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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.

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • North Liberty, IA


“My approach is strength based, person centered. You take control of a session, direct therapy, goals, and interventions to suit you that work for you.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gerald Igboanusi

Dr. Gerald Igboanusi

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in practicing what I teach. I don't recommend tools I haven't used myself, and I see wellness as a lifelong personal commitment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Jill Staloch

Jill Staloch

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I focus on practical strategies that build on your strengths and support meaningful, forward-moving change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“She values a client's full participation in developing each treatment plan to encourage compliance...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Freeman

Nicholas Freeman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe in people and change. I believe that when people lean into discomfort and challenge, people can grow and overcome through some of life's most challenging obstacles.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Pitman

Robert Pitman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Davenport, IA


“The goal isn't to fix you — you're not broken. The goal is to help you get unstuck and start building real momentum toward the life you actually want.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ieeia Currie

Ieeia Currie

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Therapy is about holding up a mirror so that you're able to see where you are and envision where you want to be.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsey Kruse

Kelsey Kruse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Paullina, IA


“I am a seasoned trauma therapist who has been serving the Sioux Falls, South Dakota community and surrounding area for over 10 years...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.

Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Claire LeMay

Claire LeMay

Therapist

Virtual • Solon, IA


“My warm and accepting style brings safety to each session, and allows people to explore parts of themselves that they have hidden away for lots of different reasons.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Melanie Gramling

Melanie Gramling

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a collaborative and individualized approach to psychiatric care... I focus on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing concerns openly.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Molly Hinke-DeWild

Molly Hinke-DeWild

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bettendorf, IA


“I specialize in working with high achievers, professionals, and individuals navigating life transitions who struggle with perfectionism, chronic stress, emotional regulation, self-criticism, and anxiety-related concerns.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Ostromencki

Tara Ostromencki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach to mental health care is a combination of traditional psychiatry and integrative health practices...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Brit Sweet

Brit Sweet

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore life's challenges, connect with your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Charlotte Toms

Charlotte Toms

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe within every individual there is an inner strength waiting to be awakened and nurtured to take control of their life, their mental health, and ultimately their recovery.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stephen Marley

Stephen Marley

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“For more than 30 years, I've helped adults and couples navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Asheley Korf

Asheley Korf

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I've been working in mental health for over 15 years, helping people untangle stress, trauma, and the weight of expectations.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dominga Martinez

Dominga Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I'm a firm believer in the power of human connection, and I'm passionate about helping people find their voice and live a more authentic life.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alberto Vital

Alberto Vital

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have realized that I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, suicide, crises, trauma, and phobias.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Terri Griswold-Dodgson

Terri Griswold-Dodgson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I advocate for a holistic approach encompassing mind, body, and spirit, striving to help individuals achieve balance across these realms.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kathy Ropers

Kathy Ropers

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy works best when it helps you understand yourself with compassion so you can move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and ease.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“You are not just a diagnosis; you are a unique individual whose mental, physical, and social health all impact your overall well-being.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Raney

Lisa Raney

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Neuropsychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Lindsey Saltzman

Lindsey Saltzman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I pride myself in understanding the unique cultures of first responders and medical professionals - from using dark humor to cope, to agency/hospital politics, to the taboos of seeking mental health care.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Gier

Shannon Gier

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My purpose and passion as a therapist is helping clients face their challenges head-on while reminding them they are not alone in their journey.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Ijeoma Ononenyi

Ijeoma Ononenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Compassionate Medication Treatment Provider for Youths, Adults, & LGBTQ+

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in helping individuals heal from mental health challenges. I partner with my clients to develop plans of care that address their specific needs & goals. I work with a wide range of simple & complex mental health conditions which include but are not limited to substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, nightmare disorder, insomnia, ADHD, OCD, etc.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Anna Shudzeka

Anna Shudzeka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cedar Rapids, IA


As a PMHNP-BC, I offer medication management and therapy sessions via Telehealth Mon-Fri 0900- 19:00.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Onodu

Racheal Onodu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in general health and 7 years of mental health. I diagnose and treat mental disorders with a sense of comfort and trust. My practice combines the best of psychiatric services with focus on the best treatment plan for your general well-being.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Courtney Dombrowski

Courtney Dombrowski

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe therapy is more than symptom relief. It's a space to slow down, reflect, and explore the messy, complicated parts of being human.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Eugene Furnace

Dr. Eugene Furnace

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide personalized and focused men's health that includes the psychological, biological, and spiritual domains of health and wellness.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Elizabeth Hughes

Elizabeth Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I am a client centered therapist who helps address past and present experiences with compassion and accurate information to unlock behavior from set patterns.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maris Weston

Maris Weston

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My clients come away from sessions feeling heard and understood, validated appropriately, challenged when necessary...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Lajuana Walker-McGill

Lajuana Walker-McGill

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Michaela Beaver

Dr. Michaela Beaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Spirit Lake, IA


“I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and use shared decision-making to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect each individual's unique needs.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarika Griffin

Sarika Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, survivor of sexual/dating violence, and suicide attempt survivor who advocates for the voiceless—at the same time, changing the stigma of mental health care in the Black/African American...”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Robert Wright

Robert Wright

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, 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.