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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Gainesville, FL

Connect with Aetna-accepting therapists in Gainesville through Headway's extensive provider network. With copays from $0-$20 and same-week availability, mental health support has never been more accessible or affordable.

Mitchell Gleason

Mitchell Gleason

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away

4140 Northwest 27th Lane, Gainesville, FL

“I value careful assessment, safety, clear communication, and staying steady when life feels overwhelming.”

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

Creative, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Kelly Jackson

Kelly Jackson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

101 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL

“I provide a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, and I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating the lasting impacts of trauma.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Julia Jackson

Julia Jackson

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away

900 Northwest 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

“I provide if nothing else a place for your pain to be validated and a place to put th pieces back together.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Alyson K. Dew

Alyson K. Dew

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

101 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville, FL

“I believe in practical, solution-focused conversations that help you explore who you are and where you want to go.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Troy Rosslow

Troy Rosslow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

115 Northeast 7th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

My interest in counseling grew from my own work recovering from childhood trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. I focus on mindfulness based counseling. Therapy can help you achieve a more fulfilling life and relationships. Therapy is a unique relationship, where you as a client can be completely open and honest. The most important factor in the success of therapy is your connection and relationship with your therapist.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica McDowell

Monica McDowell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away

2240 Northwest 40th Terrace, Gainesville, FL

“My strong background in bodywork also compliments my Somatic Therapy training (a holistic, mind-body approach).”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Kathryn Large

Kathryn Large

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away

2228 Northwest 40th Terrace, Gainesville, FL

“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel seen and supported as you explore your experiences and decide how you want to move forward.”

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

Creative, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alvin (AJ) Penix

Alvin (AJ) Penix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away

2610 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL

“My therapeutic approach is highly adaptable and centered around the needs of my clients, so I am willing and able to meet a wide array of needs with a compassionate, holistic approach.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Collin Richards

Collin Richards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away

4131 Northwest 28th Lane, Gainesville, FL

“My approach is a blend of accepting, affirming, and challenging. While we may stretch into uncomfortable territory and confront parts of ourselves we'd rather avoid, it's important we do so with enough trust and safety for it to be helpful...”

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

Direct, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Forest

David Forest

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away

3600 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL

“My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Tyler Walker

Tyler Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away

3600 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL

“I believe therapy is at its best when the space is safe and non-judgmental. This gives you the breathing room to get under that 'anxious layer' and begin to more truly see yourself.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues,

Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monica Grey

Monica Grey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away

2610 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL

“I have 30 years of experience working with a diverse population. I have experienced loss, divorce, and counseled individuals of all ages...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Burton Burt

Burton Burt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away

5550 Northwest 111th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL

“I have a wealth of experience in alcohol and drug addiction treatment, with a focus on employing a person-centered approach.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Timothy Cohen

Timothy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away

10416 Northwest 148th Terrace, Alachua, FL

“My approach is integrative, neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, combining counseling and music therapy to support emotional regulation, communication, and self-expression.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Jeffrey Bishop

Jeffrey Bishop

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away

752 State Road 21, Orange Park, FL

“My approach to counseling and psychotherapy is based on honesty, trust, empathy, genuine good will towards my clients...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Pretina Hutchinson

Pretina Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away

733A Oak Street, Starke, FL

“I have been trained and working in the areas of Crisis stabilization intervention and crisis prevention.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Julia Collman-Barnes

Julia Collman-Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3001 West Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL

“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.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

LaDerida Stokes-Roberts

LaDerida Stokes-Roberts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1515 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL

“I bring extensive experience in the mental health and social services fields, with a strong foundation in working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and families navigating complex life circumstances.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Athina Lutz

Athina Lutz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

2801 Southwest College Road, Ocala, FL

“We provide evidence-based psychiatric care that combines thoughtful medication management with a whole-person approach to wellness.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Veronica Powers

Veronica Powers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away

4775 Gadara Road, Keystone Heights, FL

Hello, I’m Veronica Powers, founder and lead therapist at CAVU Counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, a CACREP-accredited program.

I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and hold the Equine-Assisted Mental Health Practitioner (EAMHP) certification from the University of Denver. I provide virtual and in-person individual psychotherapy as well as equine-integrated psychotherapy at our Keystone Heights location offering a unique experiential environment that supports emotional growth, self-regulation, and connection.

I work with individuals of all ages, addressing concerns such as trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and complex family dynamics. My professional background also includes hands-on experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis which has strengthened my understanding of behavioral interventions and child development.

My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and rooted in resilience, focusing on helping clients build insight, self-efficacy, and meaningful change through evidence-based and experiential methods.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Thompson

Julie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4255 Southwest Cambridge Glen, Lake City, FL

“I have a strong background working with those who have had legal issues as a result of substance abuse. I also have a heavy background in crisis intervention.”

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

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Missy Scippio

Missy Scippio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

4255 Southwest Cambridge Glen, Lake City, FL

“I am mindful of minimizing polypharmacy, prescribing the lowest effective dose of psychotropic medications, and focusing on quality, evidence-based care that supports long-term wellness.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mandy Sad

Mandy Sad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1416 Course View Drive, Orange Park, FL

If you are looking for a therapist who can sit with the full picture- the child whose ADHD is shaping the whole household, the teen working through an eating disorder, the parent navigating divorce or the adult who's been carrying it for years- that's the work I've spent the last 23 years doing.

I'm an LMHC licensed in Florida, and I've worked with children, adolescents, families, and (over the past three years) adults across homes, schools, outpatient settings, and social service agencies. I have particular experience with military connected families, blended families, and clients navigating ADHD, eating disorders, anxiety, mood and bipolar disorders, grief, and the kinds of life transitions that shake your sense of self.

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

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Erica Schulte

Erica Schulte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

139 Roberts Village Court, Saint Johns, FL

“Believing mental health care should feel approachable and judgment-free, creating a safe environment where patients can openly share and feel supported.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Melissa Teferra

Melissa Teferra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

12276 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

“With over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help individuals and families navigate ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.”

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

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Burnham

Karen Burnham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

12627 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

“My practice is known for striking a balance — you'll have room to process your experiences while also learning practical tools that make daily life easier.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emmanuel Appiadu

Emmanuel Appiadu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

8777 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

“We utilize a holistic and comprehensive approach with individualized care to achieve an optimal level of functioning.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Aaron Percoco

Aaron Percoco

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

9210 Cypress Green Drive, Jacksonville, FL

“I pride myself on being a person who can make you laugh one moment and sit with you in your hardships with sincerity afterwards.”

ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative,

April Nattinger

April Nattinger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

7545 Centurion Parkway North, Jacksonville, FL

“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.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Dr. Jamicia Harley

Dr. Jamicia Harley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3109 Spring Glen Road, Jacksonville, FL

“My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone has untapped strengths, and that with the right tools and support, meaningful change is possible.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6817 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL

“I do not believe therapy should feel like someone simply talking at you or giving you a list of things you "should" do.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Barbara Cozier

Barbara Cozier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

2008 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL

“Together, we'll create a personalized plan that's as unique as your journey, with a focus on building your resilience...”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Carly Cisson

Carly Cisson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

8130 Baymeadows Circle West, Jacksonville, FL

“I am dedicated to getting in the trenches with my clients and walking alongside them in their strife, providing support wherever possible.”

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

Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,

Dr. Carrie Cragun-Atchison

Dr. Carrie Cragun-Atchison

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person

2523 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL

I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults. I specialize in helping people feel more confident in themselves and in their relationships.

People often work with me in times of change such as a break up or a new relationship, job stress, parenting, or a new stage in life. I also enjoy working with women experiencing perinatal issues and caregivers/care partners of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Reidy

Erin Reidy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

7545 Centurion Parkway North, Jacksonville, FL

“My goal is for you to leave each session with practical tools and insights that help you handle life's ups and downs.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Michael Love

Michael Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

7751 Belfort Parkway, Jacksonville, FL

“I work with adults who are carrying a lot, especially veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and men navigating high-stress careers, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of past experiences.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Ledia Urbano

Ledia Urbano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6817 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, FL

“I provide a warm, empowering, and affirming therapeutic approach to assist adults impacted by anxiety, depression, and other emotional and life challenges.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Whitney Horner

Whitney Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


“I believe everyone has the potential to heal and grow, and I work alongside my clients to help them find what that looks like in their own lives.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension Health Plan,

Michael Christopher Blake-Edwards

Michael Christopher Blake-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


Florida Therapist for High-Achieving Adults: ADHD, Burnout & Trauma Recovery I'm Michael Blake Edwards, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida, working with driven adults — executives, entrepreneurs, first responders, and veterans — who look like they have it together from the outside but feel scattered, on edge, or disconnected on the inside. If you've built the career, stayed disciplined, and kept pushing, and something still feels off, that's not a character flaw. It's usually a sign your mind and body are asking for something you haven't addressed yet.

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

Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Elisia Burse

Elisia Burse

Therapist

Virtual • Florida


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have experience working with diverse clientele from various backgrounds. I have 8 years of experience in the social work field and 3 years in clinical practice. My specialties are helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, it is a strength, and it takes courage to ask for help.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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