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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Merrick, NY

Access mental healthcare through UnitedHealthcare in Merrick with Headway's extensive network. Sessions start at $0-$30with insurance coverage, and providers across the area offer flexible scheduling and free initial consultations.

Carline Jacques

Carline Jacques

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Taking the step to seek mental health services is a courageous choice, and you can feel confident that you are on the path to positive change.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Christella Medozile

Christella Medozile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York, NY


“By working with me, you will embark on a collaborative journey towards improved mental well-being and personal growth.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Hurley

Paul Hurley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Williamsville, NY


If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, or family conflict, therapy can be a place to feel understood and start making meaningful change. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I support clients in building coping skills, improving confidence, and finding practical ways to manage everyday challenges.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Jarrett-Waters

Kimberly Jarrett-Waters

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), complemented by mindfulness-based practices...”
United Healthcare + 15 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joy Arana

Joy Arana

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that you are the expert of your narrative and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yu-hsin Liao

Yu-hsin Liao

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


As a licensed psychologist, I have experiences working with adults and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, family-child relations, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I tailor my treatment approach to individual client needs and preferences. I believe therapy can alleviate pain but more importantly it also promotes growth and change.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Victoria Boateng

Dr. Victoria Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • New Rochelle, NY


“I am deeply committed to promoting emotional wellness and supporting individuals in achieving meaningful, sustainable change through evidence-based and person-centered care.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anger management, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Xiomara Santos-Abreu

Xiomara Santos-Abreu

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“In treatment, I help reframe and reconsider life experiences, while lending courage, hopeful passion, and respect for individuality and values, seeking deeper meaning, and solutions.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Rasheedat Saheed

Rasheedat Saheed

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have worked in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings to address the needs of many diverse clients for over 20 years...”
United Healthcare + 15 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Knobel

Michele Knobel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with young adults and adults.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margarita Solomonova

Margarita Solomonova

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“She incorporates mind-body philosophy and explains how our conscious and unconscious beliefs affect our mood and dictate how we operate in life.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Yanira Osorio

Yanira Osorio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“In a typical session with me, you can expect to be heard, challenged, and most importantly learn healthy skills that will empower you to make meaningful change...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Alicia Richmond

Alicia Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize evidenced based treatment specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)... to work through life experiences that have shaped negative thought patterns...”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Jennifer Evans

Jennifer Evans

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a nurturing and judgement free environment where clients can express themselves, process their emotions, and develop healthy coping skills.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Thomas Wieland

Thomas Wieland

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize several therapeutic approaches ACT, Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to name a few.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Emilia Jerez

Emilia Jerez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Deirdre Parnell

Deirdre Parnell

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed mental health professional dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports clients in creating meaningful and lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique experiences and strengths.

United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Xioel Lissette Terrero

Xioel Lissette Terrero

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in helping clients from diverse backgrounds—including Latinx, African American, and LGBTQIA communities—explore their experiences and develop the skills to thrive.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Leona Ashmore Kearse

Leona Ashmore Kearse

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I'm committed to helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and achieve meaningful personal growth.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lisa Doce

Lisa Doce

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been working with children and families for over 30 years in many different settings such as residential, school and private practice.”
United Healthcare + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Dr. Eva Pastalkova

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Working with me will allow you to make significant and lasting changes in your life and increase your insight, self-knowledge, and self-reflection.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Kavita Seduski

Kavita Seduski

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and empowerment.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brigid DePerro

Brigid DePerro

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am an EMDR-trained therapist who believes that healing happens in a safe, supportive space—one where you can show up exactly as you are.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Christina Talleos

Christina Talleos

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My main objective for therapy is to build a rapport with the patient so we can open up the passage to growth and healing...”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heather Allen

Heather Allen

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, healing, and self-discovery.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarvenaz Asiedu

Sarvenaz Asiedu

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a queer, neurodivergent therapist who deeply understands the layered experience of navigating multiple marginalized identities.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucia Vicente

Lucia Vicente

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a strong believer in treatment that validates the dignity and worth of a person through humanistic approaches.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
David Johnson

David Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“My overall goal would include an compassionate and collaborative approach to assist you with finding relief and living a more fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Lydia Kernan

Lydia Kernan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help clients understand and cope with symptoms.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Michelle Kaplan

Michelle Kaplan

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I am here to provide you a safe and supportive space where we can work together to explore your priorities.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Shibinsky Payne

Shibinsky Payne

Therapist

Virtual • East Northport, NY


“Compassion, acceptance, and understanding are only a few of the qualities that I bring to each session.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Miller

Sarah Miller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Columbia University trained psychotherapist licensed and practicing in New Jersey and New York. I have worked in a variety of settings with clients in every age group from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds facing a wide variety of challenges. I've had the privilege of serving as a child advocate and crisis hotline operator for an emergency shelter serving survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. I have experience working in a hospital setting with children and families struggling to cope with chronic illness. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in the private practice setting for the past 6 years. I have a special sensitivity for adolescents and adults who have struggled with a dysfunctional family, codependency, abuse, neglect, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance abuse/self-medicating, disordered eating, their spiritual/religious beliefs, their sexuality, loss, and grief.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Trinace Sass

Trinace Sass

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to empower my clients and help them work towards becoming a more confident and healthier version of themselves.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Jeffreys

Joanna Jeffreys

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am an experienced trauma therapist and clinical counselor, trained in EMDR for treating trauma and other concerns. I have worked with clients presenting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual trauma, relationship turmoil, family issues, and much more.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Lola Akinola

Dr. Lola Akinola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“With over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, I have dedicated the last five years of my career specifically to supporting individuals grappling with anxiety, PTSD, and depression.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Amira Martin-Saltsman

Amira Martin-Saltsman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I love helping people gain insight, grow and heal. I provide in session feedback and work with clients at a speed that works for them.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My MSW from Adelphi University (2017) reflects a deeply personal journey that, combined with extensive career experiences—spanning foster care, hospitals, and outpatient settings—has profoundly shaped my empathetic, down-to-earth approach to therapy.”
United Healthcare + 19 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Doyle

Jessica Doyle

Therapist

Virtual • Oceanside, NY


Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns, unsure why? Are you facing big life changes- starting out, starting over, or somewhere in between? I work with clients from young adults navigating independence to older adults facing loss, identity shifts, or new purpose. I aim to be a mirror, a soundboard, and a source of steady encouragement. I believe in showing up with transparency and compassion, and I value building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, involvement, and accountability. I am not afraid of tough conversations, so you don't have to fear sharing your truth.

I am currently employed full time as a clinical manager at a community mental health counseling center. I have spent several years practicing in mental health outpatient clinics as well as substance use outpatient clinics as a psychotherapist, group therapist, and supervisor. My passion for the connection and growth created in psychotherapy has motivated my private practice.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Uloma Nzeduru

Dr. Uloma Nzeduru

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach to care is rooted in a humanistic-existential framework, emphasizing self-awareness, personal growth, and the search for meaning as essential to healing, resilience, and mental well-being.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jason Bleecher

Jason Bleecher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapeutic approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals, utilizing evidence-based techniques and personalized strategies to foster growth, healing, and resilience.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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