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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Kernersville, NC

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Kernersville with copays as low as $0-$25 per session. Headway connects you with 2,879 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual care.

Tiffany Sanders

Tiffany Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My deepest belief is that every person already carries resilience within them. My job is to help you find and build on what's already there.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Erin Gora

Erin Gora

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with years of experience walking alongside individuals and families through some of life's most tender and difficult chapters — aging, illness, caregiving, grief, and major life transitions. I've worked across hospital, hospice, palliative care, dementia care, and community settings, and that breadth has taught me that every person's story is deeply unique.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cierra Alsobrooks

Cierra Alsobrooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Cierra Alsobrooks, it’s great to meet you! I am a UNCW & NCSU alumni & have been providing therapy services for 5 years, primarily working with college aged individuals for concerns of anxiety, depression, stress management, adjustment, trauma, disordered eating, and OCD.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Gerald Ziemba

Gerald Ziemba

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a warm reaffirming solution-oriented counselor who is going to assist you in finding effective strategies to live a more balanced lifestyle.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michelle Cantrell

Michelle Cantrell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“When I conduct therapy, my work includes identifying the root of the problem, establishing a timeline of the problem and the outcomes it has created, and developing a goal that will establish progress, growth, and empowerment.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Madelyn Tiwari

Madelyn Tiwari

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Life doesn’t always give you time to catch your breath, whether you’re managing

anxiety and depression, moving through a stressful life transition, or facing a chronic

illness or end-of-life diagnosis. For over 12 years, I’ve helped adults and seniors find

steadier ground through anxiety, depression, chronic illness, end-of-life care, and the

stress of young adulthood, in a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental space. If you’re

looking for a therapist to walk alongside you, I’d love to connect.

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

Dawn Boyer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I help adolescents and adults who feel weighed down by trauma, anxiety, or depression—whether that comes from childhood abuse, military experiences, or the impact of a narcissistic parent, ex, or partner. I know how isolating that can be. In our work together, my priority is helping you feel truly seen, heard, and understood in a safe, confidential space where you can show up exactly as you are.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Melinda Abernethy

Melinda Abernethy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual's needs, fostering a safe space for healing and personal growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Chippendale-Katona

Beth Chippendale-Katona

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring authenticity, humor, and compassion into our work together while creating a space where you can openly explore challenges without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dr. Derrick Johnson

Dr. Derrick Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is about "discovery, education, and growth," and utilize this formula to help you create the change you are seeking.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Marilyn Napoleon

Marilyn Napoleon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Life has a way of leaving marks on us — and I've spent over 30 years helping people understand those marks, heal from them, and build something better on the other side.

My work has taken me into some of the most challenging spaces imaginable: elementary schools, detention centers, maximum-security prisons, psychiatric hospitals, and community-based settings. What I've learned from walking alongside people in those environments is that healing is possible anywhere — and that every person, no matter their background or story, deserves a therapist who genuinely sees them.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Diana Muyonga

Diana Muyonga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have a passion for providing compassionate care with a focus on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lanette Allendorf

Lanette Allendorf

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Using strengths-based, solution focused conversation we will investigate, define, and pave the path to accomplish your goals.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Phil Barrineau

Phil Barrineau

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My style is welcoming and non-judgmental. I work hard to hold space for clients who need a safe place to talk about what is going in their lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Christine Hayes

Christine Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm also a single parent and a person in long-term recovery - which means I've lived a version of what many of my clients are navigating.”
Aetna + 7 others
PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Lindsey Reinhardt

Lindsey Reinhardt

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Y'all! You have made your way over to my profile, welcome.

I am Lindsey, I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a licensed clinical addiction specialist in the state of North Carolina.

I graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelors of Psychology in 2020, and from Montreat College with a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023.

I specialize in drug and alcohol addiction, codependent behaviors, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and trauma.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alina Lis

Alina Lis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm passionate about helping people gain clarity, emotional balance, and long-term stability through thoughtful, evidence-based care.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Char Penn

Char Penn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy isn't about what's "wrong" with you, it's about finding what no longer is working and discovering a new way.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Allison Peters

Allison Peters

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, with an emphasis on creating a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Tina Spach

Tina Spach

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist — and this work is not just my profession, it is my calling. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating substance and behavioral addictions, and I also hold space for something that often goes unaddressed: the family members of addicted loved ones, who carry their own profound pain and deserve their own healing. I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relapse Prevention, and Self-Compassion practices. But beyond the credentials, here is what I want you to know about me: I believe that therapy is about walking beside you — not directing you, not fixing you — with the quiet understanding that we are all, in our own way, walking one another home. That belief shapes everything about how I show up for my clients.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Joanna Durham

Joanna Durham

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“JoAnna is certified by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy as a nationally certified Trainer, Educator and Practitioner.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. R. Dietrich Stewart

Dr. R. Dietrich Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“What I believe truly defines my work is the way I integrate my broad clinical background with various techniques from different therapies such as cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, reality-based therapies, professional...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arkatheia Thomas

Arkatheia Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a warm, supportive space where you can speak honestly, feel heard without judgment, and begin making sense of what you're experiencing.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Tonia Locklear

Tonia Locklear

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I utilize an integrative approach blending different but complimentary theories in order to work with my client in the most effective way.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Crystal Neal

Crystal Neal

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help you understand your direction and power.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Toothman

Taylor Toothman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with practical tools for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Charles Zamora

Charles Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I retired from the U.S. Army in 2022 and my first experience with behavioral health was as a client following my first combat deployment.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Etheridge

Chelsea Etheridge

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, NC


“I use guided meditation and art activities to help prepare our minds to enter the safe space of therapy and regulate in order to end therapy and enter back into daily life.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheena Barrett Burden

Sheena Barrett Burden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Greenville, NC


“I believe there's something powerful about creating a space where individuals feel safe enough to be fully themselves.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Yvonne Oree

Yvonne Oree

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to be honest, direct, and supportive — helping you recognize and leverage the strengths you already have to create real, meaningful change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Walter Belk

Walter Belk

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm also a traumatic brain injury survivor. I know firsthand what it's like to struggle with focus, frustration, and rebuilding, and that experience shapes how I listen.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Katie Tibbles

Katie Tibbles

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is relational and rooted in trust. I integrate EMDR and somatic techniques to support deeper healing.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Obasi Amare

Obasi Amare

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a therapist, Obasi sees therapy as guided self-observation where he assists the client in editing their narrative.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lakesha McNeill

Lakesha McNeill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fayetteville, NC


Life is full of transitions, and sometimes those changes can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, a major life change, or rebuilding after incarceration, my goal is to provide compassionate, judgment-free care that meets you where you are. I believe treatment should focus on the whole person—not just symptoms. Together we’ll create a plan that supports your mental wellness while helping you build the life you want, with medication management, therapy, and practical resources tailored to your needs.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Ariel Harris

Ariel Harris

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe therapy should be a place where you don’t have to have it all together. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who are used to being the “strong one” for everyone else, but privately struggle with relationships, boundaries, confidence, or life transitions. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where you can show up authentically, gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. I especially enjoy working with Black women and LGBTQ+ adults and strive to create an affirming, culturally responsive space where clients can show up fully as themselves.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Esezobor

Christine Esezobor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that when you recognize the strength and power you carry within you, you can begin to create meaningful change in your life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Nicole Woods

Nicole Woods

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and women’s issues, including maternal mental health and postpartum concerns. I know how overwhelming it can feel when you’re carrying too much or no longer feel like yourself. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, better understand what you’re experiencing, and begin making meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I approach therapy with patience, collaboration, and compassion... tailor each session to meet clients where they are, using evidence-based strategies to fit their individual needs and preferences.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Asante Beverly

Asante Beverly

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Clients can expect a judgment-free and unbiased environment where they feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Kempson Aparico

Allison Kempson Aparico

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe that therapy can have a great impact on one's life. If one is motivated, one can resolve problems, feel better, and address past hardships. I have over thirty years of experience helping clients achieve their goals in a supportive and safe environment. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. I have resided in both the United States and Latin America. I look forward to working with each and every client, in order that they may reach their happiest self possible.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, 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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