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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.

Stephanie Skavdahl

Stephanie Skavdahl

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello, and welcome. My name is Stephanie Skavdahl, and I am a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and practical support. I believe that every person has unique strengths, and my goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.

I have experience supporting individuals facing a variety of life stressors, including anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, relationship challenges, family concerns, stress management, and coping with difficult circumstances. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based, focusing on empowering clients to identify their goals and develop the tools needed to achieve them.

I am committed to meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to their individual needs. Whether you are seeking support during a difficult period, learning new coping strategies, or working toward personal growth, I strive to provide a therapeutic environment that fosters healing, self-awareness, and confidence.

Aetna + 5 others
Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
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
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
Taylor Ryan

Taylor Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have a very direct and challenging approach to help my clients get the most out of therapy when they don't know which issues to discuss or how to discuss them.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Reyes-Gill

Amanda Reyes-Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Paducah, KY


“I'm thorough, compassionate, and fully committed to understanding the whole you. I take my time, listen deeply, and look for the real "why" behind your symptoms.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Misty Walter

Misty Walter

Therapist

Virtual • Russell, KY


“I guide individuals ready to navigate life's complexities—whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major transitions.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Mona Gallo

Dr. Mona Gallo

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Working with an understanding and patient counselor can be the key to becoming empowered and making the necessary changes needed to achieve your goals.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sand Garrison

Sand Garrison

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Therapy with me starts with the relationship. Trust comes first, and then we shape the work around you, not the other way around.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Samantha Mills

Samantha Mills

Therapist

Virtual • Lexington, KY


“Sessions tend to feel conversational, low-pressure, and collaborative, with your needs and preferences guiding the process.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Morris Kyle

Morris Kyle

Therapist

Virtual • Madisonville, KY


“I believe there is a start point, a mid point, and a end point to therapy. My job is to work myself out of a job by giving you the tools and skills to handle most situations.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heather Tolle

Heather Tolle

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Oftentimes, the best way to heal is by simply getting everything out in a safe environment, and that is what I strive to provide for my clients: a space that they can talk through what is troubling them without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jenne'ca Dale

Jenne'ca Dale

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to support clients in building insight, strengthening coping strategies, and moving toward the personal goals that matter most to them.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, 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
Zana Ratliff

Zana Ratliff

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma—whether from early childhood, relationships, systemic oppression, or other life-altering events.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Cowick

Jessica Cowick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am an Army Veteran as well as current spouse, so I also can relate to the military lifestyle. All are welcome as my clients! Many people come to therapy with many years of experience in therapy or maybe for the first time. As a client of mine, you can ensure you will find a safe space, free from judgment.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Michael Sturgill

Michael Sturgill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“Committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, I believe in partnering with patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Homer Couch

Homer Couch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that every person's experience is unique, and I take time to develop personalized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Steve Hall

Steve Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I describe my style as conversational, focusing on what you want to know about yourself, your world, and how to make both better for you.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dr. Joshua Elliott

Dr. Joshua Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work with adults navigating grief, stress, life transitions, identity, relationships, and the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ and gender and sexual minority clients.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Christian

Kelli Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is highly collaborative and detail-oriented... to create an empowering, non-judgmental space.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Nancy Gilmer

Nancy Gilmer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My theoretical approach is a blending of Eastern Philosophies of The Tao, Buddhism with Transpersonal Therapy and the Western Psychotherapies of CBT, Mindfulness Practice, & Existential coaching to work with you in the Here and Now.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Bethany Graham

Bethany Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have worked successfully with many clients who have Generalized Anxiety Disorder, panic attacks, agoraphobia, etc.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Hudson

Jessica Hudson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


"BeYou To The Fullest" is the principle I live by, and it's what I want for every person I work with. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I help adolescents and adults across Kentucky heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and build lives that feel like their own.

Much of my work focuses on trauma and PTSD, anxiety and panic, stress, and substance use. I also support clients with relationships, family dynamics, identity, women's issues, and the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum. I specialize in working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clients. With me, you won't have to explain or defend who you are before we can get to the real work.

I see therapy as whole-person care for mind, body, and spirit. Together we'll build coping skills that actually work, strengthen the way you communicate, and make changes that last. I offer sessions in person or through secure telehealth, on weekdays and at some evening and weekend times, so therapy fits into your life instead of the other way around.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Brenda Adams

Brenda Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying grief that feels heavier than expected, struggling with ADHD, or simply trying to make sense of a difficult season in life. Whether you're an adult navigating life's challenges or a child learning how to express big emotions, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and discover new ways forward.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Kasey Teasley

Kasey Teasley

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I’m Kasey Teasley, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Kentucky. I work with adolescents, adults, and families, offering a warm, down-to-earth, and nonjudgmental space to explore challenges and build resilience.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Christine Young

Christine Young

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“We believe that an ongoing combination of brief therapy and medication management is the most effective way of achieving this.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Julie Guynn

Julie Guynn

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Clients can expect to take away new skills sets, different viewpoints, challenges to unhealthy ways of coping and relating, validation, and acceptance.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, 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
Kathleen Woolum

Kathleen Woolum

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with adolescents and adults as they navigate the challenges life brings. I have experience supporting clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and a range of other mental health concerns, and I have a particular heart for working with women and families.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine human connection. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door, and you don’t have to worry about being judged. I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and know that you’re not facing things alone.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Cecelia Maier

Cecelia Maier

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I will guide and teach you new ways of communicating, listening skills, coping, and adapting to the challenges of life and death.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bessie Costanza

Bessie Costanza

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm here to think with you, and to help you understand yourself in ways that actually change things.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Niara Eans

Niara Eans

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Utilizing experiential therapy approaches and techniques allows long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions to be uncovered and improved.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Carla Vanover

Carla Vanover

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I'm Carla, a therapist that creates a collaborative, solution focused, compassionate space to help individuals identify their strengths and barriers to develop practical solutions to live a healthier life.

I specialize in working with adults with ADHD and anxiety and have worked in social services in Kentucky for over 20 years and use a variety of modalities and evidence based treatments to help people feel better.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Kathie Turner

Kathie Turner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I combine medication management with integrative therapies like nutrition, dietary supplements, counseling / lifestyle coaching and functional lab testing to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Maria Wimsett

Maria Wimsett

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and I strive to meet you exactly where you are.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
George Martinez

George Martinez

Psychologist

Virtual • Somerset, KY


“My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and client-centered perspectives, allowing me to tailor each session and treatment plan to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherry Wilson

Sherry Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe every woman's story matters, and every woman deserves to be heard, respected, and understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Laura Carpenter

Laura Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm passionate about supporting individuals through complex life challenges, including family building, depression, anxiety, caregiving, chronic illness, cancer care, grief, parenting, and major life transitions.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Elizabeth Potter

Elizabeth Potter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • West Liberty, KY


“My strengths are dealing with complex patients and taking the time to listen to what is being said, never discrediting any symptom or concern that one may have.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, 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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