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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 8,583 licensed providers support both talk therapy and medication management, with copays around $30. Many patients find providers with availability starting tomorrow.

Michael Blecher

Michael Blecher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I bring creativity, curiosity, and real-world understanding to therapy. I have also worked in academia and volunteered as an EMT.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
David Huggins

David Huggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“The goal of virtually all forms of therapy is to help you identify your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory

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Nancy Nowinski Varandas

Nancy Nowinski Varandas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“I believe everyone has the strength within them to overcome any obstacles that they have experienced.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Elizabeth Silverman

Elizabeth Silverman

Therapist

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


“I approach therapy as collaborative journey to understand more about our selves, experiences, and relationships.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Sara Elnahal

Sara Elnahal

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I approach my work with warmth, humor, and an engaged style that invites collaboration and curiosity.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Lisa Wolfe

Lisa Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I see therapy as a collaborative process—a safe, protected environment where recurring patterns, self-defeating thoughts, and emotional blind spots can be noticed without judgment and understood with greater clarity.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Chaim Tarshish

Dr. Chaim Tarshish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Harris

Nicole Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I primarily work with women who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and the impact of past experiences.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Mollie Aklepi

Mollie Aklepi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I am here to be your teammate, providing a safe, inclusive space where you can build a life that feels genuinely yours.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

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Chamin Ajjan

Chamin Ajjan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I bring over 25 years of experience to my work with individuals, couples, and groups, helping them move from feeling overwhelmed to truly empowered.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Nathan

Jennifer Nathan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My style is warm, respectful and collaborative. I tailor therapy to meet your needs using holistic and evidence-based techniques...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Stephen Kochenash

Stephen Kochenash

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Our approach is humanistic and holistic. We believe in dismantling the power dynamic between provider and client and demystifying the experience of asking for help.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

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Leslie Harf

Leslie Harf

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“With over 25 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist, I have learned that pairing a warm and empathetic environment with asking challenging and thought provoking questions is an effective way to allow people to explore their issues...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Clients I work with can expect to develop strategies to navigate current challenges, identify and if necessary release past patterns that may impact present circumstances, and set goals for further personal growth.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

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Diane Spear

Diane Spear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I use a psychodynamic approach, which means we address your background and childhood to understand how you got to this point in your life...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Luis Cajina

Luis Cajina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Tarrytown, NY


“I meet patients where they are, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space to talk openly about their needs.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Kamran Fallahpour

Dr. Kamran Fallahpour

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I use brain mapping and neurophysiological assessment to get a real picture of how your brain is functioning, and then we build a treatment plan around that picture — not a generic one.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rivkah Kaufman

Rivkah Kaufman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I combine trauma-focused, mindfulness-, and insight-based psychotherapies to help my clients cope with everyday challenges and see how they relate to long-standing behavior patterns.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a professional background focusing on mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges in relationships. I attach importance to the ways issues of culture, race, trauma, family dynamics, and migration influence how we carry ourselves in the world and approach our experiences.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Eric Ratinetz

Eric Ratinetz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“My style is supportive, focused and interactive. My manner is straightforward, engaged, and when appropriate, humorous.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sarah Wilda

Sarah Wilda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe that if you are provided with a safe and affirming space, you will be able to do anything.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Kelly Flynn

Kelly Flynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • New York, NY


“I offer a warm, non-judgmental approach while also being inquisitive and direct to help make insightful connections.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Cinthia Taylor

Cinthia Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“In our work together, you'll have a supportive, interactive therapist, an educator, and a goal-focused, direct, and empathic coach helping you navigate the most challenging aspects of life and how to rebuild.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Nick Galef

Dr. Nick Galef

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach tends to be curious, warm, and focused on helping you to find new ways of understanding your current predicament.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yasmin Potts-Thomas

Yasmin Potts-Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“She is a firm believer that a strong therapeutic relationship is what makes therapy special and effective.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Helen Reiss

Helen Reiss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


These challenging times can strain our abilities to cope. You may find you are more fatigued or more irritable; many are feeling the stress in important relationships. It has been an especially difficult time for children and teens, and their parents. It's a good time to get some support. I believe that healing starts with self compassion. I can help you to cultivate a compassionate curiosity that honors your strengths and explores the areas where you would like to change and grow.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eddie Rahmey

Eddie Rahmey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“Whether it's a CBT-based thought record, a DBT grounding exercise, or an EFT emotion-focused intervention, you'll walk away with at least one practical skill you can apply immediately to lower distress, challenge unhelpful patterns, or deepen...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eleanor Ippolito

Eleanor Ippolito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


I am an experienced Mental Health Counselor with an international background in clinical psychology and research. I am deeply committed to provide help during difficult phases of a person's life journey. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, identity crisis, and bereavement. I am also experienced in working with couples and the specific challenges they encounter in their relationship.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Brendan Fiorina

Brendan Fiorina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I approach therapy from an integrative (CBT, DBT, Narrative, MI, ABA, IFS), holistic wellness, and egalitarian perspective.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Joan Mahoney

Joan Mahoney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“Joan provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each patient's unique needs.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Christina Jeffrey

Christina Jeffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“As a fellow spicy brained person, I believe that language and humor are both vital parts of understanding ourselves...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Heidi Boyson

Heidi Boyson

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Therapy is one of the best ways for people to advocate for themselves and I celebrate every opportunity to help someone find what works for them.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Mariko Tsutsumi

Mariko Tsutsumi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


I have been trained in expressive arts therapy and is a certified gestalt therapist. I utilizes the arts according to each person’s abilities to imagine and develop body awareness. My eclectic approach suits people who seek to find themselves in mental health. As a blind Japanese immigrant, I work especially well with differently-abled people and Pan Asians.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

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Dr. Joseph Yanni

Dr. Joseph Yanni

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Scarsdale, NY


I’m Dr. Joseph Yanni, a licensed psychologist who works with teenagers, college students, young adults, adults, parents, and families navigating anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, school and college stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I earned my Psy.D. in School Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and continue to work as a school psychologist, supporting students with emotional disabilities in a specialized educational setting. This experience has given me a practical understanding of how emotional, academic, social, family, and developmental concerns often overlap.

I use a collaborative, practical, and integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic and person-centered therapy, behavioral strategies, and lifestyle-based interventions. I believe therapy should be individualized rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Together, we work to better understand what is contributing to the concern, build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and develop realistic strategies that create meaningful change.

I work especially well with teenagers, college students, young adults, and parents navigating the transition from adolescence into adulthood, while also supporting adults and families facing anxiety, relationship concerns, and other important life challenges. I provide in-person therapy in Scarsdale and Pleasantville, along with virtual therapy throughout New York State.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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Timothy Cahill

Timothy Cahill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Using a multiculturally attuned lens, we look beyond coping to uncover the root causes of anxiety, depression, or stagnation.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Sandra Lugo

Dr. Sandra Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“An essential feature of this approach is that a person and the therapist develop a unique and trusting relationship.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andi Kornfeld

Andi Kornfeld

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Katonah, NY


“I believe that growth occurs in an atmosphere of respect, compassion and a belief in the human capacity for healing, change and reparation.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Eddie DeGrand

Eddie DeGrand

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychotherapy is a transformative experience that creates opportunities to become more expansive and less rigid in how we see the world and ourselves.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

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


“My approach integrates mindfulness-based and compassion-based cognitive behavioral therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Foula Gavrilis

Foula Gavrilis

Psychologist

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


“There are points in our lives that offer unique opportunities for change and growth. Often these moments are accompanied by painful emotions such as fear, worry, anger, or sadness.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.