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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Access mental health support across Connecticut with Aetna coverage. Headway connects you with 1,556 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With copays ranging from $0-$30, many patients save up to 75% on care.

Angellina Swart

Angellina Swart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Angellina Swart, LCSW is a social worker who has been in practice for six years. She is passionate about helping people access their strengths to overcome anxiety,

depression, and substance use disorders. Although she mainly works with adults, she does have experience working with children. She prefers to be authentic with her

clients to make them feel more comfortable and welcome in the therapeutic setting. She incorporates how external systems (family, work, policy, etc.) can affect a client’s well-

being and impact a person’s mental health.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Samuels

Mariah Samuels

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive, compassionate, and real. I focus on helping you feel heard and understood while building practical skills that create lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julia Collman-Barnes

Julia Collman-Barnes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, grounding, and practical. I blend trauma‐informed care with real‐world strategies to help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, cope with grief, and regain a sense of control.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Marc Romanello

Marc Romanello

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy can be a place to slow down, to make sense of what you're dealing with, and find new ways forward that feel more manageable.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Aniballi

Kara Aniballi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — rooted in the idea that meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Selena Hammie

Selena Hammie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Milford, CT


“I use a blend of Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build self-awareness, regulate emotions, and develop practical coping skills that create lasting change in their daily...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristan McLean

Kristan McLean

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach combines warmth, relatability, and humor while empowering you to build insight, resilience and meaningful change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vester Appiah

Dr. Vester Appiah

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients will gain a clearer understanding of the topics, questions, or challenges they bring to the sessions.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lisbeth Gannon

Lisbeth Gannon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that healing happens through connection, compassion, and self-expression, and I bring warmth and curiosity to every session.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Terri Shimizu

Terri Shimizu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership — one where we work together to uncover what's getting in the way and move toward the life you want to live.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Alicia Fitzpatrick

Alicia Fitzpatrick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


With a strong foundation in both social work and law enforcement, I bring a compassionate, grounded, and practical perspective to therapy. I hold both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and spent eight years in law enforcement, primarily working patrol. This experience gave me the opportunity to support individuals and families during some of the most challenging and vulnerable moments of their lives.

Through my professional work—and my own lived experiences with critical and traumatic incidents—I developed a deep commitment to helping others heal from trauma. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy and work with individuals navigating life’s challenges, processing difficult past experiences, and building resilience for the future.

My approach blends clinical expertise with real-world understanding to create a space that is supportive, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I strive to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you are working through trauma, adjusting to life transitions, or seeking healthier coping strategies, I aim to help you gain clarity, strengthen your inner resources, and move forward with confidence. I’m here to support you every step of the way on your path toward healing and personal growth.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Francisco Davila

Francisco Davila

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Drawing on evidence-based practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, I aim to help you develop practical tools to manage challenges and create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Cynthia Gutierrez

Cynthia Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a heart for supporting individuals through the transformative journey of parenthood. Specializing in perinatal mental health, I provide compassionate, bilingual therapy to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. With a degree from Rutgers University and years of experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I understand that every journey is unique.

My approach is warm, empowering, and always centered on meeting you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space for healing, growth, and renewed strength.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emiret Gonzalez

Emiret Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Luigi Garcia

Luigi Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My clinical approach is grounded in research-based, evidence-supported interventions backed by science and empirical data, with the goal of promoting meaningful change in the brain through therapeutic strategies specifically tailored to each...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Minor

Kelly Minor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you already possess the capacity to solve your problems (I simply provide the clinical tools and the roadmap to get you there).”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Chasity Alekseyev

Chasity Alekseyev

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you find an anchor a sense of internal stability that holds firm even when the world around you feels chaotic.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Morabito

Maria Morabito

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Joyce Garcia

Joyce Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe people change not by being "fixed," but by feeling genuinely understood and gaining insight into the "why" behind their reactions.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Natalie Petrone

Natalie Petrone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is both solution-focused and compassionate, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisabeth Peralta

Elisabeth Peralta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can talk freely, gain insight, and start seeing progress- not just a place to vent.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Belanger

Nicole Belanger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, energetic, collaborative, and holistic. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable, understood, challenged, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Leigh Ware

Dr. Leigh Ware

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I support BIPOC women and adults 55+ who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or weighed down by life transitions, racial or religious trauma, and health challenges.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Zinny Ezete

Zinny Ezete

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Living with ADHD, anxiety, or depression is exhausting — especially when you're trying to hold everything together at the same time. You deserve a provider who meets you where you are and builds a plan that actually moves you forward.I'm Zinny Ezete, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with licenses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. I specialize in medication management and psychiatric care for teenagers and adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and built around your real life — not a generic protocol.My clinical background includes forensic psychiatry, inpatient psychiatric care, and advanced practice across major New York City hospital systems. I've worked with patients at every level of complexity, which means I bring both depth and flexibility to your care.I'm a good fit for you if:

— You've been struggling with ADHD that affects your focus, relationships, or career

— Anxiety is running your decisions or keeping you up at night

— Depression has been dulling your life and you're ready for something to actually change

— You want a provider who is thorough, honest, and treats you like an intelligent adultI offer telehealth appointments in NY, NJ, and CT and am currently accepting new patients. Scheduling is fast — because waiting weeks for help you need now doesn't make sense.Let's get started.Zinny Ezete, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Telehealth | NY | NJ | CT | ADHD | Anxiety | Depression | Medication Management

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Susan McGowan

Susan McGowan

Therapist

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily use positivity to encourage and empower individuals to make changes.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jill Turner

Jill Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I want you to gain the tools and abilities to take control of your life, overcome the things that are getting in your way and grow to achieve your goals and feel whole.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alicia McCoy, Lcsw

Alicia McCoy, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am committed to providing a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Brian Fuchs

Dr. Brian Fuchs

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I practice with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach focused on safe prescribing, clear goals, and long-term stability.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cristin Hoyt

Cristin Hoyt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” — John Green I have worked in the field of social work for over ten years, driven by a passion that began while supporting adolescents in a clinical day school setting. That early experience solidified my commitment to furthering my education and pursuing a career in social work. Throughout my career, I have gained experience across a variety of settings, including schools, medical facilities, child welfare, outpatient care, and crisis services. This diverse background has allowed me to develop a flexible, client-centered approach tailored to individuals’ unique needs.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Beck

Ashley Beck

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Reiki II practitioner. I believe that somewhere underneath the anxiety, the self-doubt, and the patterns that keep repeating, there is a version of you that already knows the way. My job isn't to fix you. It's to create a space steady enough that you can actually hear yourself. Together we get curious about the thoughts that won't quiet down, the emotions that feel bigger than the moment, the behaviors that keep showing up even when you don't want them to, and what all of it is actually trying to tell you. I bring tools into our work that help you understand what's happening in your mind and body when you're overwhelmed, so you can actually do something about it instead of just surviving it. But more than any method or modality, I show up as a real person walking alongside you, trusting that you are the expert on your own life.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Yvonne Heim

Yvonne Heim

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help clients learn how they can take control over their mental health rather than their mental health having control over them.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Skricka

Dolly Skricka

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, CT


“My style is structured, collaborative, and practical. We focus on what is actually getting in your way and build strategies that fit your real, day-to-day life.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“You can expect compassionate, client-centered care focused on helping you develop a deeper understanding of your mental health.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Quinn

Daniel Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an experienced therapist helping individual clients cope with addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I also work with couples on common struggles such as conflict resolution, lack of connection, and reduced physical intimacy. I use evidence-based methods enabling clients to achieve their desired goals.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Charles Peterson

Charles Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help clients face reality honestly, grieve what didn't happen, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to live now.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Diabetes, Men's issues, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Millwood

Joseph Millwood

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've spent over a decade working in crisis intervention before transitioning to private practice — which means I'm not rattled by complexity.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Duma

Diana Duma

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe healing happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach prioritizes trust, safety, and authenticity.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jocelyn Cudjoe

Jocelyn Cudjoe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Bay Path university in 2016. I have experience in working with young adults and adults. I have been trained in varieties of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Bible based spiritual counseling and these are the modalities I use in individual sessions, group counseling and couples counseling. My training and work experience involved working with individuals who struggled with ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, relationship/marital struggles and stress related issues. My work experience includes working with young adults and adults. I am currently working with the population ages 20 and older.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.