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

Find the right therapist for your needs in East Meadow through Headway's extensive network. With Cigna coverage and copays around $30, you can start your mental health journey with free consultations available from many of our providers.

Carolyn Zezima

Carolyn Zezima

Psychologist

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


“I work to help you uncover the unconscious conflicts that drive these painful feelings and are the barrier to lasting progress.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Victoria Von Berg

Victoria Von Berg

Therapist

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


“I am a progressive therapist who offers non-judgmental, light therapy approach based on mental, physical and spiritual principles of human health.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Seria Mullen

Seria Mullen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


Seria is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with licenses in New York and Georgia. With extensive experience in evaluating adolescents, adults, and geriatric individuals across diverse clinic settings. Seria brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Notably, she holds the unique privilege of prescribing medical marijuana for PTSD, showcasing her comprehensive approach to treatment.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Adaora Ede

Dr. Adaora Ede

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach is rooted in evidence-based psychiatric care, but I do also realize that healing isn't linear and one-size-fits-all.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Bonerbo

Charles Bonerbo

Therapist

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


“I believe it is my job as your therapist to create an environment where you feel safe and supported sharing your thoughts, emotions, fears and traumas so that we can work through them together.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stacey Hensel

Stacey Hensel

Therapist

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


“We all want to be heard and understood, we want to be able to express the depths of our feelings and live life to the fullest of our abilities.”
Cigna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Physical health issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andi Khoo-Miller

Andi Khoo-Miller

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe we're all shaped by the many experiences, relationships, and challenges we've carried throughout our lives, and these influences show up in how we cope with stress today.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Yulgeim Gomez

Yulgeim Gomez

Therapist

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


“My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. In therapy, we work together to understand the patterns behind anxiety, difficulty focusing, or emotional overwhelm, while building strategies that help you feel clearer, more stable, and better...”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Rob Fierstein

Rob Fierstein

Therapist

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


“My work integrates psychodynamic understanding with mindfulness-based approaches to identify patterns, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen self-reliance.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Victor Mensah

Dr. Victor Mensah

Psychiatrist

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


“Every visit is a dedicated 45-minute session integrating medication management with psychotherapy, allowing us to understand not only what you're experiencing, but why—and how to create lasting change.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

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JoJo Dioanne Adsuara

JoJo Dioanne Adsuara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I strongly believe in tailoring my therapeutic interventions to cater to the unique needs of each person I encounter, guided by a firm belief in the inherent worth of every individual.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Barbour

Brandon Barbour

Therapist

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


“My treatment orientation utilizes a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to best fit the needs of my clients.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Alex Kavanaugh

Alex Kavanaugh

Therapist

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


I’m a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and drama therapist who works with women and young adults navigating anxiety, eating disorder recovery, substance use, and life transitions.

I have experience in inpatient rehab and use a harm reduction, nonjudgmental approach. My work combines talk therapy with creative techniques when helpful—though there’s no pressure to be “artistic.”

Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kelda Nelson

Kelda Nelson

Therapist

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


I’ve been honored to be providing Creative Arts Therapy within New York State for over 16 years. Collaboratively creating a reliable and insightful therapeutic realm where you feel safe to explore, process and self reflect is a primary part of my practice. Honing into your ever complexities with purpose and analytical connectedness is key to my therapeutic approach.

Accepts Cigna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Psychologist

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


“My practice is about listening and engagement with my patients. We will spend time understanding your journey...”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
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.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
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...”
Cigna + 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.

Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Diana Gongora

Diana Gongora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • High Falls, NY


“My mission is to meet you where you are, supporting you in developing new tools for coping with daily challenges and creating lasting change.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Jess Benston

Jess Benston

Therapist

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


“My approach integrates Gestalt therapy, psychodynamic insight, and the creative process to support deep, embodied change.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Participatory

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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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Asher

Catherine Asher

Therapist

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


“I offer a safe space in person to transform difficult feelings and separate you from the daily stress and anxiety.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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 Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — 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.