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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Aurora, CO

Seeking mental health support in Aurora with Aetna? Headway offers access to 3,599 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Copays range from $0-$30, and many providers have availability within days. Start your free intake call now.

Holly Aragon

Holly Aragon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Northglenn, CO


“I like to use humor, challenging questions, and a direct approach because I think in counseling we should get to the point, and we should have fun doing it.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Barbara McCubbin

Barbara McCubbin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Thornton, CO


Hi and congratulations on taking the first step in becoming a healthier you! If you are looking for a warm, engaging and experienced therapist, I may be your fit. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005 and I love helping! My background is diverse, including but not limited to treating depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, OCD, relationship issues, communication issues, and life changes, to name a few. Please schedule a Fridays only 15-minute call & we can go from there.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denae Arnold

Denae Arnold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


Hi, I’m Denae! As a therapist who lives in the neurodivergent world myself, I believe therapy should be both real and lighthearted. With over a decade in behavioral health and dual licenses in counseling and addictions, I bring both clinical training and personal experience. I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. My goal is to create a safe space where you can show up authentically, free from judgment, with a touch of humor along the way.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hillary Presper

Hillary Presper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“I am most often described by clients as real and relational. We'll laugh, we'll cry, and we'll find your path to healing.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Eckles

Lisa Eckles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Parker, CO


“As a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I firmly believe that prioritizing mental health is essential for achieving happiness and stability in life.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Paige Murphy-Floyd

Paige Murphy-Floyd

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“My mission is to provide an integrated and compassionate approach to healing, focusing on evidence-based treatments such as brief supportive, mindfulness, and psychopharmacology.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Justin Landen

Justin Landen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Arvada, CO


Hi! I'm, Justin Landen. I am a licensed therapist in Colorado. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Nature-Based Therapy from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. I embrace an integrative therapy style which is highly adaptive, goal-focused, and designed to be tailored specifically for you session-to-session.

Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Parker, CO


“I believe people are inherently good. Because of our uniqueness, I believe that there is no one size fits all approach to counseling...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Noelle Metcalf

Noelle Metcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Parker, CO


“It is my goal to offer a safe place where you can freely explore challenging topics, express your emotions and truly feel heard.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Meredith Nunnelly

Meredith Nunnelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Arvada, CO


“My work is grounded in a trauma-informed lens, supporting clients who experience anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Hannah Brocious

Hannah Brocious

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Lakewood, CO


I have experience working with clients across the life-span on a number of issues including life transitions, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ concerns, etc. I specialize in grief/loss and suicidality as these are topics that I feel often get pushed to the side. I especially enjoy working with teens and folks in the LGBTQ+ community.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Pontiero

Maria Pontiero

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Lakewood, CO


I am board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with specialized expertise in integrative psychiatric care. At Rising Lotus Integrative Psychiatry we combine traditional mental health treatments with holistic and alternative approaches. I offer a comprehensive, individualized approach to mental wellness. I an passionate about providing personalized, compassionate care that addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—ensuring that clients feel supported in every aspect of their mental health journey.

With training in both conventional psychiatric treatments and integrative modalities, I work with patients to create balanced treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based therapies, mindfulness practices, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle interventions. I am firm believer in the mind-body connection, I will incorporate techniques such as meditation, yoga, acupuncture, hormone balance/restoration, and nutrition adjustments alongside psychiatric medications, tailoring each plan to fit the unique needs and preferences of the individual.

Please note cannot accept Medicaid or Medicare

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Kraft

Sarah Kraft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Denver, CO


“I believe each person holds an innate capacity to heal, grow, and move toward a life of joy and purpose.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Alicia Summers

Alicia Summers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Westminster, CO


“I am an Army Veteran, a devout Catholic and most importantly a human being who understands the therapeutic process both as a professional and someone who has utilized therapy for myself for the past several years as well!”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Susan Monahan

Susan Monahan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery and relationship counseling, bringing 24 years of private practice experience to my clients.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Jerome Nolan III

Jerome Nolan III

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Wheat Ridge, CO


“I'm on the same path of healing and understanding my inner world just as my clients are and I love to share the knowledge and inspiration that has been passed on to me.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicidad Fraser-Solak

Felicidad Fraser-Solak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Westminster, CO


“Being person-centered, person-in-environment, and empowered is the most incredible path to finding peace.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Teresa Jill Norris Peterson

Teresa Jill Norris Peterson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Littleton, CO


“With me, you will find a warm, caring advocate ready to meet your individualized mental health needs.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Huiling Pritchett

Huiling Pritchett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Littleton, CO


“When clients allow, I love to use a combination of top-down talk therapy methods and bottom-up body and brain-based newer modalities...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Knight

Courtney Knight

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Littleton, CO


“I specialize in grief, pre/postpartum support, OCD, and life transitions. I am a certified DBT therapist.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Atherton

Gabriel Atherton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Littleton, CO


“I am passionate about helping others learn to overcome fears which are holding them back from what is most important...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Wells

Christopher Wells

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I enter the therapy relationship with the belief that client(s) were made whole and well and that therapy is the process of restoring the person's freedom of wholeness and wellness.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debbie McCown-Perkins

Debbie McCown-Perkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Brighton, CO


“I believe I am very effective in helping with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and a variety of other concerns.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tish Cook

Tish Cook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Brighton, CO


“You lead this journey, which means you set the goals and I help inspire you to get you to meet your goals in treatment.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liz Brown

Liz Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Westminster, CO


“My approach is developmentally appropriate and relationship-based, incorporating play, creativity, and skill-building to help children communicate and cope in ways that feel natural to them.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Ater

Michele Ater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I focus holistically and our goal working together is to balance your emotions (mental health), physical (nutritional health) and spirit (spiritual health).”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Creative, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Whitehead

Katrina Whitehead

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Westminster, CO


“I strive to be a compassionate and supportive therapist for my clients, so they can fully benefit from therapy.”
Aetna + 15 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Priscilla Brown

Priscilla Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Arvada, CO


“I believe that a person's thoughts effects everything that they do and how they feel, and changing thought processes improves lives.”
Aetna + 19 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Jen Manning

Jen Manning

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Littleton, CO


“I guide others to trust their own experiences, tune into what really matters, and create more energy for the life they want.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Stress management
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Julia Smith

Julia Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Northglenn, CO


As an experiential therapist with a background in the emergency medical field, I use a strengths-based, open approach, primarily drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. I am also EMDR trained and have 20 years of experience in trauma counseling. I specialize in working with first responders and healthcare professionals.

Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Joni Jackson-Malavasi

Joni Jackson-Malavasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“I like to share concrete coping strategies with clients and ask that they be practiced in between sessions.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Ryan Kimball

Dr. Ryan Kimball

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Parker, CO


“I primarily use a brief and evidence-based approach to therapy, but that does not mean a rushed or "cookie-cutter" approach.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Eavan McKenzie

Eavan McKenzie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Thornton, CO


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that healing happens through authentic connection.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Michelle Colarusso

Michelle Colarusso

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“I approach therapy with curiosity and will typically assess for underlying trauma needs, although trauma work does not need to be hurried.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Carol Vidaurre

Carol Vidaurre

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Broomfield, CO


With my background in grief support, disability advocacy and hospice/palliative care I am poised to support you on your journey. If you are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or fatigue, my affirming and authentic approach may be just what you need.

Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Riley Zwaig

Riley Zwaig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“My approach is compassionate, direct, and just the right amount of sarcastic, because therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time!”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Steele

Richard Steele

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Broomfield, CO


“I specialize in filtering through your life with you to find the root causes of your mental health struggles.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Identity issues, Men's issues, Stress management
Challenging, Direct, Participatory
Vanessa Boyd

Vanessa Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Westminster, CO


“I like to identify where the client is in their journey to change patterns and manage their feelings leading to behaviors.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Megan Curry

Megan Curry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Arvada, CO


“I believe we are all the experts of our experience, and my role as a therapist is to collaborate with clients-never to dictate the direction of your path.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Dirzuweit

Stacey Dirzuweit

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lakewood, CO


“I offer individual, group, and family therapy, using art therapy, play therapy, sand play therapy, and traditional talk therapy techniques to connect in a warm and empathetic manner.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, 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.