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

Find the right mental health provider in Des Moines neighborhoods like East Village, Beaverdale, and Urbandale with Cigna insurance. Headway patients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing care within two weeks.

Judy Thomas

Judy Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on helping clients better understand themselves while building tools that support lasting change.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Thomas Dennis

Dr. Thomas Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“With a background in healthcare and advanced training in pastoral counseling, I specialize in supporting people from all walks of life, coping with illness and disease, caregiver overload, grief and loss, family crisis, career change, and life...”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, 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.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family 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.”
Cigna + 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...”
Cigna + 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

Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Jennifer Ruprecht

Jennifer Ruprecht

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My work focuses on finding the root causes of my client's current struggles and empowering them to feel confident in their ability to be true to themselves and live their lives to their full potential.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patty Gibbs

Patty Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I have an eclectic approach to therapy. It is holistic and innovative as well as person centered and solution focused.”
Accepts Cigna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Christin Hardester

Christin Hardester

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My passion in therapy comes from helping individuals connect to themselves in order to polish and discover the gifts they hold to embrace a meaningful life.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Tricia Gabriel

Tricia Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you can openly share your thoughts and feelings.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hutchinson

Jennifer Hutchinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I especially enjoy working with marginalized people: differently abled, LGTBQIA populations, people of color, and financially challenged individuals.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Dr. Joan Anderson

Dr. Joan Anderson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I strive to create a calm and highly personalized experience for clients and prioritize responsive communication and continuity of care.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Maggie Sandquist

Maggie Sandquist

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I utilize an open, non-judgmental approach to treatment and believe everyone has the ability to make a difference in their lives!”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
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.”
Cigna + 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...”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
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.

Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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...”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Stormy Tovar

Stormy Tovar

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I help women overcome anxiety, burnout, trauma, stress, and self-doubt so they can feel more confident, emotionally grounded, and like themselves again. If you're someone who is always taking care of everyone else, whether as a caregiver, professional, mother, partner, or helper, you may be running on empty while putting your own needs last. You deserve a space that's just for you, where you can breathe, heal, and start choosing yourself again.

Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Justin Goff

Justin Goff

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and practical. I help adults who are used to being the person others rely on feel less overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Elizabeth McCoy

Elizabeth McCoy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My clients often say I bring warmth, directness, and a touch of humor to our sessions, like a trusted sister with the tools to help you thrive.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
LeAnn Lord

LeAnn Lord

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)... and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Heather Dix

Heather Dix

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I strive to create a warm and safe space with a listening ear to validate what you've been going through.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Alisha Barnash

Alisha Barnash

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My first objective is to make you feel as comfortable as possible... I like to create a very accepting and laid-back environment.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tara Kane

Tara Kane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Des Moines, IA


“I believe everyone deserves a safe and welcoming space to share their truth, to be seen, heard and respected.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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 Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — 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.