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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Newark, NJ

Headway helps Newark residents maximize their Aetna benefits for mental health care, with average savings of 75% on sessions. Providers across the city offer free consultations and availability starting tomorrow.

Dr. Bohdan Czatorysky

Dr. Bohdan Czatorysky

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Morristown, NJ


“I believe effective psychiatric care begins with taking the time to understand the whole person, not simply a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jillian Murano

Jillian Murano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ


“I integrate evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Susan Mathew

Susan Mathew

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ


“I believe that effective mental health treatment addresses the whole person by recognizing the interconnectedness of emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Edward Acquah

Edward Acquah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Clifton, NJ


“Treatment is always collaborative and you will feel listened to and supported in taking the next steps to improve your mental health.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Ryzuk

Emily Ryzuk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Morristown, NJ


“Through trauma-informed, evidence-based care — including EMDR and somatic approaches — we help people move from surviving to genuinely thriving.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Courtney Lozano

Courtney Lozano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Boonton, NJ


“Through 1:1 sessions offered virtually or in-person, I offer a safe space for you to share your story.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rivka Nachum

Rivka Nachum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Metuchen, NJ


“I strive to embody a presence of warmth, compassion, and cultural sensitivity, and I offer a friendly, authentic, and relaxed space...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Jaime Elliott-Massimi

Jaime Elliott-Massimi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ


“I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other school-related issues.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Marie Smith

Dawn Marie Smith

Therapist

In-person • 15 mi away • Fair Lawn, NJ


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have dedicated over 25 years to the counseling and education fields, working extensively with children and their families. For the past 18 years, I have served as a school social worker, and for 12 of those years, I have also been the supervisor of the special education department of my school district. My experience has given me deep insight into the challenges children and families face, allowing me to provide compassionate and effective support.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Daniel Cruz

Dr. Daniel Cruz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ


Did you experience trauma in childhood or adolescence? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, or depression? Do you feel misunderstood by others, judged, or find it challenging to connect with others? Therapy is a safe place where you can understand yourself better and learn to cope with these thoughts and feelings, which may be interfering with your happiness, health, and relationships.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Rolando Lozano

Rolando Lozano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Boonton, NJ


“Therapy with me is active, focused, and designed for real change. We won't just talk in circles—we'll get to the root of what's keeping you stuck and work through it together.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Catherine Stanzione

Catherine Stanzione

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Demarest, NJ


“With over 25 years of experience, I draw from a range of evidenced-based approached, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and strength-based, solution focused techniques.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Chung

Tracy Chung

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Hoboken, NJ


“I specialize in non-judgmental and skilled manner with using active listening skill and cognitive behavioral therapy approach.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Stephanie Ashkenazy

Stephanie Ashkenazy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Teaneck, NJ


I’m a compassionate, collaborative therapist who is deeply committed to helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their growth. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel difficult to break. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded in genuine curiosity about your lived experience.

I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without pressure or pretense. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you, uncover underlying patterns, and build tools that support meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, more confident in your decisions, and more equipped to handle life’s complexities.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Theresa Chrobok

Theresa Chrobok

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Green Village, NJ


I specialize in adolescents, young adults, and adults. I help develop coping strategies using DBT and CBT skills that produce successful outcomes. As a teacher in the public school systems for over 25 years, I have worked with learning difficulties and social emotional issues caused by all the environmental stressors our generation has to manage.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Melissa Davidoff

Melissa Davidoff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Denville, NJ


“I aim to create an open, collaborative environment which will lead to help clients become the best version of themselves.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Daniel Erb

Daniel Erb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Denville, NJ


“I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, strength-based approaches, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Carl Perry

Carl Perry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Garfield, NJ


“I focus on creating a COLLABORATIVE environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges, develop insights and cultivate positive changes AT THEIR OWN PACE.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rocio Jenkins

Rocio Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Emerson, NJ


I’m Rocio Jenkins, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults and adolescents across New Jersey.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and women’s mental health. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure whether medication is the right next step. My role is to help you gain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence in your treatment plan.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dina Araujo

Dina Araujo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Emerson, NJ


“Rather than focusing on "fixing" people, my goal is to empower clients to reconnect with their inner strengths...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Alejita Ortiz

Alejita Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Morris Plains, NJ


“I believe wholeheartedly that you are the author of your story. I am here to support and empower you through your journey by providing psychodynamic therapy.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sherill Cantrell

Sherill Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


“I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of evidence-based practices and tailoring each session to meet your unique needs and goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Evangeline Robinson Croix

Evangeline Robinson Croix

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


I am a licensed clinical Social Worker, and I have been in the field of social work and Psychotherapy for over 30 years. If you’re feeling anxious, sad or uncertain as to what to do to feel better I can help. Working together we will be able to uncover the issues of concern where you may be feeling stuck. I will assist you with developing healthy coping and decision-making skills to reduce and eliminate anxiety and feelings of depression. My therapeutic style is empathetic, supportive and engaging.

I offer individual, family and couples therapy and have experience working with clinical issues, such as trauma, depression, anxiety and sexual/gender identities.

I work with young adults, families, couples, transgender and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. and I am EMDR & Sex Therapy trained.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Shannon Santoro

Shannon Santoro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ


“I utilize cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to therapy. I am also trained in EMDR which is an evidenced-based practice...”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Irene Lebbad

Irene Lebbad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Warren, NJ


“My clinical approach is holistic and collaborative as we explore what steps to take toward living in greater harmony and inner balance.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Rachel De Groh

Rachel De Groh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Warren, NJ


“I use a supportive and non-judgmental approach to increase a healthy insight of your thoughts and feelings.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Strong

Kathryn Strong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Florham Park, NJ


“I'm passionate about helping people feel understood and supported as they work toward meaningful change.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Daniel Ludwick

Daniel Ludwick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


“I provide a warm and safe space to gain insight, develop personalized strategies, and build effective coping skills.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michael De Guzman

Michael De Guzman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


“My background in inpatient psychiatry has given me the tools to treat various diagnoses with precision and empathy.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Julianna Zomper

Julianna Zomper

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


“My approach is collaborative and centered on shared decision-making. I take the time to understand each client's symptoms, history, goals, and preferences so that we can develop an individualized treatment plan together.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Nicole Dietz

Nicole Dietz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Highland Park, NJ


“I believe in the importance of a holistic approach to providing care, taking into account both the psychological and physiological causes of mental health challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Abimbola Adetola

Dr. Abimbola Adetola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Matawan, NJ


“Through active listening, I deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care, premised on an evidence-based approach, to achieve the best treatment outcomes.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Kuffour

Esther Kuffour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Matawan, NJ


“I use an Evidence-based practice, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach with my clients.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
James Fennessy

James Fennessy

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Matawan, NJ


I have a background which includes many years of Post-Graduate education, knowledge and experience providing mental health care to those who need help dealing with a wide range of mental health issues or concerns. Whether you desire improved and better quality relationships, need help with feelings, with issues of daily life, or with reaching your goals, I can help you gain emotional health - the ability to love, work and play as you wish.


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of Post-Graduate education and training in Modern Psychoanalysis at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, which allows me to listen and respond to your needs, through special understanding of unconscious processes that affect the human mind as a whole.


My specialty is in using Talk Therapy as a treatment for relieving mental and emotional distress. Whatever your diagnosis, difficulty, age, finances, or emotional needs, I help you with the process of talking to solve conflicts which block you from accomplishing what you want in life.

Aetna + 11 others
William Chu

William Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Rochelle Park, NJ


“My goal is to help patients feel supported, empowered, and equipped with strategies to improve their well-being and achieve lasting progress.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Deborah Dawson

Dr. Deborah Dawson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Watchung, NJ


“I take a straight-forward and supportive approach to my clients. We work together to set goals, and work toward reaching those goals within a warm therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julianne Palardy

Dr. Julianne Palardy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ


“I believe in treating the whole person utilizing holistic methodology alongside medication management to aide in improving one's coping skills and quality of life.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Peggy Durrant

Peggy Durrant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Randolph, NJ


“Peggy brings warmth, acceptance, and partnership to the therapeutic processes as she understands the important role the family plays when working with children and adolescents.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Kaspern

Karen Kaspern

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Randolph, NJ


“I am specialized in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6) with specific training in trauma treatment for Littles and their caregiver but I welcome all ages who are looking to grow and lead a healthier life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Spiegel

Lauren Spiegel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Middlesex, NJ


I am a dedicated outpatient therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kean University. My clinical experience includes working in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings, where I have supported both teens and adults with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My primary passion lies in trauma work, and I approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective that emphasizes safety, empowerment, and individualized care.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm

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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