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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Kentucky

Headway helps Kentucky residents access therapy with Aetna insurance, covering copays from $0–$30. Choose from thousands of providers offering flexible scheduling and both talk therapy and medication management support.

Thaddeus Byrd

Thaddeus Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I provide children, adolescents, and young adults a safe and unbiased environment as they go through the process of better developing a healthier sense of self.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Chloe Osting

Chloe Osting

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm often described as easygoing and light-hearted, with a quick wit and sense of humor that helps me connect with others and create a positive atmosphere.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
KaSandra Hogue

KaSandra Hogue

Therapist

Virtual • Radcliff, KY


“My goal is to create a supportive, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Kathy Moss

Kathy Moss

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to provide compassionate, down-to-earth care where you feel comfortable being yourself and never judged.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Brittany Elledge

Brittany Elledge

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and real. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem issues, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded and confident in your day-to-day life. My approach is practical and compassionate—I help you understand patterns, build coping skills, and make changes that fit your life. Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and never judged.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Joseph Shepherd

Joseph Shepherd

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach blends neuroscience with practical, down‐to‐earth strategies—like vagal toning, grounding practices, somatic awareness, and reframing...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Danielle Hardymon

Danielle Hardymon

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I want you to feel comfortable being yourself with me—even if that means you’re overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried about being judged.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Thomas Peterson

Thomas Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style of therapy is a nonjudgmental and meeting you where you are. Some people are not ready to change or don't want to change or just want a friendly ear.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Hester

Charles Hester

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Counseling for me is about companionship! Companions are with you through the good and the not-so-good. The most important thing in counseling is creating a relationship where people can feel and think how they want to about their experience within the relationship because whether we are stepping in the right or wrong direction we are ever growing and changing. Everyone perceives life through a different lens. Biological, physiological, and environmental variables influence those perspectives in different domains of people’s lives. All ages with: Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Schizo and Mood Spectrum, Paraphallic, and Trauma.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allie Gordon

Allie Gordon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“My diverse background in nursing provided a great foundation for psychiatry as I realized how untreated mental health concerns greatly affected patients outcomes.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I'm Amanda (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana, an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, and Trained in EMDR. In 2018 I graduated with a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including: in-home, in-school programs, community mental health, psychiatric inpatient care, group private practice, and therapeutic foster care.

I offer individual and family therapy. I work with clients ages 5 to 65. Tele-health options are available for clients ages 16 +.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Rachel Bushnell

Rachel Bushnell

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe meaningful change happens when you have the right support and a safe space to be yourself.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lorena Ginn

Lorena Ginn

Therapist

Virtual • Vanceburg, KY


“Living in survival mode is exhausting. When you've experienced trauma or spent years managing anxiety or depression, it can feel like your mind never gets a chance to rest.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Janae Johnson

Janae Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I specialize in women's mental health, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and perinatal mental health concerns...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebecca Burgard

Rebecca Burgard

Therapist

Virtual • Florence, KY


I’m an LCSW with five years experience in the field. I received my BA and MSW from NKU. I primarily focus on delivering therapy to neurodivergent, adolescent and LGBTQIA+ populations.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Kelley Willig

Kelley Willig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hopkinsville, KY


“I work full time for the USArmy with active duty soldiers and part time evenings in private practice.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Dirana Onley

Dirana Onley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, specializing in Psychiatry and Mental Health. I received my MSN at Northern Kentucky University and am currently completing my doctoral work. Over 20 years in the psychiatric/mental health field has helped me to build a robust foundation in psychiatric care, emphasizing a holistic and patient-centered approach.

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

Nanette Genther

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I focus on helping clients identify the core beliefs they hold that are holding them back from moving forward in life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Angela Howes

Angela Howes

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kristina Johnson

Kristina Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“As an therapist with a personal history of trauma, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to my practice.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Shawn Foster

Shawn Foster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ashland, KY


I'm a veteran and therapist who finds peace in the natural world. I believe true growth comes from living your values and making real, experiential change. Whatever the space, I'll be there to encourage your growth with active listening, skill building, and action.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Danielle Guminski

Danielle Guminski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Paducah, KY


In mental healthcare, true healing happens when you feel completely seen, heard, and met with grace. My mission is to partner with you to navigate life's complexities, balancing clinical excellence with deep empathy. I look at wellness holistically...focusing not just on managing symptoms, but on supporting your mind, body, and spirit so that you can thrive.


I believe that to encourage holistic wellness in others, I must practice it myself. When I am not working, you can usually find me spending quality time with my children, tackling a DIY home improvement project, or planning our next big roadtrip adventure. I have a deep love for long-distance travel, exploring historic highways, slowing down the pace of life and meeting strangers across America.


I have proudly served the healthcare community for over 25 years, working in an array of settings. For the past 8 years I have focused on mental health and helping others heal their mind, body, and soul with medication management, psychotherapy, and hormone balancing. I treat ages across the lifespan starting at age 4.


I specialize in treating ADHD/Autism, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Substance Use Disorders, and many other diagnoses by providing compassionate, evidence base care and diagnostic evaluations for a variety of mental health needs.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Puckett

Allison Puckett

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to therapy is a partnership where we utilize our collective strengths to foster meaningful change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dr. Jonathan Lee

Dr. Jonathan Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“As your therapist I will help you find the inspiration, motivation, and confidence you need to embrace the challenge to change.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Hayley Parrent

Hayley Parrent

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Paducah, KY


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative—I take time to truly listen so we can understand what's going on and build a plan that helps you feel and function better.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Dr. Charles Oak

Dr. Charles Oak

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“His areas of expertise include infidelity; anxiety; depression; grief and loss; isolation and loneliness; life transition; self-esteem; stress management; sexual issues, premarital counseling, and alternative lifestyles (Kink, BDSM, consensual...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Nanita Oldham

Nanita Oldham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and accepted for who you are—not judged or defined by the challenges you're facing.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Joy Messer

Joy Messer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I’m Joy. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, life changes, behavioral concerns, and substance use.

My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and tailored to your individual needs. I provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and supported while developing practical coping skills and working toward meaningful change.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tracy Rugg

Tracy Rugg

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I assist clients in recognizing triggers/barriers to living meaningful lives and understanding how the healing process begins.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Angela Mullins

Angela Mullins

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello, and welcome! My name is Angela Mullins, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) serving clients throughout Kentucky. I have over five years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and a trauma-informed approach.

While my background is rooted in marriage and family therapy, I also specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and I have additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My goal is to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs, helping them heal from the past while building the skills needed to move forward with confidence.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and I work alongside each client to identify meaningful goals and develop practical tools for lasting change.

For clients who desire it, I am also comfortable integrating Christian faith into the counseling process. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from John Hobson Bible Training Center and enjoy supporting individuals who wish to incorporate their faith as part of their healing journey, while always respecting each client's personal beliefs and preferences.

Whether you're struggling with trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, or simply feeling stuck, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you work toward healing and growth.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gerald Gaspar

Gerald Gaspar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I always share with my clients that you are the expert about you. I am here to professionally guide and help you through your life challenge with tips, strategies, and some challenging thoughts.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Danette Barboza

Danette Barboza

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and older adults navigate life. My background includes working in outpatient therapy, community mental health, crisis intervention, trauma treatment, and clinical leadership.

My areas of focus include family therapy, reunification, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress management, and personal healing and growth.

As a Christian counselor, I am happy to incorporate faith-based principles when requested, while respecting each client's individual beliefs and values.

I am committed to helping clients develop practical skills, gain insight, and move toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

I believe every person has inherent worth and the capacity for growth, healing, and change. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Brandon Taylor

Brandon Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that it extremely difficult to do therapy with somebody who feels like a complete stranger... a client should have no clue with whom they are speaking.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Svetlana Famina

Dr. Svetlana Famina

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I provide professional, confidential and compassionate care. Over the years, I have mastered my diagnostic skills which allows me to design effective treatment plans for my patients.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sherri Jenkins

Sherri Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I offer a client-centered, multi-modality approach focused on creating a safe space for exploring emotions and developing strategies for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Elizabeth Burba

Elizabeth Burba

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bellevue, KY


“Liz skillfully empowers adolescents, as well as their entire family systems, through the intentional cultivation of self-esteem, leadership skills, and personal accountability.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Kristen Smiddy

Kristen Smiddy

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to help others achieve their goals and hopefully see themselves in a better light than ever before.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Angela Schardein

Angela Schardein

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“My approach to therapy is to engage with my clients and allow them to open up about what they are experiencing which generally reveals the root cause for seeking therapy.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Phyllis Lonneman

Dr. Phyllis Lonneman

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have seen how lives can be affected in a negative manner by divorce, drugs, crimes, and health issues which include mental health issues.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Cunningham

Christina Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fort Mitchell, KY


“I have a special passion for supporting individuals through the deeply personal experiences of infertility, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, pregnancy after loss, and the emotional complexities of parenthood.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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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