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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Asheville, NC

Asheville residents with Aetna coverage can explore therapy and medication management through Headway, where the average client saves 75% on sessions. Connect with available providers in neighborhoods across the city with flexible virtual or in-person care.

Julia Ruff

Julia Ruff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“She enjoys teaching clients and their families the things we often aren't taught, like communication, emotion regulation, conflict resolution, and making friends.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Lexie Arlt

Lexie Arlt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“My approach to therapy has a focus on authenticity, and the journey of processing life experiences to uncover the best parts of you that have been there all along.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Clement

Christy Clement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“My hope is that during our work together you feel safe, seen, and free to say whatever needs to be said to improve your life in ways that feel important to you.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob Gregson

Jacob Gregson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I balance compassionate emotional support with honesty and use evidence-based approaches proven to facilitate real change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Samantha Osborne

Samantha Osborne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I'll teach you how to identify the thoughts and beliefs that create anxiety or insomnia, and I'll show you how to challenge your ideas to improve your mood.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Nicole Locklear

Nicole Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I am real with my clients. I do not tell you how to live your life or what decisions you should make about your life.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Madamba

Leah Madamba

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I create a safe space for you to explore what you want, and then we work together to figure out the best way for you to get there.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Holly Testerman

Holly Testerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


I am a License Clinical Addiction Specialist, License Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Certified Trauma Therapist II. I received my Master’s in Counseling from Longwood University. I have been working with those suffering from addiction and co-occurring disorders since 2011 in an outpatient and inpatient setting.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I work with clients to collaboratively create an open and safe environment where difficult thoughts and feelings can be shared, explored, and faced without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Katherine Hyde-Hensley

Dr. Katherine Hyde-Hensley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


Katherine is a prenatal and perinatal psychologist passionate about babies, families, and success. She has worked as a care coordinator, doula, and mental health provider in the community and clinical settings.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Jonathan Pack

Jonathan Pack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“My approach integrates psychodynamic work—helping us understand how past experiences continue to shape your inner world—with Gestalt techniques that keep our focus grounded in the here and now.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Empowering

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Suzanne Lowe

Suzanne Lowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I am have a very eclectic approach to therapy and have many tools in my tool box. I can be direct, inquisitive, reflective, and quite sensitive, and generally feel into what the client needs and would be most helpful.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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Janan Leya

Janan Leya

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I believe therapy should help you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindy Huelle

Mindy Huelle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Asheville, NC


Your Journey to Healing Starts Here! Life doesn't have to feel overwhelming. If you're struggling with difficult thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that keep you stuck, you're not alone—and there is hope for change. I specialize in helping individuals break free from the patterns that trauma creates in our lives. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges that feel impossible to navigate, we'll work together to identify what's keeping you stuck and create a clear path forward. Life stressors can be confusing and overwhelming, affecting how we see ourselves, our relationships and our future.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Sarah Barkley

Sarah Barkley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Asheville, NC


I have been in private practice for 20 years with my specialty focusing on individuals resolving historic traumas and women balancing all of the complications of womanhood in a fast paced, demanding world. My style is informed from my diverse experience. I have worked in adolescent residential treatment, FBI consulting, an expert witness and a graduate school professorship; all the while working with my private practice clients. In the last several years, I have been sought out as a corporate consultant and speaker to discuss how our negative experiences and traumas shape our behaviors as high intensity professionals.

The untapped magnificence I see in my clients never ceases to inspire and amaze me. Anyone who is willing to do hard work is already a gift to this World! I've grown bored of many things in my life but this work....never!

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rose Neugroschel

Rose Neugroschel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of clinical experience. Though I consider myself a generalist having worked in multiple settings with a range of issues, my niches include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating and body image concerns. These are issues I have personal experience with, and the tools I offer are ones I practice myself.

I am passionate about helping people reduce burnout, and develop a flexible relationship with food and the body, based on hunger, your schedule, accessibility to food and your feelings. The body changes based on age, injury, activity level and other things, and I understand that it can be hard to be kind to ourselves, given the culture we live in.

I aim to be non-judgmental, upfront, and supportive.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Christen Rinaldi

Christen Rinaldi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I believe healing happens when you stop performing and start listening — and then respond to what is discovered.”
Aetna + 2 others
Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Rebecca Branistareanu

Rebecca Branistareanu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I believe in being direct and compassionate, using contemplation and directly contacting the experiences present in the mind-body while staying grounded to build resilience and self-trust.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colleen Collins

Colleen Collins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Gastonia, NC


“I use a Person-Centered approach to therapy, which means we'll take time to build a trusting relationship...”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather MacLachlan

Heather MacLachlan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I come from a strength's perspective, empowering clients to believe in their highest potential, so they can believe in themselves and truly flourish.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Brit Klepac

Brit Klepac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I bring a creative approach to my therapy practice by blending talk therapy with drawing, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other art processes to help you experience, express, and understand your emotions.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Swanson

Brooke Swanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I have a lifetime of experience in healing through creativity, including movement, art, meditation, emotional regulation, and exploration of joy and pleasure.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Mellissa (Izzy) Duttle

Mellissa (Izzy) Duttle

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I use a trauma-informed approach, which means I focus on how past experiences may affect how you see the world and relate to others.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Katherine Cennamo

Katherine Cennamo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


I'm a dog-obsessor, nerd for flowers, and avid audiobook listener. I've been working in therapeutic settings since 2011. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about how to help others as they struggle, succeed, and move into becoming the person they’ve always wanted to be. I've learned the power of warmth & empathy... and also how to be straight up when my clients need to hear the truth.


It’s also probably helpful for you to know that I can’t help but drop the “f-bomb” at least once a minute. Oops.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Brock

Jennifer Brock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I strive to create an intentional safe space that fosters trust, compassion, and hope for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Williams

Megan Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I'm especially passionate about creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and people who have often felt misunderstood, different or pressured to fit expectations that are not authentic to them.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Kathryn Arrants

Kathryn Arrants

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I have seen children recover from symptoms of trauma and stress, families heal from grief, and adults find hope.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
James Colvin

James Colvin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I draw on my long experience as a therapist (LMFT) and as an ordained minister in a progressive denomination to help clients heal and thrive.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessie Bennett

Jessie Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I believe that healing starts when you're free to be fully yourself. You are the expert of your own experience.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Deana Haynes

Deana Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“My style is warm, empathic, and sometimes humorous—but always direct and focused on helping you meet your goals.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Benjamin O'Brien

Benjamin O'Brien

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I welcome and affirm all expressions of identity. As a person-centered therapist, I strive to treat every client with respect and unconditional positive regard.”
Aetna + 16 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kathryn Brockett

Kathryn Brockett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I help clients move toward their values without being bogged down by emotion dysregulation or unhelpful thinking patterns.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Robichaud

Amy Robichaud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I'd describe myself as genuine, supportive and direct. I approach therapy from a strengths based perspective and consider myself solution oriented.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Janet Canfield

Janet Canfield

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Asheville, NC


Life is hard. Sometimes you need a helping hand to overcome challenges and to live your best life. I believe you have the ability and power to heal yourself and to improve your situation. My goal is to help you have a life filled with joy and meaning, whatever that looks like to you. I work with children, youth and adults who are struggling with their identity, their relationships, their beliefs, their emotions, their past, their work life, their academics, their athletic performance, and their life goals. People I have helped include those with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, neurodiversity, and gender expression issues.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Nobles

Lauren Nobles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“Chandler loves helping older teens and adults find their joy and peace through affirming and helping them understand past traumatic experiences...”
Aetna + 5 others
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexis Decosimo

Dr. Alexis Decosimo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Candler, NC


“As an art therapist, I believe that artistic expression bypasses the limitations of language and opens a door to self-discovery.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Julie Wald

Julie Wald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Asheville, NC


“I'm a warm, down-to-earth therapist who truly values creating a space where you can be yourself without judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Robin Avery

Dr. Robin Avery

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Arden, NC


“She teaches you skills to help you cope with what cannot be changed, and offers new, positive ways to perceive, act, and experience yourself and your reality that can be a wellspring of growth, positivity, and personal life enhancement.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Kevin Link

Kevin Link

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Hendersonville, NC


I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and nationally certified counselor (NCC) with a master’s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. I provide trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, and difficult life experiences. I use EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT-informed approaches to help clients process painful experiences, develop practical coping skills, and feel more confident and in control. My goal is to provide a judgment-free space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Powers

Megan Powers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Candler, NC


“I always consider a person's body, mind, and spirit. I work to develop trusting relationships with my clients.”
Aetna + 9 others
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.