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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte residents with Aetna coverage can access talk therapy and medication management through Headway. With copays ranging from $0-$20 and providers available soon, getting support has never been more accessible.

Stephanie Speller-henderson

Stephanie Speller-henderson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the Professional Therapeutic Relationship between client and therapist is the key variable in facilitating positive changes.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Muhammad Saeed

Muhammad Saeed

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“I believe effective psychiatric care begins with listening and understanding each patient as an individual, not just a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stephen Van Schaick

Stephen Van Schaick

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I've been considered a therapist for those that don't like therapy. I value impact the most. Therapy is my art form, not my personality.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Monique Batchelor

Monique Batchelor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a board certified pyschiatric mental health nurse practitioner I have over 30 years experience as a mental health provider and 10 years as a prescribing practitioner.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Clodagh O' Herlihy

Clodagh O' Herlihy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Raleigh, NC


Clodagh O' Herlihy is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over 17 years of relationship counseling. She has an integrative approach with which she incorporates body mind and spirit or attitude in her work.

Clodagh works with individuals and couples. Clients that show up in her office need help with relationship conflict, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, infidelity and sexual intimacy.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My counseling approach will help clients attain self-realization, set and accomplish goals, and elicit self-efficacy.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jim Condon

Jim Condon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Wake Forest, NC


I've been an LCSW for 25 years.

I'm an OIF/OEF Navy Veteran.

I'm experienced in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples and men's issues.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Haley Goerke

Haley Goerke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a new mother, I have become passionate about working with new moms as they navigate the profound transition into motherhood.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacia Crick-Brommel

Stacia Crick-Brommel

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“Because my therapy is process driven, I help patients learn to let go of control, be in the moment and increase their ability to accurately identify and express feelings as a way to let go and move forward in emotionally healthier ways.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Michelle Stern

Michelle Stern

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My work is also informed by personal experience with ADHD, which adds perspective alongside my professional training.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Tajae Thomas

Tajae Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use active listening, psycho-education, stress management and encourage positive decision making to help you feel seen and supported — while also helping you move forward.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eman Moustafa

Eman Moustafa

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Consider EMDR, a modality that uses the brain's natural processing genius to move through upsetting issues blocking your flow and happiness.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Davis

Sophia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use an integrative approach to therapy informed by interpersonal, strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, harm reduction, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive perspectives.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Chung

Susan Chung

Therapist

Virtual • Chapel Hill, NC


Since 2010, Susan Chung has been working in the field of mental health and have provided counseling services for seniors, children, adolescents and adults and seen several hundred cases. Ms. Chung’s expertise is working with individual children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Chung has received her Master of Social Work degree in 2014 at New York University. Besides holding a MSW degree, MS. Chung has received her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from University of Southern California in 2009.



Currently, Ms. Chung holds a Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina states, have several years of supervision experience, and am fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Briana Talarico

Briana Talarico

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a compassionate, affirming space where you can show up as your full self—no need to mask or shrink.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Paula Taylor

Paula Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy can be a safe space to explore your story and create new endings to former troubling life events and circumstances.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Bey

Jessica Bey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a laid-back professional which reflects in the work I do as those I come in contact with find our sessions calming.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

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Sarah Chester

Sarah Chester

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm licensed to treat substance use disorders and bring a deep, nonjudgmental understanding to this work.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Theodore Gilbert

Theodore Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the most important factor of successful treatment starts with establishing a genuine therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
April Savage

April Savage

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I, the therapist don't provide answers, but guidance on your journey to reach your destination that could be constantly changing and shifting as you evolve in to the you that you always wanted to be.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Thomas Peterson

Thomas Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a person-centered counselor, I am non-judgmental in my approach and I acknowledge the client's experience in a respectful and empathetic manner in order to foster self-discovery.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Cynthia Von Der Lehr

Cynthia Von Der Lehr

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide a space that is compassionate and non-judgmental, where you can learn about yourself, promote self-growth and reduce suffering.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Savannah Reed

Savannah Reed

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach each session with empathy, understanding, and care, meeting you where you are and tailoring our time together to meet your unique needs.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Mignon Hooper

Mignon Hooper

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a Bilingual/ Bi-cultural mature cisgender female with nearly 26 years of clinical experience, I want you to know that your healing, and wellbeing, are my priority...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Sarah Consbruck

Sarah Consbruck

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Sarah brings a direct and trauma-informed approach to her sessions, ensuring that her clients feel understood and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Halle Lee

Halle Lee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should provide a safe and comfortable space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes at their own pace.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Luz Florio

Luz Florio

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience. I have worked in community based counseling, private practice and military counseling and I utilize CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Counseling to help clients reach their goals.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Arthur Frankel

Arthur Frankel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want my clients to feel that they learned something about themselves and about their relationships after each session.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Shawndele Danzy

Shawndele Danzy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“If you are looking for an energetic, direct, and open-minded provider to manage your psychiatric medications or guide your MAT recovery, I am ready to get to work with you.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trina McDonald

Trina McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“During our sessions you can expect to collaborate with me to work toward your personalized goals to achieve balance and well-being...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alana Artis

Alana Artis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a collaborative and welcoming space where I integrate faith and evidence-based practices to guide you toward truth, healing, and your God-given purpose.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Monika Pursell

Monika Pursell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My specialties include complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and issues related to low self-worth and esteem.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Hema Naraharisetty

Hema Naraharisetty

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use different trauma processing methodologies such as EMDR, IFS, SE to name a few to heal from past wounds.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Brittni Adekoya

Brittni Adekoya

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe healing is an ongoing journey that looks different for each individual. I invoke a holistic approach and utilize approaches based in psychodynamic theory, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. As part of the therapeutic process, I want to build a brave space with you, and empower you through your healing journey.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
David Newson

David Newson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


You look like you have it together on the outside, but internally, things feel increasingly out of control. Drinking, marijuana, or gambling may have started as a way to cope, escape, or unwind, but now they're creating problems you can no longer ignore. You've probably tried to cut back, control it, or manage it on your own. Maybe it worked for a while, but the same patterns keep returning. I work with men who are tired of repeating the same cycle and are ready to make meaningful changes.

I specialize in addiction recovery, substance use disorders, and gambling-related concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (NC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (SC), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), I provide a practical, structured approach focused on long-term change. Therapy goes beyond simply talking about the problem. We work to understand what's driving the behavior, build healthier coping strategies, increase accountability, and create a clear path forward.

Many of the men I work with are successful, responsible people who know something needs to change but aren't sure how to get there. If you're ready to stop repeating the same patterns and start building a different future, I offer secure online counseling across North Carolina. The first session is simply a conversation about what's happening and where you want things to go next.

Aetna + 7 others
Men's issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a warm, empathetic yet challenging approach, to ensure my clients get the most out of their sessions.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Emily Simoneau

Emily Simoneau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that mental health care should be a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Trevor Blue

Trevor Blue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“First and foremost, I work to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you so that you can feel at ease sharing your worries and concerns.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Kimberly Gililland

Kimberly Gililland

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to help individuals build confidence, eliminate self doubt, and navigate successfully through this hectic and beautiful thing we call life.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, 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.

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