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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Charlottesville, VA

Find Cigna-covered therapy in Charlottesville with copays as low as $0-$40 per session. Headway connects you with 2,954 licensed providers for virtual or in-person care, with many available within two weeks.

Afua Ofosuhene

Afua Ofosuhene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


Afua Ofosuhene, NP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner l integrate a holistic, patient-centered approach that addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing mental wellness.I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety,deprssion and mood disorders. I believe in a collaborative, client‐centered approach, and I’m here to walk you through the process so you feel comfortable and confident. I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Krystle Landes

Krystle Landes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to provide a safe and secure space to allow you to process through growth, ruptures and work towards your identified transformation.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sika Yeme

Sika Yeme

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in listening to my patients with an open mind and heart, viewing them as a unique individual with their own set of strengths and challenges.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Carol Ellinger

Carol Ellinger

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Welcome! I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Caren Carter

Caren Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and confidential space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Dr. James Morris

Dr. James Morris

Psychologist

Virtual • Glen Allen, VA


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and problem-focused. I use an integrated combination of treatment methods, aimed at assisting my patients (and their loved ones)...”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Salil Malhotra

Dr. Salil Malhotra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chantilly, VA


“I believe that mental wellness is deeply connected to your overall physical health, lifestyle, and unique life story.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Ethan Henry

Ethan Henry

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I care about my clients and I hope to impart that in every session: create safety and connection and collaborate in ways that help my clients see the growth they are seeking.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Jina Sanders

Jina Sanders

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being your authentic self.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Faheda Rasool

Faheda Rasool

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Throughout my career, I've used primarily CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution focused modalities in my practice along with aspects of family structural therapy and mindfulness based therapy.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Yolanda Vernon

Yolanda Vernon

Therapist

Virtual • North Chesterfield, VA


“I became a therapist because I believe people are capable of real change and I've seen it happen in circumstances that felt impossible.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Brenda Zalewski

Brenda Zalewski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to ensure that every patient leaves our session feeling genuinely heard, fully understood, and supported in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.”
Cigna + 5 others
Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Linda Nicole Bakely

Dr. Linda Nicole Bakely

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Together, we can move beyond survival mode and build a life that feels more secure, intentional, and authentic.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Daniela Stapor

Daniela Stapor

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I'm a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) who came to Virginia from Bolivia in 2003. Before entering private practice, I spent years working in Child Protective Services and maternal health — systems that gave me an honest, on-the-ground understanding of what families face when life gets complicated. That experience still shapes how I show up for clients today: I'm not here to give you textbook answers. I'm here to sit with the real thing. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, BPD, maternal mental health, and the kind of grief that doesn't fit on a sympathy card. I'm especially attuned to the unique pressures of immigration, cultural identity, and what it means to build a life in a country that wasn't your starting point. If you've ever felt like no one really gets the full picture of who you are, that's exactly the kind of space I try to create.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharee Haskins

Sharee Haskins

Therapist

Virtual • Arlington, VA


“You can expect personalized support and enhanced self-awareness through my relaxed, nonjudgmental, and person-centered approach.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keyonia Cattenhead, Lcsw

Keyonia Cattenhead, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe that each individual possesses the capacity for growth and healing...”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Aaron Moon

Aaron Moon

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I focus on building a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and supported from day one.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dawn Washington

Dawn Washington

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I am committed to staying current with the latest research on psychotropic medications and treatment modalities to ensure I provide evidence-based care...”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nicholas Califano

Nicholas Califano

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe each patients' goals for therapy are unique to them and I am determined to help each patient achieve those goals in any way I can.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Leonard

Michelle Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients can expect to meet an authentic welcoming environment. Also, a therapist who is warm and friendly.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Orlando Melendez Miranda

Orlando Melendez Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience providing evidence-based mental health services to adolescents, adults, couples, families, and elite athletes. Help athletes in their mental skills and performance.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented, helping clients develop practical strategies to overcome challenges while building resilience and lasting emotional well-being.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Puerto Rico and have worked across outpatient mental health, crisis intervention, community behavioral health, and professional sports. I currently serve as a Mental Health Team Counselor with the Baltimore Orioles organization, where I support professional athletes in managing stress, anxiety, performance demands, life transitions, and overall psychological wellness.

My clinical experience includes treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, relationship concerns, grief and loss, stress management, self-esteem, and life transitions. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based interventions, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique goals and needs.

I believe that meaningful change begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Shaleen Anderson

Shaleen Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chincoteague, VA


“I have more than 25 years of experience supporting women and military families through meaningful seasons of change.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jonathan Gustave

Jonathan Gustave

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As a young black male that has had to navigate the challenges that most people face and as I clinician I have the personal experience and clinical experience to help get you back on the right track.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Michaelson

Tamara Michaelson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


My name is Tami and I am a LCSW in HI, AK, VA, and NV.I live on the island of Molokai and am so grateful to be fishing as much as possible. The ocean is my heaven and I absolutely love feeling the sand between my toes and the fresh ocean water on my skin. I love my two sons, but I love my poodle, Honey Pa'ele , even more. I love providing services using a trauma informed approach along with solution focused therapy. I have a strong background in domestic violence, substance abuse and I support my clients with a trauma informed approach. My goal is for everyone to be their best selves, continuing to grow as change is inevitable.

Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Pamela Mangus

Pamela Mangus

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a collaborative approach that focuses on authenticity, self-compassion and healing for the whole of you.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Cynthia Ononobi

Cynthia Ononobi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Alexandria, VA


“I believe that strong therapeutic relationships are built on trust, authenticity, and a genuine understanding of each client's unique experiences.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Austin Hendrickson

Austin Hendrickson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Hi, my name is Austin and welcome to my private practice. As a man who has been deeply affected and healed by counseling, I get the need and role of counseling firsthand. This is why I love counseling: I believe humans were created to share their stories and to work through difficulties together. Counseling is my life’s passion. I am truly honored and delighted to now walk alongside others in dark places toward durable hope and lasting change.

I am personally acquainted with the pain of grief. After the loss of my mother to suicide, I began a counseling journey that revealed many unexplored areas in my life that needed compassion and care. These experiences have brought me face to face with life’s difficulties.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree from the United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO) in Foreign Area Studies (Russia and Eastern Europe). After graduation, I worked as a military aviator and US Air Force Officer in domestic and international locations. I returned to graduate school to pursue a Master’s of Arts in Counseling and a Master’s of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary. Over the years, as a counselor, I have worked in a community-based counseling center, as a staff counselor for a church counseling center, and I am now in independent practice, working with men, veterans, couples, and families navigating trauma and PTSD, and the many ups and downs of life.

I have traveled throughout the world during my Air Force career. Seeing the many ways humans experience the world, in all its pain and joy, has only increased my passion to care for others. From working with teenagers and their struggles to individuals seeking hope to the married couple with decades of experience to everyone in between. I love working with people who are struggling and want change.

Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Rebecca Hunter

Rebecca Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I approach therapy like a conversation—with curiosity, care, and a focus on what's actually helpful to you.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Tyshelle Wilson

Tyshelle Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary Messerschmidt

Mary Messerschmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My philosophy is largely rooted in the belief that a caring, authentic therapy relationship, combined with finely tuned best practice interventions can create healthy solutions to challenges in life.”
Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tamika Braveheart

Tamika Braveheart

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in rural Virginia, as well as, a decade abroad managing health programs, my experience includes acute crisis management, addiction medicine, community health, and maternal and child health. Medication management, therapy, and holistic care for depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, traumatic experiences, and bipolar disorders are my main areas of focus. Particular interest and expertise in working with children and families in foster care.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Leila Kandahari

Leila Kandahari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodbridge, VA


“I count it as a privilege to be invited to walk with individuals as they navigate some of their most vulnerable moments and significant life events.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacquetta Cobbs

Jacquetta Cobbs

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With over nine years of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression in a compassionate, supportive environment.”
Cigna + 16 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Castro

Michele Castro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach combines evidence-based treatment with a genuine therapeutic relationship. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, easy to talk to, and someone who truly listens.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Valeria Cantore

Valeria Cantore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I focus on helping you understand what you're going through while also giving you real tools you can use in your daily life to create meaningful change.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Emily Starkey

Emily Starkey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cave Spring, VA


“Using a holistic, person-centered approach, I tailor therapy to your needs and goals at a pace that feels right for you.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with adults who struggle with issues related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ernest Garrett III, Ph.D.

Dr. Ernest Garrett III, Ph.D.

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I am a Deaf LCSW and Neuropsychotherapist (NPT-C) with nearly 20 years of experience dedicated to high-achieving individuals facing systemic pressure. My clinical work integrates Neuropsychotherapy and Executive Management principles to cultivate cognitive resilience and self-mastery. My foundation includes four advanced degrees, culminating in my doctoral research which focused on systemic complexity and inclusive leadership. I bring extensive experience as a former leader in state government, non-profit, and private sectors. This background allows me to treat vocational stress, anxiety, and burnout with humble competence and real-world relevance. I communicate effectively via voice, video, and American Sign Language (ASL). I am committed to creating affirming, psychologically safe, and accessible spaces for all individuals to thrive.

Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Michael Chalfan

Michael Chalfan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every client feels seen and understood.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Renee Totten

Renee Totten

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Utilizing solution-focused therapy and person-centered principles, we will work to find solutions that you can use to empower yourself through healing and personal growth.”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Cigna 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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