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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Athens, GA

Cigna members in Athens can access affordable mental healthcare through Headway, with copay ranges from $0-$40 per session. Our network of 2,516 providers offers flexible scheduling and free intake calls to find your perfect fit.

Morgan Bozeman

Morgan Bozeman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is a space where you can come as you are, without judgment or pressure to be anything other than yourself.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Angelia Holland-Dunning

Angelia Holland-Dunning

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I've spent over 20 years helping adults and teens find their footing again. As an Air Force veteran, I understand firsthand the weight that military life can carry.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

George Morrison

George Morrison

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am a well-seasoned counselor with decades of experience.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Courtney Fortner

Courtney Fortner

Therapist

Virtual • Dahlonega, GA


“I pride myself on creating a welcoming environment that will create a positive experience for each client.”

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

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Sherri Carter

Sherri Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hi My name is Sherri Carter. I am a licensed Therapist. I have been working in the industy for over 20 years, My approach to theraoy is solutiona focused and opend minded and mind fullness therapy.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

April Gibson

April Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in a variety of counseling modalities to assist clients and their families manage life and work challenges with an open mindset.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Cathy Traynor

Cathy Traynor

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is grounded in existential analysis, helping you explore meaning, freedom, and connection in your life so you can live in a way that feels more authentic.”

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

Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Angela McCraw

Angela McCraw

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with substance use? You may feel stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals across Georgia who are navigating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and substance use challenges. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can better understand what you're experiencing, build coping skills, and begin moving toward a more stable, balanced, and fulfilling life.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Adeyemi Green

Adeyemi Green

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that everyone has the potential to counter their anxiety and create resilience in their lives.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Justine Sher

Justine Sher

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I sincerely believe that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of healing and I strive to create a space that is free from judgment and moves at the pace you are comfortable with.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melissa Green-Carter

Dr. Melissa Green-Carter

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“With over 18 years of experience across military, forensic, and clinical settings, she understands how stress, anxiety, and life changes can impact both emotional and physical well-being.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Goumah Conde

Goumah Conde

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have spent my professional life helping couples and individual adults overcome fear and begin to experience trust, safety, and intimacy by combining research, science, and scripture in my practice.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Ayertey

Kimberly Ayertey

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I honor each client's lived experience and value the unique strengths they bring to the therapeutic relationship.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Dale Blanton

Dr. Dale Blanton

Therapist

Virtual • St. Marys, GA


“I have been a therapist for 30 years, helping people with trauma, addiction, and other difficulties.”

Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Martha Earley

Martha Earley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and therapy should be a collaborative process built on trust, compassion, and respect.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandi Merchant

Brandi Merchant

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“For the past five years, I have dedicated my career to supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate some of the most challenging and formative moments of their lives.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Dr. Jake Glazier

Dr. Jake Glazier

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that healing begins when we feel truly heard and not judged—and creating that kind of space is at the heart of what I do.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kellye Lewis-Cox

Kellye Lewis-Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, and I primarily work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.”

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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 Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patty McDuffie

Patty McDuffie

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing something needs to change. It's understanding what's happening and figuring out where to begin.”

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

Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Jacqueline Bean

Jacqueline Bean

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“My superpower is autheniticity and compassion for meeting you where you are and working with you to find a new path for growth.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Melissa Strickland

Melissa Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Newnan, GA


“You don't have to have everything figured out before we meet. You don't need the perfect words, a diagnosis, or a clear understanding of what's wrong.”

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

Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Antoinette Bynum

Antoinette Bynum

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care, with a focus on creating a supportive, culturally sensitive space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow.”

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Trauma,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Robyn Kelly

Robyn Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I empower clients by helping them identify/develop their strengths and tools to address life stressors.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Laura Wagar

Laura Wagar

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Amy Toth

Amy Toth

Therapist

Virtual • Cumming, GA


“I believe children and teens often communicate best through play, creativity, and connection rather than conversation alone, and I create a warm, safe space where clients of all ages can process their emotions, build coping skills, and grow.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Latanya Hamilton

Latanya Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I understand that asking for help can be difficult & taking that first step takes a great deal of courage.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Amani Mungo

Dr. Amani Mungo

Therapist

Virtual • Sandy Springs, GA


My goal as a therapist is to help my clients discover the "TRUE" and more " CONTENT" person within. The primary goal is to work together to develop creative ways or alternatives to help you to live a healthier lifestyle. Here to help guide through that journey to become the best you.

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Cassidy Jones

Cassidy Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My specialty, for over a decade now, is helping clients navigate through drug addiction and transition into recovery.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Star Bridges

Star Bridges

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a person myself who has struggled with addiction issues and helped thousands to overcome their own problems with drugs and alcohol.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Martin Mcquilkin

Dr. Martin Mcquilkin

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I earned a PhD in Health Psychology and may use alternative approaches proven to be successful for may conditions.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Kimela Boone

Kimela Boone

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I've been practicing for over 20 years, and focus on adult clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression and general life transitions.”

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

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Eboni Mormant

Eboni Mormant

Therapist

Virtual • Roswell, GA


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Rashonda Clay Douthit

Rashonda Clay Douthit

Therapist

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“As the client, you are the expert on your self and your life. I see my role as assisting you in achieving your goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Megan Norquest

Megan Norquest

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in therapy for adolescents and families navigating some of life's hardest terrain, C-PTSD, substance use disorders, identity struggles, and relational wounds...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Karen Krider

Karen Krider

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Healing from trauma isn't about getting over it or moving on. It's about understanding what your nervous system learned in order to survive, and gently teaching it something new.”

Chronic conditions, Eating disorders, PTSD, Substance use / addiction,

Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Cindy Lambkin

Cindy Lambkin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“As a Caribbean-American therapist, I understand that culture, family expectations, identity, and generational experiences can shape how we view mental health and whether we feel comfortable asking for help.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Loretta Jackson

Dr. Loretta Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“As a therapist, I work with you to create a supportive and compassionate atmosphere throughout the therapeutic process.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ann Dillard

Dr. Ann Dillard

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe healing occurs when individuals feel emotionally safe, deeply seen, and supported in understanding how their nervous system, lived experiences, and relationships shape their current challenges.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Tikita Ficklin

Tikita Ficklin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“As an African American female therapist, my passion is to inspire others to run after their destiny by understanding who they are and their unique purpose, while healing from their past.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

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