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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Richmond, VA

Connect with therapists and providers across Richmond neighborhoods including Jackson Ward, Church Hill, and the Fan District through Headway's Aetna-accepted platform. With copays ranging from $0-$30 and flexible scheduling, you can access mental healthcare support that fits your life.

Rochelle Wolfe

Rochelle Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about remembering who you are beneath the weight of anxiety, depression, relationship wounds, and life's transitions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Candace Ireland

Candace Ireland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is collaborative and personalized, with a focus on understanding your unique experiences and goals.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Paula Hill

Paula Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I help to create a safe, collaborative space where you will feel seen, not judged. Our relationship is one where you can let your guard down and show up as your full self. It is my goal to use a warm and compassionate relationship to walk alongside you, offering reflection, compassion, and challenge when needed to help you reach your goals.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Isaac Hunter

Dr. Isaac Hunter

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am passionate about helping clients find the courage to make changes toward a life with less regret and more fulfillment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Toy

Shannon Toy

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Working with me means that I will advocate for you and work WITH you to empower you to live a happier and healthier life.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Ursula Liebowitz-Johnson

Ursula Liebowitz-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is supportive and collaborative, focused on helping you gain insight, build on your strengths, and move forward with practical tools for change.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Martha Ferraioli

Martha Ferraioli

Therapist

Virtual • Fredericksburg, VA


Finding the right therapist can feel exhausting—especially if you’ve tried therapy before and felt like it didn't quite "stick." If you're carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, past trauma, or navigating life with ADHD, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. My goal is to make starting therapy feel approachable, safe, and entirely centered around you .My name is Marty, and I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and transparent environment where you can drop the pretense and get real.

Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Trista Buchanan

Trista Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to listen deeply, meet you where you are, and walk alongside you as you find your own clarity and strength.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Borum

Robin Borum

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I create a safe, trusting space where you can fully be yourself and gain insights and tools to feel better and move forward.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joy Onukogu

Joy Onukogu

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that prioritizing your mental health is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward building a happier, more grounded life.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patience Otaigbe

Patience Otaigbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I approach care as a partnership. Together, we look at what you are experiencing across your whole life, not just your symptoms, and we build a plan that fits your goals.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Mary Lee

Mary Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy is not simply about fixing what feels wrong, but about helping you better understand yourself, recognize the strengths you already carry, and find meaningful ways to move forward.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sheila Strain

Sheila Strain

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I use evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and coaching-informed strategies to help you strengthen coping skills, build confidence, and move forward with a greater sense of balance and direction.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Margaret Kei

Margaret Kei

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Margaret is a Trauma-Informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a board approved supervisor for clinical supervision in Virginia.

She has experience in providing therapy to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) and families in a variety of settings to include inpatient hospitalization, inpatient residential facilities and group homes, as well as out-patient and telehealth services since 2013.

She is passionate about assisting clients become the best version of themselves.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Whelan

Lauren Whelan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chesapeake, VA


“I spent a lot of my clinical time working with the pediatric population and adolescents, which is where I really learned the value of a family-centered approach...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
LeRoy Hughes

LeRoy Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, welcoming, and open-minded, guiding clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Zhiying Linda Song

Dr. Zhiying Linda Song

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive space, blending CBT, positive psychology, and mind-body approaches.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sarah Axley

Sarah Axley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Whether it is to process/gain insight, to build on skills to manage symptoms, to change thinking patterns...”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shehnaz Kamal

Shehnaz Kamal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I expect my clients after each therapy sessions, to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors which can help them focus, move on and make positive changes in their life.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Martia Hayes

Martia Hayes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Leesburg, VA


“I strive to approach clients troubles through the lens of empathy and understanding from clients point of experience.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alyssa Shank

Alyssa Shank

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe with every fiber of my being we all have the answers we need... You are the expert on you, you alone hold your truth.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marcela Mejia

Dr. Marcela Mejia

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a warm, supportive, and thoughtful space where you can feel understood while gaining insight into the patterns that keep you stuck.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Lissette Coreas

Lissette Coreas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I strive to meet clients where they are with empathy and respect.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Olga Wymore

Olga Wymore

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to work with you to build practical strategies that improve how you feel and function day to day.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tess Zhao

Tess Zhao

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“As an immigrant and as a human being, I understand that adapting to a new environment can bring both emotional and practical challenges.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Bañez

Dr. Lynn Bañez

Therapist

Virtual • Williamsburg, VA


“I believe in working with the whole person and tailor my approach to the client I am working with. I tend to draw from Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Tamira Rosner

Tamira Rosner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and client-centered frameworks.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Angela Poythress

Angela Poythress

Therapist

Virtual • South Hill, VA


“I focus on a client centered approach tailoring therapy to meet clients where they are and helping them realize and get to where they want to be.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Rosas

John Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Wooden

Alexis Wooden

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I also have a special passion for helping athletes manage performance pressure and life transitions.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Carley Fisher

Carley Fisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


I work with adults who are tired of feeling stuck, overthinking everything, shutting down, or wondering why they react the way they do. Whether you're carrying the weight of a specific traumatic experience or you've spent years feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected without fully understanding why, you're not alone.

One of my favorite moments in therapy is when a client pauses and says, "That finally makes sense." Those moments are powerful because understanding the why behind your reactions is often the first step toward changing them. My goal is to provide a space where you feel understood, supported, and never judged as we work together to help you heal and move forward.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn Rogers

Kaitlyn Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“In my opinion, a good therapist should feel like a friend, but with professional experience and education.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, 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.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Nina Patel

Dr. Nina Patel

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


It has been a privilege to walk along side others managing more complex psychological issues and trauma or just helping them talk things out. I am currently offering telehealth services to adolescents (ages 11 and up) and adults. I also work with couples, parents, and families.


My doctoral training and experience in the field for over 20 years allow me to work with a wide range of issues. I have worked in different capacities and settings including as an adjunct professor, supervisor of therapy/ testing, and a psychotherapist in hospitals, universities, and a military behavioral health clinic. I have extensive experience treating depression and anxiety, grief/ loss, relationship concerns, trauma, OCD, chronic health issues, infertility, adjustment/ self-esteem problems in children/ adults, substance use issues, and personal growth.


My goal is to blend evidence based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and meditation with a warm, caring style. I like to take a holistic approach focusing all aspects of psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I offer culturally competent therapy- welcoming anyone regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion. Together we can identify innate strengths and build coping skills to foster long-term wellness and resilience.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Yvette Watts

Yvette Watts

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She utilizes a person-centered, strengths-based approach while relying on various evidence-based interventions such as art, music, and mindfulness techniques.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
E'lisha Simmons

E'lisha Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to meet you where you are, honor your right to self-determination, and empower you to uncover underlying concerns...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Arlene Garcia

Arlene Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“The primary goals of mental health care are to improve quality of life, promote coping and resilience, empower self-management, manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, and prevent risks and relapse.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Regina Lawson

Regina Lawson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Clients experience me as warm, direct, and supportive, and I am committed to helping them create meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Abbey Humphrey

Abbey Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I have specialized experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, grief, expats, crisis and life transitions.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Kevin Ichaso

Kevin Ichaso

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“The goal isn't just symptom relief, but renewed confidence, emotional security, and the ability to move forward with clarity, intention, and a deeper connection to who you are.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Warm

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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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