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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Portsmouth, NH
Finding quality mental health care in Portsmouth is easier with Headway. Aetna members can access therapy with copays as low as $0-$30 per session, with flexible scheduling and 397 providers available. Start with a free intake call.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I see clients with a wide range of issues and complexities. I partner with clients to offer solution-focused and brief interventions with a side of humor.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, 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, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, 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, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
Unconditional positive regard means being accepted and supported—no matter what. In a world where this kind of acceptance can feel rare, our work together can be a space where you feel truly seen and valued. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others.
I work with clients navigating a wide range of experiences, including infertility, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and transitions into and through parenthood. I also provide infertility consultations as requested by fertility clinics and doctors, following ASRM guidelines, to support individuals and couples using donor conception or gestational carriers.
You deserve a space to reflect, process, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you're grappling with uncertainty, grief, or simply seeking clarity, my goal is to walk alongside you with care and authenticity. If you're ready to deepen your connection with yourself and others, I would be honored to support you.
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, United Healthcare, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
A client comes in to see her therapist and is 10 minutes late. She sits down and apologizes for her tardiness, to which the therapist replies that no apologies are necessary as clients are only late for their first session.
The vignette illustrates something that I see in clients repeatedly who come into my office. Many should have come in at least a year or two ago but for some reason think that the problems they experience are still manageable.
While I admire the will of many of those who still manage life like the proverbial Dutch Boy and the dike, I believe that asking for help is a strength of its own. In therapy, I come from the perspective of someone that had to receive help at various times in my life. I've also had a meandering career path, meaning that I've worked in several fields and industries prior to becoming a therapist and have been able to do ground-level empathizing with people who work in blue and white-collar professions.
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered through life’s challenges and transitions. I have experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families in settings including crisis shelters, substance use recovery programs, community mental health, and private practice. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Plymouth State University. I especially enjoy supporting clients through major life transitions, including pregnancy and the postpartum period, and strive to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe being themselves.
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Jacki Veler, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of nursing experience. She earned her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Spring Arbor University in 2021 and her PMHNP Graduate Certificate from the University of Toledo in 2022. At NewHeart Mental Health and Wellness in Oak Harbor, Ohio, she delivers in person and remote outpatient psychiatry and addiction treatment for adults and children across the entire lifespan. She also provides inpatient psychiatric care at a behavioral health hospital.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in both Louisiana (#7329) and New Hampshire (#3228). I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University. My training focused on looking at the whole picture — not just your immediate symptoms, but all the moving parts of your life that affect your well-being. I often work with adults (ages 24 - 70) dealing with anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Physical health issues, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem New Hampshire Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Hello, I'm Sarah. With 30 years of professional experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of working in hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings. My journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. I hold a Master's degree and am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, dedicated to supporting individuals through their unique challenges.
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, 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, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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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