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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.

Scott Spiers

Scott Spiers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help adults who feel trapped in the cycle of drinking, relapse, and self-blame—especially those who resist traditional treatment.”

Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction

Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded

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

Matthew Eaddy

Matthew Eaddy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Each client will find solace in knowing there are many roads to growth and that they are in the driver's seat with an enthusiastic, caring professional riding along.”

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

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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

Glory Gilbert

Glory Gilbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a very warm, non-judgmental environment. I make it a point to listen to all requests/needs.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

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

Kristen Skulicz

Kristen Skulicz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1064 Meadowview Drive, Boone, NC

“I strive to create a safe, respectful, informal space for people to slow down, and give themselves the time and energy they need to explore how they feel about their lives, untangle their thoughts, and identify what they would like to be working...”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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

Celeste Ige

Celeste Ige

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost ubiquitous experience, affecting individuals across various walks of life. My ideal client embodies this struggle—someone grappling with the relentless pressures and demands of daily living. Such clients often find themselves feeling on edge, unable to quiet their minds, and burdened with a sense of lethargy that paralyzes their motivation. Understanding the intricacies of their experience is crucial to providing the support they need on their journey toward well-being.

Stress manifests in myriad ways, and for my ideal client, it often creates an incessant whirlwind of thoughts that disrupts their peace of mind. These spiraling thoughts can be overwhelming, leading to a cycle of worry and anxiety that is difficult to escape. It is not uncommon for individuals in this state to feel trapped in a never-ending loop of “what ifs,” replaying past events or catastrophizing future scenarios. This overwhelming mental activity can leave one feeling drained and exhausted, reducing their ability to engage meaningfully with life.

Low motivation is another significant aspect of my ideal client's experience. Simple tasks that once felt manageable now seem monumental. The energy that once fueled productivity and happiness is replaced with a fog of fatigue and apathy. This disengagement often exacerbates feelings of guilt and inadequacy, creating a vicious cycle where clients feel even more stressed and demotivated because they perceive themselves as failing to meet their own expectations. The internal dialogue frequently becomes excessively critical, with clients telling themselves they should be doing better or that others are more successful.

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Melvin Blackwell

Melvin Blackwell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a gentle, collaborative approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges in a safe, supportive space.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


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Deiandra Wade-Anderson

Deiandra Wade-Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My goal is to help individuals define their purpose and provide skills needed to attain those ambitions...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Creative, Open-minded, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jody Bresee

Jody Bresee

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Within the structure of the therapeutic relationship clients can access their inner strengths and promote change.”

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

Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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

Kelly Van Vleet

Kelly Van Vleet

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Therapy with me is a kind, supportive space where you can be fully yourself—heard, understood, and accepted.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Lydia Long

Lydia Long

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I practice a variety of acceptance and mindfulness practices that are evidence based treatment modalities tailored to meet your individual needs.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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

Dr. William Philadelphia

Dr. William Philadelphia

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I welcome the opportunity to interact with those who are seeking support as they struggle with various mental health concerns affecting how they live each day. I have been providing this support for 22 years as a licensed provider working with a variety of concerns using an eclectic approach to such concerns as depression, anxiety, serious mental health issues, family concerns and traumas.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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

Jennifer Jimenez

Jennifer Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • Greenville, NC


With you in the driver's seat, we will utilize a strength-based, solution-focused approach with an incorporation of mindfulness techniques. Finding the problematic patterns and breaking free of them so that you can step fully into your power. It truly is an honor to start this journey with you.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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

Claudia Almeida

Claudia Almeida

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes good psychiatric care begins with understanding the person, not just the diagnosis.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Walter Adigwe

Walter Adigwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over two decades of experience in both critical care and psychiatric settings, I've learned the importance of treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis...”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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

Kathryn Strachota

Kathryn Strachota

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


Anxiety, trauma, family conflict, or overwhelming emotions can make life feel harder than it needs to be. You deserve support that meets you where you are. I have over a decade of mental health experience, including foster care, intensive in home services, and family reunification. I especially enjoy working with teens, but I welcome adults, children, and families navigating life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.

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

Creative, Humorous, Participatory

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

Sharday Fields

Sharday Fields

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy, and rational-emotive therapy and motivational interviewing.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Summer Estes

Summer Estes

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I work non-pathologizingly, viewing symptoms as meaningful signals rather than problems to be fixed.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Webb

Timothy Webb

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a former firefighter and Emergency Room clinician, I understand many of the unique experiences of both first responders and Veterans.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health,

Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Accepts Aetna, Cigna

Veronica Wruble

Veronica Wruble

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


Life can pull us in a hundred different directions, and sometimes it takes slowing down, getting real, and having honest conversations to find our way forward. My approach is straightforward and commpassionate - no judgment, no fluff. I meet you where you are, walk beside you through the challenges, and help you rediscover your strength, clarity, and purpose.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

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

Travis Steinebach

Travis Steinebach

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My name is Travis. I am an LCSW with a 15 year background in treating depression, anxiety and depression for children and adults. I have my masters degree from University of Charlotte. If you are reading this, you may very well be suffering and in need of support to live your life with less depression and more joy, less self doubt and greater confidence. If you are seeking services you are already moving in the right direction and i am here to help.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues,

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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

Holly Mims

Holly Mims

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I will partner with you in order for you to develop the skills necessary to make meaningful emotional, behavioral, and life changes.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Dr. Marlena Thomas

Dr. Marlena Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 20 years of experience in the human services field, I've had the privilege of supporting children, adults, and families through both challenges and growth opportunities.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Carr

Brian Carr

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I value collaboration within our relationship to figure out together what's working for you, and what isn't.”

Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD,

Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

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

Susan Lane

Susan Lane

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is called, "Integrative Therapy" where we blend traditional methods like CBT, IFS, Solution Focused, etc. with holistic practices like narrative writing, meditation, and breathwork to release from mind, body, heart, and spirit.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care,

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Jill Minogue

Jill Minogue

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in helping people heal from abusive relationships of all kinds. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Blue

Lauren Blue

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about my work with individuals who have a history of trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, mood-disorders, and BPD.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Borskey Duffer

Amy Borskey Duffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

1858 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC

“I love using movement and the connection to the body to explore our current states and different parts of ourselves...”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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
Calvin Manning

Calvin Manning

Therapist

Virtual • Kernersville, NC


“With a warm and empathetic approach, I create a non-judgmental space where couples can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”

PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare,

Yolanda Dandridge

Yolanda Dandridge

Therapist

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I work from a body-based, movement lead and culturally rooted perspective that honors your lived experience, family story, and the communities you belong to.”

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

Direct, Empowering, Warm

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

Megan Williams

Megan Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

216 McKinnish Cove Road, Asheville, NC

“My approach blends traditional therapeutic techniques with mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), art, and experiential practices.”

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues,

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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

Teresa Helms

Teresa Helms

Psychologist

Virtual • Harrisburg, NC


“I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment to help clients heal and participate more deeply in relationships and in life.”

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

Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Aetna insurance

Jessica Curtis

Jessica Curtis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine this with cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution-focused techniques to help clients move towards their values and live more effectively.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues,

Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”

ADD/ADHD, Stress management

Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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

Evelyn Majachani

Evelyn Majachani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a friendly and welcoming environment to clients while focusing on evaluating and managing their psychiatric conditions...”

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

Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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

Majesty Purvis

Majesty Purvis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am nonjudgmental with my thoughts and beliefs, highlighting the importance of aligning one's mind with their way of living.”

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

Empowering, Energetic, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tremaine Riley

Dr. Tremaine Riley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Expect to leave our sessions, inspired and empowered to apply skills and accomplish the goals (large or small) you've set toward maintaining mental wellness.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Dr. Jennifer Occil

Dr. Jennifer Occil

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every client has the answers to their concerns within them. I take the position of support to draw out the answers.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernard Shalvey

Bernard Shalvey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Establishing trust and creating a safe, judgment free, counseling relationship is very important and will allow us to explore various concerns.”

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

Affirming, Challenging, Warm

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

Patricia Geel

Patricia Geel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is engaging and collaborative exploring with each client the strengths they already have to find solutions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarem Bagnato

Jarem Bagnato

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“There is no magic wand in therapy to cure a patient of everything that ails them, but with a strong therapeutic alliance I can help those who want to help themselves.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

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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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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