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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

Getting mental health support in Buffalo is easier with Aetna and Headway's extensive network of 8,988 providers. Patients typically save 75% on sessions through insurance, with copay ranges from $0-$25. Schedule free intake calls and begin care within two weeks from neighborhoods throughout the region.

Heather Henry Rawlins

Heather Henry Rawlins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“All people have a deep well of resources for healing and growth within them that life experiences and the noisy world cover up.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My work affirming, social justice–oriented, and grounded in the belief that symptoms are adaptive responses rather than disorders to be fixed.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Grooms

Hilary Grooms

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I believe meaningful change happens when compassion is paired with insight and personal responsibility.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Elisabeth Burn

Elisabeth Burn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma and supporting clients in making meaning from these events, while forging a new perspective and identifying skills and strategies to manage their symptoms.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Yvonne Cavanaugh

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“With an empathic approach and an extensive background of over 25 years in behavioral health, I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Kristen Blackman

Kristen Blackman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am especially passionate about helping parents navigate the unique challenges of raising children with special needs.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary-Lucinda Palmieri

Mary-Lucinda Palmieri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Clients can expect to walk away feeling challenged to a new perspective and gain skills to practice outside of session for an empowering outlook.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Trauma
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Alia Cross

Alia Cross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've been on both sides of "the therapy couch", as a survivor/thriver with Bipolar I Disorder & as a LMHC.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Russ Blackstone

Russ Blackstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I foster a therapeutic environment that feels positive, safe, friendly, open, encouraging, creative, and solution-focused.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Pew

David Pew

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Kenmore, NY


I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in the field. I am passionate about what I do and feel very fortunate to have worked with a very diverse and inspiring group of individuals, families and community providers in my time in the field. I also love hiking, biking and spending as much time as I can with my family.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Pasternak

Paul Pasternak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've worked with a wide range of individuals; people suffering from severe chronic mental health disabilities, children and families, and adults seeking to bring positive change to their lives.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Richard Rutherford

Richard Rutherford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • West Seneca, NY


“Clients feel empowered after sessions with me. Clients are the experts in their own lives and will determine their own course of treatment by developing their own treatment plan goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Tabitha Vaughan

Tabitha Vaughan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Cheektowaga, NY


“I provide trauma informed care that is meant to create a sense of safety and support while also feeling empowered.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Timothy Greco

Timothy Greco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“Each session includes supportive psychotherapy, which gives patients the chance to talk through their challenges and build new coping skills.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Guerin

Michael Guerin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“It is my belief that we have an innate ability to be resilient at times in which our lens may become scratched, foggy, or even cracked.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laquita Dawkins

Laquita Dawkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • West Seneca, NY


I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I work with adolescents and adults ages 13-65 experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and substance use challenges. My practice focuses on integrative psychiatry, combining traditional psychiatric treatment with lifestyle, nutrition, sleep optimization, and wellness strategies to support whole-person healing. I am especially passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, college students, and young professionals.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Sleep disorder
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Jola Dzierzynska

Jola Dzierzynska

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“As a counselor, I utilize cognitive, behavioral as well as humanistic, existential & Jungian perspectives to serve my clients.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Fraize

Natalie Fraize

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I continuously saw clients with co-occurring chronic mental and physical health conditions. That led me to create my own practice where I focus on the mind-body connection.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Brittany Manchester

Brittany Manchester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I see therapy as being in the passenger seat with the road map, and you tell me what the destination is.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Albini

Miranda Albini

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Amherst, NY


● Provides supportive psychotherapy for clients dealing with a variety of mental health

concerns, trauma, and life events

● Develops and implements treatment plans

● Completes evaluative assessments and collaborates with psychiatrists to diagnose clients

● Attends weekly supervision and team meetings to facilitate personal growth

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Krystina Kasprzyk

Krystina Kasprzyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Kemp

Joseph Kemp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I bring over 15 years of experience helping children, adults, and couples with trauma, & relationships.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Jessica Ackley

Jessica Ackley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps us understand and care for the different parts of ourselves.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Abigail Nunn

Abigail Nunn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tonawanda, NY


“At the heart of my practice as a holistic trauma therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged...”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Holly McCarty

Holly McCarty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tonawanda, NY


“I specialize in mental health and behavioral health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder...”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Lyons

Jill Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I provide a comforting, safe space which allows for growth, empowerment, and change in the lives of clients.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Deborah Schwagler

Deborah Schwagler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am a licensed mental health counselor with diagnostic privileges, specializing in trauma-informed care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kimberly Hilliker

Kimberly Hilliker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My therapeutic approach is interactive, practical and down to earth. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eric Todd

Eric Todd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I take a nonjudgmental approach that balances an appreciation for who you are and the challenges you are facing along with a compassionate push for change and growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Daryl Taberski

Daryl Taberski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I aim to provide a therapeutic environment that is supportive, healing, collaborative, trauma-informed and judgement free.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I do my best to create a warm, safe, non judgemental place for all clients, as it is through vulnerability that we are able to heal.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ann Frank

Ann Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“Therapy is not always easy but clients often leave sessions saying they feel hopeful, relieved, and/or validated.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Mercer

Joy Mercer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Amherst, NY


“Clients can expect to learn and empower their own personal strengths, resilience, and insight to live the best versions of themselves.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Megan Brautlacht

Megan Brautlacht

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Amherst, NY


“Life brings us too much to do it alone - let me provide you with a safe and supportive place where we can work together on addressing your struggles and develop skills to move forward.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sarah Sabatowski

Sarah Sabatowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am a Certified EMDR clinician(trauma focused care). I will vary approaches used based on the needs of the clients I work with...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kadijah Richards

Kadijah Richards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“My goal is to create a space where you can finally slow down, exhale, and feel understood without having to perform strength or hide what you're carrying.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sunny Sisley

Sunny Sisley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Getzville, NY


Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and I am committed to helping you feel supported and understood from day one through your life's challenges with compassion and care. My training and clinical experience have equipped me to work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel respected and heard. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Laura Spencer

Dr. Laura Spencer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“My preferred approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I use this in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions as well.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Dr. Sean O'Dell

Dr. Sean O'Dell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


Hi there! I'm Dr. Sean. I help people break out of vicious cycles and build a life they love to live.

I work with individuals from birth to age 30, and their families. My specialty is treating ADHD and other complex issues for which help is often hard to find.

In addition to my doctoral training, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Geisinger in pediatric psychology (2014). I am a licensed psychologist in PA and NY.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, 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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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.