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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in New Jersey

Headway helps New Jersey patients maximize their Aetna benefits with copays between $0-$30. Access 4,483 providers for talk therapy and medication management, with many offering free consultations and flexible scheduling.

Valerie Mardi

Valerie Mardi

Therapist

Virtual • Jersey City, NJ


“My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, while also helping you challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Nicole Douglas

Nicole Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe the client knows themselves best and I strive to create an environment where they feel empowered, accepted, and heard.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Talya Mazor

Talya Mazor

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Through an approachable, engaging style which brings humor, compassion and an unrelenting belief that things can get better, I strive to help clients develop effective patterns of thought and skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their lives and relationships. As a trauma specialist, I've cultivated a compassion and broad understanding of experiences & biological responses that inform our mental-emotional well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elena Alonso

Elena Alonso

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm Elena, a first-generation Cuban American New Yorker, therapist with nearly 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yessenia Ayala

Yessenia Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest about what's really going on without feeling judged or pressured to have all the answers.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Joel Mac-Attoh

Joel Mac-Attoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“Every encounter with a patient is valuable to me. I aim for patients to leave my office better than they came in.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Alice Foulkes-Garcia

Alice Foulkes-Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


  1. I have been in the field for 30 years.
  2. I have most recently been working with children and families.
  3. I am licensed as a social worker and substance abuse counselor.
  4. I use Cogntive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
  5. I am a good listener.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Substance use / addiction

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Kristin Flammia

Kristin Flammia

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Hi, I'm Kristin! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey. I graduated from Rutgers University with my Masters of Social Work in 2015. Since then, I have worked with clients in the outpatient, in-home, and therapeutic school settings. My areas of experience and interest include anxiety, depression, maternal mental health, parenting, and trauma.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Maxwell

Christina Maxwell

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Christina utilizes a person centered approach combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy to help clients find balance, resilience, and a sense of calm amidst life's complexities.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toyin Oladele

Toyin Oladele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help could be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 9 years, with my main focus on clients aged 18-65 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar and ADHD.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Dhara Pandya

Dhara Pandya

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. I work with adults, college students, and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Laura Lekocevic

Laura Lekocevic

Therapist

Virtual • Hamilton Township, NJ


“My passion is to provide a safe, caring and healing environment. I team up with you to identify approaches that lead you in a positive direction.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Miriam Rose Britt

Miriam Rose Britt

Therapist

Virtual • Linwood, NJ


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs, because meaningful growth doesn't come from a one-size-fits-all plan.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Sofia Boloix-Alarcon

Sofia Boloix-Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a warm, grounded, and focused therapist who believes that people grow best when they feel genuinely supported and understood.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Michele Mendenhall

Michele Mendenhall

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up as yourself, feel heard and understood, and develop tools that help you move toward the life you want.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Rebecca Causene

Rebecca Causene

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My approach is strength-based. I pull from a variety of evidence-based modalities—including CBT, DBT, crisis intervention, mindfulness, and grounding techniques—to provide culturally competent care...”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes,

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Clements

Richard Clements

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been working in the mental health industry for more than 35 years with an extensive background in treating depression, anxiety, gambling disorders, adjustment in life issues, and learning disabilities.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Rachael Borishade

Rachael Borishade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

2177 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ

I am compassionate, warm, patient and easy to talk to. I work with empathy and listen actively to your concerns. Blood works are drawn on site at the office.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Shana Fontaine

Shana Fontaine

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“The healthiest people are the ones who walk through the door... the courage it takes to attend a therapy session, already serves to heal.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Dr. Gregory Gentile

Dr. Gregory Gentile

Psychologist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I believe that therapy should be tailored to your individual needs. I integrate concrete skills and coping strategies with empathy, validation, and exploration...”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pauline Ekeh

Pauline Ekeh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Phillipsburg, NJ


“Each session with you is to help you achieve self-actualization, and I will offer unconditional positive regard (UPR).”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Nadine Lilly

Nadine Lilly

Therapist

Virtual • Morristown, NJ


“I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative,

Felix Amarabe

Felix Amarabe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ewing Township, NJ


Advanced Practice Nurse.

Master' of Science in Nursing.

Specialty: Psychiatric/Mental Health.

Treatment: Children, Adolescents, and Adults.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna,

Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Juhi Patel

Juhi Patel

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


Juhi Patel has over a decade of experience helping anyone (over the age 18) who struggles with anxiety, depression, burn-out, new life transitions, post-partum/prenatal mood disorders, interpersonal issues, self-esteem, trauma, history of domestic violence, and Asian mental health. Being a first-generation Indian, Juhi brings cultural sensitivity to her practice.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Kurdyla

Nicole Kurdyla

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I bring a steady, grounded presence to situations where clients may have felt misunderstood, dismissed, or stuck.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Caitlyn Baldwin

Caitlyn Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My style is warm, direct, and solution-focused. Therapy with me is not just about talking—it's about learning practical tools and strategies you can actually use in your daily life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Deborah Markert

Deborah Markert

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I am welcoming and enjoy meeting clients and developing a rapport and a comfortable safe environment...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Avelino

Patricia Avelino

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“Patricia tends to implement a person-centered approach, consistently meeting the needs of each patient in a nonjudgmental, supportive way.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teresa Omwenga

Teresa Omwenga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Maplewood, NJ


“She believes that every individual deserves to feel a sense of well-being and takes great pride in helping people navigate their mental health journey.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Coleman

Carol Coleman

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I have worked in the mental health profession for 10 plus years. I work with adults and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichole Jackson

Nichole Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Leslie Lara

Leslie Lara

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to offer clients a non-judgmental space where anyone feels safe to face their struggles and challenges.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Karim Elsayed

Karim Elsayed

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I aim to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment that feels both professional and approachable.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Neken Pringle

Neken Pringle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Amboy, NJ


“My approach is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel heard while finding practical solutions that fit your daily life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

Ngozichukwu Lorna Okwara

Ngozichukwu Lorna Okwara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“My goal is to work with my clients through their mental health journey while supporting them all the way to their recovery.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Curative

Marie Volcy

Marie Volcy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


My name is Marie. I am an advanced practice nurse dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward mental and emotional well-being. I hold an MSN from Walden University I have about 5 years of experience working in the mental health field as a nurse. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations, which has enriched my understanding and approach to therapy.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Gavriel Pliver

Gavriel Pliver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Jersey


“I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care. Rather than dictating treatment, I work in partnership with my clients to develop individualized plans that reflect their unique experiences, needs, and goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Leanne Morton

Leanne Morton

Therapist

Virtual • New Jersey


“I create a safe and supportive environment and work collaboratively with my patients to set goals that will help them live their best lives.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, United Healthcare,

Ashley Francesco

Ashley Francesco

Therapist

Virtual • Galloway, NJ


“I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are, feel heard without judgment, and leave with practical tools to move forward.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna,

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.