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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Valley Stream, NY

Headway partners with Cigna to bring affordable mental healthcare to Valley Stream residents, offering 7,720 providers across talk therapy and medication management. Many patients start sessions within days at copays around $30.

Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“My practice is about listening and engagement with my patients. We will spend time understanding your journey...”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Gregory Sandler

Gregory Sandler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Luis Cajina

Luis Cajina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


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

Michael Blecher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Andrew Cruise

Andrew Cruise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Haydee M. Cerezo

Haydee M. Cerezo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


Great to meet you!

My name is Haydee Cerezo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a trained psychotherapist with specialization in treatment for depression, anxiety, grief/loss and life transitions. With 20 years of experience, I understand that seeking help can be challenging and takes courage. Congratulations on taking the first step. Prioritizing one's mental health can lead to a happier and stable life.

Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paulina Ulano

Paulina Ulano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that therapy process is an ongoing dynamic relationship, in which you feel understood, supported, discover more about yourself, and where you experience positive change and personal growth.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Mariko Tsutsumi

Mariko Tsutsumi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arthur Cardinale

Arthur Cardinale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I work from a person-centered approach. It enables me to connect with an individual's experiences and perspectives in order to form a true alliance.”
Cigna + 10 others
Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Yoko Iwaki

Yoko Iwaki

Therapist

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


“I believe in the resilience of the human spirit. My goal is to create a safe space that facilitates self-exploration and personal growth.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Kelda Nelson

Kelda Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Whitney Delphos

Dr. Whitney Delphos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach to counseling is based on the idea that people need to be intrinsically motivated in order to achieve positive changes in their lives.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Diana Gongora

Diana Gongora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Sandra Lugo

Dr. Sandra Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Cahill

Timothy Cahill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach integrates mindfulness-based and compassion-based cognitive behavioral therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).”
Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Victor Mensah

Dr. Victor Mensah

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I take an evidence-based approach to psychiatric medication management, guided by warmth, empathy, and respect for each person’s individual needs and goals.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Julie Lange-Castronova

Dr. Julie Lange-Castronova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Wantagh, NY


“I have a holistic approach to treatment using cognitive behavioral strategies in conjunction with psychodynamic theory.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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Carla Rose

Carla Rose

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


I hold a BS Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University and an MA in Art Therapy from NYU. I am licensed by the State of NY and nationally Board Certified by ATCB. Fluent in Italian; Certificate in Trauma and Creative Arts; IFS-informed, post-Master's level trainings in CBT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IMAGO relationship therapy. 20 years experience with people from 3-99. Creative, empathic and client-centered, your treatment will be as unique as you are.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robert Reiner

Dr. Robert Reiner

Psychologist

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


“You will not only get a place where you can safely unburden yourself, but you will receive a structured solution oriented treatment plan, derived from clinical interviews and psychological testing.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Robin Malamud

Robin Malamud

Therapist

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


“My goal in treatment is for you to find your best quality of life and be able to overcome life's challenges and obstacles.”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brooke Langford

Brooke Langford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I am committed to helping clients learn new skills to build stronger, healthier relationships, increase emotional expression, and gain confidence with themselves.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Debra Domenech-Ristorucci

Debra Domenech-Ristorucci

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New York, NY


“For more than thirty years, I have walked alongside adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and the family and relationship strain that quietly wears people down.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yulgeim Gomez

Yulgeim Gomez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Kevin Obi

Kevin Obi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • The Bronx, NY


“My goal is to empower clients to take an active role in their mental health journey and equip them with the tools they need to thrive.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Isaiah David

Isaiah David

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychoanalysis is a long-term engagement with the unconscious which aims for fundamental and transformational changes in one's experience of the world by means of dialogue with one's conflicting desires.”
Cigna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Brandon Barbour

Brandon Barbour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Patricia Crevits

Patricia Crevits

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


I have extensive experience working with people of all ages in the creative fields, young adults lost at a crossroad in their life.

Cigna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sakina Hayden

Sakina Hayden

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Farmingdale, NY


“I specialize in psychopharmacology and my treatment philosophy centers on caring for the whole person as well as integrating holistic interventions when possible.”
Cigna + 13 others
Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kimberly Castillo-perez

Kimberly Castillo-perez

Therapist

In-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“My style is very collaborative. I'm not afraid to navigate a complex internal mental landscape with you.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma
Challenging, Direct, Participatory
Dr. Sheikh Hoque

Dr. Sheikh Hoque

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Melville, NY


“He aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable speaking openly, asking questions, and working toward feeling more like themselves again.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Erica Roe

Erica Roe

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Mark Harren

Mark Harren

Therapist

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


“I offer a steady, grounded, and deeply attuned presence, with strong emphasis on creating the conditions for safety, trust, and meaningful transformation.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Yara Adam-Whiter

Yara Adam-Whiter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe in creating a collaborative, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic environment to build a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment and growth of the client.”
Cigna + 13 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irma Yavno

Irma Yavno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


Hi there and welcome!

My priority is supporting clients on their journeys towards personal healing & growth.

In 2010, I received my MSW/LMSW. While doing outpatient clinical work at the NYC non-profit agency JBFCS, I became an LCSW. In 2016, I began to establish my private psychotherapy practice, focusing on young and professional adults presenting with a broad variety of life challenges.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Giana Quinterno

Giana Quinterno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New York, NY


“She integrates movement, play, and collaboration into her sessions, always meeting clients where they are and building from their strengths.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Abdel Michel

Abdel Michel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • New Rochelle, NY


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 2 years of experience in advanced practice and 16 years as a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Starke

Mary Starke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Amityville, NY


“I provide a supportive, respectful and accepting space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Betty Lau

Dr. Betty Lau

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I'm a Board-certified child psychiatrist, in private practice. Simultaneously, as the director of one of the largest public, child psychiatry clinics in New York City, 90% of my patients are under the age of 18.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexa Guter

Alexa Guter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • West Babylon, NY


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I want you to feel comfortable, understood, and never judged.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Creative, Participatory, 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.