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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Wilmington, NC

Headway connects Wilmington residents with Aetna insurance to experienced mental health providers across diverse neighborhoods including downtown and surrounding areas. With copays as low as $0 and flexible scheduling, finding the right fit for your needs has never been easier.

Candice Halley

Candice Halley

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“The therapeutic approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique needs and creating a supportive environment where they can explore challenges, develop coping skills, and achieve personal growth.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Jenna Aiken

Jenna Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Jenna Aiken. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I work with clients in North Carolina via telehealth. I have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Addiction Counseling. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. My professional work experience includes private counseling practice, emergency department crisis assessment, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence prevention.

I focus my work on supporting mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. I am currently in a certification program to increase my education around postpartum mental wellness. Since becoming a mother myself, I have come to believe that supporting mothers is vital to helping build healthy families, thriving communities, and a better world.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Alexia Jones

Alexia Jones

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a safe space where individuals feel comfortable expressing their concerns especially if you may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck and unsure where to turn next.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Woods

Alicia Woods

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am committed to creating a supportive, practical, and empowering space where clients can grow and move forward.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Madison Kearney

Madison Kearney

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I provide reliable, compassionate, and personalized support tailored to each of my patient's specific needs. My goals are to build trust, provide support and knowledge, and promote independence. I believe in mutual respect and the importance of having freedom to be your authentic self, no matter how hard it may be. I don't believe there is a one size fits all solution, we will work together utilizing many treatment modalities to achieve growth you can be proud of. My priority is making each client feel seen, and valued while aiding in the growth process.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Simmons

Hannah Simmons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hendersonville, NC


“I'm passionate about helping people-pleasers overcome cycles of ignoring their own needs and create healthier habits.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Emily Long

Emily Long

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Hi, I’m Emily Long, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and school communities across North Carolina. My background includes extensive work in school mental health, behavioral support, crisis intervention, and helping individuals navigate emotional and life challenges with compassion and practical support.

I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Tulane University and my professional experience has centered around supporting children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, trauma, school-related stress, ADHD, and family challenges. I also work closely with adults who are experiencing burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work and caregiving.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Leah Sampson

Leah Sampson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that human to human is how we heal and it's a key part of how I hold space for my clients.”
Aetna + 6 others
Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Claudio Barrientos

Claudio Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I emphasize awareness—stepping back from automatic reactions and relating differently to difficult thoughts and feelings—while keeping our work action-oriented and aligned with your values and goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashlee Lowery

Ashlee Lowery

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Ashlee believes that through collaboration, compassionate support, and client dedication, individuals can uncover their strengths, regain clarity, and realize their potential to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Capel

Nancy Capel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have been working as an LCSW for the last 31 years. I have been fortunate to work with patients of all diagnoses...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Karen Piekarski

Karen Piekarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vilas, NC


With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about guiding individuals on their journey to balance, mindfulness and joy. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with diverse populations and addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. This journey has reinforced my belief that each person's path to well-being is unique and deserves a personalized approach.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Donna Harvey

Donna Harvey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am known to be very warm and empathetic in engaging clients. I have the ability to create a nonjudgmental and trusting environment that most clients feel safe in discussing personal issues.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, 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
Britt Boggs

Britt Boggs

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am compassionate, non-judgmental, and direct. I will use evidence-based techniques to support you in building coping skills.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Sarah James

Sarah James

Therapist

Virtual • Hendersonville, NC


I am a Masters-level therapist dual-licensed in clinical mental health counseling and addictions counseling in North Carolina and Georgia. I am a Level II Certified Attachment-Based Family Therapist and a Certified Adoption Competent Therapist. I am also certified in Natural Flow EMDR. I specialize in treating adolescents, young adults, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health symptoms and behavioral problems.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynette Mcmillan

Lynette Mcmillan

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


Open minded clinician with over 15 years of experience. I meet each client where they are and work with them to come up and out of dysfunction. I believe in speaking to whatever part of life you will allow me. I am very honest and will not sugar coat while you feel warmth and love from my delivery.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
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
Rachael Luscombe

Rachael Luscombe

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is strengths based and solution focused, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for children, teenagers, and adults alike.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiarah Bruno

Tiarah Bruno

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is down to earth, compassionate, and collaborative. I pull from evidence-based approaches but keep things human and relatable.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Ronique Ajao

Ronique Ajao

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a licensed therapist specializing in complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and holistic mental health care.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Ariel Martin

Ariel Martin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring both clinical expertise and a deeply human approach to therapy, believing that meaningful change happens when clients feel understood, respected, and empowered.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kori Cherry

Kori Cherry

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My use of DBT, CBT and trauma focused interventions will help improve management of high stress, increase meaningful communication with those significant in your life, increase self awareness, and better regulate intense emotions.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Mallory Neill Rogers

Mallory Neill Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in the state of North Carolina. I have earned a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mount Olive. My clinical experience includes working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma, and family dynamics. I have 13 years of experience working with the substance abuse population.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Marni Seyyid

Marni Seyyid

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I see my clients some of the most courageous people on the planet—willing to share their stories, their time and themselves in an honest effort to improve the overall quality of their lives and the lives of those around them.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
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.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
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.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
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
Courtney Jost

Courtney Jost

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that the client is the expert on themselves. With that said, I intend to walk alongside you in your therapeutic journey.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Timberlee Young

Timberlee Young

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stanley Williams

Stanley Williams

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


As a therapist, my goal is to create a space where individuals, teens, and couples feel safe, respected, and truly heard. Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just trying to find a clearer path forward—therapy can be a powerful place to reconnect with yourself and your goals.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Frederick Stephens

Frederick Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My first priority is to listen and understand what has brought you in at this time, what feels most stressful or overwhelming, what you have already tried, and what you hope might change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tasha Smith

Tasha Smith

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Any person that chooses me as their therapist can expect their first session to safe, warm and inviting.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Dr. Sarah Kirlik

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that everyone brings a unique set of skills to the table; none more or less important. So, you bring your skills and I bring mine, and together we run a 3-legged race towards the goals we set as a team.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keya Dunn

Keya Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
La'Nae Bellamy

La'Nae Bellamy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I am a Christian Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience walking alongside youth, adults, and families through the many chapters of life. My passion is to see every person connected to my work step into the fullest version of who God created them to be. I firmly believe in the power of His Word to remind us of our purpose, His plans, and the truth of how deeply we are loved.

It is my heart’s desire that each individual I serve experiences healing from the inside out. Restoring of peace, renewing of hope, and empowering them to shine their light everywhere they go.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Sabbah

Victoria Sabbah

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach as a therapist is person-centered, meaning that I focus on what is important for the client to address in therapy.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.