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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sanford, NC

Access mental health support in Sanford with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 2,812 licensed providers. With copays as low as $0-$20 per session, you can focus on your care while we handle the insurance details. Flexible virtual and in-person sessions available with providers who have openings within two weeks.

Maria Agiato

Maria Agiato

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm passionate about working with teens and young adults that are beginning their mental health journey along with others who are looking for a different experience with a provider.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Smeeta Bhatta

Smeeta Bhatta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach combines evidence-based treatment with genuine compassion and respect for your unique journey.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Alicia Montgomery

Alicia Montgomery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Building a therapeutic relationship with the client is key to being effective in meeting the client's needs.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Russell

Jessica Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I work especially well with people who are functioning well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, unfocused, or unlike themselves.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

8307 University Executive Park Drive, Charlotte, NC

“My approach to care is holistic and person-centered, focusing on the whole individual, not just their symptoms.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Dr. Duane McClure

Dr. Duane McClure

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer therapy to adults to encourage insight in dealing with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and other phase of life concerns.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Revels

James Revels

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is centered around creating a warm, friendly and safe space for you to explore your concerns and issues.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Jacoby

Christy Jacoby

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Helping women stop living from anxiety, overthinking, and old survival patterns by reconnecting with their body's wisdom and authentic emotions.”

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues,

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

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.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Hamilton

James Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

668 Withrow Road, Forest City, NC

“My approach to counseling involves use of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered focusing on empowering the individual becoming the best version of self...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Johnathan Morgan

Johnathan Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Utilizing Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy, I measure symptoms and track progress through the course of therapy sessions so that the client can understand clearly where they are in the therapeutic process; how far they have come, and what is...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Dr. Keyonne Spencer

Dr. Keyonne Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I understand that even the strongest people sometimes need a safe place to put down what they've been carrying.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Felicia Marshall-Pierrelus

Felicia Marshall-Pierrelus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use motivational interviewing and therapeutic tools to identify each client's strengths and weaknesses while helping them move closer to their personal goals.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Dr. Candace Cardin

Dr. Candace Cardin

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am an authentic and warm clinician, with the ability to firmly drive you toward your psychological goals.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Direct, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

LaTonya Thorpe

LaTonya Thorpe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My work is rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity to grow, heal, and make sustaining life decisions.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Creative, Energetic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Valerie Starr

Valerie Starr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strongly believe in collaboration and open communication. Working closely with my patients, I strive to build a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Helene Zahn

Helene Zahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4020 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC

“Helene specializes in the integration of body, mindful awareness, holistic practices, and evidence-based practices toward empowering clients to have clarity around what they know. Specialization areas include but are not limited to: Trauma...”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss,

Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Gina Serrao

Gina Serrao

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, collaboratively work toward their goals, and equip them with effective coping skills.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Mckillop

Christopher Mckillop

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges and develop meaningful coping skills.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Satoria Pearce

Satoria Pearce

Therapist

Virtual • Wilson, NC


Growing up and transitioning into adulthood, I always felt that I needed a "person". Someone who could be there to support me through the hardships and uncertainties of life. Someone who was unbiased and was there to just listen or to be that shoulder to cry on when I felt like no one in the world would be able to understand me. Being that person that I once needed, is what fueled the desire within to become a therapist.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Black

Dr. Heather Black

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person

201 Lumberton Avenue, Carolina Beach, NC

“I believe emotional wellness and physical well-being are deeply connected, and I take a holistic approach to treatment.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Adrienne Holloway

Adrienne Holloway

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


Accepting new patients. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Holsan Behavioral Health who provides medication management with psychotherapy to ages six and older. I offer in-person appointments in Raleigh, NC, and telehealth services across the state of North Carolina. I specialize in attention difficulties, behavioral challenges, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, military issues, and trauma.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

David Burgess

David Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“An individual's physical, mental, social, and spiritual health are all interconnected and influence each other.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Bilitzke

Patricia Bilitzke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I think I'm very eclectic and various skills and techniques so everything depends on what you would like to work on.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Gigi Ritchey

Dr. Gigi Ritchey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am not here to judge. My purpose is to inspire and assist in empowering others to believe in themselves from the inside out.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Sarah Jacobs

Sarah Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Clients can expect to leave session feeling empowered, less anxious and as though they are strong enough to take on whatever life may throw them next.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Sunday Volano

Sunday Volano

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in those who have experienced trauma and are high-achieving, perfectionistic, or suffer from anxiety.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Kiyania Brown

Kiyania Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for individuals facing anxiety, stress, and performance-related challenges. My approach is collaborative, focusing on identifying your strengths and developing practical tools for mental well-being. My goal is to help you build resilience and achieve your personal and professional goals through personalized support.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lola Tasar

Lola Tasar

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on building self-esteem, increasing awareness, strengthening relationships, and helping you create a life that feels fulfilling.”

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Infertility,

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kelci Schaeffer

Kelci Schaeffer

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, supported, and able to build more authentic, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,

James Green

James Green

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I help clients move forward by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, identifying root patterns, and building practical skills for everyday life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Tucker

Erin Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that change happens when people are encouraged to recognize their own strengths and realize their potential to live happy, fulfilling lives.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care,

Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

James Sutton

James Sutton

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“During therapy, I listen to you and collaborate with you to find interventions to help you to better overcome the challenges facing you in a modern global society.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Domonique Blackmon

Domonique Blackmon

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in nurturing a positive trusting relationship between counselor and client which will result in a positive outcome.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Jessie Gogg

Jessie Gogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2485 North Carolina 16 Business, Denver, NC

I am a LCSW and certified parent coordinator. I have been working in mental health since 2011.

I like to work with many different populations, but I have a lot of experiences with coercive control dynamics, teenagers, ADHD, Mood and Anxiety disorders and family divorce and blended family dynamics.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Connie Mann

Connie Mann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“My passion is supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum as they face challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and perinatal mood disorders.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Dr. Michael Poggioli

Dr. Michael Poggioli

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I love ACT because it offers cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques for healing mindfully and compassionately.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes,

Creative, Empowering, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kathleen Kellum

Dr. Kathleen Kellum

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I enter the counseling relationship listening deeply for the concerns clients bring to our time together.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

Tina Atkinson

Tina Atkinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

2901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC

“The most important part of a therapeutic relationship is building trust, and I believe that to build that relationship it is important to know who YOU are.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders,

Empowering, Humorous, Participatory

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna,

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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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