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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Des Moines, IA

Headway connects Des Moines residents with Aetna-covered mental health providers for talk therapy and medication management. With availability as soon as the next day and copays around $25, you can begin your journey toward wellness without financial stress.

Elizabeth Huebsch

Elizabeth Huebsch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Des Moines, IA


Dealing with grief, loss, or trauma? Feeling disconnected, alone, and unhappy? Struggling with relationships, addiction, or painful wounds from childhood? If you said yes to any of these, I can help. Often, the burdens of trauma manifests itself in mysterious ways and can lead to various concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trust issues, isolation, and shame. These challenges can hinder healthy relationships and self-care.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Jo Kroening

Barbara Jo Kroening

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • Des Moines, IA


“I am a strengths based therapist who meets you exactly where you are, without judgment or pressure to be anywhere else.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kristin Hocker

Kristin Hocker

Therapist

In-person • 5.4 mi away • Clive, IA


“I am intentional about providing a welcoming, encouraging, and confidential environment for clients to explore their concerns and experience true healing and growth.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Ellen Crozier

Ellen Crozier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • West Des Moines, IA


“I strive to create a warm, approachable space where clients feel understood, supported, and equipped with practical tools for lasting growth.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Callie Brass

Callie Brass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • West Des Moines, IA


“In my sessions you will feel like you are sharing space with a real person, who will have real conversations, and who truly values forming an authentic connection through the good, the bad and the painful.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Allyssa Angle McGinnis

Allyssa Angle McGinnis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Bondurant, IA


“I believe that healing and personal growth occur within the context of safe, trusting relationship with both oneself and with others.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Jamie Swan

Jamie Swan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Albia, IA


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I believe that mental health care is not one-size-fits-all...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Frank Quinones

Frank Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I have helped individuals sort through hectic times. If you need someone to talk to with and empathetic ear, then feel free to reach out. I am accepting new clients evening hours after 8:30pm cst for clients in Texas, New Jersey, Utah, and Iowa. I have an additional focus on Men's Issues related to Infidelity, sexual dysfunction, and sex/porn addiction. I provide a safe space to work through these issues.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Zarinah Foggle

Zarinah Foggle

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide an open and safe environment where client's thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cassandra Dickerson

Cassandra Dickerson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Therapy with me is not about fixing you — it's about discovering what you already know and have been carrying all along.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhonda Aragon

Rhonda Aragon

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I don't waste time with surface work if you're ready to go deeper. My style is warm but honest—I will support you, challenge you when needed, and stay focused on what actually moves the needle.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Adam Dollen, Lmhc

Adam Dollen, Lmhc

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what you're experiencing.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Constance McConnell

Constance McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I use cognitive processing, narrative and mindfulness therapies to help empower my clients to utilize their natural strengths and supports in order to build confidence in their own identities, set healthy boundaries, and advocate for themselves.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I think everyone deserves a space to feel comfortable and validated and I hope to always provide this with my clients.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Esther Aruna

Esther Aruna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I value providing empathetic, kind, and culturally sensitive care, and medication management if indicated.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Mcfranklin Ogbonna

Mcfranklin Ogbonna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


I provide compassionate, confidential psychiatric care designed to help you feel supported and understood. Each treatment plan is personalized, using evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where we can work together to manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood changes, or sleep issues. Appointments are available virtually for your convenience.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Craig Dike

Dr. Craig Dike

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach to treatment is first & foremost an "evidence based approach"... utilize a variety of well researched principles & techniques to assist you in moving towards the life you want.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Bichsel

Haley Bichsel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach blends solution-focused, trauma-informed care with evidence-based tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jeanine Fox

Jeanine Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I aim to provide a space where you can feel heard, speak unapologetically and confidently and create a sense of safety and self care.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Miranda Adcock

Miranda Adcock

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have 15 years experience working with trauma. I love working with special populations, having military, adoption/foster care, and LGBTQ+ experience.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Robi Brewer

Robi Brewer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Maquoketa, IA


“I believe in developing a strong therapeutic rapport with my clients to ensure they are comfortable and feel safe throughout the therapeutic process.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Molly Horner

Molly Horner

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to work toward their goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Melissa Reyerson-Slifer

Melissa Reyerson-Slifer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My clients are often navigating high stress, burnout, trauma, or life transitions—and they're ready for real support that actually works.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I bring a warm, affirming, and strengths-based style, and I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Christine Ewald

Christine Ewald

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that we all have a need to feel truly heard and understood in a safe and supportive space.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kate Langheld

Kate Langheld

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I specialize in working with children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, grief, behavioral difficulties and trauma.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Dena Sidmore-Seyer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm passionate about helping people feel empowered, heal, and move toward lives that feel meaningful and authentic.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Dr. Kristoffer Park

Dr. Kristoffer Park

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“My work is informed by CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices, but what guides me most is building a genuine connection with you.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Tracy Mallett

Dr. Tracy Mallett

Psychologist

Virtual • Iowa


“My therapeutic style is strengths-based, meaning that I will work with you to identify your strengths and the strategies that have worked well for you in the past, and nurture those skills to their highest potential.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Queendroline Nkeh

Queendroline Nkeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I enjoy listening attentively, with deep compassion, to gain not only the trust and confidence of my clients but to obtain a greater understanding of their personalities and needs.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Baker

Rebecca Baker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


Something has been off for a while — maybe you can't sleep, can't focus, can't seem to shake a persistent heaviness that makes everyday life harder than it should be. You've been managing it on your own, but you're ready for something to actually change.

I'm Rebecca Baker, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults across Iowa. I help people who are living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, sleep disruption, and the stress of major life transitions — and I take a genuinely personalized approach to each person I work with.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Steven Pohlmeyer

Steven Pohlmeyer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With over 38 years of experience, I've dedicated the last five years to specifically supporting clients as they navigate the challenges of anxiety and depression.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tosin Aileru

Tosin Aileru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide compassionate, comprehensive care that blends therapy and medication management when needed.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cyndi Peters

Cyndi Peters

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm goal-oriented in my approach and encourage those that I work with to write a few goals to guide our work together.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Andrea Douglas

Andrea Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods like CBT, SFT, and trauma-informed care to fit each client's unique needs.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Rebecca Cole

Dr. Rebecca Cole

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy should feel like a conversation where you don't have to pretend everything is okay.”
Aetna + 4 others
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Josephine Narcisse

Dr. Josephine Narcisse

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a mental health professional striving to build a therapeutic connection that can be shared outside my therapeutic space.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Shook

Jennifer Shook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burlington, IA


“I create a space where children and teens can be themselves, feel heard, and work through what's going on at their own pace.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Maggie Austin

Maggie Austin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a holistic approach to psychiatry, considering a patient's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, 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.