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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.

Dr. Jasmine Allen

Dr. Jasmine Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“The work is both supportive and intentional—balancing reflection with practical steps that help you move forward...”

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

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Ryan Mcguckin

Ryan Mcguckin

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“A compassionate and accepting approach has the power to change our lives. I believe 'Disorders' are just our body's way of pointing us in the direction of change and growth.”

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

Direct, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Natalie Purnell

Natalie Purnell

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I am committed to fostering positive change and growth in the lives of those I have the pleasure to support in the pursuit of living their best life.”

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

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Gillems

Tina Gillems

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I like to use the following Evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused therapy, Person-Centered therapy, and Motivational interviewing.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Elizabeth Copes

Elizabeth Copes

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“Listening, hearing, relating, not judging, using kindness, empathy, understanding, finding strengths...”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Glen Lavarias

Glen Lavarias

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My approach to therapy is what I like to keep simple. I like to meet my clients where they are at during the session.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Michele Vangelas

Michele Vangelas

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe every individual has the inner resources needed for growth and healing and I use a client-centered, strengths-based approach.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maja Lewis

Maja Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dylan Kelley

Dylan Kelley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in building trusting relationships with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Rebecca Edwards

Rebecca Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe therapy should feel collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Kenneth Ndikum

Kenneth Ndikum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in meeting clients where they are, and working together to build practical strategies for growth and healing.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Liza Joseph

Liza Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I always aim to create a safe and trusting space, so you feel free to discuss any type of concern or presenting issue.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jennifer Jepson

Dr. Jennifer Jepson

Psychologist

Virtual • Alaska


“Compassionate and non-judgmental presence. Emotional insight and self-understanding. Practical tools for inner work...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeremy Boynton

Jeremy Boynton

Therapist

Virtual • Fairbanks, AK


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

Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kaylan Chacon

Kaylan Chacon

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I want therapy to be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel understood, and build skills that actually fit your life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Desjardins

Sarah Desjardins

Therapist

Virtual • Aniak, AK


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is most important and to establish that, there should be a non-judgmental environment that allows honesty, raw and real communication.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

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

Miyuki Sato-Yazaki

Miyuki Sato-Yazaki

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe healing begins with connection. It would be my honor to walk alongside you on your journey—offering support, compassion, and guidance as you move forward and thrive.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Nestlyne Barcelona

Nestlyne Barcelona

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I have a profound respect and appreciation for cultural practices and understand the importance of cultural representation in behavioral health.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Marjorie Kyle

Marjorie Kyle

Psychologist

Virtual • Alaska


I am a wife, mother, and grandmother, and I come from a long line of career military men. Before becoming a psychologist, I taught young children with special needs. My work with their families inspired me to pursue psychology—I wanted to do more to help.

Although I am highly trained in working with children, I also treat adults. I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I don’t use one approach for every client; instead, I tailor my methods to each person’s needs and goals.

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

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance Sims

Constance Sims

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and supportive, but I'll also encourage you to challenge yourself, recognize your strengths, and look at things from a different perspective when needed.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Dr. Katherine Eyegue-Sandy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“I don't see you as a diagnosis or a checklist of symptoms. I see a whole person — with a unique story, real strengths, and an incredible capacity to heal and grow.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Shelby Garcia

Shelby Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I believe that healthy change starts from within and my role is to be a guide during this process. Often times we feel we are stuck in a rut with no way out, but together we'll work on building self-empowerment, better self-care, and self-awareness. No matter what you're going through there's always room to learn and grow from the past to make a better future. I specialize in anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, and building self-confidence. I'm also trained in Brainspotting.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Pfeiffer

Amber Pfeiffer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“I strongly believe in empowering my clients to take an active role in their mental health and providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Kyra Larson

Kyra Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe that I am here to guide you in your healing journey by building off of your strengths and empowering you to use new skills learned in sessions.”

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

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Jacqueline Leindecker

Jacqueline Leindecker

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is to help support you in developing compassion and acceptance through the seasons of life so that you are able to grow into a person you can be proud to be.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bonner Dobbs

Bonner Dobbs

Psychologist

Virtual • Alaska


“My goal is not simply to reduce your symptoms but to help you explore new ways of experiencing yourself, the world, and your relationships.”

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

Challenging, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Blechman

Sarah Blechman

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“You can expect to leave a session feeling understood and equipped with real solutions to use each day to find peace and clarity in your life.”

Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dannon Mims

Dannon Mims

Therapist

Virtual • Anchorage, AK


“My counseling style is warm and personable. I believe in the humanistic approach and treat everyone with respect, kindness, and compassion.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Jody Pahlavan

Dr. Jody Pahlavan

Psychologist

Virtual • Alaska


Maybe you're the one holding everyone together, or maybe you're watching your child or teen struggle and aren't sure how to help. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the everyday stress of family life. I look at the whole picture, because both our biology and our circumstances shape how we feel. Much of my work is with women carrying many roles at once, and with families trying to find their way back to each other. My style is warm, genuine, and engaging, and I'm deeply committed to the care I give. Family is of utmost importance to me. I'm married with three children and four grandchildren, and when I'm not working you'll find me traveling, cheering for my local sports teams, or relaxing in Northern Wisconsin.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jeffery Neaves

Jeffery Neaves

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


Finding the right therapist matters. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. My style is conversational, collaborative, and direct, balancing warmth with honesty and practical feedback. I work especially well with individuals impacted by trauma, chronic stress, and moral injury arising from high-responsibility environments, including veterans, first responders, and medical professionals. Many appear highly functional outwardly while privately struggling with anxiety, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, or feeling disconnected from themselves, others, or the lives they once recognized.

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

Challenging, Creative, Direct

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Tamara Michaelson

Tamara Michaelson

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


My name is Tami and I am a LCSW in HI, AK, VA, and NV.I live on the island of Molokai and am so grateful to be fishing as much as possible. The ocean is my heaven and I absolutely love feeling the sand between my toes and the fresh ocean water on my skin. I love my two sons, but I love my poodle, Honey Pa'ele , even more. I love providing services using a trauma informed approach along with solution focused therapy. I have a strong background in domestic violence, substance abuse and I support my clients with a trauma informed approach. My goal is for everyone to be their best selves, continuing to grow as change is inevitable.

Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues,

Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Tiffany Kehoe

Tiffany Kehoe

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Christine Ray-Saelee

Christine Ray-Saelee

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


I started my career working with adolescents that were pregnant and parenting in high school. This opened the door to my various experiences working with young, growing adults and families. In the heart of St. Louis, MO, as a school-based therapist, I gained further knowledge of the racial and poverty challenges taking place in our communities. Fast forward three years and becoming a social worker in Colorado, I managed a variety of cases involving children and adolescents experiencing trauma, parental abuse and neglect, couples counseling and mediation, and managing chaotic situations. In this time, not only did it allow me to gain experience in the child welfare and court systems, it reminded me of my true passion and brought me back to my primary focus. I am happy to be back on track with my passion in therapy and helping adolescents, families, and couples in their time of crisis or distress.

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

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Priscilla Westfield

Priscilla Westfield

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“With a wealth of experience spanning non-profit organizations, prison institutions, forensic inpatient settings, and military counseling, I bring a deep understanding of diverse challenges and healing paths.”

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

Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan

Todd Forsman

Todd Forsman

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in the same relationship patterns? You may know something needs to change without knowing where to start.

I’m Todd Forsman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience, licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. I offer online therapy for adolescents and adults, including individual, couples, and family sessions. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family concerns. Together, we can work toward understanding what keeps you stuck and developing practical ways to move forward.

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

Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Tolana Murphy

Tolana Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe every therapeutic journey should be person-centered and specific to the needs of the individual, couple, or family system that I work with.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Andrew Hey

Andrew Hey

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“In addition to my work as a therapist, I also currently work as a professional actor, which gives me a unique understanding of performance, communication, and authenticity.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Nicholas Bonacci

Nicholas Bonacci

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“I believe in joyful and authentic counseling relationships that are self-rewarding, and allowing of transformations on the client's schedule of healing.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Creative, Direct, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lawrence Whitaker

Lawrence Whitaker

Therapist

Virtual • Alaska


“My style of therapy will feel like a really good conversation but with touches of insight that will help you move on from the past.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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

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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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