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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Lexington, KY

Find affordable mental healthcare in Lexington with Aetna through Headway's extensive provider network. With copays between $0-$35 and over 631 licensed providers available, you can access care that fits your schedule and budget, whether in-person or virtual.

Shelly Lewin

Shelly Lewin

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:

  • The Joint Commission
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Common Spirit
  • Mount Sinai Health System

This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:

  • Anxiety & panic disorders
  • Depression & mood disorders
  • PTSD and trauma recovery
  • Substance use and addiction
  • LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
  • Men’s issues & identity exploration
  • Life and career transitions
  • Chronic illness & long-term stress

Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Dr. Brian Moore

Dr. Brian Moore

Psychologist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have been a licensed psychologist for more than 30 years and offer an opportunity to better understand what is happening, discover new ways of approaching problems, and begin moving forward.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, 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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Kalyan Subedi

Dr. Kalyan Subedi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. I use a combination of medication management and therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to support your mental wellness.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lindsay Avis

Lindsay Avis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Bowling Green, KY


“My goal is to partner with each person I see, working together to build thoughtful, effective treatment plans that reflect their needs, values, and goals.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Carol Baumgardner

Carol Baumgardner

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My work is grounded in a deep belief that every child deserves safety, stability, and the chance to thrive, and that every adult deserves compassionate, practical support in their healing process.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Ebonie Williams

Ebonie Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering, creating a space where clients can openly explore challenges while developing practical tools that support lasting growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Tamara Dillard

Tamara Dillard

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I take a systems approach to well-being, which means we look at how each part of your life — family, school or work, relationships, daily routines — contributes to how you're feeling.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Shenelle Hinton

Shenelle Hinton

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is direct, steady, and strategic. I offer a space that is both compassionate and growth-oriented — where insight leads to action.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Oddette Parker-Chieco

Oddette Parker-Chieco

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Welcome! I am a compassionate practitioner dedicated to offering guidance and practical skills to individuals seeking to navigate life's stressors. Here are a few key points about me and my approach:

  • My Experience and Expertise: I possess a wide knowledge base and have worked in various settings and with diverse populations. Whether you're an adult of any age or a teen, I am equipped to understand and address your unique needs.
  • I have a passion for Learning: I have a deep passion for learning and continuously honing my craft. This commitment ensures that I stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques and approaches to provide the best possible support for you.
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rod Dunlap

Rod Dunlap

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am an open minded listener who gives a variety of suggestions for problems you are dealing with and will let you think for yourself about your options.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
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
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
Raymond Miles

Raymond Miles

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Clients describe me as warm, affirming, and easy to talk to. My goal is always to meet you where you are and build a space where you feel safe enough to be honest and supported enough to grow.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Finamore

Rebecca Finamore

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My counseling style is collaborative, non-judgmental and supportive. We will use your personal strengths to help you move from a place of "stuck" to a place of hope and resilience.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cyndi Hutchinson

Cyndi Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Florence, KY


“I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly about what you're experiencing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christopher Dewhurst

Dr. Christopher Dewhurst

Psychologist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build resilience, psychological flexibility, and a life aligned with their values.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelly Geary

Shelly Geary

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe that mental health care should be individualized, practical, and focused on helping people function better in their daily lives, relationships, and careers.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachel Fondren

Rachel Fondren

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, TF-CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerri Thomas

Kerri Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe establishing a trusting relationship is the key to feeling safe and comfortable for therapy to be effective.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
KC Montoya

KC Montoya

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My goal is to provide practical support while helping clients better understand themselves, their patterns, and what they want to change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Dr. Kelly Maldonado

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is rooted in a Holistic care approach that is evidenced based, person centered and strengths based.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Julie Ann Cook

Julie Ann Cook

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Middletown, KY


“My approach to care is warm, collaborative, and individualized—I believe in meeting you where you are and creating a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Goodwin

Emily Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Louisville, KY


“I believe we are all capable of healing ourselves by tapping into resources just beneath the surface.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dayna Philpot

Dayna Philpot

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walton, KY


“My heart is to connect and empower individuals to know themselves and take the steps they need to grow and heal through their life experiences.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Shawn White

Shawn White

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm here to meet you where you are, offer compassionate support, and help you move toward the goals that matter most to you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Lorena Ginn

Lorena Ginn

Therapist

Virtual • Vanceburg, KY


Living in survival mode is exhausting.

When you've experienced trauma or spent months—or even years—living with anxiety or depression, it can feel like your mind never gets a chance to rest. You may constantly expect the worst, feel emotionally drained, or wonder why it's so hard to move forward even when you're trying your best. The good news is that healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.

I'm Lorena, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process difficult experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. Whether you're healing from a single traumatic event or years of overwhelming experiences, my goal is to help you move beyond survival mode and rediscover a sense of peace, confidence, and hope.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Richard Anane

Richard Anane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I use holistic and empathetic approaches in dealing with my clients, I always provide a listening ear, so you can trust me to get you on your wellness journey.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Sara Wolfe

Sara Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Lexington, KY


I have been told that I have a calming and soothing persona. I like to make everyone feel heard, important, and supported during their time of need.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
Alisha Ward

Alisha Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I create a space where you can show up as yourself, without pretense, and where we can look clearly at both your struggles and your strengths.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Gabrielle Hollis

Gabrielle Hollis

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“You can expect to be provided with a nonjudgmental space to express your concerns and ask questions.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Breanna Lowe

Breanna Lowe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where clients feel heard and supported while working together toward their goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Ashley Church

Ashley Church

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I aim to provide a warm and open-minded environment where my client's can experience personal growth in accordance with their own goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Simon Crouch

Simon Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their full potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Jess Priode

Dr. Jess Priode

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe you can love someone deeply and still recognize that the way you're being treated is unfair.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
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 + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Melanie Wright

Melanie Wright

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is open-minded, empowering and supportive! You will walk away knowing you have a provider that truly cares about you as an individual.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Carol Scott

Carol Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe healing begins with being heard and understood. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your individual experiences and goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Rachel Wells

Rachel Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“A big part of my desire to become a therapist comes from my own personal struggles with mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.

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