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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MO

Headway connects Columbia residents with Aetna-covered providers across neighborhoods like Downtown, Five Points, and Glenwood. Average savings of 75% on sessions with copays ranging from $0-$40.

Dr. Lea Lavish

Dr. Lea Lavish

Psychologist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Ross

Jacqueline Ross

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that individuals have the strengths and tools needed to improve their lives, and I'm here to guide you in developing them.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Dr. Erin Doherty Copeland

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is primarily existential-humanistic while utilizing evidence-based therapies that are the most effective for the specific disorders or symptoms with which the individual presents.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Lorianne Plummer

Lorianne Plummer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bolivar, MO


“I consistently share with clients that I want to give them hope. It is helpful to remember our situation, perspective and mood can and will change.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Rachele Maheu

Rachele Maheu

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Sometimes, taking the first step is the hardest, but with gentle support and determination, anything is possible.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Willow Wakeley-Smith

Willow Wakeley-Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that everyone experiences life in their own unique way and that helping requires respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Julie Batson

Julie Batson

Therapist

Virtual • Springfield, MO


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 22 years with my main focus being PTSD, trauma recovery, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jessica Daniels

Jessica Daniels

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, working together without judgement to create meaningful change...”
Aetna + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Beth Chippendale-Katona

Beth Chippendale-Katona

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring authenticity, humor, and compassion into our work together while creating a space where you can openly explore challenges without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Nadia Raza

Nadia Raza

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I strive to create a warm, culturally responsive space where you can feel understood while developing practical tools and working toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dawn Leatherman-Kulis

Dawn Leatherman-Kulis

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I bring a trauma-informed lens to all my work, ensuring that clients feel safe and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Tiffany Ally

Tiffany Ally

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have always been drawn to helping people learn the skills necessary for acceptance and resilience...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Denise Etherton

Denise Etherton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I am an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. I also worked in a residential treatment program for 5 years.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Laura McClure

Laura McClure

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • St. Louis, MO


With a career spanning nearly two decades in child welfare and clinical social work, Laura provides a specialized safe place for youth (ages 3–26) navigating life’s most difficult experiences. Her practice focuses on building inner coping and resilience by enhancing bodily awareness and active curiosity, ensuring that healing isn’t just a cognitive process, but a physical one.

Specialized Clinical Focus:

Childhood Trauma: Expert in childhood sexual abuse, abuse and neglect, grief, bullying, complex medical diagnosis/complications, and all the BAD, SAD, and SCARY things in-between.

Specialized Sexual Behavior Work: Extensive experience facilitating therapy for children and adolescents with inappropriate and illegal sexual behaviors.

Systemic Support: Navigating foster care, adoption, divorce, family and/or sibling dynamics, behavioral struggles, and school avoidance.

Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Mary Meehan

Mary Meehan

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, and create meaningful change that lasts beyond our sessions.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Adrienne Petty

Adrienne Petty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Black Jack, MO


“My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a person-centered philosophy to create a supportive and collaborative space for growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Middleton

Sarah Middleton

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I view therapy as an art and seek interventions that work for those who may have been in "talk therapy" for years without seeing results.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Allison Grace

Allison Grace

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ballwin, MO


Would you like to learn how to surf through life's challenges rather than get pummeled by them? I can teach you as a Positive Intelligence coach, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For over 30 years, in Missouri and Illinois I've helped people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves. Together, we would focus on what is helpful and let go of judging what is right or wrong.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Gail Harris

Gail Harris

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I will challenge you, I will push you, and at the same time, I will strive to understand you, I will listen, and I will never, ever judge you.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Dan Cooper

Dan Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I would describe myself as conversational and collaborative. I don't regard myself as "well" and my clients "unwell."”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Novella Keyler

Novella Keyler

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I have been doing therapy as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 34 years and have accumulated a lot of "tools in my toolkit" along the way.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tyler Smiley

Tyler Smiley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Kansas City, MO


“I see therapy as a collaborative process where we work together as a team to help you reach your goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Pamela Miller

Pamela Miller

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients gain insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to build healthier coping strategies.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Sokora

Jean Sokora

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I practice a person-centered, solution-focused approach to wellness. Therapy is a collaborative effort, and we will work together on your journey.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Marchel Turner

Marchel Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I love to see others grow, heal, and overcome. This is what drives me as a follower of Christ, father, husband, and therapist.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Deedra Ivie

Deedra Ivie

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“In the therapy room, you will find a place you can be yourself. You can let go of the worry about what others think...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Katherine Lozano

Katherine Lozano

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that many of the behaviors we struggle with are symptoms of deeper emotional experiences rather than the core issue itself.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Chanta Tinney

Chanta Tinney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lee's Summit, MO


“Chanta uses a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy considering the whole person; spirit, mind and body.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lisa Bozzoli

Dr. Lisa Bozzoli

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“Lisa specializes in helping people by providing hope as they are working through life's difficulties.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
April Elston

April Elston

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I work with adults—including professionals and leaders—who want to better understand what they're experiencing, build practical coping skills, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Shonna Akinbobola

Shonna Akinbobola

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My approach is relaxed and collaborative - I will always "meet you" where you are without judgement.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desmond Hendren

Desmond Hendren

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe therapy should be personalized and collaborative. You know yourself and your life best, and my role is to help you understand what you're experiencing, identify what may be holding you back, and build tools that fit your everyday life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Sara Khaledpour

Sara Khaledpour

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
Aetna + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Sydney Washington

Sydney Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I believe that connecting with clients is one of the most important aspects of forming a trusting relationship and the most important priority in building a strong therapeutic alliance...”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Wendy Collins

Wendy Collins

Therapist

Virtual • West Plains, MO


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sean Wilson

Sean Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Waynesville, MO


“I value creating a safe, respectful environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes at a pace that fits your life.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Ian Guthrie

Ian Guthrie

Therapist

Virtual • Missouri


“I utilize an eclectic and conversational style of counseling to help clients move in a direction of stability and satisfaction.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Casey Thompson

Casey Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Bloomsdale, MO


“I believe therapy should be practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you build a life that feels aligned with your values.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Craig McAndrew

Craig McAndrew

Therapist

Virtual • Kansas City, MO


“You will find me easy to talk to and non-judgmental. I have a relaxed atmosphere that helps put people at ease.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
David Rowland

David Rowland

Therapist

Virtual • Gower, MO


“I enjoy getting to know people, not just their issues that brings them to therapy. I'm very relational and want to know you more.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

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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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