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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.

LeKeisha Jones

LeKeisha Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“The second phase we will focus on cultivating somatic, evidence based coping skills to relieve you from distress and current symptoms.”

Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adeola Babarinde

Dr. Adeola Babarinde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“The client should expect a caring, compassionate, competent, and confident provider who will create a safe and accessible environment from their first session.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Damous Anderson

Damous Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that every person's experiences are unique, and I work closely with each client to develop a treatment plan that aligns with their individual goals, values, and lifestyle.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Angela Dixon

Angela Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I love helping clients to heal from past hurts, manage current stressor, and move forward positively into the future.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Bianca Mitchell

Bianca Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


Hi, I’m Bianca Mitchell, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience and specialized training in diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions in adolescents and adults.

I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management with a collaborative approach. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. Whether you're navigating stress, life transitions, focus challenges, or long-standing mental health concerns, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where we can work together toward stability and growth.

I have extensive experience in telepsychiatry and high-volume clinical settings, which has strengthened my ability to quickly identify patterns, tailor treatment plans, and provide efficient, compassionate care. I also incorporate elements of supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies during visits when appropriate.

My approach is direct, structured, and patient-centered. I value clarity, accountability, and open communication. If you're ready to take the next step toward feeling better and functioning at your best, I look forward to working with you.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Nadia Barnett, L P C, B C - T M H

Dr. Nadia Barnett, L P C, B C - T M H

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


As a board-certified clinical therapist, I view mental health as essential to overall well-being. Reaching out for support can be one of the hardest steps, and I’m proud of you for taking it. With over 15 years of experience, I’m here to support you on your journey. Everyone’s story is unique and deserves an individualized approach to care.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Denny Pettway

Denny Pettway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1 Huntington Road, Athens, GA

“I make no value judgments and consistently encourage clients to explore their own value systems to determine what course of action is right for them.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Jen Caplan

Jen Caplan

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in creating a safe place for you to express yourself authentically and be truly understood.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Nashiya Hodge

Nashiya Hodge

Therapist

Virtual • Albany, GA


“I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, valued, and understood, and I recognize that each person's journey is unique.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Hannah Naude

Hannah Naude

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

308 Maple Drive, Vidalia, GA

“I provide medication management and supportive therapy utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Chris Dougherty

Chris Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


To ensure absolute confidence in our partnership, you should know that I operate less like a traditional therapist and more like a psychological strategist. Built specifically for high-achievers accustomed to heavy loads, my approach does not rely on passive listening. Instead, I am highly active, engaged, and direct. I match your cognitive speed, treating your emotional well-being with the same urgency and strategic precision you apply to your most critical professional ventures.

Within our sessions, the usual hierarchies are stripped away to provide a rare ecosystem of utmost discretion and radical candor. Because I am entirely focused on the human being operating the machine, I will gently but firmly challenge your blind spots and call out self-sabotaging logic. You will never hear me hide behind clinical jargon; instead, I translate complex behavioral science into plain, actionable frameworks designed for a logical, analytical mind.

Ultimately, I view myself as a specialized asset in your corner, operating on the principle that insight without execution is just an expensive conversation. Our work prioritizes data and action, ensuring every concept is pressure-tested in the real world—whether in your boardroom, your marriage, or your internal life. My sole objective is to help you optimize your inner world so your outer success is sustainable, fulfilling, and integrated with the people you love.

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

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

Dwan Bland

Dwan Bland

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I bring genuine warmth and zero judgment to every conversation. You bring your story. I bring the space to actually hear it.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Santevia Moore

Santevia Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)... to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and build healthier patterns moving forward.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Marcus Linen

Marcus Linen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2047 Gees Mill Road Northeast, Conyers, GA

“I believe that life offers no pause or rewind buttons, which makes each moment an opportunity for growth and change.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Ariela Abravanel

Ariela Abravanel

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you can be yourself without fear of judgment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Taylar Avery

Taylar Avery

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to meet each client where they are while helping them build healthier thought patterns, emotional awareness, confidence, and coping skills that extend beyond therapy sessions.”

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

Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Dr. Angelique Lawson, Dnp, Aprn,Pmhnp-Bc

Dr. Angelique Lawson, Dnp, Aprn,Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I approach my work with a personable and down-to-earth style, aiming to create a warm and supportive space for you.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Sherrie Kaelin

Sherrie Kaelin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, interactive and solution focused. I understand the courage it takes to begin the therapy process.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Chris Lake

Chris Lake

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have been providing therapy for many different types of people during that time with a special emphasis on managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, faith-based needs and multicultural issues.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jess Lundy

Jess Lundy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Therapy can be real and sometimes hard, but it doesn't have to feel heavy all the time — and that's exactly the kind of space I aim to create.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Celina McMillian

Celina McMillian

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is relational, grounded, and direct in a supportive way, meaning I'll meet you where you are while also helping you move forward with clarity and intention.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shwanna Burton

Dr. Shwanna Burton

Therapist

Virtual • Statham, GA


“I enjoy providing support and practical feedback to help clients think about their situations with a new perspective.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Justin Trifon

Justin Trifon

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hello! I have a masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling from Georgia Southern, and have practiced in a variety of settings since 2013. I work with clients with Anxiety, depression, Grief, OCD, adjustment issues, and couples counseling.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Allison Lindsey

Allison Lindsey

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I strive to be genuine and inspiring in my approach to guiding you toward clarity and confidence in your life and relationships.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Shaquita Starks

Dr. Shaquita Starks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Decatur, GA


I have over 27 years of experience in nursing and mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout.

I have a particular passion for working with caregivers, high-achieving professionals, and women who carry the emotional weight of others. My care blends evidence-based psychiatric treatment with holistic approaches to help clients achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Douglasville, GA


“My goal is to walk with you through your healing journey as you take steps towards accepting but not allowing challenging events to define who you are...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Chanya Peters

Chanya Peters

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My practice philosophy is a holistic approach, mind, body, and soul. I encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management and mindfulness.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Derek Price

Derek Price

Therapist

Virtual • Savannah, GA


“When meeting with Derek one can expect to dive into their thinking and find ways in which barriers are being created through thoughts.”

Anxiety, Panic disorders, Stress management

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

ShaCarya Jackson

ShaCarya Jackson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Macon, GA


“I believe informed clients make empowered decisions, so education and collaboration are important parts of my approach to care.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Catherine McQuade

Catherine McQuade

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process. I will take the time to listen and understand what you're experiencing...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Green

Jane Green

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Therapy is about stories-stories clients tell their therapists and the more truthful and hopeful stories therapists and clients construct together.”

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

Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheran Bodry

Cheran Bodry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

485 Huntington Road, Athens, GA

“My approach to therapy is warm and holistic, looking at life design and how we can work together to move towards healing, cohesion, and joy.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Mark Ellison

Mark Ellison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1690 Stone Village Lane Northwest, Kennesaw, GA

I have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I assist clients to be empowered and learn different coping mechanisms as needed. I create a warm and safe environment for people to discuss their needs.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Oluwatoyin Sowunmi

Dr. Oluwatoyin Sowunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I am passionate about empowering clients through education, collaborative decision-making, and accessible care, including telepsychiatry services for your convenience.”

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Kayla Stone | Mixed World Therapy

Kayla Stone | Mixed World Therapy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can bring your whole self and feel heard without judgment.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Rosemary Gowett

Rosemary Gowett

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Welcome! I am Rosemary Gowett, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping adults navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Whether you are struggling with daily anxiety, enduring a season of depression, or feeling overwhelmed by major life shifts, you do not have to carry that weight alone. Many people think counseling is only for times of crisis, but even positive, planned changes—like retirement, marriage, or welcoming a new family member—can bring unexpected stress and a loss of clarity. Whatever you are experiencing, I am here to help you unpack it.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Mindy Mccarty

Mindy Mccarty

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I use a strength based approach to meet my clients where they are, empowering them to tap into their inner resilience to become the best version of themselves.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harley Strickland

Harley Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Reaching out can be hard and I am here to help begin the process of healing and being there to help us become a better you. My goal and desire is to help teach you and provide you the essentials to overcome your obstacles. When life gets overwhelming at times, we forget to take care of ourselves. Depression and anxiety does not have to be a part of your everyday life.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Kristena Brand

Kristena Brand

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to provide a safe, trusting environment where clients can explore their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with clarity and confidence.”

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

Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Frank Randall

Dr. Frank Randall

Therapist

Virtual • Ellijay, GA


“I help people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and addictive patterns by combining practical, evidence-based tools with deeper insight into values, meaning, and identity.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

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