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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Hempstead, NY

Hempstead residents with Aetna coverage can explore therapy options through Headway's 8,588 provider network. With copays ranging from $0-$25 and free intake calls available, you can begin your mental health journey without financial barriers or scheduling delays.

Dr. Melissa "Kate" McIntosh

Dr. Melissa "Kate" McIntosh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and creative arts therapist drawn to working with people who live, love, and process the world deeply—especially those in creative fields or on creative paths.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive

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Timothy Aiello

Timothy Aiello

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

In-person • 24 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“I understand that those suffering with emotional pain cannot wait months for relief, and they shouldn't have to.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

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Carrie-Ann Miller

Carrie-Ann Miller

Therapist

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


“Focusing on my clients strengths, I use modalities such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Meredith Mirabile-Bizzak

Meredith Mirabile-Bizzak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My approach to working with clients is eclectic; I will always consider the client's needs first and treat each client as an individual.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Daniel Wong

Dr. Daniel Wong

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Ardsley, NY


“I offer a holistic and empathic clinical approach to your treatment that values open communication, warmth, honesty, and professionalism.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melanie Kressel

Dr. Melanie Kressel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for fostering healing and growth, allowing for personalized treatment that addresses each client's needs.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dovid Levine

Dovid Levine

Therapist

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


“I help men and couples grow, develop understanding and skills, and create the life they want - happy, calm, successful, and satisfied, filled with meaning and strong relationships.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

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Michael Ginsburg

Michael Ginsburg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment wherein my clients can address social and personal difficulties and needs, in confidence, without fear or judgement.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Kuppersmith

Debra Kuppersmith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Dobbs Ferry, NY


“I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychoanalyst. I treat children, adolescents, adults, and couples.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Olubunmi Adetule

Dr. Olubunmi Adetule

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“An introduction and complete psychosocial evaluation. In our first session, we'll briefly introduce you and dive into your challenges.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lauren Froitzheim

Lauren Froitzheim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Sayville, NY


“I am a NY Licensed Social Worker with 30 years experience in Anxiety, depression, addictions, woman's issues, relationship and job issues.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Waqar Siddiqui

Waqar Siddiqui

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Staten Island, NY


I am a board certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry . I have 27 years of experience in practice treating patients with depression, anxiety , mood and bipolar disorders, ADHD, impulse control disorders , schizophrenia , obsessive compulsive disorder , post traumatic stress disorder , dementia and autism related mood and impulse control disorders as well as Somatoform and personality disorders

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Desiree Dickens

Desiree Dickens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Staten Island, NY


I am an LMHC in New York. I have been in private practice since 2015. I obtained my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2012 and began working in a residential setting, providing services to adults with chronic mental illness and substance use disorders, receiving numerous promotions along the way. After 11 years, I decided to move onto something new, obtaining a position as a Clinical Director in an outpatient clinic. I recently decided to pursue my private practice full time.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

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Timothy Cahill

Timothy Cahill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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. Adrianne Horowitz

Dr. Adrianne Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“I believe therapy should be a place where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Glassman

Jessica Glassman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Staten Island, NY


You hold the world together for everyone else. But balancing the complex demands of caretaking, family crises, or supporting a child's disability means your own needs have likely taken a backseat.

My goal is to give you that space back. I bring a grounded, warm presence (and a little humor) to the therapeutic process. Together, we can actively untangle the overwhelm or create a quiet space for profound realizations. Let's talk about how to get you feeling grounded again.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Samuel Formanek

Samuel Formanek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Dobbs Ferry, NY


“I am interested in providing the most conducive setting for people to cultivate their innate creativity, intelligence, and courage in navigating life's challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Jamie Shumake

Jamie Shumake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nyack, NY


“Therapy with me is more like a conversation with a trusted confidant... I maintain a non-judgmental stance, collaborating with patients to define "the issue", strategize solutions and evaluate the outcome.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Briana Sarrantonio

Briana Sarrantonio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nyack, NY


“I seek to not only challenge clients, but to support, empower, and foster growth towards accomplishing their goals.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

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Antonio Cintron

Antonio Cintron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newburgh, NY


“I believe therapy should meet you where you are. At the core of my work is a person-centered, culturally-sensitive, and trauma-affirming philosophy...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Susan Fitzsimmons

Susan Fitzsimmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pleasantville, NY


“I work collaboratively with clients in a person-centered approach to work towards goals in different areas of life.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Virginia L. Medina-Lomas

Virginia L. Medina-Lomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Selden, NY


“Clients can expect to be listened to and validated and encouraged to make changes that improve their life experiences.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Alison Stone

Alison Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nyack, NY


“I became a therapist because my own experience as a client was so transformational, I wanted to give that gift to others.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Evan Haun

Evan Haun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“I believe therapy is a collaborative and reflective process, where my role is to support you in identifying goals and overcome impediments to those goals.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

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Dr. Christopher Yadron

Dr. Christopher Yadron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“Life should be more than the absence of pain or stress. Together we'll focus not just on symptom relief, but on helping you regain a sense of clarity, control, and purpose.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Charles Miezejeski

Charles Miezejeski

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“My practice as a psychologist focuses on transitions through major life changes, e.g., separation from significant persons through death, divorce, going off to college, as well as other changes such as marriage, giving birth, retiring, chronic...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Nora Lynn

Nora Lynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Commack, NY


“As a mother of three grown children and a Cancer survivor, it was a goal of mine to help others navigate their own lives and personal struggles.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
ILona Garcia-Rondelli

ILona Garcia-Rondelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“If you've tried to "just push through," but nothing seems to change, there's likely something deeper happening beneath the surface.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Dr. Tarak Patel

Dr. Tarak Patel

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Long Is City, NY


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, a former Medical Director, and ER Attending that offers simple practical evidence-based treatments...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Nicholas Califano

Nicholas Califano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I believe each patients' goals for therapy are unique to them and I am determined to help each patient achieve those goals in any way I can.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Stephanie Cooke

Stephanie Cooke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and develop practical coping skills in a supportive and compassionate environment.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Shpresa Alibegu

Shpresa Alibegu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


“My approach is warm, energetic, compassionate, and solution-oriented. I believe that therapy should be a place where clients feel comfortable, understood, supported, and even able to find moments of humor while working through difficult issues.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Dr. Mike Strupp-Levitsky

Dr. Mike Strupp-Levitsky

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe therapy must begin with a relationship that is honest and nonjudgmental, and that takes care of the tender parts of us while also attending to the need for growth and evolution.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Participatory
Hyra Kameraj

Hyra Kameraj

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Irvington, NY


“Humanistic approach; during my sessions I use active listening skills, empathy, spirituality, Gestalt techniques, Craniosacral massage, breathing/mediation techniques, and tarot cards.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Dobbs Ferry, NY


“You can expect compassionate, client-centered care focused on helping you develop a deeper understanding of your mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Dr. Dobgima Erick

Dr. Dobgima Erick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • The Bronx, NY


“I use a combination of talk therapy and medication management as needed to ensure well rounded treatment.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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April Harvin

April Harvin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is collaborative, affirming, nonjudgmental, and highly attuned to who you are and where you are in your life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

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Richard Karelis

Richard Karelis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Sinai, NY


“I help them first to understand their problems more fully so as to facilitate the changes they are seeking.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alan Tener

Dr. Alan Tener

Psychologist

In-person • Mount Sinai, NY


“My focus is on helping you address anxiety, depression & related challenges through integrative practices to foster deeper insights & lasting change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Bonsera

Laura Bonsera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Commack, NY


“Its also extremely important for you.... as the client to feel comfortable with whom you are sharing your concerns with....that comfortability goes along way in the process.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, 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.