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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Macon, GA

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Macon with copays as low as $0-$25 per session. Headway connects you with 2,645 licensed providers nationwide for virtual or in-person care, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Ally Swecker

Ally Swecker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

3225 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA

“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely comfortable, respected, and never judged.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Suzette Williams

Suzette Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Dallas, GA


“With over 10 years of practice in the mental health field, I find great joy in my work as a therapist to provide a safe environment for each person I get to join with on their journey towards healing!”
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monifa Robinson

Monifa Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and purpose-driven. I integrate clinical expertise, coaching strategies, and faith-informed principles...”

Grief or loss, Stress management, Women's issues

Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Susan Sewell

Susan Sewell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, to come alongside you in your challenges, and to walk beside you as you move toward becoming the person you want to be.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Tracy Carmichael

Tracy Carmichael

Therapist

Virtual • Peachtree City, GA


“I believe meaningful change begins when clients feel genuinely heard and understood, and I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences at your own pace.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Lynn Lewis

Lynn Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My approach is direct, warm, and practical. We won't only talk about what you're feeling, we'll build tools you can actually use to move forward.”

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

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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,

Lydia Spitzer

Lydia Spitzer

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to talk through life’s challenges. For the past 19 years, I have worked with individuals and families navigating difficult moments, helping them find clarity, healing, and renewed strength. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and I have a special passion for supporting people through grief and major life transitions.


Life can bring unexpected changes such as the loss of a loved one, relationship shifts, career changes, or other transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of the next step. My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you can process your experiences, feel truly heard, and begin to move forward at your own pace.

Throughout my career, I have supported clients facing grief, anxiety, stress, and life adjustments. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can be yourself and feel supported as we work together toward healing and growth.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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. Sikirat Oropo

Dr. Sikirat Oropo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Decatur, GA


Dr. Sikirat is dual License board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse practitioner with over 20 years experience in clinical practice. Adept at exercising evidence-based holistic and culturally competent care. Comfortable working with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, and PTSD

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Constance Wooden-Smith

Constance Wooden-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I focus on giving you practical tools you can use right away, while also exploring how both past experiences and current events shape what you're going through now.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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

Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a partner in your wellness journey! My therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and supportive, while also being direct and accountability focused. I believe meaningful change happens when compassion and honesty work together. In our time together, we will explore what’s getting in the way of your well-being and identify practical, sustainable ways to improve your daily functioning and overall quality of life.

With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a grounded, steady presence to the therapeutic space. I support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and periods of feeling stuck, always meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. Therapy with me is collaborative, intentional, and centered on your goals, your values, and your lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, resilience, and growth at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Dr. Reginald Cunningham

Dr. Reginald Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“We heal by acknowledging our experiences and confronting what has hurt us. We move by making intentional choices and developing healthier patterns. We shine by recognizing our value, embracing our strengths, and walking confidently in our purpose.”

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

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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,

Lewis Kola

Lewis Kola

Therapist

Virtual • Marietta, GA


“I am particularly astute in listening and talking in ways that engender healing, hope, and wellbeing.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Colin Freeland

Colin Freeland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

321 West Hill Street, Decatur, GA

“I believe you already have the strengths you need to face your concerns - my job is to help you uncover, reconnect, and put them to use.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ibbie Aromolaran

Dr. Ibbie Aromolaran

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My work is attachment-based and focused on helping you understand what's driving those patterns while giving you practical tools to regulate your nervous system, interrupt anxious spirals, and show up differently in your relationships and everyday...”

Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage

Latisha Riley

Latisha Riley

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My therapeutic style is collaborative and client-centered, integrating practical tools with deeper emotional insight.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Phillip Redden

Dr. Phillip Redden

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


Welcome! I'm David Redden, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most difficult challenges. I specialize in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, anxiety, depression, and family conflict.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can be heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to move forward.

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

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Ophelia Blackwell

Dr. Ophelia Blackwell

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“While the past cannot be changed, we can work together to better understand it, resolve challenges, and break free from patterns that may be holding you back.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Holistic

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

Kenisha Hardy

Kenisha Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe it's important to be open-minded & non-judgmental & provide treatment that reflects integrity & respect.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shenica Hunter

Dr. Shenica Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I bring over 21 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, and I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Dr. Olufunke Adewunmi

Dr. Olufunke Adewunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Loganville, GA


“I'm committed to meeting you where you are—offering empathy, education, and support as we navigate the path to healing together.”

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

Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. David Quagliana

Dr. David Quagliana

Psychologist

Virtual • Georgia


“I offer highly relational, in-depth therapy for people seeking to work through complex circumstances and wounds toward greater self-understanding, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.”

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

Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Wesley McCarthy

Wesley McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • Martinez, GA


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”

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

Challenging, Direct, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Laura Kieling

Laura Kieling

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


I am an LCSW with a mission to untangle trauma and transform lives.

I've observed that many are unaware their struggles stem from unresolved childhood trauma. I focus on addressing core beliefs formed during these transformative years.

As I too struggled with unhealthy patterns of my past. Hitting rock bottom was my turning point. I immersed myself in retreats and inner child work, finding strength in spirituality. Healing myself and paying it forward to help others heal too.


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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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

Tymarria Kendall

Tymarria Kendall

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Learning to unpack your past and choose what to bring into your future can improve your quality of life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olusola Olawale

Olusola Olawale

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Georgia


“He believes that quality care comes from a combination of an effective treatment regimen and a strong provider-patient relationship.”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Tabriceia Nealy

Tabriceia Nealy

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors, specializing in trauma, grief, and culturally responsive care.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Shannon Scott

Shannon Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Shannon specializes in helping those with anxiety, depression, and substance use issues, as well as addressing childhood behavioral concerns and trauma.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Janna O'Loughlin

Janna O'Loughlin

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I find that neurodivergent clients are able to connect well with me even if they have struggled with finding the right therapist in the past.”

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

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Brenda Chavis

Brenda Chavis

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I bring a warm, steady, and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in respect for each person's lived experience.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Eric Taylor

Eric Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“Through a client-centered and strengths-based approach, I guide adolescents and adults in exploring their values, aspirations, and potential, ultimately helping them lead more fulfilling and authentic lives.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Darrius Humphrey

Darrius Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Ja'Lise Brown

Ja'Lise Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I'm an empathetic witness to your transformation! I'll challenge you when it feels like you're defensive, deflecting, or do know something you say you don't.”

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

Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aleza Horowitz

Aleza Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“My style is direct yet curious, and my practice is grounded in unconditional positive regard and a non-judgmental stance.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Veronica Lockridge

Veronica Lockridge

Therapist

Virtual • Georgia


“I believe in balancing evidence based strategies with genuine human connection. Therapy with me isn't cold...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan

Lud Denose Harris

Lud Denose Harris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ringgold, GA


“I listen carefully, explain options in plain language, and develop practical, evidence-based treatment plans.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

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Aetna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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