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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Peoria, IL

Access mental health support in Peoria with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 2,601 licensed providers. Many patients pay as low as $0 per session, with flexible in-person and virtual options available. Get started with a free consultation and connect with a provider within days.

Deborah Jost-Beauford

Deborah Jost-Beauford

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in working with women in the reproductive, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum and menopause timeframe of their lives. This is a time in a woman's life that is often labeled as blissful and exciting but it can be one of the most challenging...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Kenya Hamilton

Kenya Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can show up as your authentic self.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Nicole Rhoades

Nicole Rhoades

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I believe therapy is a safe space where clients feel heard and accepted for who they are. I approach clients with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. I recognize that everyone has unique experiences, needs, goals, and strengths. For me, building a genuine and trusting relationship is an important part of the therapeutic process. I want my clients to feel that they can be open and honest while knowing that I’m there to support them. I see therapy as a collaborative process, where we work together to identify goals, explore challenges, and find tools and strategies that can make life feel more manageable.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyson LoVerde

Alyson LoVerde

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I understand what it's like to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge. Maybe you're emotionally drained, unmotivated, overthinking everything, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, co-parenting, work stress, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. I also specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, emotional abuse, or narcissistic abuse. My goal is to provide a warm, down-to-earth, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can feel understood, supported, and comfortable being yourself. You're not stuck. Healing is possible, and you do not have to go through it alone. When you're ready to take the next step, I'd be honored to support you on your journey.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Patricia Carmona

Patricia Carmona

Therapist

Virtual • Batavia, IL


“I create a safe, engaging space where children can explore through structured activities and playful experiences designed just for little minds.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Strickler

Andrea Strickler

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are—with your worries, struggles, questions, and hopes—and feel truly heard and understood.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Samantha Tomasello

Samantha Tomasello

Therapist

Virtual • Richmond, IL


“My goal is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ryan Largosa

Ryan Largosa

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! My name is Ryan (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience providing trauma-informed care, CBT, crisis intervention and case management. My treatment particularly focuses on trauma, managing stress and anxiety.


I am committed to culturally responsive, evidence-based care that honors each client's unique story. I am experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, advocating for client access to resources, and supporting clients through crisis and long-term growth.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Joanna Jarosz

Joanna Jarosz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have been told that I have a way of making people feel calm. Truly hearing my client is always my goal.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Ann Melvin

Dr. Ann Melvin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Hi, I’m Ann Melvin! 😊 I’m passionate about helping people feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s ups and downs.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cathy Gail Santos

Cathy Gail Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care that's grounded in understanding the whole person, not just symptoms.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Maggie Adrian

Maggie Adrian

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


I approach therapy in a collaborative and compassionate way, creating a safe space where clients can feel supported as they explore their inner world. I believe that each client is the expert of their own life, and my role is to guide, support, and provide tools to help you connect with your strengths and insights. My work is trauma-informed and integrates a variety of techniques, including internal family systems, somatic methods, inner child work, strengths-based narratives, CBT, experiential approaches, and clinical hypnosis.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Bushnell

Chelsea Bushnell

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy works best when it balances empathy with action. I bring both: a foundation of validation and compassion alongside practical tools that help you understand your patterns and build skills that hold outside sessions.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Angela Koerwitz

Angela Koerwitz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about creating a supportive, therapeutic environment that emphasizes a strengths-based approach...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Christina Carbone

Christina Carbone

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I earned my clinical training and graduate education in mental health counseling and have experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional dysregulation.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Shelby Beil

Shelby Beil

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You're not broken, you're resourceful. Together we can learn to redirect and guide your energy towards what heals you, rather than what hurts you.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Risa Stutz

Risa Stutz

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical—I tailor each session to the person in front of me rather than forcing anyone into a single method.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Melvin Negron Mcfarlane

Dr. Melvin Negron Mcfarlane

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from feeling like you have to explain yourself before anyone will really listen.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Larry Wilkes

Larry Wilkes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I focus on treating the whole person — not just symptoms. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Participatory
Shakira Olans

Shakira Olans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your story, and work with you to create a treatment plan that supports your individual needs and goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Fidelia Ileka

Dr. Fidelia Ileka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I care deeply about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and stress. I believe that every person’s story matters, and your care should reflect your unique needs and goals.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kenneth Markovic

Kenneth Markovic

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Aetna + 18 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Adeline Ogbor-Walker

Adeline Ogbor-Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience in healthcare. I earned my Masters in Nursing at Walden University. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to care for individuals in psychiatric, emergency, surgical, inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. These experiences have shaped my belief that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and that each person deserves care that considers the whole individual.

I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing mental health support. I have experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and other behavioral health concerns

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Rashid A. Raja

Dr. Rashid A. Raja

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“I firmly believe that my pragmatic therapeutic style and clinically proven treatment approaches can be highly instrumental in helping you learn effective ways to resolve your emotional pain...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Tarik Brown

Tarik Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I'm a friendly harm reduction therapist dedicated to a trauma-informed and client-centered approach.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Marcus Jack

Marcus Jack

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“By using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, I help clients develop practical skills and strategies to overcome their challenges.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dean Rashkow

Dean Rashkow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lisle, IL


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience, working with adults and couples in individual therapy. I draw from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, self injury, spirituality, substance use, and trauma or PTSD.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Robi Brewer

Robi Brewer

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in developing a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients to ensure they are comfortable and feel safe throughout the therapeutic process.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Rakhi Shingala

Rakhi Shingala

Therapist

Virtual • Naperville, IL


“I use client centered approach focusing on empathy, open mindedness and unconditional positive regard.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

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Latina McMillan

Latina McMillan

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution focused, creating a supportive environment where clients can gain insight while developing practical tools for lasting growth.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Kiersten Sippio

Dr. Kiersten Sippio

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“As someone who is neurodivergent myself, I bring both professional training and genuine empathy to my work.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
John Benton

John Benton

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I'm John Benton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. My background includes community mental health, crisis intervention, and residential treatment, where I've worked with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. I specialize in helping clients manage emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I also offer Christian counseling for clients who wish to incorporate their faith into the therapeutic process.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Catherine Corbin

Catherine Corbin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“You’re exhausted from holding everything together, but instead of feeling satisfied, you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dayna Long

Dayna Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My professional journey is a testament to my commitment to patient partnerships, where I empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals through a personalized and collaborative approach.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Debora Wilson

Debora Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe healing is possible through both clinical and God's restoring grace. You are not alone in this journey, we walk together with hope, dignity, and purpose.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Edie Sue Sutker

Edie Sue Sutker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am known for my empathic approach and my skill for "meeting clients where they are" and helping them to achieve their goals.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Jane Rhea Vernier

Jane Rhea Vernier

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a Coach and Counselor in Queer and Disability communities I understand the specific structural barriers people with diverse identities face.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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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