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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.

Regina Lassabe

Regina Lassabe

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore what's beneath the surface while also learning practical tools that create real, lasting change.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Connie Nichols

Connie Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I offer a supportive space to help you better understand what you're facing and begin moving toward relief, clarity, and a more grounded, fulfilling life.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Gabrielle CeBallos

Gabrielle CeBallos

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental (virtual) space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take steps toward meaningful change.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Amber Siegel

Dr. Amber Siegel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


Amber J Siegel, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. With a focus on holistic and patient-centered treatment, Amber works collaboratively to promote emotional well-being and resilience through psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle support.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Karie Bliss

Karie Bliss

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My job is to meet you where you are at currently, in a non-judgmental fashion, offering authenticity without our therapy space.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Elexes Hetzel

Elexes Hetzel

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I collaborate with clients in a way that feels grounded, warm, and genuinely tailored to who they are.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Erin Jenkins

Erin Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“My approach centers on empowering clients to develop assertive communication and establish healthy boundaries, both with themselves and others, to enhance their overall quality of life.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Soulliaa Foley

Soulliaa Foley

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“Create restorative routines grounded in trauma-informed care, expressive therapies, and healing arts modalities with me this season.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Prosser-Dodds

Lisa Prosser-Dodds

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


As a Licensed Professional Counselor with my PhD in Psychology, I have been providing counseling for over 20 years. In that time, I have acquired the skills and compassion to help clients create the life they want for themselves. I serve as a guide and companion to clients on a journey of healing and self-growth.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Amber Sherman

Amber Sherman

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My style is warm, conversational, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel approachable and grounded...”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Rebecca Garland

Rebecca Garland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your current medication isn't working—I help adults get real relief with personalized, evidence-based care.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stephen Willmer

Stephen Willmer

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I will listen without judgment, offer steady support, and be honest and direct when doing so can help you move forward.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Camilla Buchanan

Camilla Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I've continued building my skills through advanced training in EMDR therapy and Brainspotting therapy to help people work through trauma.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Probst

Dr. Gary Probst

Therapist

Virtual • Des Moines, IA


“I teach psychopharmacology at a major university, and I can be an asset when it comes to medication.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Terri Graves

Terri Graves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am strongly committed to supporting my clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep respect for each person's individual process.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Nicole Groves

Nicole Groves

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My practice also serves as an affirming, nonjudgmental haven for individuals who often feel misunderstood in traditional clinical settings, including the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink/BDSM communities.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jennifer Cooper

Jennifer Cooper

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Davenport, IA


“My approach to care is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to helping each person feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Chelesia Burkes-Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


******Our office will reach out to schedule an appointment with you once you request a consultation. We provide appointments and not consults with providers.

Chelsia Burkes-Brown is a Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over eleven years of nursing experience in various settings, including inpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan. She is committed to providing both competent and compassionate care to her clients.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alee Larson

Alee Larson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am a dual diagnosis therapist, focusing largely on substance use and mental health, with a specialty in trauma work.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Ewald

Christine Ewald

Therapist

Virtual • La Porte City, IA


“I believe that we all have a need to feel truly heard and understood in a safe and supportive space.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kaleena Johnson

Kaleena Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurel Meine

Laurel Meine

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I believe my role as your therapist is to actively listen and to offer a supportive, encouraging and non-judgemental environment...”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kari Ross

Kari Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


I am a counselor that will meet you where you are and challenge you to get to where you want to be, by being warm, understanding, and compassionate. I view trauma as a whole body experience and work with you at your pace. I have more than 10 years of experience working with those who have experienced trauma both as an advocate and therapist.

Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
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...”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Catherine Howard

Catherine Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“My work draws primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy, including CBT-I, a specialized behavioral treatment for insomnia that is more effective than medication for long-term sleep problems.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
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.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Kelly Muratorri

Dr. Kelly Muratorri

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, IA


I'm a licensed counselor in Iowa (in-person sessions in Manchester), and Texas, with eight years of experience in the counseling field. I earned my MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2019 and am a doctoral candidate (ABD) in trauma counseling from Liberty University with an expected graduation in summer 2026.

I have training and experience in trauma-informed treatment. Although I utilize others,t he primary modalities I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Schutte

Emma Schutte

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be completely yourself without worrying about saying the right thing or having everything figured out.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I firmly believe in the power of understanding ourselves and the way our nervous systems are operating, implementing effective strategies for change, and developing coping skills to navigate through distress.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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 + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
Jessica Vandercoy

Jessica Vandercoy

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I take a person in environment approach and will walk along side you on a journey of self-discovery and healing.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Wendy Durant

Wendy Durant

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


Hi, I’m Wendy Durant-Nelson, LPC-S, PhD, N.D. New Orleans is home, and for more than 20 years I’ve had the privilege of helping adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My counseling style blends evidence-based care with the warmth, authenticity, and genuine connection that the South is known for; you’ll find a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel truly heard. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship concerns, depression, and women’s issues, using practical, compassionate approaches tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for growth, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey. ⚜️💜💚💛

Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Teresa Nundahl

Teresa Nundahl

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who especially enjoys working with women 55+ who are navigating the changes that come with this stage of life.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Quentin Chambers

Quentin Chambers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide "Whole person" care. I do everything I can to make sure the patient knows their care is all about them.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kristen Hagin

Kristen Hagin

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I am passionate about helping people who are going through life changes, grief, relationship conflict, anxiety concerns, and parenting challenges.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
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
Bobby Leebold

Bobby Leebold

Therapist

Virtual • Iowa


“I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where clients can explore their experiences safely.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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.