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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Waterbury, CT

Waterbury residents with Aetna coverage can find talk therapy and medication management support through Headway's extensive provider network. Copays range from $0-$20, and free consultations are available to help match you with the right fit.

Felicia Hassan

Felicia Hassan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach each patient as a unique individual and tailor the patient's care accordingly using medication management, talk therapy, and their specific needs.”
Aetna + 3 others
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vester Appiah

Dr. Vester Appiah

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients will gain a clearer understanding of the topics, questions, or challenges they bring to the sessions.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Julia Collman-Barnes

Julia Collman-Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, grounding, and practical. I blend trauma‐informed care with real‐world strategies to help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, cope with grief, and regain a sense of control.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cynthia Gutierrez

Cynthia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heart for supporting individuals through the transformative journey of parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I provide compassionate, bilingual therapy to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With a degree from Rutgers University and years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I understand that every journey is unique.

My approach is warm, empowering, and always centered on meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space for healing, growth, and renewed strength.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Shaw

Kimberly Shaw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring everyone's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alison Brown

Alison Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I pay close attention to what you already do well, because those strengths are often where real change begins.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Lindsay Brathwaite

Lindsay Brathwaite

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Lindsay and I am a I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 11 years of experience. I bring straightforward honesty, genuine warmth, and a little humor to our virtual sessions. Together, we will roll up our sleeves to tackle life's challenges with solid support and absolutely zero judgment so you can uncover the resilience you already possess.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Jason Buening

Jason Buening

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


My therapeutic method is tailored to fit your temperament and individual experience. You may be facing a combination of personal, social, and institutional adversity. Discomfort may be unavoidable, but you are not alone; I can help you transform hardship or tragedy into resilience. My process is effective; it evolves as you do. If you experience negative feelings like inadequacy, grief, or shame, I can help you understand the origin of the discomfort and make changes toward ease. Sometimes, worry can be helpful; other times, anxiety and depression lie to us. Having worked in both economically-strained and prosperous communities, I have seen the impact of trauma and neglect on various people. I also understand being a white male can insulate me against the prejudice and discrimination commonly experienced by people of color, women, and the LGBTQ community; I trust my client’s experiences and take responsibility for my blind spots.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Katherine Elmore

Katherine Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a therapist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and integrate tools that best fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re dealing with persistent worry, low mood, major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
April Nattinger

April Nattinger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is collaborative and relational, grounded in evidence-based practices, and focused on helping clients build insight, strengthen connections, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Katie Barney-Pezzola

Katie Barney-Pezzola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I draw from cognitive behavioral, relational, and strength-based approaches to help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and feel more confident managing challenges in their daily lives.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Levi Rapoport

Levi Rapoport

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use Mindfulness to help people distinguish themselves from their thoughts and feelings, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to change the way they feel by changing how they think, and to develop unconditional self-acceptance.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Rebekah Feliciano

Rebekah Feliciano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We cannot control the challenges that we face, but we can control how we process our pain and tap into our own resilience.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Katt Vaughan

Dr. Katt Vaughan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am interested in helping people to understand their patterns, build self-value and regulate their emotions.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Kristan McLean

Kristan McLean

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach combines warmth, relatability, and humor while empowering you to build insight, resilience and meaningful change.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Murtha

James Murtha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specifically focus on integrating cognitive behavior therapy and strengths based treatment approaches, helping clients learn how to connect the dots between their actions, feelings, thoughts.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Chasity Alekseyev

Chasity Alekseyev

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you find an anchor a sense of internal stability that holds firm even when the world around you feels chaotic.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dinesh Perera

Dinesh Perera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“After helping hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can offer an approach that goes far beyond just talk therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Zyeshia Jenkins

Zyeshia Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOUR VOICE MATTERS! ... Together we can explore ways to navigate the stuff that can cause us to feel stuck or unfulfilled.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Amy Bender

Amy Bender

Therapist

Virtual • Westport, CT


“Together, we'll examine how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other so you can replace them with healthier patterns, get unstuck, and build the life you've always dreamed about.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Luigi Garcia

Luigi Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My clinical approach is grounded in research-based, evidence-supported interventions backed by science and empirical data, with the goal of promoting meaningful change in the brain through therapeutic strategies specifically tailored to each...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janice Rose

Janice Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Zunaira Mian

Zunaira Mian

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC- NY & WA), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC -CT), and and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor – Master Level (CASAC – M) with 13 years of experience. I specialize in substance use, anger management, depression, anxiety, and behavior issues.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emilia Shapiro

Emilia Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Her studies included a specialized focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which gave her unique expertise in understanding and treating this condition.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Leslie Lange

Dr. Leslie Lange

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients say I'm warm and understanding, easy to talk to, and that I empower them to make good changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Chanel Morgan

Chanel Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Chanel believes in treating everyone with the respect they deserve and values straightforward communication.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Abigail Payne

Abigail Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help women move beyond insight and into embodied change, so attachment patterns can actually begin to shift.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Dianca Tyson

Dianca Tyson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi my name is Dianca Tyson, MS, LPC. We all have hardships that we will face in life, but that doesn’t mean we have to face them alone. As your therapist, I will provide a therapeutic environment and an empathetic ear. I am passionate about helping other overcome their challenges with depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, self-esteem, and relationship problems.

I have a deep understanding of what teens and adults are struggling with throughout their every day lives. I have over 15 years of experience assisting others to overcome some of life's most difficult obstacles.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lara Novinski

Lara Novinski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a practical, compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change at their own pace.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Saida Markovic

Saida Markovic

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm here to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Kelly Minor

Kelly Minor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I began my career working with children and quickly expanded my expertise to include adults and couples. Throughout my 26 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have seen the incredible power of the human spirit to overcome trauma and unexpected life struggles. Watching my clients transition from "surviving" to "thriving" remains the most inspiring part of my work.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Maria Morabito

Maria Morabito

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using a warm and compassionate demeanor, I am committed to helping clients achieve desired outcomes without judgement.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Gay Lee

Dr. Gay Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; they open our emotional pathways to inform us of the need and time for change.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Natalie Petrone

Natalie Petrone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is both solution-focused and compassionate, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carlina Leon

Carlina Leon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Starting therapy often means saying things out loud for the first time. You don't have to have the words ready — that's part of the work.

I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, including the particular strain of rebuilding a life in a new country, holding a family across borders, or carrying a loss that happened somewhere else.

Much of my career has been spent with people on the worst day of their lives. I responded to the 1999 Vargas disaster in Venezuela, and worked with Project Liberty in New York after 9/11, training paramedics, firefighters, and highway police along the way. You do not have to protect me from what happened to you.

I trained first as a psychologist in Venezuela and completed my master's in mental health counseling in New York. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Connecticut, a National Certified Counselor, and EMDR-certified.

Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Not translated — I work in both.

If you're deciding whether to reach out, you don't need to be certain. You only need to be curious enough to start.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Christy Stinton

Christy Stinton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults navigating some of life's hardest seasons — infertility, adoption, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and the kind of grief that doesn't have a clear name yet. I'm faith-integrated in my approach, which means I honor the role spirituality plays in your life without ever making it a requirement. My clients describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and refreshingly direct. I don't do one-size-fits-all therapy — every treatment plan starts with your story.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roxanne Richards

Dr. Roxanne Richards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will help you in becoming more whole by using a variety of techniques mostly based on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and some psychodynamic theories.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Emiret Gonzalez

Emiret Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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