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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Jackson, MS

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Jackson with copays as low as $0-$25 per session. Headway connects you with 348 licensed providers nationwide offering virtual and in-person sessions, with many available within the next two weeks.

Dr. Kendrick Bailey

Dr. Kendrick Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I'm excited about the opportunity to work with individuals who are on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. I understand that this path can present a variety of challenges, such as finding life purpose, navigating men's issues, dealing with trauma (PTSD), experiencing depression, facing career dilemmas, exploring identity concerns, and addressing self-esteem and relationship issues. I'm here to provide support, compassion, and guidance through your concerns.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Autumn Makamson

Autumn Makamson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I have a high success rate, and most clients report relief from symptoms in 4-6 weeks using these approaches.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Caroline Neumann

Dr. Caroline Neumann

Psychologist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Dr. Neumann leads with curiosity, compassion, and connection and is an advocate for the discovery of each individual, couple, and family separate from their mental health issue.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jay Stone

Jay Stone

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Utilizing an empowerment, attachment, and trauma-focused framework, I work with clients to blend an approach that best suits their needs.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalia Stevenson-Harris

Natalia Stevenson-Harris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“I take a whole-person approach — I don't just treat symptoms, I try to understand your full picture: your history, your circumstances, and your goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. N.A. Jones

Dr. N.A. Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I utilize holistic approaches based in foundational theories with clients based on their individual needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Rachel Manuel

Rachel Manuel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pass Christian, MS


“My goal is to offer a warm, grounded space where you can explore what you're going through and feel truly heard and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Ericka Biggs

Ericka Biggs

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My approach includes evidence-based therapy methods such as CBT, mindfulness, a strengths-based perspective, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful growth and lasting change.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Joseph Coleman

Joseph Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My therapeutic approach consists of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tara Grall

Tara Grall

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“As a therapist with over 20 years in mental health, I am a kind, empathetic, listening ear for those in struggles or in pain.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Hailey Levin

Hailey Levin

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My approach is collaborative, direct, and client-centered. I use evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Deborra Rikard

Deborra Rikard

Therapist

Virtual • Nettleton, MS


“My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change—whether in individual therapy or through our workplace mental health services.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kenyatta Lewis

Kenyatta Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Byram, MS


When a child has been through more than they should, or when a family is navigating trauma, foster care, or adoption, the right support changes everything. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the weight of whatever life has handed them, including the complex emotions that come with foster care and adoption experiences.

With more than a 10 years in mental health, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk beside you as a guide and support as you build on your strengths and work toward the future you envision.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Joseph Coleman

Joseph Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I believe every person deserves a space where they can be honest — especially men, who are so often expected to just push through.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marquesha Chaney

Marquesha Chaney

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I believe that therapy should be a space where you can finally let your guard down, be honest about what's heavy, and feel understood as a whole person.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm
LaFadra Macklin

LaFadra Macklin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“After each session clients should expect to leave with a sense of accomplishment and an idea on how to successfully move forward.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Alec Whalen

Alec Whalen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


“Mental health care shouldn't feel rushed, judgmental, or overly clinical, it should feel like a safe space where you're heard and supported.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Kayla Smith

Kayla Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


Kayla, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community mental health, recognized the profound disparities in access to mental health care within BIPOC communities. Inspired by a vision of creating a space where healing is both inclusive and affordable, she founded Helen’s Project with the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of their background or financial situation.​​Helen’s Project operates on the principle that culturally competent and empathetic mental health care is essential for holistic well-being. The organization collaborates with a diverse team of mental health professionals who not only possess clinical expertise but also understand the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by the BIPOC community.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Torey Lamothe

Torey Lamothe

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My goal is to help you build resilience, discover inner strengths, and create positive pathways toward healing and personal transformation.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Walden

Jessica Walden

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


(Appt hours: Monday & Friday 9-1p and Wednesday 9-3p)Hi, I’m Jessica. I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. My role is to create a space where you can exhale, take off the mask, and begin the journey toward wholeness and peace.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Right Mentality Mental Health and Wellness, I have dedicated my work to helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with honesty, compassion, and cultural awareness.

I work with a special focus on supporting Black and Brown communities. My approach is collaborative, conversational, and grounded in real life. You can expect open dialogue, practical tools, and a therapist who meets you with both empathy and accountability.

Therapy with me is not about perfection. It is about progress, healing, and learning to show up for yourself in ways that honor your truth and your growth.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Venessia Johnson

Venessia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My focus is on helping you feel more steady and in control of your emotional world, not just by talking through what's happening, but by building real, usable strategies that support your day-to-day life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenelia Branson

Jenelia Branson

Therapist

Virtual • Ridgeland, MS


“My counseling style is pretty laid back mainly because I work from a person-centered approach which allows the client flexibility, comfortability, and an opportunity to be vulnerable in the counseling setting.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Tabatha Kenney

Tabatha Kenney

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Let's work together on your new journey and create a New Vision that will combat the barriers that have held you back from being your best self.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and unconditional positive regard.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Darby Walton

Darby Walton

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I work integratively, which in practice means I match the method to what you need instead of running everyone through the same protocol.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Dr. Ranesha Especto

Dr. Ranesha Especto

Therapist

Virtual • Cleveland, MS


“I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Jennifer Meador

Jennifer Meador

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I have a casual style in working with clients. I dont have a cookie-cutter formula but rather a customized method to work best with your needs.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kawaski Owens

Kawaski Owens

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I use a person-centered approach meaning we go at your pace ensuring that you are comfortable and respected during our sessions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Artrevisa Payton

Artrevisa Payton

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My compassionate, personalized approach empowers you to navigate your journey with clarity and confidence.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Fredrick Gillam Jr.

Fredrick Gillam Jr.

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“Counseling is more than a career for me. It is my call to sit with people in difficult places and help to restore the beauty in life.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jessica Fordham

Dr. Jessica Fordham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


As a health care provider, patient advocacy has been the cornerstone of my practice. I am a highly self-sufficient professional, confident in my ability to independently manage and resolve a wide range of common challenges and unpredictable situations in healthcare. As a doctorial prepared nurse practitioner, I've had the opportunity to build tools to support providers with improving the accuracy of their diagnoses. My autonomous background has provided me with a proven record in treating Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Women's Health related psychiatric disorders, Body Dysmorphia, as well as Sleep Disorders. Working within a diverse population including rural health has prepared me to serve and cater to the complexity and challenges faced by my clients, across all ages. In my spare time outside of the office, I enjoy reading, exercise, traveling, and playing with my puppy.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Regina Hood

Regina Hood

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), approved by the Mississippi Board of Counselors, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), approved by the Utah Department of Commerce, certified in DBT, and a certified parent trainer. I am a published author. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology at Mississippi University for Women (2003). I also earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University (2012).

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
August Irving

August Irving

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


I am August Irving, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and the owner of Life Lessons Counseling, LLC. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. While I work with a diverse range of clients, I have a special interest in supporting women through midlife and perinatal challenges. My approach is collaborative and practical, focused on building resilience, clarity, and sustainable change. I offer therapy in person in Clinton, Mississippi, and virtually throughout Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darreneka McGrew

Darreneka McGrew

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-focused—I believe therapy should be a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laura Tanner

Laura Tanner

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I help people facing serious illness, life transitions, and the stress that comes with them find calm and make peace with uncertainty.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Caleb Bridges

Caleb Bridges

Therapist

Virtual • Biloxi, MS


“We all have the power to change the story we are living. Sometimes, we just need an "editor" to help us figure out the kind of story we want to tell.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kathryn Davis

Kathryn Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I use a person-centered approach with an emphasis on being mindful and solution focused.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Angela Stuart

Angela Stuart

Therapist

Virtual • Mississippi


“After many losses in my own life, I decided to go back to school to learn how to manage unresolved grief and help others understand their grief...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Katrina Landrum

Katrina Landrum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Mississippi


I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of experience supporting mental health and wellness across the lifespan. My professional journey has been rooted in behavioral health settings, where I’ve had the privilege of working closely with both children and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, sleep-related concerns, and substance-use disorders.

I earned my Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and also hold a Master’s degree in Nursing Education from William Carey University. My background allows me to combine clinical expertise with education and advocacy, ensuring that clients feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout their care.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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