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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Chicago, IL

Find mental healthcare coverage with Aetna in Chicago, where Headway connects you with 2,578 licensed providers for flexible in-person or virtual sessions. With copays ranging from $0-$40 and an average savings of 75% on sessions, you can access the support you need without financial stress.

Mykel Wolfe

Mykel Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Do you feel stuck? Like nothing will ever get better? People tell you to just get over it? It's okay to ask for help and you don't have to figure it out alone. I come from a culture that

promotes courage, creativity, and communication, and I bring those values into every session.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, ADHD, and trauma, drawing on your strengths while addressing what's holding you back. My goal is to guide you toward wellness and balance in your relationships, your daily life, and your sense of self.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Karem Muksed

Karem Muksed

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“From my perspective, lasting change comes from learning to stay connected to yourself while staying connected to others.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Crystal Johnson

Dr. Crystal Johnson

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about helping children and adolescents find their voices; I believe in the healing power of therapy, for all ages.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orly Avidor

Orly Avidor

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported, while also providing the structure and tools needed for real, lasting change.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Manderson

Monique Manderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with busy women who are juggling careers, relationships, and responsibilities — and quietly running on empty.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Annette Lemancik

Annette Lemancik

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring warmth, empathy, and practical tools to each session so you can feel supported and understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bridgette McClure

Bridgette McClure

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My style is collaborative, steady, and real — someone who helps you feel understood and genuinely supported in making change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Linda Donkor

Linda Donkor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Naperville, IL


“I utilize a combination of medication management and psychotherapy including CBT to address mental health needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Shieka Davis

Shieka Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Vania Johnson

Vania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a special interest in working with parents of neurodivergent children and understand the unique joys and emotional complexities that come with raising a child with autism, ADHD, or both.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Megan Vant

Megan Vant

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My focus with clients is to build a safe and trusting dynamic in order to explore issues that negatively impact life's experiences.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I will meet you where you are and together we will establish and work to achieve your goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Adya Rangaswami

Adya Rangaswami

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My therapeutic style focuses on forming connections with my clients to best serve their needs and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Ron Henson

Ron Henson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alton, IL


A lot of people who reach out for therapy are used to holding things together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, or stuck underneath it all.

They overthink decisions, carry pressure constantly, struggle to slow their mind down, or notice they keep repeating patterns they already understand but still cannot seem to change.

I’m Ron Henson, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and owner of In Situ Counseling & Coaching. My practice helps adults navigate anxiety, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, relationship stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and high-functioning internal pressure through virtual therapy that is collaborative, grounded, and focused on helping things actually make sense in context.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martin Beck

Martin Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you discover the strengths and tools needed to move forward.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Smith

Amy Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I view therapy as a partnership. I bring my clinical expertise and you bring a profound knowledge of who you are and were you want to go.”
Aetna + 16 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dorothy Price

Dorothy Price

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My practice is especially attuned to the needs of people impacted by community violence, grief, or chronic stress, as well as those who've served others and are now ready to focus on themselves.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Acuna

Michelle Acuna

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington Heights, IL


“My experience has allowed me to support hundreds of families in divorce. I am passionate about assisting clients through a divorce with the most negligible adverse impact.”
Aetna + 6 others
Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juton Strickland

Juton Strickland

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Welcome. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step, and I believe you deserve a space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that people have the capacity to heal, grow, and build lives that feel more manageable and fulfilling. I am Juton and I am a clinically licensed professional with over 15 years of experience providing crisis intervention, grief support, behavioral health services, clinical practice support, and training for helping professionals. My professional background includes work with individuals facing acute stress, life transitions, loss, emotional overwhelm, relationship concerns, and the effects of demanding work or caregiving roles. I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, grief and bereavement, adjustment challenges, trauma-related stress, low self-esteem, or difficulty managing major changes in their lives. I am especially passionate about supporting people in high-stress helping professions, including healthcare workers, first responders, educators, caregivers, and behavioral health professionals. I would be honored to support you on that journey.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Yash Bedi

Yash Bedi

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a background that includes years of work with people navigating some of the hardest chapters of their lives — including incarcerated individuals, people struggling with addiction, and those carrying cultural weight that doesn't show up in a standard intake form. I'm South Asian, I grew up navigating two worlds, and that shapes how I show up for clients who've had to figure things out without a clear map. I don't do therapy with a clipboard. I'm direct, I'm real, and I'm genuinely interested in what's underneath the surface.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sarah Allen

Sarah Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is gentle, person‐centered, and strengths‐based, using solution‐focused and cognitive behavioral techniques to help young people feel more confident, understood, and connected with themselves.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Calvin Young

Dr. Calvin Young

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I use an eclectic approach that provides patients with e-therapy care that is collaborative and integrative-scaffolded by the best ideas and concepts from nutritional psychology and neuropsychological research.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Selahattin Gokturk

Selahattin Gokturk

Therapist

Virtual • Mahomet, IL


“I bring a compassionate and resourceful approach to therapy, combining my deep expertise with a warm, empowering presence.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. April Martin

Dr. April Martin

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have over 12 years' clinical experience working with clients who may be struggling with emotional, mental, or relational stress due to relational trauma.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Black woman, mother, caregiver, and mental health professional, I understand how culture, family expectations, life experiences, and multiple responsibilities can impact emotional wellness.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Leonard Tedesco

Leonard Tedesco

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I strive to make the therapeutic environment a comfortable and non-judgmental place where clients feel they can fully express themselves.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kionie Abraham

Kionie Abraham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I take a whole-person, trauma-informed approach that recognizes the connection between physical health, mental well-being, and life experiences.”
Aetna + 7 others
Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Angela Klintworth

Angela Klintworth

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you already have the capacity to heal, sometimes you just need the right support to access it.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abie Abraham

Dr. Abie Abraham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Frankfort, IL


“I believe that every person's experience is unique, and I work collaboratively with my clients to develop personalized treatment plans that align with their goals, values, and lifestyle.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Linda Wickens

Dr. Linda Wickens

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi, I’m Dr. Linda Wickens, a doctoral-level therapist and coach who works with individuals navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck while preventing forward movement and growth. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or frustrated that change feels harder than it should.

Therapy and coaching with me are never one-size-fits-all. We work collaboratively to create a plan that is specific to you, your goals, and your capacity, adjusting pace and structure as your needs evolve. I focus on helping clients understand their patterns, build emotional awareness, and develop practical skills they can actually use in daily life.

I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a fully licensed clinical social worker, with over nine years of experience in the mental health field. My work integrates evidence-based therapy with a coaching-informed lens when appropriate, allowing sessions to be both supportive and goal-oriented while still making space to explore the past and its impact on the present.

Clients often describe my style as warm, direct, and collaborative. As part of my concierge model, clients work directly with me rather than an assistant, and I remain accessible to my clients outside of sessions through secure communication when needed. I believe growth happens through understanding, compassion, and honest conversation, and that progress is most sustainable when care feels personal, intentional, and consistent.

Please Note: I do not provide couples or marriage counseling. I do not treat adolescents under the age of 21. Additionally, I am not able to treat clients who are experiencing active suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviors. If these services are needed, I encourage seeking a provider who specializes in these areas or contacting appropriate crisis resources if immediate support is required.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Aramide Owolabi

Aramide Owolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide compassionate, long-term, and evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach is holistic and patient-centered...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Nicole M. Heller

Nicole M. Heller

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most to you.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Ashley Hendrix

Ashley Hendrix

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“In our work together, I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fitzgerald Ajoku

Fitzgerald Ajoku

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My counseling style consists of meeting the client where they are in order to foster an environment of acceptance.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Khalisha Wesley

Khalisha Wesley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in patients across the lifespan (6-99) experiencing trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, life transitions couples/family therapy, teen issues, life after institutionalization, and many others.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Christina Vargas

Christina Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach in therapy is to guide you in processing what you want to in sessions while also ensuring that therapy can be a light, fun, and uplifting experience tailored to your journey.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Direct, Energetic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Smith

Jamie Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe the relationship we build is central to the healing process, and I show up as a real person in the room with you.”
Aetna + 17 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Joetta Little

Dr. Joetta Little

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chicago, IL


Healing the mind starts with being truly heard. I’m Dr. Joetta Little, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who helps adults navigate a wide range of mental health challenges—from anxiety, depression, and trauma to mood, thought, and personality disorders. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with empathy and collaboration, creating a safe space where every story matters. Whether you’re seeking stability, clarity, or peace, we’ll work together to uncover what wellness looks like for you.✨ Your healing starts here—with care that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does Aetna cover?

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.