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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Akron, OH

Headway makes Aetna-covered therapy accessible across Akron's neighborhoods including Summit Lake, Chapel Hill, and East Akron. With 1,823 providers available and flexible scheduling, find the right fit for your mental health needs with copays starting at $0.

Sarah Swirsky

Sarah Swirsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Akron, OH


“I'm a trauma-sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming and social-justice minded therapist who offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for healing, reflection, and growth.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Pillitiere

Christine Pillitiere

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Akron, OH


“I am dedicated to giving the best possible care to patients, and cultivating a safe and welcoming environment for all.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ryan Colby

Ryan Colby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Akron, OH


“My goal is to help you understand yourself in greater depth, heal old wounds, and pursue purposeful growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Gray-Sheppard

Felicia Gray-Sheppard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Akron, OH


“My therapeutic style is always focused on being Person-Centered, compassionate, collaborative and trauma informed.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Mina Sakamoto

Mina Sakamoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Akron, OH


“My integrative approach helps you explore hidden patterns of thinking while learning to engage more deeply with the present moment, clarify your values, and find meaning.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Akron, OH


My name is Jeannine Taylor. I earned a Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and a Doctoral Degree from Kent State University. I also am Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine at Northeast Ohio College of Medicine. I enjoy helping people balance work and family; navigate the challenges before, during and after divorce; and cope with changes associated with midlife and later life. I also help clients make career decisions and establish educational goals.

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW COUPLES AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2026; HOWEVER, I AM ACCEPTING NEW INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Nathaniel Lamkin

Dr. Nathaniel Lamkin

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Akron, OH


“I blend deep compassion with genuine honesty to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and relationships shape your unique story.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Rochelle Tatarka

Rochelle Tatarka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Fairlawn, OH


As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, supportive mental health care centered on medication management. To enhance your treatment, I integrate brief, supplemental supportive interventions and targeted coping strategies when clinically indicated. I am currently accepting new patients (ages 18–64) and have immediate openings with flexible scheduling for both online and in-person appointments.

Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Chase Klingshirn

Chase Klingshirn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Fairlawn, OH


“I have a very informal and approachable style. I feel that I work well with various personalities and learning types.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Ilona Ponomariova

Ilona Ponomariova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Fairlawn, OH


“My nonjudgmental approach allows people to feel safe and validated. My lived experience enables me to empathize with my clients, empowering them and facilitating change.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Liesa Kaye

Liesa Kaye

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.5 mi away • Green, OH


As an Independent Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing your mental health is the key to finding your joy. I have been in practice for 11 years focusing on individuals navigating the impact of anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, working with couples, and parent mentoring.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abby Gontero

Abby Gontero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Stow, OH


I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University. I work with clients from young adults to older individuals, who are navigating a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I’m here to support you in a way that honors your unique journey and values.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alec Male

Alec Male

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Cleveland, OH


“I offer a nonjudgmental, open-minded approach, blending humor with directness to foster a safe, authentic space for self-discovery.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claire Gau

Claire Gau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Hudson, OH


“I believe every person has a story worth hearing and that healing can begin when we have a safe place to share it.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Chris Freeman-Clark

Chris Freeman-Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Tallmadge, OH


“I like to keep things casual and conversational. I like to get to know clients early in the process and especially their developmental and family history.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Woolf

Caroline Woolf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Akron, OH


“My goal is to walk alongside clients through warm, collaborative conversations that honor their backgrounds and values, providing space for both big emotions and concrete tools to use between sessions.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myung Jin Purves

Myung Jin Purves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Stow, OH


“My main area of focus is EMDR Therapy with couples and individuals. With couples, I focus on relational trauma, such as infidelity, abuse, or loss of a child.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Michelle Koewler

Michelle Koewler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Medina, OH


“You'll be met with empathy, authenticity, and genuine presence, because therapy should be a place where you feel safe and seen.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Damion Boyd

Damion Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Wadsworth, OH


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment utilizing care, sensitivity, with a little humor that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esam Pietras

Esam Pietras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Richfield, OH


“Your treatment plan will be tailored to fit your individual needs while working in a non-judgmental empathetic setting.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Haines

Matthew Haines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Streetsboro, OH


As a former firefighter, paramedic, and emergency planner, Matthew deeply understands the impact of trauma on those who served and protect. His mission is to help all individuals move beyond survival-toward healing, wholeness, and hope.

Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Megan Huston

Megan Huston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Canton, OH


“When ADHD or executive functioning is part of the picture, I also bring specialized training and personal insight...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Bernadette Sisk

Bernadette Sisk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Canton, OH


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized. I believe treatment works best when clients feel heard, respected, and involved in decisions about their care.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Courtney Hout

Courtney Hout

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Wadsworth, OH


“My hope is that in working together I can provide you with the skills necessary to feel confident in your ability to manage what is going on in your life.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Tracy Harper

Tracy Harper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Northfield, OH


“I believe therapy should feel both safe and productive — a place where you are deeply understood while also challenged to grow.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
David Monter

David Monter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Uniontown, OH


“I believe in a strength based and client centered approach, where your needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Clay

Taylor Clay

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Canton, OH


Taylor Clay, M.A., LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Andrews University and completed her master's degree in mental health counseling from Walsh University. Taylor has been working in various settings in Stark County since 2015. Taylor has experience within hospital emergency rooms, school-based, community crisis, outpatient, and telehealth. Taylor has worked with a wide range of clients ages 5-75. Taylor’s early years in the field were focused on child and adolescents, primarily those in foster care. For the past several years, Taylor has moved to a focus of young adults, adults, and geriatric populations. Taylor is a proud ally to the LGTBQIA+ community.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, best friend, dogs, and family. Taylor is very passionate about helping animals in the community and often finds herself looking for lost dogs on the weekends. She also enjoys being outside, especially in warm weather.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Nicole Durant

Nicole Durant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Twinsburg, OH


“I believe in the power of therapy to foster lasting change, and I work collaboratively with each client to create a personalized treatment plan that promotes growth, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Corey Weisend

Corey Weisend

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Canton, OH


“I specialize in dealing with trauma and have been trained in EMDR. My other areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, anger and grief.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Lisa Oshaughnessy

Lisa Oshaughnessy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Canton, OH


“I want to help you feel better. Plain and simple. I want you to know that together we are going to get better.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taufika Sakhawat

Taufika Sakhawat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Northfield, OH


“You are the expert on your life. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with expertise in cooccurring diagnosis, trauma, and behavioral health, I am here to help you find your strengths, understand your patterns, and move toward the life you...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Farrell

Dr. Stephanie Farrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Canton, OH


“I'm passionate about supporting you through life transitions, and my approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to meet you where you are.”
Aetna + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Catherine Castro

Catherine Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Brecksville, OH


“I seek to be a source of empathy, compassion, and comfort as well as reliable support for my clients.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carly Grabowski

Carly Grabowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Brecksville, OH


“My commitment to working with individuals ages 12 and older is driven by my personal background, a passion deeply rooted in my own lived experiences and personal journey.”
Aetna + 16 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ozzy Chaney

Ozzy Chaney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Massillon, OH


“My approach to therapy is strength-based and centered on helping you recognize and build on the resilience, skills, and experiences you already have.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tony Apolczer

Tony Apolczer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Broadview Heights, OH


“I work with clients using a compassionate, individualized approach grounded in trauma-informed care.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Denise Tripp

Denise Tripp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Canton, OH


“I use a Person Centered approach and weave in Solution Focused therapy so you can gain traction on your treatment goals.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michelle Garrett

Michelle Garrett

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Canton, OH


Hello, my name is Michelle, I am a Board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years experience as a nurse and over 10 years experience as an Nurse Practitioner. Working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Michael Skoda

Michael Skoda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Broadview Heights, OH


“I have a relational, humanistic, and collaborative counseling approach. Together we will develop a plan to help you...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Ashlee King

Ashlee King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Solon, OH


“My goal as a thrapist is to be present for you, to assist you in working through any concerns you may have in a calm, understanding, non-judgemental space.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity 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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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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