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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Las Cruces, NM

Connect with Aetna mental healthcare providers across Las Cruces neighborhoods including Mesilla and Downtown through Headway. Average savings of 75% on sessions, flexible scheduling, and support for both talk therapy and medication management help you prioritize your care.

Abibat Adeoye

Abibat Adeoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Being being able to support my clients and see them go from a place of darkness to a place of joy is a dream come true for me.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Christopher Kennedy

Christopher Kennedy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I describe my role as that of a driving instructor- You tell me where you want to go and I will help you get there (but you do the driving).”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Medina Hurst

Valerie Medina Hurst

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming. I draw on CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, psychodynamic, somatic, and family systems frameworks.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ngozi Ogbongbemiga

Ngozi Ogbongbemiga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I apply a collaborative and culturally sensitive approach while ensuring patients feel comfortable and actively involved in their treatment.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Laurie Dewhurst

Laurie Dewhurst

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With over 13 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist, I have seen firsthand that everyone is capable of improving their mental health and their lives.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Lucia Marquez

Lucia Marquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Teresa, NM


“With a heart for service and over two decades of diverse medical experience, I bring a unique blend of empathy and expertise to mental health care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Janine Gonzalez

Janine Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


My name is Janine Gonzalez, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico: with over 17 years' of experience working with a diverse population. This includes working with individuals experiencing complex issues. I started my career within acute medical settings, ER, ICU and Trauma unit, before becoming Licensed. Therefore, I also bring 28 years of experience working with people medically complex which have impacted their mental health and vis versa.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Paula Green

Paula Green

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have 20 years experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families working through a variety of life challenges including, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and family/relationship issues.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shawna Reiter

Shawna Reiter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I bring a non-judgmental, compassionate presence to every session and hold deep respect for each person's story.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Elias Burke

Elias Burke

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Love, humor, honesty, and openness are my wheelhouse. I strive to bring warmth, authenticity, non-judgmental compassion and curiosity.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Robert Gates

Robert Gates

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have 40 yrs of experience in private practice, government and military related-issues... Post-masters includes marriage and family and substance abuse.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
John Reiser

John Reiser

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I want your therapy to get results. I realize I am not the right match for everybody so I value honesty, communication, and openness in the therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

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Dr. Carrie Anderson Williams

Dr. Carrie Anderson Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a whole-person approach that considers the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence health and healing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Elizabeth Hoover

Elizabeth Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you feel better using a practical, person-centered approach. I blend trauma-informed, solution-focused, and body-based (somatic) tools to support healing and connection.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathan Fox

Nathan Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“My therapeutic style is to guide you to attach to yourself in a holistic way that includes healing from loss and trauma as well as developing insight that teaches you to grow.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
“I dig for a deeper understanding of others by exploring for an understanding of their hidden psychological messages.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Queen Efiom

Queen Efiom

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach to therapy is strengths-based, which means I help clients recognize and build upon their personal strengths to create and sustain positive change.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Melissa Geraci

Dr. Melissa Geraci

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


As a provider with 40+ years of sobriety, I offer real solutions for substance abuse problems. What makes my practice unique is my personal and professional background in disabilities that goes decades in Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, hearing and vision impairments, severe mental illness (psychosis) and cerebral palsy. In addition, I have completed Certificates In Jungian Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with adolescents and Young Adults, TF-CBT (trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy) and Compassionate Bereavement Care. My education includes a M.S. in Special Education at Johns Hopkins, post-graduate certificate in Behaviors in Autism from University of Massachusetts Lowell, a MSW from Western New Mexico University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Southern California. In addition, I serve all ages.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Oliver Gutierrez

Oliver Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I blend compassion with practical, real-world tools so you leave each session feeling not just heard, but genuinely equipped.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Erin Graney

Erin Graney

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have been focused on providing EMDR and trauma informed care since 2018 as I have seen that deeper level healing is possible.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Nancy Chaparro

Nancy Chaparro

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I bring a trauma-informed, culturally inclusive lens to therapy, drawing from my background in crisis intervention, intergenerational trauma and systems advocacy.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Robyn Klein

Robyn Klein

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I'm a social worker with over a decade of fieldwork with various populations in numerous settings. My breadth of experience affords me special insight into and a deep passion for infertility, perinatal and postpartum struggles, chronic illness, and military life. Working together is mutually beneficial: I get to put years of schooling and experience into practice, and you get to work towards improved overall wellness.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Jennifer Poaches

Jennifer Poaches

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My driving force in this work is to cultivate a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can find yourself and become the best version of you.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
David Greene

David Greene

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Having trained in several modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems and Specializing in Substance Use Disorder, I utilize an integrative and client-centered approach to best service the needs of each individual...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Floersheim

Jessica Floersheim

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Edmund Munde

Dr. Edmund Munde

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you achieve balance, empowering you with the tools to confidently manage your mental health.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alma Babbitt

Alma Babbitt

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that meaningful change occurs within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and genuine understanding.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Taylor

Wendy Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe my personal and employment experiences over the years helps to inform the way I am with clients.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
T.J. Dudley

T.J. Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My vibe is calm, warm, and a little magical — the kind of space where you can breathe, be honest, and not feel judged.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Michael Conner

Michael Conner

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My overall goal is to help you become the healthiest individual – mentally and emotionally – that you can be.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Zavala

Lisa Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Michael M Zavala

Dr. Michael M Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a Texas and New Mexico based Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on holistic integrative psychiatry.

I help adults experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life by offering a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, with medication as an option, NOT the only option.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olivia Fadul

Olivia Fadul

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am committed to an accessible, culturally responsive therapy space where you do not have to minimize important parts of yourself to be understood.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Craft

Kirsten Craft

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership — not a performance. You won't find judgment here or pressure to "fix" everything right away.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Shawn McGee

Shawn McGee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a dually board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over 20 years experience.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tonya Walker

Tonya Walker

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My role as a counselor is to join you in the process of finding what is and isn't working and to support you in increasing your self awareness, self understanding and self compassion to help you to create the change you would like.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Lesley Washington

Lesley Washington

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is collaborative and strengths-based. I focus on helping clients find strength and building resilience.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devin Coogan

Devin Coogan

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Our minds shape every moment of our lives—and therapy offers a unique opportunity to engage with the mind in a healing, transformative way.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Terri Cole

Terri Cole

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I also have specialized training and a passion for working with neurodivergent populations including ADHD, Autism, and Sensory Processing related diagnoses.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

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.