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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in East Meadow, NY

Access in-person and virtual therapy in East Meadow through Headway's Aetna provider network. Our 8,639 licensed providers support both talk therapy and medication management, with copays around $30. Many patients find providers with availability starting tomorrow.

Candice Crawford

Candice Crawford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • The Bronx, NY


It's very difficult to be in stressful situations that can cause lots of anxiety and self-doubt. Perhaps you're looking for something more than advice from family and friends. If you're looking for a warm and inviting counseling atmosphere, I am eager to work with you to develop effective coping skills and a greater self-awareness to reach your full potential. Together, you and I can work to set goals that are appropriate and attainable for you, at your pace. For therapy to be effective for you, I work hard to build genuine and long lasting trust.


I have experience working with clients who have suffered from anxiety, depression, and marital issues. Additionally, I believe that cultural factors are critical to the way we navigate through life. I work hard to address cultural matters, to understand how these may impact our perception of the world.


Call me for a free consultation where we can discuss your needs and goals. For your convenience, I offer online counseling. También, ofrezco servicios en español. Llamame para discutir tus metas.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders

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Giana Quinterno

Giana Quinterno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“She integrates movement, play, and collaboration into her sessions, always meeting clients where they are and building from their strengths.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Smadar Leiserowitz

Dr. Smadar Leiserowitz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I specialize in working with individuals and couples who struggle with lack of intimacy, communication difficulties as well as anxiety, depression and personality disorders.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Yoko Iwaki

Yoko Iwaki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe in the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to create a safe space that facilitates self-exploration and personal growth.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Chana Kahn

Chana Kahn

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I use empathy and warmth to cultivate a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely process and heal.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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Yessenia Ayala

Yessenia Ayala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


What if improving your relationships isn’t starting together, but starting with you? As a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I work with individuals who are curious about their relationship patterns and ready to create meaningful change from the inside out. You may feel stuck in recurring dynamics, find yourself questioning how your family background shapes your relationships, or want to communicate more effectively. Together, we create a space to gain clarity, better understand what’s driving these patterns, and begin making intentional shifts toward healthier, more balanced relationships.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Elisa Smith

Elisa Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I specialize in guiding individuals through difficult life transitions, particularly grief and loss.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Leny Bolivar

Leny Bolivar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I help patients "connect the dots" & understand how previous experiences might have led to the present moment.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Alan Ellis

Alan Ellis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • White Plains, NY


I have a particular passion for working with men, especially guys in their 20s and 30s. A lot of the young men I see are dealing with something the research is only now catching up to — an erosion of in-person connection, a sense of drift, and a shortage of spaces where they can actually say what's going on. I'm genuinely excited and motivated by this work because I believe this generation of men needs — and deserves — real support. That said, I also welcome clients navigating anxiety, discouragement, depression, workplace stress, relationship dynamics, and life transitions of all kinds.

I'm a Brooklyn-bred Psychotherapist and earned my LCSW in 2009. I previously worked in the corporate world, and understand pressure, ambition, career transitions, and what it feels like when the thing you've built your identity around stops fitting. Since becoming a therapist, I've worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance abuse treatment, and psych rehab before settling into a private practice where I'm focused on the work I care most about.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Batya Srolovitz

Batya Srolovitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


I am a clinical psychotherapist with almost a decade of experience working with couples and adults who want to better understand themselves, and work towards creating the lives and relationships they crave. I am passionate about helping people reconnect to themselves, their hopes, and their autonomy. I specialize in relational/marital challenges, anxiety, grief, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Eliza Glovin

Eliza Glovin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I am passionate about building a warm and safe environment that encourages curiosity, vulnerability, and change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Adina Chesir

Dr. Adina Chesir

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


Hi! I'm Dr. Adina Chesir, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD, and other related concerns. I also have expertise in parent coaching for parents of children with anxiety and behavioral challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults who feel stuck in patterns of stress, overthinking, or avoidance that are hard to break. My approach is practical and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we focus on both understanding what’s keeping you stuck and building concrete tools to help you respond differently so that anxiety has less control over your day-to-day life.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Jocelyn Goldberg

Jocelyn Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I do not just listen and quietly nod (although sometimes I do!) - I view therapy as a dialogue where I am an active participant.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Dr. Yonatan Sobin

Dr. Yonatan Sobin

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I specialize in incorporating client's love of pop culture into the course of therapy to help a patient become their own superhero - you can always show me a meme that tells me how you feel.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Humorous

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Elizabeth Civik

Elizabeth Civik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I specialize in supporting young adult women who've faced difficult or complex experiences, whether that's family instability, cultural pressure, adoption, marginalization, or relational trauma.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory
Dr. Yitzchok Liberman

Dr. Yitzchok Liberman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


As a humanist, I believe in the inherent worth to every single human being. I am guided by the ethos of a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and it is with each movement that we get closer to where we want to be. Through intentional effort we encounter change, embrace healing, and a foster a fruitful fulfilling life.

Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Arthur Cardinale

Arthur Cardinale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I work from a person-centered approach. It enables me to connect with an individual's experiences and perspectives in order to form a true alliance.”
Aetna + 10 others
Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Mare Rulapaugh

Mare Rulapaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I firmly believe that you are the expert on your experience, not the other way around, and I offer a collaborative approach towards change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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Stephanie Halesworth

Stephanie Halesworth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Armonk, NY


“Stephanie is an empathetic clinician who strives to help her clients gain introspective insight and make positive life changes.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Monica Ianelli

Monica Ianelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“Monica's style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Crystal Mothersill

Crystal Mothersill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My goal is to guide individuals and families in uncovering their inner strength, empowering them to make choices that feel authentic and fulfilling.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

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Yi Zhang

Yi Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop personalized plans that address both short term needs and long term goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julian Petrello

Julian Petrello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“My style is relational and empathic, but at times challenging. It is important to me that my patients achieve the best therapeutic results.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Christie Lee

Christie Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I offer a supportive, attuned, and sustained therapeutic space where clients can slow down and better understand their internal experiences, including patterns shaped by past and present relationships.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Bracha Fishman, Rpn, Lmhc

Bracha Fishman, Rpn, Lmhc

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Smithtown, NY


Hello! I specialize in working with woman and adolescents, combining both nursing and psychotherapy techniques to address issues from a trauma-informed, biopsychosocial perspective, seeking to help clients improve holistically.

Aetna + 14 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dr. Avery Carter Walker

Dr. Avery Carter Walker

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


As a licensed psychologist, I have a strong background in providing care across the life span, with expertise in areas such as child and adolescent psychology, eating disorders, issues among men and boys, identity - based issues, as well as family and couples.

Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

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Dr. Eric H. Lee

Dr. Eric H. Lee

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


I am a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist with expertise in medication management, psychoanalysis, CBT and mindfulness-based therapy. I also have expertise in interventional treatments and work as a clinical professor at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital. I work with adults and have openings in the evening and weekends for busy working professionals. I specialize in treating a wide array of conditions: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Social Anxiety, ADHD and Insomnia. At this time, I am only taking patients who are interested in medication management not individual therapy. For patients needing documentations for medical leave, following are my fees: $100 per form and $25 per letter.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Emily Friedman

Emily Friedman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Scarsdale, NY


“I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience... I have a subspecialty in treating individuals who have experienced trauma.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Nia Walters

Nia Walters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is grounded in helping clients develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns...”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Melanie Marin

Melanie Marin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychoanalyst in the Flatiron District of New York who specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, complex trauma, women's issues, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I enjoy working with adults of all ages who seek to understand and overcome self-defeating patterns, access inner resources and strengths, and connect to a deeper sense of self.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Ganna Plotkina

Ganna Plotkina

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“Dr. Plotkina takes an integrated approach to her work, using a variety of modalities such as psychodynamic therapy and CBT.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Jeffrey Donato

Jeffrey Donato

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My goal is to collaborate with you and provide a safe environment for you to share, create worthwhile and achievable goals, and ultimately become the best version of yourself.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Vincent Handon

Vincent Handon

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


Hello, I’m Vincent. I am a Licensed Psychoanalyst/Psychotherapist (LP) with a private practice in Manhattan, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions. I bring my own lived experiences and cultural attunement into the room to build a deeply trusting and authentic therapeutic alliance with my clients.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kim Gele

Dr. Kim Gele

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“My goal is to help you resolve the issues that bring you to therapy and get to the root of these issues so they don't recur in the future.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Haydee M. Cerezo

Haydee M. Cerezo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


Great to meet you!

My name is Haydee Cerezo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a trained psychotherapist with specialization in treatment for depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transitions. With 20 years of experience, I understand that seeking help can be challenging and takes courage. Congratulations on taking the first step. Prioritizing one's mental health can lead to a happier and stable life.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Isaiah David

Isaiah David

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychoanalysis is a long-term engagement with the unconscious which aims for fundamental and transformational changes in one's experience of the world by means of dialogue with one's conflicting desires.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Alison Cunningham-Goldberg

Alison Cunningham-Goldberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


If this is your first time seeking therapy, or if you have been in therapy before you are welcome here.

I have years of clinical experience specializing in Trauma, Relationship Issues, as well as individuals with ADD/ADHD and individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. In addition to having a master's degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute, I have postgraduate training in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalytical Therapy, working with children and teens. Dance/Movement Therapy, and Drs. John and Julie Gottman Method. I have years of experience utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

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Gregory Sandler

Gregory Sandler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“During many years of providing therapy, I developed integrative and comprehensive approach reflecting client's unique personality traits.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Dr. Bernard Woychowski

Dr. Bernard Woychowski

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Rye Brook, NY


“I have held both supervisory & staff psychologist positions with Harlem Hospital, Interfaith Medical Center, On-Site Psychological Services, and the Westchester Institute for Training & Recovery.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Jonathan Schnapp

Jonathan Schnapp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I do my best to facilitate an exploration of my patients inner world. We are collaborators on this journey.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.

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