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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Woodbury, NY

Headway serves Woodbury with flexible mental healthcare options for Aetna members, offering 8,512 providers for both talk therapy and medication support. Book a free consultation today and begin sessions within two weeks with copays from $0-$25.

Deanne Busch

Deanne Busch

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a warm, empathetic approach while helping clients build practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Jesse Palermo

Jesse Palermo

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior (DBT), person-centered, and humanistic therapies.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Angela Fowler

Angela Fowler

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My background includes nearly two decades in Level 1 trauma critical care and 18 months in a high‐acuity NYC shelter system—experiences that shaped my calm, steady, and trauma‐informed approach.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Karen Whittaker

Karen Whittaker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed by the State of New York who will provide evidence base care to clients from adolescent to adult that are struggling with mental health challenges.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Vanessa Borotz

Vanessa Borotz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Therapy is a space to slow down and honor the stories you carry — the experiences, relationships, and moments that have shaped you.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Candace DeVieira

Candace DeVieira

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I strive to make clients feel seen, heard, and understood. Asking for help may be difficult, but receiving it shouldn't be.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Sheila Nazario

Sheila Nazario

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Sheila is an active listener, empathetic, and compassionate who truly understands clients' concerns...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Chris Offermann

Chris Offermann

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Have you found yourself growing more distant in relationships? Are you struggling to find ways to function in the world? I work with individuals seeking greater clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I offer a grounded, compassionate approach that values collaboration and thoughtful reflection. I have experience in working with all ages I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that supports growth, understanding, and long-term resilience.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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Richard Higgins

Richard Higgins

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I try to bring a unique blend of warmth, humor, and caring directness to create an environment to safely explore what the barriers might be that are blocking the progress you are seeking.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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George Caballero

George Caballero

Virtual • New York


“In my over 40 years of experience I have helped clients mainly in the hispanic and elderly community, but I work with all people.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Kerrie Pelan

Kerrie Pelan

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is never to fit you into a one-size method. It's to figure out what will actually work for you.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

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Ayana Ali

Ayana Ali

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Working with me involves a lot of laughter; I utilize humor as much as I use validation of difficulties & teach frustration tolerance.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Challenging, Energetic

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Tania Artiles

Tania Artiles

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I take a holistic, strengths-based approach tailored to your unique needs.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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Tara Bates

Tara Bates

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe innovation and new ideas can spark a revolution in your life. Change is never easy, and it takes courage to work towards your own happiness.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Loretta Battistoni

Loretta Battistoni

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges you face.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Elizabeth Antonio

Elizabeth Antonio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I prioritize creating a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alexandra Thompson

Alexandra Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to always have clients leaving the session feeling better than when they first entered the space.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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David Sher

David Sher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“You can expect a genuine experience with an open-minded, non-judgemental therapist who will utilize best-practices to help you gain clarity and control over whatever brings you in.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Tiffany Buffardi, Lcsw

Tiffany Buffardi, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My role is to walk alongside you—helping you reconnect with your strengths, deepen your insight, and create a more grounded, healthy, and fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Humorous, Warm

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Yuliya Vaynrub

Yuliya Vaynrub

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Irene Esene

Irene Esene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My clients describe me as someone who truly listens, takes their concerns seriously, and makes them feel seen.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Elaina Hernandez

Elaina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. I integrate Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurie Premisler

Laurie Premisler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist and help people manage anxiety, self-doubt, grief, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Stephanie Elias

Stephanie Elias

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I support individuals in navigating healing, growth, and meaningful change at a pace that feels safe and empowering.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Debbie Mankita

Debbie Mankita

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I aim to create a space where clients feel understood, respected, and free from judgment. I work collaboratively and believe therapy should meet you where you are. My goal is to support you in gaining clarity and confidence as you navigate what brought you to therapy.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Radouane Laktib

Radouane Laktib

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to empathetically connect with clients, fostering a therapeutic alliance built on trust and understanding.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Kate Crocco

Kate Crocco

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I enjoy being hands on. I believe the client is the expert in the room and I am simply a guide to offer suggestions to help you find your solutions.”
Aetna + 9 others
Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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India Douglas

India Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I enjoy helping people towards becoming the best versions of themselves by creating a safe space to express emotions of any kind.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karine Nelson

Karine Nelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“Karine Nelson is an experienced and compassionate board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over a decade in the healthcare field.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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Julian Kaval

Julian Kaval

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Learn how to make your own evidence based darts that are bound to hit bullz-eye multiple times and continue to. Use Your, style, with your values in your way. What I can teach you is the kind of CBT that you learn by experience and usually increasingly enjoyable practice until you become a master of it and then you get terminate me. Or come back for review sessions whenever. By then you'll know how to reduce and change your negative moods like anxiety and anger into more rational and positive ones.

Through changing your irrational thinking to more practical/rational you will change your mood, perceiving more reality. With a bendable steal backbone you can adapt and instead of giving yourself more pressure. Give yourself props here and now. Become your own positive reinforcement technique.

Understand, guide and be more mindful of your negative the emotions. Tactfully attack irrational anxiety/panic/fear and possibly ADHD related, anger and frustrations. This therapy you learn by living it. You'll teach yourself how to be yourself more and more as you educate your personal psyche. Enhance your work with others through model behavior.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Vincent Jacopino

Vincent Jacopino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Cornwall, NY


“Most of my nursing career was dedicated to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, where I specialized in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Sarah Battaglia

Sarah Battaglia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes in their life that can help them overcome barriers to attaining their goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Dr. Emily Stimson

Dr. Emily Stimson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“I aim to create a safe, curious and openminded space for us to have useful, illuminating, healing conversations.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dwayne Brown

Dwayne Brown

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Together we will identify and navigate unhelpful patterns, thoughts and behaviors that may be affecting your ability to move forward in life.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Gary Chang

Gary Chang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I take time to listen deeply and work collaboratively with you to create a personalized treatment plan that fits your goals and your life.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Anthony Wu

Anthony Wu

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a 1.5gen immigrant, and I have worked closely with individuals to help them navigate culture-specific issues like assimilation, dual identities, clashing values, and family dynamics.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Teresa Shekerjian

Teresa Shekerjian

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I challenge, but do not push clients too hard too soon. Taking a deep look at oneself takes courage and vulnerability.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Holistic

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Julie Koster

Julie Koster

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My main priority for my private practice is to create a compassionate, welcoming environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences free of judgment.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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Joseph Toles

Joseph Toles

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I draw on my own experiences in foster care and public education to help clients overcome obstacles and navigate their life's journey.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Alan Majerol

Alan Majerol

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a Certified Practitioner in Compassionate Inquiry, a trauma-informed approach developed by Gabor Mate, that helps clients resolve current emotional struggles by inquiring with compassion and acceptance about difficult emotions and beliefs...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, 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.