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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Cary, NC

Find Aetna-covered mental healthcare in Cary with Headway's network of 2,886 licensed providers. Sessions start at $0-$25 per copay with flexible in-person and virtual options available within two weeks.

Bassey Kalu

Bassey Kalu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Lumberton, NC


“I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to help you feel comfortable; thereby enabling you to improve your life and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Thomas Coogan

Thomas Coogan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I draw from evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Music Therapy, tailoring each session to fit the individual needs and goals of my clients.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kristie Wimbush

Kristie Wimbush

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Raleigh, NC


Hello, I have a nearly 10 years experience in a mental health field, working with populations from all different backgrounds and cultures.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dawn Hall

Dawn Hall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good outcomes, and I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Samara Bowser

Samara Bowser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel emotionally safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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Sheryl Clark

Sheryl Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Raleigh, NC


As a LCMHC, I try to create a safe , non-judgmental place to explore your issues and improve the quality of your life.

I work with trauma, chronic illness or care givers for chronically ill individuals, and those suffering loss of all types. I am trained in numerous modalities such as DBT, TF-CBT, and holistic therapies.

Please note: appointments booked through Headway does not guarantee availability. To be assured of an appointment time please contact me or text my admin, Amalia, at 919-771-6050.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Ronnie Rizek

Ronnie Rizek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Garner, NC


“I specialize in working with couples, and individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders and OCD.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leigh Fernandez

Leigh Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“Clients describe me as upbeat, disarming and genuine. It is my honor to help you make progress in weeks, not months, and help get you back to thriving, not just surviving.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shamika Milliken, Lcsw

Shamika Milliken, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I view each client as a unique individual and tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Edgington

Victoria Edgington

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“I believe you are always doing your best, and that every struggle makes sense if we look at the full context of your life and experiences.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Rubain

Dr. Stephanie Rubain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“She provides client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive and respectful services in the quest to meet a client where they are and to support them in their journey to wellness and a life worth living.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Azleena Azhar

Azleena Azhar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Durham, NC


Azleena Azhar works with clients from all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds at Lifeologie Counseling Durham. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, abuse, and intimate partner violence, helping them develop their inner strengthand resilience. She incorporates present moment mindfulness, boundary setting, and transcendence to help clients navigate toxic relationships and narcissistic family systems.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Hart

Courtney Hart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Durham, NC


Courtney Hart, LCMHC, provides counseling for depression, anxiety, assertive communication, life transitions, and stress. She is passionate about working with all age groups- children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She offers online therapy and also meets with clients in person at Lifeologie Counseling Durham.

Courtney has an empathetic style of counseling that feels warm and welcoming. She enjoys helping clients explore their values, beliefs, and boundaries. She helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that may hinder reaching their goals. Courtney

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Warm

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William Lehrer

William Lehrer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Durham, NC


“I specialize in a variety of issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Cynthia Jones

Cynthia Jones

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Durham, NC


“Clients can expect to come away from the first session with a sense of hope and skills to start on the first steps of their own wellness path.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Kristin Sanders

Kristin Sanders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Fuquay-Varina, NC


“I specialize in working with people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, who identify as neurodivergent, who are living with chronic conditions, are experiencing life transitions, and those who experience symptoms from depression, anxiety, and...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Alexis Arzuaga

Alexis Arzuaga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I use neuroscience-informed, trauma-focused, and solution/goal-focused interventions, including memory reconsolidation to resolve—not just manage—symptoms.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jhazmere Preston

Jhazmere Preston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Raleigh, NC


“During our sessions, you can expect to be in a judgment free environment. My goal is to assist you in finding the answers that help gain insight and instill a sense of hope.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Kristina Murray

Kristina Murray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe in seeing the whole person—not just the diagnosis—and strive to create a safe, supportive space where my patients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their journey toward wellness.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jasmine Potts

Jasmine Potts

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kristin Doyle

Kristin Doyle

Therapist

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


“As a queer person of color, I am deeply committed to creating spaces that are LGBTQIA+ affirming & anti-racist.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felipe Blue

Felipe Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am empathic, genuine, open, and flexible. I respect clients as persons and as developing professionals...”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antoinette Burch

Antoinette Burch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Fuquay-Varina, NC


“I believe healing begins with connection, authenticity, and the ability to show up without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Jeter

Hannah Jeter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Durham, NC


“My goal is to honor that bravery, hold space for anything you bring to the table, and help you move forward in a safe and comfortable environment.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Zurawel

Michael Zurawel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Knightdale, NC


“I know what it's like to feel hopeless and purposeless. Life is hard and without hope and sense of purpose, it's almost impossible to get through.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gregory Connuck

Gregory Connuck

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


My name is Greg, and I'm an LCSW and psychoanalytic candidate at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas. Originally from New York, I studied History of the Middle East and North Africa at Oberlin College before moving to Asheville, North Carolina. For several years, I worked doing direct care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as in-home care for older adults in the general population. While caring for my clients in these settings, I became interested in psychoanalysis as a way to more thoroughly understand their experiences. I then attended the Social Work program at Western Carolina University, where I specialized in the treatment of substance use disorders, working at an intensive outpatient program and a state treatment center offering affordable detoxification and acute care. After graduating, I moved to the Triangle to pursue psychoanalytic training, and am now in clinical practice in Chapel Hill.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Joseph Park

Joseph Park

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices and shaped by a deep respect for each individual's unique history and experiences.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Leslie Cloninger

Leslie Cloninger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Chapel Hill, NC


“I am a DBT therapist and find it expansive enough to deal with all the different areas of life and behaviors/emotions that create problems in living.”
Aetna + 6 others
LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Florence (Lore) Owen

Florence (Lore) Owen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Garner, NC


“I have a passion for helping children and adolescents develop positive strategies toward becoming healthy adults.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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Ollie Walker

Ollie Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe that identifying and honoring one's strengths, especially in the context of struggle, is important to growth and healing.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe the more effectively people communicate with and depend on one another, the more independent and confident they become.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daran Edmonds

Daran Edmonds

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Carrboro, NC


I earned my Master of Social Work from UNC–Chapel Hill in 1999 and have more than 25 years of experience helping adults and families navigate emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and major life challenges. My background includes work as a psychotherapist and child welfare social worker.

I bring experience, steadiness, and genuine curiosity to my work. I am interested not only in what people are struggling with, but in how they came to experience themselves and their lives in the ways they do.

Through Headway, I provide insurance-based therapy to individual adults only. I do not see couples through insurance.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Crystal Sterling

Crystal Sterling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Durham, NC


I have 19 years of experience as a fully licensed therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 25 years of social work experience


I have a passion working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and am skilled in the application of therapeutic interventions across a number of settings (i.e. schools, community mental health, social services, medical/hospital/PDC [Private Diagnostic Clinic], and private practice).


Trained in treating ODD, CD, ADHD, PTSD, Anger, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Bereavement, Complex Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Stress, and Personality Disorders (particularly Antisocial and Borderline)


I use intervention techniques such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Focused included), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention


I am an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Robin Peterson

Robin Peterson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


“Her goal is to provide the most comprehensive plan that targets each of the client's individual needs.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Catina Greene

Catina Greene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


“I incorporate the client's experience with my expertise and evidence-based practice to provide an individualized plan of care for each client.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Arthur Payne

Arthur Payne

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Durham, NC


“I am down to earth and focused on assisting others to determine potential changes that they want to make.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory
Stephanie Lastra

Stephanie Lastra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Fuquay-Varina, NC


“I want clients to leave sessions feeling heard and understood, and that they have an active role in their treatment plan.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Katherine Carver

Katherine Carver

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Durham, NC


“I enjoy an conversational approach therapy. I feel this is the best way to get to know the you and build rapport.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Bethany Dement

Bethany Dement

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Wake Forest, NC


“I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples, including LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous clients.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Tim Brooks

Tim Brooks

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Durham, NC


“I believe that we all have inherent strengths and challenges that we need to understand and accommodate in our lives.”
Aetna + 14 others
Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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.