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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Wheat Ridge, CO

Seeking therapy in Wheat Ridge with Aetna? Headway helps patients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing 3,676 providers across Colorado. Many clients pay as little as $30 per session with insurance coverage.

John Yates

John Yates

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Commerce City, CO


“I am committed to partnering with you to sculpt the healthiest version of your narrative, where every facet of your life and history is given the attention and respect it deserves.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dorothy "Dorota" Rogowski

Dorothy "Dorota" Rogowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Northglenn, CO


“I'm able to integrate traditional talk therapy with creative and expressive techniques to help bring your inner world into a visible, meaningful, and workable space.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

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Elizabeth Durbin

Elizabeth Durbin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Centennial, CO


I am a trauma-focused therapist and I work with adolescents, adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood abuse, and other distressing life experiences.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Cheyenne Morris

Cheyenne Morris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Louisville, CO


“I take a warm, collaborative, and strengths based approach, helping clients build emotional awareness, resilience, and meaningful connection in their lives and relationships.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Tiffany Koenen

Tiffany Koenen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Centennial, CO


“Tiffany approaches each new client as an individual who is working through their specific situation.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Carrie Elste

Carrie Elste

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Evergreen, CO


Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or burnt out? Navigating the pressures of life can strain your relationships and diminish your self-worth. I specialize in helping talented and gifted high performers cultivate self compassion, stop worrying, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we'll explore your feelings, thought and behavior patterns, empower your voice, and create sustainable habits. Through this collaborative journey, we’ll set attainable goals that foster emotional balance and resilience, guiding you toward the fulfilling life you deserve. You're not alone - let's uncover your path to holistic well-being.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm

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Barbara Shuman

Barbara Shuman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“Psychoanalysis emphasizes on guiding individuals in finding their own resources, gaining a knowledge about what is happing to them and the cause of their distress.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Katie Turner

Katie Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Englewood, CO


“Katie Turner brings invaluable personal experience to the table, having navigated the challenges of divorce, remarriage, and raising six children.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kristen Cipielewski

Kristen Cipielewski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes healing happens when clients feel safe, supported, and truly understood.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Erik Vienneau

Erik Vienneau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“We will go beyond traditional talk therapy to work on a brain-body level to reduce your stress and gain more life satisfaction.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

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Nicole Nepote

Nicole Nepote

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Dillon, CO


“I believe that you will find that there is creativity in you... that will immensely support your desired goals for yourself.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

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Caroline Journeycake

Caroline Journeycake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“Caroline believes in a collaborative approach to mental health care, prioritizing the client's input and tailoring treatment plans to suit their individual needs and preferences.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Paul Westgaard

Paul Westgaard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“I approach our connection with a conversational yet professional atmosphere; a relaxed, casual interaction to build an environment of trust...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Vanessa Curran

Vanessa Curran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Evergreen, CO


“I believe therapy should feel safe, human, and deeply supportive — a place where you don't have to explain or minimize your story, and where healing happens at your pace.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Amanda Hua

Amanda Hua

Therapist

In-person • 16 mi away • Greenwood Village, CO


“I utilize a trauma informed approach in all areas of my work. I understand that every person deserves individualized care and to be seen for their inherent worth.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Krystel Mairs

Krystel Mairs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lafayette, CO


I offer counseling to adults navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, and grief and loss. I am passionate about supporting women in particular. My clients range from college students to women reclaiming their identity and direction in midlife and beyond. I specialize in fostering deeper self-knowledge and self-compassion through mindfulness techniques, Internal Family Systems, and art therapy. These approaches offer a compassionate, trauma-informed, and acceptance-based framework for inner inquiry, helping to improve emotional regulation and alleviate the severity of symptoms.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Jonathan Carr

Jonathan Carr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Centennial, CO


“Listening with curiosity, humility, warmth, and a creative openness is part of what you will experience in my care.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm

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Faye Peterson

Faye Peterson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Boulder, CO


“My goal is to help you navigate both the smooth and challenging parts of the process, building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and creating opportunities for meaningful transformation.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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April Thompson

April Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Centennial, CO


Hello Women, Moms & Kids. Are you a woman struggling with overwhelm, life-work balance, going through divorce, dealing with anxiety or depression, or just not enjoying where you're at in life? Or do you have a child struggling with mental wellness? My goal is dedicated to empowering you and/or your child to become who you were meant to be. I specialize with women, kids, parents, and teen girls. I offer in person, virtual, and nature based wellness sessions. I have a masters in clinical psychology and have been practicing for over 25 years.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Laura Vetrano

Laura Vetrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Boulder, CO


My directive yet compassionate style is intuitive, creative, and growth-oriented—encouraging you to explore, challenge, and ultimately expand your capacity for joy and connection.

Education & Background

  • MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology – Adler University, Chicago
  • Member of EMDRIA, ACA, and AASECT
  • As a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, I’ve dedicated my career to helping clients cultivate emotional awareness, healthier relationships, and a grounded sense of self. My directive yet compassionate style is intuitive, creative, and growth-oriented—encouraging you to explore, challenge, and ultimately expand your capacity for joy and connection. Education & Background
    • MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology – Adler University, Chicago
    • Member of EMDRIA, ACA, and AASECT
    • Advanced training in Brainspotting, EMDR, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Humorous

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Mary Howard

Mary Howard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“I incorporate psychodynamic elements, CBT, solution focused, and trauma informed (EMDR) methods of therapy.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jennifer Blanchard

Jennifer Blanchard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Boulder, CO


“I bring that same sense of curiosity and deep listening to my practice, offering a deeply empathetic ear and relaxed, approachable manner.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Joseph Klein

Joseph Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“My approach is to help clients shift from reactive, patterned responses toward more intentional, grounded, and empowered ways of thinking and feeling.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Warm

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Katelyn Arterburn

Katelyn Arterburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


My goal is to help you understand and accept the many multifaceted aspects of yourself and integrate these aspects, forming a cohesive, harmonious sense of self. Our journey together is about developing a profound self-understanding and acceptance, freeing yourself from entrenched patterns, and healing from past experiences. This process leads to outcomes such as heightened self-awareness, self-confidence, reduced stress, and increased capacity to face the world with your whole, authentic self.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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Katy De Angelis

Katy De Angelis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


You are exhausted and overwhelmed. There’s too much to do and you never feel like its enough. Your brain never stops thinking. You always feels behind. Your body is aching. You can’t keep living this way.

If you are a parent, maybe you are yelling more at your kids than you’d like to admit, and the guilt you feel after losing your temper is real. You feel ashamed that everything sets you off. You really wanted to do this differently than how you were raised.

Maybe you feel like you’re failing at life or parenthood; you aren’t proud of how you are coping. And your relationships are struggling. You and your partner feel more like roommates. You feel like you’re drowning in parenthood. Life feels too heavy.

If you are looking for a space to unload your stress, take care of your mental health and feel like yourself again, you are in the right place. Please email to schedule a consultation- my Headway calendar is not an accurate representation of my availability: [email protected]

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Laurie Wollman

Laurie Wollman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“I aim to be both a supportive sounding board and a source of real accountability as you work toward change.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Michelle Rosenthal

Michelle Rosenthal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“As a somatic therapist, I believe past experiences and traumas live in our bodies as stuck behaviors and patterns.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

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Ainsley Nuhn

Ainsley Nuhn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Boulder, CO


“Therapy, to me, is not about fixing people. It's about helping them rebuild what can actually hold them.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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Dr. Erika Laing

Dr. Erika Laing

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lafayette, CO


“Clients often tell me they appreciate my directness, compassion, and ability to make complicated emotional patterns easier to understand.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Laura Seese

Laura Seese

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Centennial, CO


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Jendayi Harris

Jendayi Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Aurora, CO


“I believe the best thing we can do for our entire family is to take 100% responsibility for our own results in life.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Christine Howell

Dr. Christine Howell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Boulder, CO


“My style is warm, validating, and down-to-earth, and I have a deep understanding of anxiety, mood, perfectionism, neurodiversity, giftedness, twice-exceptionality (2e), executive functioning, and peri-natal mental health.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Jenny Pelo

Jenny Pelo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Englewood, CO


Hello! I am Jenny, a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing since 2015 as a therapist with adults. I also have spent 20 years working with kids in schools. Now, I work full time in private practice and love being able to connect with clients in this way. I graduated in 2005 with a MA in School Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Maggie Moore

Maggie Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Englewood, CO


My passion lies in instilling hope that recovery and wellness is possible – and worth it! I specialize in eating disorders, mood & anxiety disorders, grief, and the unexpected twists & turns of life. It would be a privilege to walk alongside you as you navigate this journey.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grant Marylander

Grant Marylander

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Boulder, CO


“I believe that grief is a natural, healthy response to loss. My approach to grief therapy helps clients understand the emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of their grief, equipping them with tools to navigate their unique journey.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

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Megan Backstrom

Megan Backstrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Centennial, CO


“She works with clients seeking greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful change, and supports them in developing healthier ways to manage stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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Tyler Dobelbower

Tyler Dobelbower

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lone Tree, CO


“I have a collaborative and solutions focused approach to therapy. My hope is to join clients in their messiness.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Judy Branch

Judy Branch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lone Tree, CO


“If you're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, practical, and easy to connect with, you're in the right place.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Jeffrey Hillis

Jeffrey Hillis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Loveland, CO


“I integrate my passion for nature and play into my therapeutic practices while employing a variety of modalities including positive psychology, mindfulness, play therapy, talk therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Energetic

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Jennifer Hutchings

Jennifer Hutchings

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Lone Tree, CO


“I build collaborative, genuine working relationships with clients to help them discover their own strengths.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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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