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Saint Paul residents can access therapy and medication support through Headway's extensive network of providers, all covered by UnitedHealthcare. Sessions available within two weeks, with flexible scheduling and copays approximately $25 per visit.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Panic disorders, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. My appointments are intended for individuals seeking assessment of mental health symptoms and consideration or management of psychiatric medications. I offer brief supportive counseling during these visits, but I do not provide ongoing, therapy-only counseling sessions. If you are looking for regular talk therapy without medication management, please schedule with a therapist.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I want my patients to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.
I am also a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse–Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) and Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP). My experience spans outpatient, correctional, crisis, and other high-acuity settings, including care for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions, substance use concerns, and trauma.
I evaluate and treat concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood instability, and insomnia. I also work with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns or have had limited success with previous psychiatric medications.
My approach is individualized, practical, and collaborative. Together, we consider your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment experiences, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. When medication is appropriate, we discuss benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions. Scheduling an evaluation does not mean you must take medication.
My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can speak openly. When ongoing psychotherapy would benefit you, I encourage working with a therapist alongside your psychiatric care.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Stress management,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, PTSD,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
15 years practicing in Mental Health. I feel honored to walk along side my clients in their journey.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Hello, I’m Dr. Stella Essien, Welcome!
As a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP & PMHNP), I have a passion for compassionate, equitable, and accessible mental health care practice that brings evidence-based, person-centered services to individuals and families across Minnesota.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, or addiction recovery, depression, or stress, I am here to support your path forward with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
I am a licensed clinical social worker in FL, Idaho, Virginia; licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.
I graduated from Barry University in 2014 and have been working within the mental health and hospital field since.
I enjoy helping others overcome the challenges life throws at them. With the right mindset, support and environment, I believe change is possible.
I provide psychotherapy services to individuals in a collaborative, supportive, and safe environment.
*I do NOT offer couples or family therapy.*
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
I work with high-functioning people who are quietly overwhelmed inside — the ones managing everyone else's needs while their own goes unattended. If your life looks fine but feels like bracing, performing, or waiting for the other shoe to drop, you're who I love working with. My focus is the gap between the self you present and who you actually are -where that split came from and what it's costing you. Whether it shows up as people-pleasing, over-functioning, anxious attachment, family wounds, or a nervous system stuck "on," we go after the root, not just the symptom.
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Oxford
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
I value the work I do and invite you to take a chance towards healing.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?
United Healthcare 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 United Healthcare plan
Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.