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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sanford, NC

Find affordable mental healthcare in Sanford with Cigna coverage through Headway. With copays as low as $0-$45 per session, access 2,695 licensed providers for talk therapy and medication management. Many providers offer free consultations and availability within the next two weeks.

Sheila Marano

Sheila Marano

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“Looking outside of the typical mental health diagnosis box, that's what I do best... My clinical approach includes the fundamental concept of healing the mind-body connection for your treatment plan.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory

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

Chris Wellford

Chris Wellford

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Whatever brought you here, you'll be met with patience and without judgment. I'd be glad to help you take the next step.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

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

Kerry-Lynn Thomas

Kerry-Lynn Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a seasoned therapist with over 25 years of experience supporting people in finding meaningful, holistic ways to improve mood, clarity, and overall well-being. My approach is rooted in Adlerian psychology and focuses on personal empowerment, present-day strengths, and forward movement rather than remaining anchored in the past. I value depth, connection, and practical insight, and I strive to create a space that feels human, supportive, and collaborative. Above all, I believe healing happens most readily through genuine connection, empathy, and being truly seen.

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

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

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

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 Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Kelvin Brown

Kelvin Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With over 10 years of experience providing therapy, interpersonal training, and life management. I utilize various treatment approaches including trauma resolution, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques.”

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

Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Madison Singfiel

Madison Singfiel

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I'm passionate about helping kids, teens, and young adults rediscover joy, peace, and connection while building the tools they need to navigate life's challenges with confidence.”

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

Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rabeena Alli

Dr. Rabeena Alli

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”

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

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Abigail McGeary

Abigail McGeary

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. I'm not here to judge you or analyze you from a distance.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Physical health issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Steve Wright

Steve Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm and non-judgmental, creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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

Christy Hines

Christy Hines

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates a strengths-based approach in her work with clients.”

Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

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.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Kyler Robbins

Kyler Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I enjoy positive dialogue with my clients and expect that they will walk away with hope and the ability to feel as though they are in control of their lives.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

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

Maurice Poole

Maurice Poole

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a warm and welcoming environment where I would like to learn about your strengths and goals as we develop a plan to work towards identifying and achieving your goals.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

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

Adaora Ejiofor

Adaora Ejiofor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is primarily nonjudgmental patient-centered care plan, evidence-based practice, collaborative treatment, and ongoing support.”

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

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Mary Nashed

Mary Nashed

Therapist

Virtual • Chapel Hill, NC


“I help the client by making them the best version of themselves. What clients can expect to take away from me is complete empathy while telling them what they need to hear.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Mildred Tillman

Mildred Tillman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‐based care that helps clients navigate emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges with confidence and clarity.”

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

TaraDawn Fliearman

TaraDawn Fliearman

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe we all have innate strengths, and my approach uses your strengths first to cultivate a safe space together to explore where support may be needed.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Holistic

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

Sayer Mesh

Sayer Mesh

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Sayer, I’ve got a Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University and have been working in the field for over 15 years. Most of my experience has been supporting folks from marginalized populations in rural communities, which has taught me a lot about resilience, strength, and the power of healing.

I see therapy as a way to build tools for facing life’s challenges, especially from a trauma-informed perspective. My main focus is working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community — helping folks explore their identities, feel safe in who they are, and work through the unique challenges of being queer in today’s world, where trying to erase us is all too common.

If you're looking for a therapist who gets it — someone who’s real, caring, and understands the importance of showing up authentically — I’d love to connect with you.

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+,

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

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

Candra Edwards

Candra Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.

Candra completed her Master's degree in Social Work at East Carolina University.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Energetic

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Mercer Hathorn

Mercer Hathorn

Therapist

Virtual • Winston-Salem, NC


If you're ready to make change in your life, you've come to the right place! If you want to do therapy via Telehealth from the comfort of your home, we will be a great fit (just get ready for me to ask to meet your pets over the computer!) If you want to meet OUTDOORS for therapy, I'm your girl. My favorite therapy sessions are done in nature in the Boone, NC and surrounding areas - we can walk, hike, kayak, or even ski/snowboard during your therapy session! I believe the best therapy happens while moving your body in nature. I specialize in relationships, body-centered therapy, trauma-healing, women's issues, and goal-achievement.


I am a queer, cisgender female in my mid-30s (she/her pronouns.) I am diagnosed with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and ADHD. I understand addiction and mental health first-hand. Though I am a therapist, I see us as equals and partners. I have 5 years experience working in Community Mental Health with diagnoses from Depression to Schizophrenia.

I'm currently accepting clients across NC. Let's partner to make your life THRIVE! I will provide the help you need or link you to someone who can. Your first session with me will be free. We'll get to know one another through a relaxed conversation and see if we will make a good fit together. BCBS coming late Spring of 2022! Cigna, Aetna, Optum coming Dec!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Lauber

Rachel Lauber

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee and hold my clinical licensure in the state of North Carolina. I have spent much of my career serving those at end of life and also have experience assisting caregivers, those in transitional phases of life, and those who are bereaved. As a mother, I am invested in the wellness of all mothers and women and feel deep appreciation for the way mothers show up for countless others before themselves. I look forward to learning how I can walk alongside you in this journey.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care,

Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Yilian Herrera

Yilian Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are—without judgment, pressure, or pretending you have it all figured out.”

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

Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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

Skyler Taylor

Skyler Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I especially enjoy working with teenagers and young adults, supporting them through the unique challenges they face during this important stage of life.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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

Nancy Bacher

Nancy Bacher

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is solution-focused and strength-based. Together, we would spend less time analyzing problems and more time identifying goals, building on existing strengths, and creating practical steps toward the life you want.”

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues,

Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miya Buford

Miya Buford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is person-centered, culturally sensitive, and grounded in meeting you exactly where you are.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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

Jenny Hayes

Jenny Hayes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I draw from psychodynamic, interpersonal, and evidence-based modalities, including Mindfulness, CBT, EFT, and IFS, to provide tailored, goal-oriented support.”

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

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Koehn

David Koehn

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Dr. Koehn uses a holistic and systems approach to therapy. He incorporates the influence and support of family structure, school and work environment, as well as community when building a treatment plan and enabling positive behavior growth.”

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

Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Chris Nolan

Chris Nolan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in supporting clients in making informed decisions by providing information, feedback and guided evaluation of choices so as to promote overall health and well-being.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

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

Alexus Griffin

Alexus Griffin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe you possess the resources and strengths to create positive change in your life. My role is to empower you to tap into those resources and find solutions that work for you.”

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Otu

Shannon Otu

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that therapy should be a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

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

Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

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

Janna Williams

Janna Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I'm Janna Williams, and my path to becoming a therapist is anything but traditional — and I think that's exactly what makes me effective. After 30 years with the State of North Carolina, I retired and did what most people wouldn't: I started over. I became a mobile crisis team responder, showed up for people in their hardest moments, and discovered exactly where I was meant to be. I hold a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from UNC Charlotte (Go Niners! 🤘) and earned my Master of Social Work from UNC Pembroke in 2022 (Go Braves! 🏹). My background spans the judicial system, child welfare, substance use, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention — which means I've seen a lot, and very little surprises or intimidates me. I'm here with you at Greater Vision Counseling Services, Southern Pines, and I am genuinely honored to be part of your story.

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

Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

Kathleen Gomes

Kathleen Gomes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the inherent ability of a person to heal and make the changes that will help establish a full and meaningful life.”

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues,

Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

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

Rhonda Wright

Rhonda Wright

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I know you might have people telling you to just pray about it, but you don't have to suffer in silence and you don't have to do this alone.”

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

Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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

Kierra Edwards

Kierra Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of social services, and 7 years of experience as a licensed clinician.”

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

Affirming, Direct, Empowering

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

Claire Thombs

Claire Thombs

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I hope to offer space for you that is welcoming, empowering, and will help you to work towards creating the life that you desire to live.”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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

Dr. J'haria Dallas

Dr. J'haria Dallas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and real. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)...”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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

Ashley Jones

Ashley Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, existential and compassion focused therapy, with a focus on mindful body and emotion awareness...”

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

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare,

Tatianna Brooks

Tatianna Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My work is rooted in connection, cultural humility, and the belief that healing happens best when people feel truly seen and supported.”

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

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irang Kim

Irang Kim

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The most influential factor in therapeutic process is not the clinical technique but the genuine empathy.”

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

Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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 Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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