Find an Aetna therapist in Springfield, MO
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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, MO
Headway connects Springfield residents with Aetna-covered therapists and providers available within days. With flexible scheduling, free consultations, and copays ranging from $0-$30, getting quality mental health support has never been more accessible.
I am a therapist and strategic behavioral‐health leader with more than a decade of experience supporting youth, families, and adults navigating complex trauma, transition, and systems involvement. My background spans emergency shelter work, foster‐care transition programs, community‐based counseling, and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary teams.
Clients often describe me as steady, collaborative, and deeply attuned to the stories people carry. I bring a trauma‐informed lens to every interaction, honoring the resilience people develop in the face of adversity. My work is shaped by years of program development, crisis intervention, and advocacy for underserved communities — and by a belief that healing grows in environments where people feel seen, safe, and respected.
I am dually licensed as a nurse practitioner and a licensed professional counselor. I have been working with adults, adolescents, and children for more than 20 years. I have extensive experience with populations in crisis, mood disorders, and helping individuals identify their goals with clarity.
I believe everyone deserves a safe place to process life's challenges and discover hope. As a therapist, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered. I specialize in relationships, attachment, anxiety, life transitions, and family dynamics. My approach combines evidence-based practices with genuine care, helping clients build healthier relationships with themselves and others. As a wife, mom, and pastor, I understand the complexities of balancing life's many roles and responsibilities, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they pursue healing and growth.
I’m Lauren Holder, M.S., P.L.P.C., and I’m honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University and have been practicing for over four years, helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with compassion.
I began my career in community mental health in 2010. I completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Evangel University. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked as a nurse for 13 years. This background leads me to take a holistic, whole-person approach to my practice. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and have specialized in treatment of trauma, ADHD, and child-parent conflicts.
What type of therapy does Aetna cover?
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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.
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