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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Arlington, MA

Find mental health support in Arlington with Aetna coverage through Headway. With copays as low as $0-$30 per session, access 2,371 licensed providers for talk therapy and medication management. Schedule virtual or in-person sessions with availability as soon as next day.

Kim Lyman

Kim Lyman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Braintree, MA


“I offer a safe, collaborative, and judgment-free space using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with a strength-based approach.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tori Devine

Tori Devine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Danvers, MA


“I believe it's possible to let go of the patterns and responses that no longer serve us, and that while healing is not an easy process, it is possible and totally worth it.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Kasprzak

Danielle Kasprzak

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lowell, MA


“I combine my knowledge of whole body medicine, supportive therapy and psychiatric mental health care to provide holistic care.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Salvatore Azevedo

Salvatore Azevedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Framingham, MA


“My approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, focused on giving you tools that match how your mind works so you can feel more grounded, focused, and in control.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Maureen Bakis

Maureen Bakis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Marblehead, MA


“I create a place for you to feel safe and attended to so you can be honest, say what you need to say, and feel what you need to feel, so you can heal and thrive.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Folasade Akinwumi

Folasade Akinwumi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Randolph, MA


“I provide evidence-based care, interprofessional collaboration, and empowering clients to achieve their desired outcomes through holistic and compassionate treatment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Arinze Ejiofor

Arinze Ejiofor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • North Andover, MA


“I offer non-judgmental care through medication management and supportive therapy that is tailored to your specific needs.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Laura Rheault

Laura Rheault

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Danvers, MA


“I believe in creating a safe space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered in your mental health journey.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Xinyun Li

Xinyun Li

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Marblehead, MA


“My philosophy centers on fostering sustainable healing through reconnection– with oneself, relationships, and one's place in the world– while creating a safe, empowering environment, where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to explore their...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Rofino

Anthony Rofino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Marblehead, MA


“My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where you can feel most comfortable to express your situation and feel both supported and challenged to improve your situation by focusing on what you can control.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Katelyn MacDonald

Katelyn MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Andover, MA


Katy is a LMHC and has over 12 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions. In addition to general treatment, Katy has experience working with the perinatal population to address mood and anxiety conditions in addition to emotional complications resulting from grief and loss, infertility, relationship issues, birth trauma, parent-child attachment issues, and attachment-based trauma that exacerbates during parenting.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittny Maravelias

Brittny Maravelias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Beverly, MA


My background includes supporting individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds in navigating personal and life challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting skills, grief and loss, transitions, etc. Currently, I am only offering individual services.

I also have 10+ years of specialized experience in working with survivors of sexual violence and non-offending loved ones in understanding the impact of trauma and exploring their own healing journey.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meg Stafford

Meg Stafford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Littleton, MA


“Interactive in style, I am fully present to hear what every client brings to the table, and collaborative as we move forward in our work together.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westford, MA


Now accepting patients in Massachusetts! Offering in office visits on the fourth Monday of each month in Westford, MA from 8:00 until 11:30 and virtual visits throughout the week.

I have been in healthcare for over 20 years and enjoy partnering with patients . As a gay man, I understand the comfort that comes with working with someone from the community.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Vera Ng

Vera Ng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Brookline, MA


I am a licensed mental health counselor, and in recent years, my practice has evolved to focus on the issues of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I treat clients of all ages, but my special interest in working with individuals in highly stressful work\school environments.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Jennifer Davis

Jennifer Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Andover, MA


“I've counseled children and adults from diverse communities and focus on trauma-informed and nature-based interventions (ecotherapy, polyvagal theory)...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine DiPaolo

Christine DiPaolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Hingham, MA


“My goal as a provider, is to provide a therapeutic environment that fosters collaboration, connection and authenticity.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Anne Abreu

Anne Abreu

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Lawrence, MA


“I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment. Using an eclectic therapeutic style, I tailor each session to meet the unique strengths, needs, and goals of every client.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Dr. Jimmy Pacombe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Stoughton, MA


“My goal is to alleviate your suffering and simplify your life through natural empathy, compassion, intuition, and the negotiation of appropriate treatments.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Cynthia Meeske

Cynthia Meeske

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Holliston, MA


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting people on their healing journeys.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Potter

Amanda Potter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Norwood, MA


My name is Amanda Potter, Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Simmons College in 2010. I also have a BA in Psychology from Mount Holyoke College, class of 2005.

I have a background in working with people of many different age ranges, coping with many different issues. Recently I have honed my focus down to working with people coping with grief and loss.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Maura Mc Mann

Maura Mc Mann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Hingham, MA


As your therapist I will work alongside you to help you learn to identify your emotions, learn healthy ways to express yourself, and healthy and effective ways of communicating with others. Together we will also identify your strengths as well as possible unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns and how they relate to your everyday experiences and emotions.

Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Roberts

Jennifer Roberts

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Walpole, MA


Hi, I’m Jennifer Roberts, PMHNP-BC, a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in women’s mental health across the lifespan—from perinatal and postpartum challenges to menopause, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, mood changes, substance use recovery, trauma recovery, and ADHD. I provide integrative mental health care that blends medication management with holistic, individualized treatment plans.

I offer in-person care in Walpole, MA, and telehealth across Massachusetts. Let's work together to create a path toward healing that truly fits you.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Ethel Akhibi-Ireo

Ethel Akhibi-Ireo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Stoughton, MA


“Her approach integrates psychotherapy, medication management, and complementary alternative therapies, all within a trauma-informed, collaborative care model.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Marlborough, MA


“As a Christian counselor, I am dedicated to integrating faith into the therapeutic process while utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Elizabeth Vadnais

Elizabeth Vadnais

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Marlborough, MA


“I come from a strength based, person centered approach, where I want to work with you to move from where you are to where you want to be.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Jaime

Elizabeth Jaime

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Lawrence, MA


“I truly am passionate about helping my patients achieve their mental health goals and provide a safe, relaxing environment for them to explore their thoughts and feelings.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Carolyn Caselden

Carolyn Caselden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Beverly, MA


“She utilizes integrative care, assesses physical and psychological symptoms and offers medication and/or therapy, along with education regarding lifestyle changes to help you meet your goals.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Mercy Irura

Mercy Irura

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Methuen, MA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, providing comprehensive mental health care across diverse populations. My background includes extensive work in behavioral health emergency settings, partial hospitalizations, IOP, recovery care, community psychiatric care. I also have experience supporting dually diagnosed patients with co-occurring medical conditions, giving me a broad perspective on the complex interplay between mental and physical health.

I earned my PMHNP degree from Post University and hold PMHNP licensure in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to evidence-based care, while continuously seeking opportunities for professional development and growth in the mental health field.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Jonathan Kessler

Jonathan Kessler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Beverly, MA


“I believe that you are the expert of your own story and have personal strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges that might be driving you to seek counseling.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Norwell, MA


Healing Across the Lifespan: A Partnership in Mental Wellness

Choosing a mental health provider is a deeply personal decision. You aren’t just looking for a prescriber; you are looking for a witness to your story, an expert in the biological complexities of the brain, and a partner in your recovery.

My name is Jessica Stanley, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My journey to this practice has been defined by a unique duality: the macro view of a healthcare executive and the micro focus of a dedicated clinician. Before opening the doors to this practice, I served as the Clinical Director for a large-scale healthcare organization. In that role, I was responsible for the oversight of complex systems, the mentorship of large clinical teams, and the implementation of evidence-based protocols across diverse populations.

While my time in leadership allowed me to impact mental health at a systemic level, my true passion has always remained in the quiet, transformative moments of the exam room. I have returned to full-time clinical practice to bring that high-level expertise back to where it matters most: the individual human experience.

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum, nor does it look the same at age seven as it does at seventy. I specialize in treating patients across the entire lifespan. Whether I am working with a child struggling to navigate their first years of school, an adolescent facing the pressures of identity formation, or an adult managing the heavy mantle of career and family, my approach remains the same: comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence based.

Areas of Specialization

I am trained to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including:

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Claire Wakulyaka

Claire Wakulyaka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Marlborough, MA


“Clients can expect a compassionate, empathetic, engaging and safe environment where they are respected and listened to.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Linda Sheppard-Reece

Linda Sheppard-Reece

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Norwell, MA


“I'm passionate about mental health both because of personal experience and because of the real, lasting improvements I've witnessed in my patients' lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer LaFlamme

Jennifer LaFlamme

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Northborough, MA


“I believe that you are the expert of your life, and with thoughtful exploration, change and growth are possible.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cohen

Joshua Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Medfield, MA


“In my therapeutic work, I embrace a client-centered and strengths-based perspective that seeks to empower my clients.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Leblanc

Sarah Leblanc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • North Attleborough, MA


I get so excited to watch clients learn more about themselves, build self confidence and grow as individuals. The transformations I have witnessed in the people I have worked with over the years is amazing and awe inspiring. Emotional pain can be incredibly difficult to deal with, especially on one’s own. Ultimately, we all deserve to feel better about ourselves and learn to care for ourselves in a more kind and accepting way.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Holly Randall

Dr. Holly Randall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Gloucester, MA


If you've ever felt like you're moving through life a little out of sync with yourself, like something is pulling you off course and you can't quite name it, you're not alone. And you're in the right place.

I'm a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist, and my approach to care is anything but one-size-fits-all. I believe that true healing happens when we tend to the whole person, your mind, your body, and your spirit, and that you already hold a lot of the wisdom you need. My job is to help you access it.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Mynette Shifman

Mynette Shifman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Westborough, MA


“I have spent my career empowering clients through collaborative decision-making about their physical and mental health.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Rivera Kincaid

Ana Rivera Kincaid

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Leominster, MA


“In a word, my approach is participatory. In practice this means I use strategies from various styles of psychotherapy, like cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based, and gestalt, among others, to help guide you toward your goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Sebastian Putzeys

Sebastian Putzeys

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hanover, MA


“We will work on setting boundaries around the elements that you do and don't want in your life. Most importantly, we will talk about the importance of vulnerability and getting comfortable with change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.