping clients rebuild their sense of self, strengthen boundaries, and recover from painful relational patterns. My style is direct, compassionate, and deeply trauma-informed. I believe in creating a safe, steady space where you can heal, grow, and feel truly supported.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Esther Bold

Esther Bold

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to create a welcoming, comfortable environment where you feel safe to share your experiences, explore challenges, and begin your healing journey at your own pace.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

April McElhenny

April McElhenny

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My approach to providing psychotherapy is client-centered & strength-based. I prefer to allow clients to be the guide of their treatment & to establish their own goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edmore Mangena

Edmore Mangena

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“You can expect genuine acceptance, affirmation, and positive warm regard, yet feel empowered and equipped to tackle your issues as independently as possible.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

James Gallanos

James Gallanos

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I like to explore and invite curiosity in addressing common mental health issues and challenges we face.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Dr. Pamela Kennedy

Dr. Pamela Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I approach therapy with curiosity, passion, and partnership. I enjoy supporting individuals in finding the most effective, individualized, and successful approaches.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,

Kathryn Fulmer

Kathryn Fulmer

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I use real-life stories and practical examples because therapy should feel human, not clinical for the sake of being clinical.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kylie Kim

Kylie Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“She listens before she prescribes, taking time to understand your full history before building a treatment plan tailored to you.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jennifer Richardson

Jennifer Richardson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My approach is compassionate, authentic, and tailored to each person's unique needs and experiences.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,

Luvenia Johnson

Luvenia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1449 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK

“My goal is to provide a space where you can begin to feel safe, understood, and supported from the very beginning.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,

Robert Hyson

Robert Hyson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to provide a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, supported, and involved in their care.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Bethany Walker

Dr. Bethany Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to help you and/or your child build tools to handle whatever comes your way, and leave each session feeling more hopeful and confident.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Santresda Johnson Lpc

Dr. Santresda Johnson Lpc

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“We are here to identify what brought you here, identify goals, and work towards successful goal attainment.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Magniola Dure

Magniola Dure

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I approach counseling as a collaborative process in which the clients and I will be able to establish a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Amber Herbranson

Amber Herbranson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I believe that you are the expert in your own life. Oftentimes, people seek therapy as a way to cope with difficult environments, navigating a complex and rapidly changing world without the support they need to overcome obstacles. I have worked with disenfranchised folks most of my life - many impacted by systems involvement, lack of access to services, homelessness, and intimate partner violence. Past clients have shared they genuinely appreciate having a helping professional who meets them where they are at in life, supports them in achieving realistic goals, and keeps dignity, respect and honesty at the forefront of the work.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“Choose Kathleen when you’re looking for an experienced therapist who brings both warmth and clinical expertise to the work.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Crystal Pool

Crystal Pool

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe therapy is not one size fits all, and I tailor our work together to meet your unique needs and goals.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Alexusia Dickerson

Alexusia Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I am a dedicated and compassionate licensed therapist with over six years of experience in the field. Some of my areas of expertise and specializations include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem issues, addictions, personality disorders, and life decisions. My mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals/couples can explore their challenges, find solutions, and ultimately achieve greater well-being and personal growth.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Fon

Susan Fon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“I bring over 18 years of nursing experience, blending my background as an Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with my experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,

Dara Fields

Dara Fields

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I receive supervision in these modalities myself, so that you have the most updated therapy available.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Robins

Katherine Robins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“My style is warm, straightforward, and collaborative. Medication management is an important part of the care I provide, and I'll take the time to explain my recommendations, answer your questions, and discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Griffith Gilbert

Griffith Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


It has been a privilege to provide psychotherapy to a variety of clients for over 20 years. I have advanced clinical training in trauma, addictions, sexual abuse, mood and personality disorders, and relationships. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and encouraging. I provide support as you examine core issues and change underlying patterns of behavior or simply gain perspective concerning a recent issue.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Abigail Nobles

Abigail Nobles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


Now accepting new patients. Hello, I’m Abigail Nobles, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in psychiatric nursing. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting wellness through compassionate, evidence-based care. I provide treatment for adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and other mental health concerns. My approach is holistic and collaborative, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Mayra Hernandez

Mayra Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“It's important to have an environment where you feel comfortable to express what does and does not work for you as we navigate a path as unique as you and your story.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Ann Applebee

Ann Applebee

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I enjoy working with people who need but don't always know how to find a space where they're not being fixed, judged, or steered—just genuinely heard.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Angela Wilbanks

Angela Wilbanks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“As a veteran, military spouse, and mother of boys, I understand that life can be demanding, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska,

Jordana Hamilton

Jordana Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to work through challenges.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

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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