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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Albuquerque, NM

Find Aetna-covered therapy and medication management in Albuquerque with Headway's network of 534 licensed providers. Sessions start with free consultations and copays range from $0-$25, with many clients saving 75% on care through insurance.

Audra Hays

Audra Hays

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Albuquerque, NM


“Empower and equip individuals, groups, and families to overcome barriers and find hope for their future.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercy Itesa

Mercy Itesa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Albuquerque, NM


“My goal with every patient is to build a great therapeutic relationship, thereby helping me provide holistic, individualized, and extraordinary care...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Kenneth Hutchinson

Dr. Kenneth Hutchinson

Psychologist

In-person • 4.8 mi away • Albuquerque, NM


“I actively engaged in the therapeutic process, am eager to hear how a person makes sense of their own life and am willing to be playful or serious as called for.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Ausherman

Stephen Ausherman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • Albuquerque, NM


“Art therapy is optional. I highly encourage it because art combined with therapy allows you to be more fully seen and heard...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Victoria Benson

Dr. Victoria Benson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Dr. Victoria Benson, DNP, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) with 17 years of experience in health care and 4 years of experience in psychiatry treatments.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Dr. Chileme Ochulor

Dr. Chileme Ochulor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Crouch

Adrianna Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My style is direct and collaborative while infusing humor to ease the heaviness that can arise in everyday life.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Reese Graham

Dr. Reese Graham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Her approach to patient care is grounded in a holistic, patient-centered model. She creates a warm, non-judgmental, and relaxed environment...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Heeter

Caroline Heeter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a warm, empathetic, and solution-focused therapist who creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to feel heard and supported.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Favor Osakwe

Dr. Favor Osakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to effectively diagnose and treat you with the least amount of medication possible, utilizing a combination of therapy, integrative, and holistic approaches tailored to your specific needs.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jasmine Turner

Jasmine Turner

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you develop emotional awareness, build distress tolerance, strengthen resilience, and learn practical coping strategies that support long-term well-being.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Bridgette Leyva

Bridgette Leyva

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, authentic, and strengths-based, incorporating humor when appropriate to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment where healing and growth can thrive.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Alice Castro

Alice Castro

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm easy to talk to, present, and direct in a caring way. Therapy with me is not an interrogation — I won't respond to your questions with more questions or rush you toward solutions.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Ruby Peña

Ruby Peña

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“My goal is to help you find treatments that work so you can see real improvement in your daily life.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Stephanie Lynch

Stephanie Lynch

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I see treatment as a collaborative process where you feel heard, supported, and involved every step of the way.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Energetic, Open-minded
Mikhaile Ramos

Mikhaile Ramos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My background in both primary and behavioral health allows me to provide a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing the connection between mind and body.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jean Thumm

Jean Thumm

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I will not seek to change these beliefs but will gently nudge you to explore other ways of thinking and believing.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Ruben Zurita

Ruben Zurita

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I engender to build a positive rapport, and inspire hope and strategies for implementing personal positive change.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudine Morgan

Claudine Morgan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and involved in their treatment decisions.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Evelina Cavalli-Murray

Evelina Cavalli-Murray

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I recognize that trauma can shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we respond to stress and difficult emotions.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kai Chuang

Dr. Kai Chuang

Psychologist

Virtual • New Mexico


I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and high performers—including Division I athletes, professionals, and anyone striving to meet high expectations. In my work, I’ve learned that growth happens at the edge of comfort—where support and challenge meet. My clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to be both direct and deeply compassionate, creating a space where they feel seen, understood, and encouraged to move forward.

Born in Taiwan, raised in Southern California, and trained in San Francisco and New Mexico, I bring a blend of cultural humility, life experience, and professional training into every session. As an Asian American therapist, I value identity, culture, and lived experience as essential pieces of healing. I aim to create a space where you can show up as your real self—without judgment, without masks.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I became a psychiatric provider because I am passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered to improve their quality of life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Garry Cowles

Garry Cowles

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I work well with clients who are having substance abuse issues, depression, Anxiety, relationship issues and achademic/vocational stress.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tiruwork Hiruy

Tiruwork Hiruy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with my clients to develop treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheena Garrard

Sheena Garrard

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal as a therapist is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move toward where you need to be in life.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Emily Brown

Emily Brown

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe healing isn't only about understanding what happened...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeffrey Twiss

Dr. Jeffrey Twiss

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to care. I want to understand not just what you're experiencing, but how it's affecting your day-to-day life...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I adapt my therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based, and solution focused therapies.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Dr. Ann Marie Buchanan, Dnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Dr. Buchanan strives to meet each client's needs through empathetic communication and personalized evidence-based care.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bianca Mitchell

Bianca Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Bianca Mitchell, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of nursing experience and specialized training in diagnosing and treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions in adolescents and adults.

I provide thoughtful, evidence-based medication management with a collaborative approach. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your care. Whether you're navigating stress, life transitions, focus challenges, or long-standing mental health concerns, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where we can work together toward stability and growth.

I have extensive experience in telepsychiatry and high-volume clinical settings, which has strengthened my ability to quickly identify patterns, tailor treatment plans, and provide efficient, compassionate care. I also incorporate elements of supportive therapy and cognitive-behavioral strategies during visits when appropriate.

My approach is direct, structured, and patient-centered. I value clarity, accountability, and open communication. If you're ready to take the next step toward feeling better and functioning at your best, I look forward to working with you.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Brenda Rangel

Brenda Rangel

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My focus on therapy is to provide a calm, supportive space where individuals can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what they are carrying.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Lila Webb

Lila Webb

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide much of my work with clients. Through this, we get clear on what is important to you...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory May

Gregory May

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative process where clients can speak openly without judgment while also being challenged to grow and make meaningful changes.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Solution-oriented
Darrell Benko

Darrell Benko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, practical, and evidence-based care in a setting where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Georgia Dixon

Georgia Dixon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, considering not only the biological aspects but also the psychosocial and environmental factors that influence well-being.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Ayaz Husain

Ayaz Husain

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With expertise in severe mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, autism, and life transitions, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Akisha Toussaint, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Wellness isn't just about managing symptoms—it’s about feeling like yourself again. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, or just feeling off balance, you deserve support that addresses every part of your health—mind and body.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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