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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in South Dakota

Find Aetna-covered therapy in South Dakota with copays as low as $0–$30 per session. Access 80 licensed providers for virtual or in-person care, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Jennifer Ruggeri

Jennifer Ruggeri

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based techniques, allowing me to create a safe and nurturing environment for my clients.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Wendy Bailey

Dr. Wendy Bailey

Psychologist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I appreciate the efficacy of structured interventions involving consideration of one's own thought and behavioral patterns, especially when stressed.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Trevor Mandernach

Trevor Mandernach

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I enjoy collaborating with my clients to find ways for them to manage if not minimize their symptoms and find ways to experience life more fully.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Roselyn Onyibe

Roselyn Onyibe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach emphasizes effective listening, therapeutic communication, support, and client education.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Suzanne McEndree

Suzanne McEndree

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I have seen many clients who initially felt pretty hopeless recover from PTSD and make amazing changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen J Kirby

Karen J Kirby

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“With over 16 years of experience, my practice specializes in addressing Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship dynamics, Family Conflict, Substance Use Disorders...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Shaira Shah

Shaira Shah

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My professional goal is to assist the patient in making personal progress in changing their lives in a positive manner.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Laura McKee

Dr. Laura McKee

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My style is collaborative, compassionate, and focused entirely on your unique goals rather than any one size fits all plan.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Kellie Branch-Dircks

Kellie Branch-Dircks

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


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
Adriane Cox

Adriane Cox

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


Hi! I am Adriane Cox, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Cox Mental Health and Wellness. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions and chronic pain.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Theophilus

Rebecca Theophilus

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I understand what it feels like when the life you planned no longer fits, and I know the particular exhaustion of trying to keep it together while everything shifts underneath you.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Willmer

Stephen Willmer

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I will listen without judgment, offer steady support, and be honest and direct when doing so can help you move forward.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Arielle Speer

Arielle Speer

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Ari is a neurodivergent therapist with extensive experience working with and supporting other neurodivergent folk.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, OCD
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Kristal Steeves

Kristal Steeves

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


If you've been told your anxiety, exhaustion, or emotional shifts are "just stress" or "just aging" — and something in you knows it's more than that — you're in the right place. I'm Kristal, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life's most challenging transitions. That career — rooted in crisis intervention, child welfare, and working alongside people experiencing homelessness — built in me a deep capacity to sit with complexity, pain, and change without flinching. That foundation now drives my specialized work with women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work. I've walked this road myself — which means when you show up, you will be genuinely seen and heard, perhaps in a way you haven't been in a long time.

Check me out on the Grit to Growth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTvAK4pRlkM

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Darcy Wiebrand

Darcy Wiebrand

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I love helping clients learn the skills that will allow them to be resilient no matter what life throws at them.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Amber Leafstedt

Amber Leafstedt

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that healing happens in the context of safety and connection.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Nina Lopez

Nina Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am passionate about providing a safe space for people to do the hard work of self-reflection and find meaning and strength within themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Patrick Ide

Dr. Patrick Ide

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“It takes major strength to realize when you need a hand and actually reach out for it. That doesn't sound like weakness to me. It sounds like wisdom.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Kane

Lauren Kane

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am empathetic and compassionate and believe that people can change if they have the desire and motivation.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Melissa Gallup

Melissa Gallup

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in 'practicing what I preach,' meaning if I offer suggestions or advice, it's because I have tried it myself and had meaningful results.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Allison Fosheim

Allison Fosheim

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I most enjoy working with adults who struggle with emotional and behavioral control, the highly sensitive people of the world.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bonnie Haack

Bonnie Haack

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am direct but warm, patient, and empathetic. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health counseling field working with all ages.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Marquita Gauthier

Marquita Gauthier

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My style is supportive, collaborative, and down-to-earth, creating a space where you can feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Christina Coffield

Christina Coffield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“As a provider, I am passionate about the care I provide. Ensuring that the client is being heard, their symptoms and concerns are being addressed...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oksana Johnson

Oksana Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I provide a compassionate, welcoming space where children, adolescents, adults, and families can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Andrew Hey

Andrew Hey

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“In addition to my work as a therapist, I also currently work as a professional actor, which gives me a unique understanding of performance, communication, and authenticity.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Dr. Larry Porter

Dr. Larry Porter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sioux Falls, SD


“I bring warmth, compassion, and a collaborative approach to help clients feel safe exploring emotions and relationships.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Victoria Scott

Victoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My counseling style is person-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect and unconditional positive regard.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Danae Mutchelknaus

Danae Mutchelknaus

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“After 10+ of being a therapist and almost 6 years of being trained in A.R.T., I've had a wide variety of clientele coming from all walks of life but have continued to come back to my favorite type of clients: moms like myself.”
Aetna + 10 others
Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carmen Schott

Carmen Schott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can gain insight, develop effective coping skills, and move toward a greater sense of balance, healing, and purpose.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Heidi Quinlan

Heidi Quinlan

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“Throughout my 23 years doing therapy, I have learned that each of us has the inner gift of healing if provided a safe, supportive, empowering, respectful environment...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Cassandra Leow

Cassandra Leow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rapid City, SD


“I am passionate about helping couples and I am always looking for trainings to increase my knowledge and skills to work with couples.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Mary Ruhland

Mary Ruhland

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I am a trauma informed therapist who collaborates with you to develop a plan to reach your potential.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Katherine Schwenk

Katherine Schwenk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rapid City, SD


“I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to create goals that are realistic and achievable; starting from where you are at.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Amy Patrick-Ott

Dr. Amy Patrick-Ott

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“As an experienced Gottman Level 3 trained marriage and family therapist, it is my honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Angela Lebrun

Angela Lebrun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“My practice is built on the belief that everyone deserves a chance to live a life of balance, purpose, and fulfillment.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Patricia Reed

Patricia Reed

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I work especially well with adults who may appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or emotionally stuck on the inside.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Alisha Barnash

Alisha Barnash

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“My first objective is to make you feel as comfortable as possible... I like to create a very accepting and laid-back environment.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
David Bova

David Bova

Therapist

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe that the journey starts with where the client is and that there is no such thing as slow progress.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Energetic
Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Dr. Jennifer Pipitone

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South Dakota


“I believe in putting humanity back into healthcare... they need warmth, compassion, and care that truly prioritizes their well-being.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
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.

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