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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Mount Vernon, NY

Headway connects Mount Vernon residents with experienced mental health providers who accept Aetna insurance. With copays approximately $30 per session and availability within two weeks, you can begin your care journey with minimal financial barriers.

Luis Cajina

Luis Cajina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Tarrytown, NY


“I meet patients where they are, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space to talk openly about their needs.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Cinthia Taylor

Cinthia Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Roe

Erica Roe

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“She works with careful attention and sensitivity to each patient's individual experience and needs, understanding dynamics of race, gender, sexuality, class, and trauma.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Seria Mullen

Seria Mullen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 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.

Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Rachel Luckman

Dr. Rachel Luckman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


I am a New York state and New Jersey state licensed clinical psychologist. I received my doctorate in psychology from Long Island University-Post. I completed an APA accredited internship from Mt. Sinai Services-Elmhurst Hospital Center. I received postdoctoral training from New York University Counseling and Wellness Services. I specialize in working with adults with concerns regarding career, relationships, life transitions, identity, anxiety, eating disorder/body image, and grief/loss.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Schnapp

Jonathan Schnapp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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
Susan Fitzsimmons

Susan Fitzsimmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • 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
Stephen Kochenash

Stephen Kochenash

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Cruise

Andrew Cruise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe in a two pronged therapeutic approach, firstly building insight around your patterns and then using that knowledge to help you create change in your life.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Dalton

Meghan Dalton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I incorporate mindfulness skills to facilitate meaningful explorations of the past, as well as how to return to one's present moment resources.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Foula Gavrilis

Foula Gavrilis

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Marin

Melanie Marin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Philip Paul

Philip Paul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


My guiding values are liberation and justice, and I strive to serve those values with everything I do as a therapist. I've been working in non-profit organizations with the LGBTQ+ community, people with a psychiatric diagnosis and unhoused people since 2006, and started practicing as a psychotherapist in 2018. My practice is focused on healing the trauma and attachment wounds that underly depression, anxiety and other challenges that limit our capacity to thrive.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeffrey Spodak

Dr. Jeffrey Spodak

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“The trust you develop in your psychotherapy with me creates a unique space in which you will understand things in your life more easily and deeply.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Inquisitive, Participatory
Daniel Sherman

Daniel Sherman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Mineola, NY


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Object Relations Theory and Client Centered Therapy to help those in my care.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
David Jou

David Jou

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I work from a non-judgemental stance since I understand how difficult it can be to express vulnerabilities to another.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Barbour

Brandon Barbour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marina Orphanides

Marina Orphanides

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Glenwood Landing, NY


“My work focuses on helping clients better understand their nervous system, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools that support lasting emotional resilience and meaningful change.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Christina Soddano

Claudia Christina Soddano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Sleepy Hollow, NY


I am a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.

I graduated from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services. I have a certification in Breath Coaching, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Yoga in my practice and actively integrate these wellness practices in our sessions.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Tema Watstein

Dr. Tema Watstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I have extensive experience in relationship and group therapy, particularly with non-monogamous and queer-identified populations.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Alice Ellerbeck

Alice Ellerbeck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the ultimate tool for facilitating healing and growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Krista Martinez

Dr. Krista Martinez

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe there are multiple pathways to healing and my goal is to create a safe space where different modalities can be explored, integrated, and supported in each person's journey to meeting their goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Wolfe

Lisa Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Diane Spear

Diane Spear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Dr. Narolyn Mendez

Dr. Narolyn Mendez

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“I am a licensed clinical psychologist that specializes in reproductive mental health—including decision-making around parenting and conception, reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum—Latinx psychology, women's issues, health...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Norvy Jean

Dr. Norvy Jean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I use a holistic partnership approach in the development of your plan of care and make sure you feel listened to.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Schela Brun

Schela Brun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Williston Park, NY


“I incorporate evidence-based techniques such as narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to address each individual's unique needs.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Andi Khoo-Miller

Andi Khoo-Miller

Therapist

In-person • 14 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.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Arjun Viswanathan

Arjun Viswanathan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and centered on shared decision-making, ensuring your voice and needs guide your care.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Serop J Terterian

Serop J Terterian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • New Hyde Park, NY


“I create an environment of safety and trust where people can build upon their current strengths to gain awareness of self-limiting beliefs and empowerment to increase self-efficacy.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Dr. Nick Galef

Dr. Nick Galef

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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
Dr. Jason Kruk

Dr. Jason Kruk

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • New York, NY


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I have over twenty years of experience working with a wide variety of clinical problems. I am most interested in working with individuals who are curious about themselves and who believe that they may find some relief from their struggles by examining their thoughts and feelings in the context of their relational history.


Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Sandra Lugo

Dr. Sandra Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Puglisi

Lauren Puglisi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • New York, NY


“My style involves tangible interventions to provide immediate relief and addressing root causes through longer-term work.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Mariko Tsutsumi

Mariko Tsutsumi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Cahill

Timothy Cahill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Sadia Chaudhury

Dr. Sadia Chaudhury

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Williston Park, NY


“In our work together, we will set goals, build a deeper understanding of maladaptive patterns, and learn more ways to manage the stress in your life.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Phoebe Malachai

Phoebe Malachai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • New York, NY


I work with artists of all backgrounds regarding struggles around creativity and self expression. I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as POC and LGBTQIA+ to explore their identities and deconstruct their own narrative within the larger lens of society. I treat both individuals, and couples, ranging from ages 15-40+.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

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.