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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in New Haven, CT

Find the right mental health provider in New Haven through Headway's extensive network, accepting Cigna with estimated copays around $30. Our patients save an average of 75% on sessions, with free consultations available from numerous providers.

Stacie Handel

Stacie Handel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, relational difficulties, stress, and coping challenges.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Brittany Dorman

Brittany Dorman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience. I focus on supporting adults and young adults through the emotional challenges that often arise during times of transition and growth. I aim to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Erica Rurak

Erica Rurak

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapy style is direct, transparent and collaborative; I want to empower you to feel confident in making the changes needed to reach your goals.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Wendy Hagen

Wendy Hagen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Wendy Hagen, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

I believe therapy should feel both comfortable and useful in your everyday life. We’ll talk about what’s happening, but we’ll also work on practical skills you can use between sessions. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, knowing you’ll be met with compassion, honesty, and without judgment.

There may be difficult conversations, moments when something finally clicks, and probably some humor along the way. I’ll listen, offer perspective, and gently challenge you when it may help. My goal is for you to leave with greater clarity, confidence, and tools you can actually use as you navigate life.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Allisia Green

Allisia Green

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to our work together.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Caceci

Kristina Caceci

Therapist

Virtual • Southbury, CT


“My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, humor, and a strong belief in the resilience of every person.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Women's issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Davidson

William Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a U.S. Navy veteran that came to therapy late in life after a successful career in Tech. I am very analytical but also empathic, compassionate and humorous.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Velidow

Emily Velidow

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My favorite part of this work is offering space for people to unload the weight they carry and hope they can move on a little bit lighter.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Stacey Lopez

Stacey Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a bilingual (Spanish-English), bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist supporting teens, college students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and cultural or identity-related concerns.

Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Otto

Tiffany Otto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe mental health treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and involved in decisions about your care.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Heather Plourde

Heather Plourde

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to my work, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Christopher Carlin

Christopher Carlin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamics to assist the client in moving forward in their work.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Kara Aniballi

Kara Aniballi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — rooted in the idea that meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Jack

Steven Jack

Therapist

Virtual • Killingworth, CT


“As a semi-professional musician for over 40 years, (acting and photography as well) I have an inside perspective into the struggles of people who are in the Arts world.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Lydia Mandell

Lydia Mandell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I bring over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Counselor and Art Therapist to my practice. I work with clients to integrate a variety modalities including art therapy, movement, humor, meditation, and breathwork into my practice to help them close the disconnects between mind, body, and spirit, and connect with their true selves as whole and complete human beings.

Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Fatjo

Shannon Fatjo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, knowing what they need and having the capability to direct their own journey.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Dr. Jaritza Melendez Hernandez

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I center my practice on providing a safe and nurturing setting to enhance all individuals' performance, and improve their life.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Domenica South

Domenica South

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Nikki — owner of Dragonfly Haven Wellness LCSW PLLC. I’m looking forward to starting our work together.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, earned in 2003. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges in both outpatient and school-based mental health settings.

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. My approach is warm and collaborative, while also helping to point out connections to support your growth. I draw from a blend of psychodynamic therapy, relational approaches, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Encompass co-occurring treatment to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.

I’ve recently completed a certified integrative mental health provider course and somatic technique training to focus more on body-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapy to support healing as a whole-person process.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are and knowing that I am here to work alongside you as you move towards change.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rendene Oakley-May

Rendene Oakley-May

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lilyvette Perez

Lilyvette Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of behavioral health experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Soucy

Jill Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've been practicing for over 25 years, but in the last decade, have shifted my main focus to clients ages 10 and above who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and transitional life stressors.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shani Ben-Dov

Shani Ben-Dov

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Finding a therapist who genuinely understands your background, not just your diagnosis, can make the difference between therapy that feels like going through the motions and therapy that actually moves you.

I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), fluent in English and Hebrew. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, identity, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.

Before private practice, much of my clinical work took place in crisis response, hospital-based care, community mental health, and other high-stress environments. That experience taught me how to sit with difficult things without becoming intimidated by them, while also recognizing that people are far more than the hardest things that have happened to them.

As a therapist, I'm warm, direct, collaborative, and genuinely curious about the person sitting across from me. I don't believe therapy should feel clinical for the sake of sounding clinical, and I don't believe my role is to simply tell you what you should do. I want to understand how you got here: the experiences that shaped you, the patterns you've developed, what those patterns may have helped you survive or manage, and whether they're still serving you now. From there, we can figure out together what you want to keep, what you want to change, and what moving forward can actually look like for you.

Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Sargent

Dawn Sargent

Therapist

Virtual • Milford, CT


“I help my clients by implementing a holistic approach which includes healing the mind, body, and spirit.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Etter

Zachary Etter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a direct approach that emulates a coaching style that challenges current beliefs and makes you work to develop a healthier, more productive thought process.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole McHugh

Nicole McHugh

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with the lifespan of ages from adolescence to end of life and neurotypical to neurodivergence.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Eating disorders, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Alexei Kasanzew

Dr. Alexei Kasanzew

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a bilingual (Spanish) licensed mental health counselor with more than 25 years of experience helping adults and couples. My career began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I earned my PhD and worked as a licensed psychologist. After moving to the US, I completed a Master’s in mental health counseling at the University of Miami and became licensed to practice in Connecticut.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Eitan Lidergot

Eitan Lidergot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work collaboratively with people to better understand the patterns of behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that contribute to our distress and develop concrete skills to feel content and enjoy life.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeniece Geronimo

Jeniece Geronimo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“My approach is supportive, honest, and personalized—like a trusted guide helping you navigate mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruby Cutolo

Ruby Cutolo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I show up for my clients with compassion and genuine curiosity, recognizing that each individual's story is unique and deserving of attention.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlotte Wandell

Charlotte Wandell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Great to meet you! I believe mental health care is most effective when it is built on a foundation of mutual respect, active listening, and genuine support. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, so I prioritize a relationship where you feel heard not just as a patient, but as a person.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Hammerschmidt

Claudia Hammerschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy is a space where you can slow down and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Patricia Valencia

Patricia Valencia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a space where reflection becomes transformation, where insights from our sessions ripple into your everyday life.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Barrett

Theresa Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and personalized strategies that reflect your unique experiences and goals.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Amy Tinney

Amy Tinney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a practical, structured approach to therapy, using a blend of task-centered and systemic methods to help you make meaningful progress.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Meghan McKenna

Meghan McKenna

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is collaborative, conversational, and grounded in authenticity — I want you to feel like you're talking with a real person, not a wall or a robot.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annmarie Carr

Annmarie Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


For more than twenty years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside adolescents, adults, and couples during some of the most difficult and meaningful seasons of their lives. I believe that sometimes it can be difficult to see beyond the darkness in front of us. My role is to listen without judgement while helping you find your way toward the light again.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Christine Dempsey

Christine Dempsey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using a person-centered, compassionate approach, I integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies to help you better understand yourself...”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dayna Philpot

Dayna Philpot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My heart is to connect and empower individuals to know themselves and take the steps they need to grow and heal through their life experiences.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Denia Pedroso

Denia Pedroso

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and ADHD, using a blend of medication management and compassionate talk therapy.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Elizabeth Lara

Elizabeth Lara

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Liz! I help clients heal from past trauma and uncover the root of what’s keeping them feeling stuck. Trauma can shape the way you see yourself, others, and the world—often showing up as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or difficulty setting healthy boundaries.

My work focuses on addressing these deeper patterns to support lasting healing and meaningful personal growth. For those who desire it, I also offer the option to integrate Christian faith into the counseling process.

I believe therapy should not only be effective but also feel human and approachable. We’ll roll up our sleeves and do the work together, while also making space for moments of lightness along the way.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Cigna 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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