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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Gainesville, GA

Gainesville residents with Aetna can connect with providers offering talk therapy and medication management through Headway. With copays ranging from $0-$25 and free intake consultations available, many clients save up to 75% on sessions while accessing flexible in-person or virtual care.

Kelly Walters

Kelly Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have worked with a variety of clients suffering from a range of issues to include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues & issues with coping.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Afolake Lawoyin

Afolake Lawoyin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Hello, I’m Afolake Lawoyin, LCSW, a trauma-informed clinician committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Western Michigan University and previously earned my law degree in 2003, with experience in advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum. With six years of clinical experience, I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, stress, and life transitions.

My approach is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered while developing practical tools for healing, growth, and overall well-being. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I’m honored to support you along the way.

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

Affirming, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Erin Rogers

Erin Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe meaningful change happens when people feel understood, empowered, and supported in reconnecting with themselves.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Raessha Stanley

Raessha Stanley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Raessha Stanley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma-Focused CBT practitioner, and Youth Crisis Intervention specialist. With years of experience in school-based and community mental health, I empower individuals to build resilience and healing from the inside out. Through my practice, Oh Ra! Holistic Healing, LLC, I provide therapy, trainings, and workshops that integrate evidence-based care with a holistic lens.

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

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. E'Terica Sims-Rucks

Dr. E'Terica Sims-Rucks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

6487 Spring Street, Douglasville, GA

“My approach is supportive, direct, and collaborative. I care deeply about creating a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to move toward meaningful change.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Sonya Thomas

Sonya Thomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I take a collaborative and holistic approach, working with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their goals and values.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Shakeyau Jackson

Dr. Shakeyau Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm a therapist who believes in meeting people exactly where they are with compassion, honesty, and empowerment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Noushin Vastani

Dr. Noushin Vastani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Suwanee, GA


“Her distinctive background in both physical and mental health allows her to approach psychiatric care through a comprehensive clinical lens...”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Darshana Patel

Darshana Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Decatur, GA


“I'm dedicated to helping my clients to find emotional balance and improve their quality of life through thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care.”

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

Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Ataska Winsett

Ataska Winsett

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I integrate evidence-based therapies and performance-focused coaching to help you overcome life transitions, build clarity, and achieve your goals.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Tameka Scott

Tameka Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Alpharetta, GA


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to share their story and feel supported without judgment.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage,

Shawntasia Daughtry

Shawntasia Daughtry

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I specialize in a strength-based, empowering approach to therapy, helping clients face difficulties directly while building on their existing resilience.”

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

Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Catherine Garcia-Brake

Catherine Garcia-Brake

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I prefer solution-focused therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy because I believe in teaching someone to fish so they can eat for a lifetime.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Mary Jackson

Mary Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I work with adult individuals 18+. I have over 5 years experience in varied adult issues. This includes sex offender work and work with sexual assault survivors. I have worked with people who are dealing with personality issues, issues with depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, CPTSD and PTSD, as well as grief overall. Grief comes in many shapes and forms. I work with varied issues that are too many to name. I not only have clinical experience but real life experience to back it up.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Oyenike Sanni

Dr. Oyenike Sanni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I have thoroughly enjoyed helping my patients make lifestyle changes, providing coping strategies and education to increase their quality of life.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Clarissa Alderman

Dr. Clarissa Alderman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I bring over 20 years of counseling experience, along with a unique, trauma-informed approach to supporting my clients.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Osafo Asare Bediako

Osafo Asare Bediako

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in human resilience, and I pride myself in offering innovative solution-focused therapeutic tools to empower individuals to move beyond surviving to thriving.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Angela Jones

Angela Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I have learned through life experiences that we can always make healthier choices and live in a better space.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Stephen Marks

Stephen Marks

Therapist

Virtual • Ellijay, GA


“I'm definitely not neurotypical! I'm primarily a DBT practitioner (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and Radically Open DBT...”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Ansari

Sarah Ansari

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I strongly believe trust, support, validation, communication and conflict resolution are the key to a healthy relationship.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Christara Solomon

Christara Solomon

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Argira Poulias

Argira Poulias

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is warm, honest, and grounding. I help you make sense of the "why" behind your patterns so you can begin to release shame and respond differently.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Percy Storey III

Percy Storey III

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I firmly believe that therapy offers a dedicated space for problem-solving and healing. It serves as a beacon of HOPE and new beginnings.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorraine Smith

Lorraine Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I view therapy as a collaborative journey... to help them better understand what happened, what is happening now, and how they can move forward amid everything that has happened.”

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

Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Zach Holzman

Zach Holzman

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe that everyone's emotional, mental, and physical health matter. As an eclectic therapist, striking a balance between working with evidence-based theories and individual preferences is supremely important.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Geraldine Odujole

Geraldine Odujole

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


I bring a warm, approachable, and genuinely caring presence to my work in psychiatry. I am goal-oriented and thoughtful in my clinical approach, working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve meaningful and sustainable progress in their mental health.

I am known for my kind and pleasant demeanor, creates a comfortable, respectful, and supportive environment where patients feel safe, heard, and valued. Compassionate yet purposeful approach fosters trust, engagement, and positive outcomes in care.

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Ailaf Darfoor

Ailaf Darfoor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clarkston, GA


Everyone's mental health journey is different, so I don't believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. I take the time to understand who you are—not just your symptoms—so we can build a treatment plan that works for your goals, your lifestyle, and your values. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I care for children, adolescents, and adults through thoughtful psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Whether you're seeking answers, support, or a fresh start, I'm here to partner with you every step of the way.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Darrin Payne

Darrin Payne

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a compassionate trauma-informed caregiver with over 6 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's complexities.”

Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Ashley Gamble

Ashley Gamble

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Imagine your best self, let's work together to identify and prioritize SMART goals to get a little closer to that version of yourself.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Lucy Johnson

Lucy Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“My focus is on creating a safe, respectful and nonjudgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood and empowered in their mental health journey.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Rose Dewitt

Rose Dewitt

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who understands that meaningful change begins with feeling safe, understood, and supported.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Issy Burnham

Issy Burnham

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process of meaning-making—an opportunity for clients to explore their stories, discover new perspectives, and reclaim a sense of control in their lives.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Amber Dale

Amber Dale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Atlanta, GA


“I believe effective treatment begins with truly understanding you as a person—not simply focusing on a diagnosis or a list of symptoms.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Demetrial Chandler

Demetrial Chandler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


Hi, I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping you feel balanced, heard, and supported. I have experience working with adults, children, and families across settings like inpatient, outpatient, and community care. My approach combines medication management with a compassionate, whole-person focus. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life stressors, and I’m here to partner with you on your journey to better mental health.

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edra Faust

Edra Faust

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Kaye Davis

Kaye Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe therapy is a space for healing, reflection, and growth, where your story is honored and your resilience is nurtured.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Keesha Hamilton-Fowler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“I provide personalized medication management and supportive therapy in a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free environment...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mauresha Bowden

Mauresha Bowden

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I utilize evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed interventions to help adolescents and young adults develop effective coping skills and improve emotional functioning.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Kate Velez

Kate Velez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away

120 Prospect Place, Alpharetta, GA

“I use an integrative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach, understanding that healing happens on multiple levels—emotional, physical, relational, vocational, and spiritual.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Zehra Erdeve Temiz

Dr. Zehra Erdeve Temiz

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away

3235 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA

“My approach is patient-centered, and collaborative. I believe that effective psychiatric care starts with building a strong, trusting relationship where patients feel heard, respected, and safe.”

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

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

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