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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Charleston, SC

Headway helps Charleston residents using Aetna access mental health support with flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Connect with providers across the city with copays between $0-$40, and many offer free initial consultations to find your ideal fit.

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


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 + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Tasha Jones-Gilchrist

Tasha Jones-Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. I graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelors in Child and Family Studies, obtained a Masters in General Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others and are seeking clarity, healing, and meaningful change.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Adrian Green

Dr. Adrian Green

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Anderson, SC


Hello, I’m Ashley Nelson. I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and therapist dedicated to helping individuals move from surviving to truly thriving. With a background in psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and specialized training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), I bring over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of human resilience in the face of crisis. My practice focuses on supporting adults, children, and families through life’s challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and the unique stressors faced by military members, first responders, nurses, and other helping professionals.

I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with practical, real-life strategies, empowering clients to reclaim their sense of control, rebuild confidence, and create lives that feel meaningful again.

With additional licenses in Louisiana, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, I can see patients via telehealth from across the country.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Mira Iheme

Dr. Mira Iheme

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


I am Mira Iheme, Ph.D., a doctoral-level clinician with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My therapeutic approach is solution-focused, collaborative, and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and healing. I am known for my energetic, highly positive, and optimistic style, which helps foster a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. I work actively with clients to identify goals, develop practical strategies, and move toward improved emotional well-being and life satisfaction.

I thrive in helping clients make positive life transitions, overcome obstacles, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and inner strength. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they progress on their personal wellness journey. It is my privilege to support clients as they work toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Melonie Tarlton

Melonie Tarlton

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I bring a grounded, real-world approach to therapy, paired with a sometimes dark but always empathetic sense of humor.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eddica Moreno

Eddica Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I help you understand what's happening internally while also giving you tools you can use right away.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Erin Mathena

Erin Mathena

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My therapeutic approach integrates Christian faith principles with evidence-based counseling techniques, empowering clients to lean on their spiritual foundation for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabrielle Mcphail

Gabrielle Mcphail

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Carolina


“I created Harmonic Healing Lab to offer a more thoughtful and personalized approach to mental health care, one where you feel heard, respected, and not rushed through the process.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Tracey Goldson

Tracey Goldson

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I don't just sit with problems, I help clients work through them with intention and measurable progress.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Heather Bliss

Heather Bliss

Therapist

Virtual • Summerville, SC


With 30 years of experience working with people of all cultures and backgrounds, I believe that learning more about oneself is a gift for our inner health. Therapy can be an important resource for clarifying concerns and formulating strategies which could lead to positive choices. My approach is open, non-judgmental and interactive. Therapy does not need to be a long term process but can be an effective tool for developing better coping mechanisms. I have experience working with children and adolescents; and adults.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Maria Morabito

Maria Morabito

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Using a warm and compassionate demeanor, I am committed to helping clients achieve desired outcomes without judgement.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Carolyn Privette

Carolyn Privette

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care in a safe space where you can heal, grow, and move toward the life you want.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dontrell Gourdine

Dontrell Gourdine

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the obstacles holding you back from your best self.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Linton

Stephanie Linton

Therapist

Virtual • Columbia, SC


“I use a combination of techniques based on what fits my client's needs the most. I focus on using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Catherine Mishoe

Catherine Mishoe

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. I believe that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and open communication.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Mixson

Christy Mixson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bluffton, SC


Life offers so much to be enjoyed and known and shared. I offer a therapeutic relationship that is designed to help you live your life more fully. Whatever your struggle, suffering feels worse without support. Information and skills may help you work within your circumstances. Yet, emotional connections and corrective experiences within therapy often effect the most change! Together, we are likely to find more optimistic outcomes.

As a graduate of Regent University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I am trained to provide professional care for diagnosable symptoms, but my view and approach holds that people are able to be their best self by experiencing their own inner healing and through healthy relationships. My clinical training included serving in a group foster home for teens and working in two group private practices. I have helped improve lives with a wide range of clients, including self-harming adolescents. Helping couples deepen their bond and reduce conflict has been my private practice passion since 2020; I have training across multiple modalities, including EFT, Gottman, IFS, RLT and Brainspotting. Within couples or individual therapy, I regularly help clients process difficult experiences and developmental trauma. Then, they have more capacity for relational and skills-based learning to propel them into seasons of greater internal and external peace and happiness.

Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brittany Pointer

Brittany Pointer

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I'm an LISW-CP and Registered Nurse, which means I bring both a clinical mental health perspective and a medical one to every session.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Jessica Sawyer Horne

Jessica Sawyer Horne

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I work with adults to help them meet their personal and therapeutic goals with a person-centered approach.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hutton England

Hutton England

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My approach is warm, curious, and collaborative. I often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Karie Bliss

Karie Bliss

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My job is to meet you where you are at currently, in a non-judgmental fashion, offering authenticity without our therapy space.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Ronda Gandy

Ronda Gandy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Florence, SC


“I have devoted the last 13 years to working with children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral, relational, and social issues, as well as those with a traumatic history.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Dr. Brynton Lett

Dr. Brynton Lett

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I believe that the client is the expert on their own life. I approach counseling as a guide and co-pilot on your journey.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamika Earle

Tamika Earle

Therapist

Virtual • Anderson, SC


Hi, I’m Tamika Earle, LISW-CP, a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience helping adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

I specialize in working with individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many of my clients juggle multiple roles—professional, caregiver, partner—and often put their own needs last. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, process what’s going on, and build practical skills to cope, heal, and grow.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Albertina Washington-Green

Albertina Washington-Green

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


Hello there, my number one priority is to see clients within 1 to 5 business days to begin the process of assisting them with a hot topic known as "Life-ing." Today, I consider myself blessed because I find it rewarding in seeing clients reach their maximum potential. In addition to my mental health background for over 28 years, I have my own life experiences, coupled with being married to a minister, motherhood, and personal trauma, which have proven to be beneficial in my scope of practice.

I have done extensive work with grief/loss, anxiety, relational, premarital, substance use, and Christian Counseling.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Colin Bauer

Colin Bauer

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“He applies therapeutic interventions with a focus on a client-centered and solution-oriented approach.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Lee Odescalchi

Lee Odescalchi

Psychologist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I empower people to get out of their own way and maximize their strengths so they can produce extraordinary results in any area of their life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. TaTreka Middleton

Dr. TaTreka Middleton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Charleston, SC


“I strongly believe in a team-based approach that values collaboration, education, and partnership in treatment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Simmons

Hannah Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I'm passionate about helping people-pleasers overcome cycles of ignoring their own needs and create healthier habits.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Sherita Dudley Riley

Sherita Dudley Riley

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I believe healing doesn't happen on a fixed timeline, and the best therapy starts when you feel genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Bower

Brandy Bower

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I specialize in self-esteem, people-pleasing, and boundaries, helping you quiet the inner critic, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a stronger sense of self.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Eisner

Sandra Eisner

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My clients describe me as a "good listener", caring, warm, non judgmental, down-to-earth, and very helpful...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Hazel Hill

Hazel Hill

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


  • My approach to therapy is interactive and collaborative, focused on your self discovery and growth. I see our work as a partnership where your voice, values, and goals matter. Together, we will explore what is bringing you to therapy and clarify the changes you hope to see in your life, relationships, and overall sense of well being.
  • I prefer to join in with my clients rather than sit back and simply observe. We will actively work together to identify patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that enhance your quality of life. I will offer gentle guidance, ask thoughtful questions, and invite your feedback so our sessions feel useful and relevant to you.
  • I believe the therapy relationship is designed to support the change you are seeking. Our work will help you move toward those desired shifts at a pace that feels right, while honoring what is most important to you. If you are ready to explore your next steps in a collaborative, supportive space, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Thomas Onorato

Thomas Onorato

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I strongly believe in person-centered therapy. While we are all human, we are all unique. As you are steering the ship, I am here to help guide you along the way.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie

Dr. Melissa Garrett-Moultrie

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“My counseling style is warm, direct, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Desirrae Anderson-Harris

Desirrae Anderson-Harris

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“Patients can expect a "Judgement free zone" when entering therapy. They can expect a skilled therapist who is open minded and supportive.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Robin Revell

Robin Revell

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I am a therapist who believes in empathy, active listening, applying objective, sound knowledge, & encouraging clients to build on the personal insight they gain from therapy.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Tiffany Lynch

Tiffany Lynch

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I believe strongly in the importance of offering support, enhancing motivation, and instilling hope, this approach guides my work and reflect my empathetic nature and my goal of fostering positive change.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Gilcrest

Nikki Gilcrest

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe place to exhale — somewhere you can be fully yourself without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Anna Kometer

Anna Kometer

Therapist

Virtual • South Carolina


“I believe every person has a compassionate and capable core self that we are often blocked off from by stress, trauma, and the roles we've had to play just to get by.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, 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.

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