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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Providence, RI

Headway works with your Aetna coverage in Providence neighborhoods like Federal Hill, College Hill, and Downtown, with copays ranging from $0-$40. Access 290 licensed providers for flexible, evidence-based care without the hassle of insurance coordination.

Tawny Solmere

Tawny Solmere

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My style leans toward teaching and motivating, giving you the tools to change what is not working...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Vine

Hayley Vine

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I am a solution focused practitioner. This means I aim to focus on solutions rather than problems and leverage your strengths to make a positive change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Alicia Lucas

Alicia Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I strongly believe that some of the most important things in life are our relationships with others and with ourself.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Nancy Benson

Nancy Benson

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I create a warm, inviting, trusting environment with my clients to best address issues that are personal, painful and troubling.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsey Caswell

Chelsey Caswell

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I practice therapy that is inclusive, anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA+ allied, body-positive, sex-positive, and culturally affirming.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

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Lia Turchetta-cooper

Lia Turchetta-cooper

Therapist

Virtual • North Kingstown, RI


“I specialize in mood disorders and trauma, eating issues, health and weight including stress management...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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I-Chien Young

I-Chien Young

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


I received my master’s degree from Columbia University in the City of New York and am an independently licensed Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with over 25 years of clinical experience. I would describe myself as energetic, empathic, and positive, with a good sense of humor. I believe in a client-centered approach and am committed to meeting my clients where they are in their lives. I am fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.

Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tiffany Washington

Tiffany Washington

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My goal is to ensure that every client receives compassionate, high-quality, and individualized care.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Katie Ryan

Katie Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Welcome!

If you hope to slow down for an hour to ask deep questions, commit to your values, increase your self compassion, and rewrite your narrative, I am here to help you through that process.

I work alongside individuals experiencing anxiety, ADHD, perinatal challenges, relationship concerns, and grief. I am also passionate about working with clients who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual violence. I am a clinical social worker licensed in Maine and Rhode Island, holding a Master of Social Work from the University of New England.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Howard

Dr. Heather Howard

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I have been a clinical researcher and supervisor over the last ten years in decreasing stigma and promoting long-term recovery for those impacted by trauma and alcohol or substance use.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Chidinma Gubor

Chidinma Gubor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I provide compassionate, whole-person care that goes beyond prescribing—partnering with clients to create collaborative treatment plans...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Amanda Baldaro

Amanda Baldaro

Therapist

Virtual • Middletown, RI


“I am direct but considerate and enjoy empowering my clients to make the changes that they aspire to make.”
Aetna + 4 others
Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Kerrie Mason

Kerrie Mason

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Welcome! I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating life's most painful or complex challenges. My practice focuses heavily on helping people heal from trauma, manage stress and anxiety, work through depression, and navigate difficult relationship or family dynamics. I have a deep passion for supporting women's unique experiences—including maternal, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health—as well as helping individuals explore identity, cope with chronic health conditions, and process grief or life transitions. No matter who you are or what background you come from, my goal is to provide an inclusive, open-minded space where you feel genuinely seen, respected, and heard.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Eileen Boland

Eileen Boland

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through a wide range of mental health challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Erica Anderson

Erica Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • Providence, RI


“I have experience working with clients who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger management.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Luvhiña Bien-Aimé

Luvhiña Bien-Aimé

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I've always been a collaborator and I find working alongside clients to be the most rewarding experience that can produce a positive outcome.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bruce Fischer

Dr. Bruce Fischer

Psychiatrist

Virtual • East Providence, RI


“Board-certified in Psychiatry and LifeStyle Medicine with over 37 years of experience integrating traditional psychiatric treatment with evidence based interventions...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
David Michaud

David Michaud

Therapist

Virtual • Providence, RI


“I have worked in the mental health filed for over 40 years in a many different capacities and settings.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Zimmer

Amanda Zimmer

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


If you have been carrying something heavy and are not sure where to start, you are in the right place. I am a licensed therapist in Rhode Island who believes healing begins with a real relationship. My approach is holistic and creative: I meet you exactly where you are, with no judgment and no rigid formula. Whether you are working through anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again, I would love to hear your story and help you find your way forward

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara deCarvalho

Sara deCarvalho

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe our life experiences, circumstances, and even our trauma live in the body, not just the mind, and I bring that understanding into how I show up with clients.”
Aetna + 2 others
Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Jennifer Ryall

Jennifer Ryall

Therapist

Virtual • East Providence, RI


“I am a trained psychotherapist and Reiki master, and have advanced certifications in mindfulness practices and anxiety management.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Robert Goldblatt

Dr. Robert Goldblatt

Psychologist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“The approach consists of finding each individuals life challenges and then finding cognitive and behavioral solutions to helping the client cope and find positive adaptive changes.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Chaudhrey

Nicole Chaudhrey

Therapist

Virtual • Coventry, RI


“My approach is strengths-based, person-centered, and integrates ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic practices...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Bonnick

Sara Bonnick

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in both Relational-Cultural Theory and the Expressive Therapies Continuum, with an emphasis on curiosity, sincerity, and validation.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiersten Marek

Kiersten Marek

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


I am a Certified Hypnotherapist as well as a Certified Financial Social Worker, and use many different methods to help you access your inner strengths, so that you can become more emotionally whole and financially stable. Through online meetings using phone or video, I work with clients to identify behaviors that are impacting emotional health, and through a variety of techniques, help them do change work, making important shifts in their thinking, feeling, and behavior.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Providence, RI


Healing Across the Lifespan: A Partnership in Mental Wellness

Choosing a mental health provider is a deeply personal decision. You aren’t just looking for a prescriber; you are looking for a witness to your story, an expert in the biological complexities of the brain, and a partner in your recovery.

My name is Jessica Stanley, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). My journey to this practice has been defined by a unique duality: the macro view of a healthcare executive and the micro focus of a dedicated clinician. Before opening the doors to this practice, I served as the Clinical Director for a large-scale healthcare organization. In that role, I was responsible for the oversight of complex systems, the mentorship of large clinical teams, and the implementation of evidence-based protocols across diverse populations.

While my time in leadership allowed me to impact mental health at a systemic level, my true passion has always remained in the quiet, transformative moments of the exam room. I have returned to full-time clinical practice to bring that high-level expertise back to where it matters most: the individual human experience.

Mental health does not exist in a vacuum, nor does it look the same at age seven as it does at seventy. I specialize in treating patients across the entire lifespan. Whether I am working with a child struggling to navigate their first years of school, an adolescent facing the pressures of identity formation, or an adult managing the heavy mantle of career and family, my approach remains the same: comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence based.

Areas of Specialization

I am trained to treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including:

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

PTSD & Trauma Recovery

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu

Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I have been caring for clients for over a decade. I treat various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorder, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar etc.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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Kaitlyn Coggshall

Kaitlyn Coggshall

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with individuals ages 13 and older. With a warm and collaborative approach, Kaity specializes in helping clients navigate and manage stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. Her goal is to help you feel less "stuck," clarify your goals, and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Sarah Jablecki

Sarah Jablecki

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I offer a safe space that encourages creativity and expression while embarking on a new journey of increased self awareness, healing, and recovery through CBT, mindfulness, and solutions focused, trauma informed support.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Maria Giacoletto

Maria Giacoletto

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“My goal is that you leave your sessions feeling a little bit lighter and that you feel able to move through your day.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hudak

Jennifer Hudak

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I am a compassionate, holistic mindfulness-based therapist who specializes in helping motivated adults manage their emotions, heal their inner child wounds, increase their self-esteem, improve their relationships, navigate their career and...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Erin Choice

Erin Choice

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I believe in a personalized approach to therapy and collaborate with each client to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, values, and lifestyle.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Carolyn Crews Forden

Carolyn Crews Forden

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“Using warmth and positive regard, I will work with you to establish an environment conducive to trust and willingness to lean into change.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Sara Taveras

Sara Taveras

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I hope clients can feel empowered to take on new adventures, achieve small goals that compound to life changes.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Lara Schoen

Lara Schoen

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I support people to heal from attachment wounds and trauma, navigate grief and loss, and soothe anxiety and depression.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ephraim Tokar

Ephraim Tokar

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


Hi there, my name’s Ephraim and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses.

Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Abby McFerran

Abby McFerran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rhode Island


I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in ADHD, mood disorders, and complex or unclear diagnoses. My approach is collaborative but direct - I focus on getting the diagnosis right and creating a treatment plan that truly fits your life.

I have experience across outpatient and residential settings, and I often work with patients who are looking for more clarity or haven’t found answers elsewhere.

My goal is to help you better understand your symptoms, feel more in control, and move forward with confidence.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Sulwa Lima

Sulwa Lima

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


“I am direct and use humor to build rapport! I specialize in maternal mental health, but I also have extensive education in trauma, ADHD treatment, and generational issues.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Filippo

Alexandra Filippo

Therapist

Virtual • Rhode Island


I graduated from University of Southern California with my MSW in Social Work in 2014. I have been a school social worker in San Diego County and then in Rhode Island since 2014. I love helping adolescents navigate the pressures of being a teen. I am also a mom of three young kids. This has led me to be passionate about helping women as they navigate becoming a mother, being in the trenches of motherhood, and juggling it all.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, 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.