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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Stamford, CT

Headway helps Stamford patients maximize their Aetna benefits with transparent copays between $0-$30 per session. Our 1,475 licensed providers support talk therapy and medication management with convenient virtual and in-person options.

Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Madrid

Kristen Madrid

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside strengths-based and person-centered approaches.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Devon Tart

Devon Tart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a provider I am committed to bringing all of my clinical experience and an open mind to each session to work with every individual in all of their uniqueness.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Dutko

Michael Dutko

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Michael helps clients feel understood, regain clarity, and develop practical skills that lead to lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Ruby Cutolo

Ruby Cutolo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I show up for my clients with compassion and genuine curiosity, recognizing that each individual's story is unique and deserving of attention.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Nathan Tyson

Nathan Tyson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I understand that the decision to seek help for mental health needs can be a nerve-racking and scary process. When it comes to patient care, I am most passionate about the preservation of dignity and making my patients feel seen. I meet fear or nervousness with acceptance, encouragement, and knowledge.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kate Prendergast

Kate Prendergast

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm but direct. I'll meet you where you are, while also helping you gently challenge patterns that may be holding you back.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Deirdre Minor

Deirdre Minor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I specialize in working with individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy or confusing relationship patterns, including those recovering from narcissistic abuse or navigating attachment wounds. Together, we focus on building self-trust, strengthening boundaries, and creating more secure, fulfilling connections.

I also enjoy working with teens and young adults who are navigating important life transitions, whether that’s adjusting to college, exploring identity, managing anxiety, or figuring out friendships and dating. This stage of life can feel overwhelming, and therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and build confidence in who you are becoming.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Suzette Fagan

Suzette Fagan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am not just here to listen—I am here to help you understand patterns, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Clare Criscuolo

Clare Criscuolo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I truly believe healing is possible for everyone. Therapy with me isn't about judgment or "fixing," it's about creating a safe supportive space where you can rediscover your strength and move toward the life you want.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Terence Ching

Dr. Terence Ching

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


Terence Ching, PhD (he/him) is a Yale-, Dartmouth-, and UConn-trained clinical psychologist licensed in CT.

Dr. Ching has vast academic and clinical expertise in mood, anxiety, and trauma-based disorders, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dr. Ching is also an Instructor on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. There, he leads psychedelic clinical trials (namely, psilocybin) for OCD, depression, and other disorders in the Yale Program for Psychedelic Science. There, Dr. Ching assumes the role of Director of Psychedelic Training, pioneering the training and supervision of numerous facilitators who work with study participants in psychedelic dosing sessions.

In the psychedelic therapy space, Dr. Ching is an extensively published global leader in culturally attuned, queer- and trans-affirming, and ethically rigorous care of individuals experiencing altered states of consciousness.

Lastly, Dr. Ching is an internationally sought after scientific speaker. He has significant consulting experience in various aspects of psychedelic research and practice, having trained hundreds of study therapists for multiple companies who have achieved FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation in their drug development programs.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Anabela Pereira

Anabela Pereira

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Throughout my career, I've worked with a broad range of concerns including relationship abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce, family conflict, and parenting.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Pamela Felder

Pamela Felder

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in the mind, body, spirit connection. I also believe that clients need education about their symptoms.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Salome Tsurtsumia

Salome Tsurtsumia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Last 8 years I have been working in community mental health nursing serving population with various mental health needs...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tenesha Brooks

Tenesha Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome! I'm excited to help you overcome self-doubt, manage work-related anxiety and stress, and navigate toxic or unaffirming work/academic environments. I specialize in working with Black professional women and students struggling with these areas and have been a therapist for 15 years.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
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
Amynah Dharani

Amynah Dharani

Therapist

Virtual • Westport, CT


“My approach helps you understand the deeper roots of your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Jamie Mascolo

Jamie Mascolo

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, CT


Great to meet you!

Reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating, so if you’re here, you’ve already taken a really meaningful first step.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with individuals, couples, and families navigating a variety of challenges. I specialize in working with addiction, couples and relationship concerns, family dynamics, autism-related support, and anxiety and depression.

My background includes working in both school systems and clinical settings, which has given me the opportunity to support people from many different backgrounds and life stages. Through this work, I’ve developed a strong passion for helping people better understand the patterns within their relationships and families.

Many of the clients I work with are trying to improve communication with a partner or family member, navigate the impact of addiction, support a loved one on the autism spectrum, or manage feelings of anxiety and depression that are affecting daily life.

No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is to create a space that feels supportive, honest, and human; where you can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole McHugh

Nicole McHugh

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with the lifespan of ages from adolescence to end of life and neurotypical to neurodivergence.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Eating disorders, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Murtha

James Murtha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specifically focus on integrating cognitive behavior therapy based treatments, helping clients learn how to connect the dots between their actions, feelings, thoughts.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Dr. AnaLee Palou-Miranda

Dr. AnaLee Palou-Miranda

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Client are able to participate actively toward the recovery and getting skills to deal with life difficulties...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ferris Clare

Ferris Clare

Therapist

Virtual • New Haven, CT


“My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in my professional background and lived experiences, allowing me to intuitively connect with you through a lens of empathy, cultural awareness, and practical insight.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Alexis Mohammed

Alexis Mohammed

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“My style is person-centered, my goal is create a warm space for all my clients to become empowered to take control of their lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Onyebuchi Ogbo

Onyebuchi Ogbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Buchi is a clinician who is authentic, empathetic and provides care, with an evidenced-based and collaborative approach...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie St Martin

Natalie St Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in helping clients build confidence, healthier relationships, and stronger emotional balance.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
MJ Jacquot

MJ Jacquot

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach encompasses a variety of evidenced based interventions and my goal is to help identify and nourish strengths, to reframe situations, thoughts or feelings that have previously caused suffering, and to explore meaning and purpose.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Bolduc

Amanda Bolduc

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to help clients feel at ease, understood, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Maria Roman

Maria Roman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I place a strong focus on self-forgiveness as a foundation for healing and for releasing the pain caused by others.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charlene Carr

Charlene Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, the elderly, and individuals navigating mental health challenges and grief and loss.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Julia Waldron

Julia Waldron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterford, CT


“As an openly LGBTQIA+ clinician, I bring a personal understanding of the complexities and resilience within our community.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

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Dr. George Castellano

Dr. George Castellano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With 35 + years of practice and doctoral training in counseling, I offer a steady, compassionate space where your story is met with care and clinical clarity.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adeleye Ogunlade

Adeleye Ogunlade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach blends traditional psychiatric care with a holistic lens, looking at the whole picture, including nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional well-being.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Aviyanca Prakash

Aviyanca Prakash

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting immigrants and communities of color, with a commitment to helping destigmatize mental health and making therapy feel approachable and inclusive.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ann-Marie Ramsaroop

Ann-Marie Ramsaroop

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach therapy from a strengths based perspective, believing that everyone is capable of change, self reflection, and growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Emily Lopez

Emily Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Melanie J Jackson

Melanie J Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in helping those suffering from anxiety, including health care professionals and veterans.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Laura Gabriel

Laura Gabriel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a warm, direct, and collaborative approach, and you can share at your own pace—there's no pressure to have everything organized or figured out.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Cathy Boisvert

Cathy Boisvert

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I practice unconditional positive regard and an empowerment based relationship with clients, coupled with researched interventions that work.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Mariani

Laura Mariani

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Laura and I am here to help you find peace and healing in your life. I studied clinical social work at Boston College. Over my career I have worked with people facing difficult life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, parenting difficulties, grief among many other challenges. I have a specialty working with those with type 1 diabetes, or those parenting a child with type 1 diabetes.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you can find the motivation to get control of your life again. I work primarily with young adults with ADHD and we can work on your goals together.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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.