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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Independence, OH

Access mental health support in Independence with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 1,822 licensed providers. With copays ranging from $0-$35, therapy sessions can be conducted virtually or in-person, allowing you to find the right provider for your needs without breaking the bank.

Stefanie Young

Stefanie Young

Therapist

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


Hello, I'm Stefanie Young, an Army brat, born in Germany and a Gulf War Veteran. I've spent my entire career in and around first response: military, military police, and civilian law enforcement which has truly shaped my approach to therapy by understanding the culture, the pressures that come with it, and what it takes to finally talk to someone.

My practice is a confidential, open space for adults working through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, anger, and depression. If you're a first responder or veteran, you won't need to explain your world to me, I've lived it. And if you're not, you're equally welcome as well.

Aetna + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sabina Zarlenga

Sabina Zarlenga

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Streetsboro, OH


I help clients understand how their experiences shape their present struggles and help build internal safety, self-understanding, and resilience.

My work is especially suited for individuals who have experienced trauma and feel its effects in their daily lives. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or others, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. Trauma can leave people feeling alone, misunderstood, invisible, or unsafe—even within their own bodies and minds.

I often work with clients navigating complex trauma, trauma-related addiction, abuse specializing in DV/IPV, neurodivergent and identity struggles, anxiety, and depression. Many are individuals who have spent years surviving difficult experiences and are now seeking a deeper level of healing, understanding, and stability.

Clients who tend to benefit most from working with me are those who want more than symptom relief—they want to understand themselves more deeply and build a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and connected. Their goals often include feeling safer in their own bodies, reducing emotional reactivity and overwhelm, improving relationships, and developing a stronger sense of identity and self-trust.

Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Energetic, Holistic, Humorous
Matthew Haines

Matthew Haines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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 + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Mina Sakamoto

Mina Sakamoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Kassandra Johnston

Kassandra Johnston

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Cuyahoga Falls, OH


“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling validated, empowered and certain they are on the right track to elevating their lives.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Nathan Lamkin

Dr. Nathan Lamkin

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Otimbum Wilson

Otimbum Wilson

Therapist

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


“Your goals are what are important to me and will be the foundation of our therapeutic journey together.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Carrie Singer

Carrie Singer

Therapist

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


“It is possible to grow and thrive after traumatic events and I am here to provide hope for others to do so.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Rochelle Tatarka

Rochelle Tatarka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach is direct, warm, holistic, and personable. I practice a variety of evidence-based modalities...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Dr. Jeannine Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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 MARCH 6, 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
Myung Jin Purves

Myung Jin Purves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Cleveland, 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 + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Ilona Ponomariova

Ilona Ponomariova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 5 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Charlene Hogue

Charlene Hogue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westlake, OH


“My approach to therapy is to meet the client where she/he/they is/are with a person-centered approach, and to accompany them on their journey of self-discovery through increased self-awareness to develop understanding and self-empowerment.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Colby

Ryan Colby

Therapist

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


“My goal is to help you understand yourself in greater depth, heal old wounds, and pursue purposeful growth.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Billingsley

Sarah Billingsley

Therapist

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


“I work from the perspective that childhood and family experiences frequently impact our ability to function in adulthood.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Woolf

Caroline Woolf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Fascione

Lindsey Fascione

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach to care is rooted in the understanding that each individual is unique, and that conventional treatment alone may not always be sufficient to promote healing.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Michele Hawkins McHenry

Michele Hawkins McHenry

Therapist

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


“My intention is to walk with you on your journey, providing insight and helping to identify areas to improve and strategies to do so.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Michelle Koewler

Michelle Koewler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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 + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Emma Smith

Emma Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • North Ridgeville, OH


“My style is collaborative and relationship-focused, blending empathy and humor to help my clients feel empowered.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Michele Norman

Michele Norman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • North Ridgeville, OH


“Approachable, empathetic, extremely open-minded, easy to talk to and weird are some of the ways I've been described in the past by previous patients.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Becky Lester-Black

Becky Lester-Black

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Sheffield, OH


“I consider myself to be a change agent and my areas of expertise include trauma, grief and loss, end of life issues, parenting concerns, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Melissa Ayers

Melissa Ayers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Sheffield, OH


I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor in Ohio with experience supporting children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I aim to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jessica Rivera

Jessica Rivera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Grafton, OH


“I guide you in creating a path to ease suffering and emotional struggle through a holistic approach.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Whitten

Jennifer Whitten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Elyria, OH


“As an empathetic, down-to-earth therapist, I believe in walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Kathryn Nagy

Kathryn Nagy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Willoughby, OH


“I offer compassionate and specialized therapy, with a focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Dann

Kathryn Dann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Willoughby, OH


“My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward lasting healing—not just symptom relief.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Juliana Branch

Juliana Branch

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Elyria, OH


“I create a positive, warm, safe, non-judgmental environment that helps build trust in the therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Hout

Courtney Hout

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Damion Boyd

Damion Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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 + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah McCall

Sarah McCall

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Grafton, OH


“I work with children, teens, and adult women who are struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, self-esteem, life transitions, and the pressure to be everything for everyone.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Liesa Kaye

Liesa Kaye

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 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 + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Monter

David Monter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Sitko

Jamie Sitko

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hiram, OH


“I collaborate with you integrating Assessment, Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Psycho-Education, and Mind/Body techniques.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Kayla Flowers

Kayla Flowers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chesterland, OH


“I always say that everyone could use a counselor at some point in their life because life is just hard.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
April Young

April Young

Therapist

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


“I bring a lot of psychoeducation to my sessions. My clients love being able to understand why their brain and body are reacting or doing the things that they are doing.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michael Tolloti

Michael Tolloti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Canton, OH


“My style is kind, direct, goal-oriented, and strengths based, supporting you in gaining insight and helping you work toward meeting your goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Oshaughnessy

Lisa Oshaughnessy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernadette Sisk

Bernadette Sisk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 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 + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Renee Leber

Renee Leber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berlin Heights, OH


“I intentionally cultivate a relaxed and grounded atmosphere in sessions because therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale and just be.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, 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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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.

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