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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Minnesota

Connect with Minnesota therapists and counselors through Headway, where you can access care with flexible scheduling and Aetna insurance coverage. Most clients save 75% on sessions, with copays as low as $0.

Julie Porath

Julie Porath

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I am particularly passionate about helping women who may be experiencing personal or marital difficulties, or the after effects of a divorce and are trying to regain themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Zachary Priddy

Zachary Priddy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Detroit Lakes, MN


“I practice overtly Christian counseling: faith is not an add-on to my therapy, it is the foundation.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Darian Nagel

Darian Nagel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Crystal, MN


I am Darian, an LICSW, with small town roots, forever ingrained in my soul. I work with all individuals, ages 6 and up, however have a dear spot in my heart for the kids, teenagers, pre and postpartum moms and individual who have experienced medical trauma.

I have experience working with individuals in recovery, children in the foster care system, children having a difficult time regulating their nervous system, teenagers having a difficult time with their emotions and parents struggling to find balance. Let's "get your glow back" and find some balance in your life.

I received my Bachelors of Social Work from Winona State University and then went to the University of Minnesota, Duluth to pursue my Masters of Social Work. I am a wife to a wonderful husband and mother to three beautiful children. We enjoy the lake in the summer and they hockey rink in the winter. I serve on a nonprofit board for CHD awareness and education, and also on the Pediatric Family Advisory Council for Mayo Rochester Hospital.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Eliana Grung

Eliana Grung

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“As a therapist I am warm, approachable, honest, empathic and genuine. I like to make therapy fun; so sometimes that means we do artwork, games, telling your story through creative ways, and other fun techniques.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Deanin Willsun

Deanin Willsun

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to demonstrate a honest, calm, supportive environment with the opportunity to build rapport with active listening, validation and compassion.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Miller

Allison Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Elk River, MN


“I specialize in guiding individuals through the emotional complexities of past toxic dynamics to help you regain your sense of self and build healthy boundaries.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Denise Williams

Denise Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


15 years practicing in Mental Health. I feel honored to walk along side my clients in their journey.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Julia Hutchinson

Julia Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Edina, MN


“I help people figure out what's next when life shifts so they can make confident decision and find their own path forward.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kari Waldorf

Kari Waldorf

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe that strong, trusting relationships are at the heart of healing and can help us build resilience through even the most difficult seasons of life.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Kara Pederson

Kara Pederson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I specialize in working with clients struggling with ADHD, trauma related disorders, and anxiety/depression.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Energetic, Inquisitive
Abigail Jones

Abigail Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I specialize in trauma-informed care for survivors of trauma including sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Lesley Palmer

Lesley Palmer

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My communication style is warm, direct, and supportive. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to be yourself.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Edward Frickson

Edward Frickson

Psychologist

Virtual • Minnesota


“The goal of therapy is always to leave with better understanding, more skills and the ability to step into your circumstances in a better place!”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Pär Andréasson

Pär Andréasson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I'm not a blank-screen therapist — I'll be honest with you about what I'm observing, I'll push back when it's useful, and I'll bring genuine investment to every session.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Antonio Gonzales Ogas

Antonio Gonzales Ogas

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Vulnerability is the probably the center point of my practice... this helps me determine how to approach building the therapeutic alliance.”
Aetna + 16 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Challenging, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Ikebude

Felicia Ikebude

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“Every individual is unique. I meet each patient where they are, and together, we work as partners through shared decision-making...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brad Trathen

Brad Trathen

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I value the work I do and invite you to take a chance towards healing.

Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Walters

Jasmine Walters

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I take a very relational approach, placing a high priority on building trust and rapport with my clients.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yasha Horstmann

Yasha Horstmann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roseville, MN


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist with over ten years of experience in the field of mental health and recovery.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ida Holdahl

Ida Holdahl

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I work collaboratively with clients to take a holistic and strengths based approach to their challenges, working from a systemic perspective...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Mitchell

Kathryn Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Through a strengths-based perspective, we will identify your unique qualities and resources, empowering you to overcome obstacles and build resilience.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephenie Szumny

Stephenie Szumny

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong, trusting relationship between counselor and client.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Luke Spiegelhoff

Luke Spiegelhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I have been helping clients as a therapist for over 30 years, with a special interest in anxiety and phobias.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Amanda Knapper

Amanda Knapper

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Due to my previous experience in a hospital setting and community mental health center, I have comfortability working with individuals who are having a hard time with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Kimberly O'Brien-Sillman

Kimberly O'Brien-Sillman

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to utilize the therapeutic relationship as a conduit of healing in which a strong, trusting relationship between us provides a safe space for you to explore your deepest thoughts and emotions, allowing you to process pain, gain...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Cassaundra Rogers

Cassaundra Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Through the development and implementation of age-appropriate coping skills, clients should expect to see improvements in their self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Stripling

Emily Stripling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Saint Paul, MN


I like to meet my clients “where they’re at”, meaning I’ll start wherever you need to. It is sacred to me that I provide a therapeutic setting where it is safe for you to be vulnerable and real- with no judgement or criticism. Within this safe space, we'll work together to find some clarity with your struggles or brokeness. "Courage is not having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don't have the strength". -Eleanor Roosevelt

You don't have to do this alone. Start your healing journey now. Unless you try to do things differently, nothing will change.

Education: Saint Marys University

Degree/Diploma: Master of Arts

Year Graduated: 2008

Year I Began Practice: 2007

Bachelors’ Degree: University of Northwestern

Graduated “With Distinction” in 2005

Bachelors of Arts

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Bergstedt

Jacob Bergstedt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wayzata, MN


“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools to navigate their challenges.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Elizabeth Hamer

Elizabeth Hamer

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Josephine Nwoke

Josephine Nwoke

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I have diverse experience in working with children, families, adolescents, teenagers, couples, adults with mental health and chemical health issues.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Downs

Vanessa Downs

Psychologist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe clients are the experts on their own lives. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, allowing clients to lead while I work alongside them to better understand their goals, strengths, and needs.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Katie Ross-McGinnis

Katie Ross-McGinnis

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for your unique story. I work with people across all stages of life who are navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or feeling disconnected from themselves. My goal is to help you rebuild safety, rediscover connection, and move toward a more grounded, authentic sense of self. Alongside traditional therapy, I also offer Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, which can provide a meaningful, body-centered way to explore healing and self-awareness.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My desire is to set a safe & trusting space for exploration of underlying emotions, creating an increased understanding of one's self.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Panic disorders
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Hawkins

Laura Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe a little warmth and even a bit of humor can go a long way when navigating the mind and messier parts of being human.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annie Xiong

Annie Xiong

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on empowering clients to understand their emotions, build healthier patterns, and move toward a life that feels grounded and fulfilling.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Brenden Troster

Dr. Brenden Troster

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Paul, MN


I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Minnesota with a PhD in Psychology, 7 years of experience working as a therapist, and 22 years of experience working as a coach. I have accumulated a wide range of experience working with a diverse clientele. Some of the many issues I have worked with people on are depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, parenting problems, relationship issues, ADHD, sexual abuse, pornography addiction, and anger management.

Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ann Niebuhr

Ann Niebuhr

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I use a strength-based approach, discuss goals with you, and measure and check-in to see progress on goals each session.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jai Negri

Jai Negri

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I am here to support you with a current problem, or one you have been dealing with for years.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Gina Garrett

Gina Garrett

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My work is rooted in the belief that we are not meant to simply grind and cope through life, but to also find joy and healing.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Joe Bauer, MS

Joe Bauer, MS

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Stillwater, MN


“Life throws challenges our way and I'm here to help you create a life that aligns with your values and beliefs.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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