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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 1,947 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.

Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Westlake, OH


“My greatest strengths lie in creating a supportive, affirming space where clients feel truly seen and heard, especially those navigating identity, relationships, and life transitions.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kimberley Oakes

Kimberley Oakes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Chagrin Falls, OH


“My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and integrates mind-body techniques when helpful.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jasmine Walters

Jasmine Walters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • North Olmsted, OH


“I take a very relational approach, placing a high priority on building trust and rapport with my clients.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Felicia Gray-Sheppard

Felicia Gray-Sheppard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Alec Male

Alec Male

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 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
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 + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Chase Klingshirn

Chase Klingshirn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Sarah Swirsky

Sarah Swirsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Dr. Nathaniel Lamkin

Dr. Nathaniel 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, Bipolar disorder, Depression
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


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
Charlethea West

Charlethea West

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported throughout your mental health journey.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, 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 + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
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 + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Solution-oriented
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 + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
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 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
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 + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Carroll

Elizabeth Carroll

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I have been a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in Ohio for 14 years, and I hold a doctorate in nursing practice.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Salim

Amy Salim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • North Olmsted, OH


“I strive to provide a safe space for people to explore their vulnerabilities, because the strength to overcome challenges is closer than you think.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
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 + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
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 + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chris Freeman-Clark

Chris Freeman-Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Dann

Kathryn Dann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myung Jin Purves

Myung Jin Purves

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
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 + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Kelleher

Nicole Kelleher

Therapist

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


“Nicole is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can process their stories, develop coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional well-being.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct

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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Rochelle Richardson

Rochelle Richardson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boardman, OH


“I am completely dedicated to providing a safe and unbiased therapeutic environment that enhances growth, self-awareness, and insight while focusing on your personal strengths.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Lloyd

Christina Lloyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Boardman, OH


“I believe clients would describe me as someone who demonstrates empathy, integrates humor, and provides support throughout the clinical journey.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Britnee Dunfee

Britnee Dunfee

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of creating meaningful change and I work to meet my clients where they are without judgment.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Kanaras

Nicole Kanaras

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe healing is a choice, and it is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they build resilience, embrace growth, and create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Lisa Pyles

Lisa Pyles

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“I believe that every person has unique experiences and strengths, and I strive to meet each client where they are while helping them develop healthy coping strategies and achieve their personal goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Michelle Hunt

Michelle Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Ohio


“My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. Together, we'll slow things down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and find practical ways to feel more balanced, confident, and connected to yourself.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Eric Jones

Eric Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ohio


“My practice is anchored in integrative psychiatry, where I combine traditional psychiatric methods with holistic practices.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic

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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