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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Albany, GA

Finding the right mental health support in Albany is easier with Headway's extensive provider network and Aetna insurance integration. Explore neighborhoods like Downtown Albany, Phoebe Putney Heights, and Dougherty Street while enjoying flexible virtual or in-person sessions.

Teresa Walker

Teresa Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

323 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA

“My goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of judgment.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Dr. Charles Greene

Dr. Charles Greene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

323 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA

“My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges, enhance sense-making of yourself and the world around you, and develop effective coping strategies.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues,

Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Shawnlese Leonard

Shawnlese Leonard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away

230 South Jackson Street, Albany, GA

“I believe that it is Okay not to be Okay. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients find solutions that is tailored to their specific needs as no two individuals are alike.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

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

Tameika McClendon-Williams

Tameika McClendon-Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away

800 South Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA

“My goal is simple, to help you define what wellness means for your life-and then walk with you as you build it, intentionally and deliberately.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

Dr. Tracy Knighton

Dr. Tracy Knighton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away

1702 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA

“I believe therapy is a collaborative, healing space where you get to reconnect with who you are—and who you're becoming.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Schubert

Stephen Schubert

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I utilize EMDR, person centered, collaborative, strength based, dialectical behavioral, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness based, and solution focused approaches to therapy...”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Shannon Cazier

Shannon Cazier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1215 Highway 136 West, Talking Rock, GA

If your child is struggling with big feelings, hard behaviors, or school-related stress, you have found a safe place. I have worked alongside kids, teens, and their families since

2005, creating a playful, welcoming space where they can finally feel understood. I draw from play therapy, AutPlay, and creative approaches tailored to your child's

personality and developmental stage. I also partner with caregivers, teachers, and other supports so your child is not doing this work alone. My goal is to help them

understand themselves better, build confidence, and feel more in control of their emotions and choices.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dillon Butler

Dillon Butler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as we work together toward the changes that matter most to you.”

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

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Erin Kaufman

Dr. Erin Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Success in therapy looks different for everyone. For you, it might mean releasing long-held emotions, finally voicing thoughts that have caused you physical tension, or leaving with new tools to feel calm and in control.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Armeshia Lawrence

Armeshia Lawrence

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to providing care is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and evidence-based practice.”

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

Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Alex Ayvazian

Dr. Alex Ayvazian

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach blends existential and depth-oriented therapy with evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy, to guide clients toward lasting change.”

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

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Brooke Bidez

Brooke Bidez

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Therapy can be a place to slow down, make room for what you are carrying, and reconnect with what matters to you.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Takelia Jackson

Takelia Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy draws from person centered, behavior, psychodynamic, cognitive, and faith-based counseling.”

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management,

Challenging, Humorous, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Faith Enwefah

Faith Enwefah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My practice creates an environment that is typically nonjudgmental, compassionate, and client-centered.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Jones

Tiffany Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a practical straightforward therapist who believes as long as you are breathing change is possible.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raya Tobler

Raya Tobler

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I prefer less formal, more relaxed sessions so you can feel comfortable sharing openly without fear of judgment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Eliamonic Lopez

Eliamonic Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Your story matters! You are the expert of your life. I'm here to help you better understand your patterns, challenge the narratives that keep you stuck, and build practical tools to move forward with more confidence and clarity.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Atkinson

Nicole Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is holistic because I believe healing involves more than managing symptoms. ... My goal is to help you move beyond simply getting through each day toward experiencing meaningful healing and lasting change.”

Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Priscilla Maxwell

Priscilla Maxwell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fayetteville, GA


“My approach is centered on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore and address your challenges.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dawn Williams

Dawn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond Hill, GA


“I am a clinical therapist with 11 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults to include school settings and military populations.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynne Edwards

Lynne Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is warm, supportive, and collaborative, with a focus on helping you feel understood and more grounded in your daily life.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Love Asare-Bediako

Love Asare-Bediako

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that we all have the answers to life's challenges within us; we may just need a little help to tap into our inner selves to bring them out.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Suze Maze

Suze Maze

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Exploring those stuck points with someone who creates a safe environment for you to get to know yourself better, and grow towards emotional intelligence, happiness, and peace of mind...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Kelly Lannon

Kelly Lannon

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“For the past 11 years, I have gained professional experience working with Veterans Affairs in Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention...”

ADD/ADHD, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Challenging, Creative

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Lacy Fields

Lacy Fields

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in helping individuals unravel survival patterns, heal from burnout, and build lives rooted in emotional wealth, confidence, and purpose.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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

Flavia Almonte

Flavia Almonte

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in having raw, vulnerable, and transformative conversations. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and check in with parts of yourself...”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Vayner

Natasha Vayner

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm collaborative and direct. You won't get silent nodding from me — we'll talk, we'll figure out what's actually driving the pattern, and we'll build skills you can use between sessions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Angela Hester

Angela Hester

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Ebonny Mills

Ebonny Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My posture is supportive, nonjudgemental, and educational. In a safe environment, you can begin the healing process needed to move forward.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Amy Gray

Amy Gray

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have a special interest in supporting helping professionals, corporate individuals, veterans, and farmers experiencing workplace stress or burnout.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Carey Parrott

Carey Parrott

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I employ a long-term, multi-modal approach that is continually adapted to meet a client's ever-changing needs.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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

Angela Green

Angela Green

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal in the therapeutic partnership is to help you gain insight to start improving your mental health and overall well-being leading to personal growth.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

George Williams

George Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and CBT-informed, with a strong focus on practical, real-world change.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kelley Lockwood

Kelley Lockwood

Therapist

Virtual • Athens, GA


“I specialize in assisting parents-to-be and new parents struggling with infertility and perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety)...”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oscar,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phelecia Wilcoxson

Phelecia Wilcoxson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a place where you can bring your whole experience, not just the parts that feel easy to explain.”

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

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Paula Okoro

Paula Okoro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

110 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, GA

“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

122 North McDonough Street, Jonesboro, GA

“Therapy can be a transformative space where you're free to be your authentic self, share your story, and take steps toward growth without judgment.”

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

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Sandra Johnson

Sandra Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that the events in our lives occur for a reason — and the path that brought you here is already part of something meaningful.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Melissa Kennedy

Melissa Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I involve clients in setting goals for themselves and creating coping skills that can easily be incorporated into their daily lives.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Ariel Scherer

Ariel Scherer

Therapist

Virtual • Jesup, GA


“I believe in a client centered approach. This is your journey, and you should be in the driver seat.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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