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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Waterbury, CT

Waterbury residents with Aetna coverage can find talk therapy and medication management support through Headway's extensive provider network. Copays range from $0-$20, and free consultations are available to help match you with the right fit.

Jason Nicholsen

Jason Nicholsen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker who believes therapy should feel like a collaborative, honest, and supportive space—not another place where you feel judged or like you need to have it all figured out.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Denise Newton

Denise Newton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer an eclectic, client-centered, and strengths-based approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual, family, or group.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Brian Diehl

Brian Diehl

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Using supportive language, a belief that change is possible and the inherent power of the human spirit, I will walk with you though the changes you seek.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
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
Vitoria Basora

Vitoria Basora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Laura Smith

Laura Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should provide a supportive space where you can gain insight into your experiences, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical tools for creating positive and lasting change in your life.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Creative, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Vanessa Willis

Dr. Vanessa Willis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is rooted in curating a safe collaborative space for patients to be heard, supported, validated, and empowered to experience holistic healing.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Caphanac

Vanessa Caphanac

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a laid-back, strengths-based approach to therapy.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Carolina Carrera

Carolina Carrera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an LCSW with years of experience working with teens and adults helping them navigate managing stress, gain coping skills, and family conflict. I am here to work with you to conquer whatever goals you'd like to achieve.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venesa White

Venesa White

Therapist

Virtual • Bristol, CT


Hello, and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. My practice focuses on supporting young and middle-aged adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions, as well as working mothers and new moms balancing the demands of family, career, and personal well-being.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Hannah Jackson

Hannah Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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 + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan McKechnie

Logan McKechnie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based perspective and mindfulness techniques to support you in shifting unhelpful thought patterns and grounding yourself in the present.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Nicola Pinto

Nicola Pinto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Life can be very tough at times, yet with available resources and support you can get through it. Are you diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorders? Are you struggling with substances use addictions? Are you struggling with family difficulties, work place related stress, maintaining strong family and friendship ties? Are you parent of or a person diagnosed with ID/DD? My varied skill set and work experiences as both a mental health nurse practitioner and clinician will be strong assets to you. Let's work together to get through this.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Priscila Podesta

Priscila Podesta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love to see people come home to themselves so they can fulfill the purpose closest to their hearts in this life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Jeffrey Kilstein

Dr. Jeffrey Kilstein

Psychologist

Virtual • Stamford, CT


“I work with students, professionals, and parents to clarify the conflicts in their lives and build practical skills that increase confidence and competence in daily life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Scully

Mary Scully

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Over the many years that I have cared for those who suffered terrible trauma, I've come to appreciate the strength of survivors and their ability to heal.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Harrison

Jessica Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Jessica Harrison. I am a doctoral prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Janice Rose

Janice Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a mental health counselor and certified professional coach, I focus on helping you move forward and create the life you truly want. With more than 15 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when small, meaningful changes start to show up early in the process. When you can see progress within the first few weeks, it builds motivation and confidence to keep going.

Our work together will center on making those kinds of intentional, practical shifts—so the effort you put in feels directly connected to the changes you notice in your life. I see therapy as a tool to support your growth, not something that has to last forever. My goal is to help you feel more capable, clear, and confident to live life on your own terms, long after our time together.

Growth and change are lifelong journeys, and I’m here to help you take that next meaningful step forward.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Saul Zalta

Saul Zalta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an incredibly empathetic therapist who's joy is to provide a safe space to my clients. I utilize a variety of counseling theories in order to provide services. I am engaging and inquisitive and enjoy invoking humor within the sessions when appropriate.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Makayla Cunningham

Makayla Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a personalized, down-to-earth approach to therapy, because I believe healing looks different for everyone.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Carla De Beaumont

Carla De Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lilyvette Perez

Lilyvette Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm warm but direct, and I use treatments with strong evidence behind them: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalia Brakoniecki

Natalia Brakoniecki

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I am passionate about helping clients cultivate greater balance, vitality, and overall well-being in their lives. I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia. I earned my degree from Hunter College in New York City, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, client-centered care.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Katelyn Koning

Katelyn Koning

Therapist

Virtual • Ridgefield, CT


“My goal is to help you gain an awareness of the connections between your thoughts emotions, and body sensations.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Stephanie Gaete

Stephanie Gaete

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Life can be a lot. Between juggling work, friends and family life, anxiety and sadness can sneak up on you. Therapy isn’t about lying on a couch while someone silently nods, it’s about having a real convo with someone who gets it. Together, we’ll work together out how to quiet the noise, boost your mental health, and build habits that make life feel less like survival mode and more like you actually living it. Life throws curveballs — and when we don’t fully process them, they can sneakily pile up as stress, anxiety, or that heavy feeling you just can’t shake. That’s where therapy comes in.

My mission is simple: create a space where you can express yourself, shake off the weight you’ve been carrying, and explore who you’ve been, who you are, and who you want to become. A safe zone for real talk and growth. EMDR (a way of helping your brain re-file old memories so they don’t keep hitting the panic button), systems theory, person centered theory.

Therapy with me isn’t about lying on a couch in awkward silence. It’s modern, collaborative, sometimes even a little fun — because growth doesn’t always have to feel heavy. I’m open-minded yet structured and here to make the process feel less like a chore and more like a genuine reset.

For insurances I do not accept: Out of network provider: 4 questions to ask insurance representative: Does your plan include "out-of-network" coverage for mental health? What is your annual deductible for mental health benefits? What is your co-insurance? (What percentage does the plan cover?) Is there a limit on sessions?

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Bush

Natasha Bush

Therapist

Virtual • Bristol, CT


“I firmly believe that you shouldn't feel judged for your interests, lifestyle, or identity; rather, you should have the opportunity to embrace them...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Shakira Espada-Campos, Dsw, Lcsw

Dr. Shakira Espada-Campos, Dsw, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Everything great that happens in therapy is because of the collaboration between the client and the therapist.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Melendez

Jessica Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I listen and I (truly) don't judge! I practice from a person-centered holistic worldview and value the courage it takes to open up to another human being.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Bing

Hannah Bing

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I want you to know that I will never judge you and will create a safe space for you to be your most authentic self.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
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
Justin MacGregor

Justin MacGregor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a safe and non judgemental space in which I'll work to help you build healthier boundaries, alter habits that no longer serve you, and learn coping strategies to manage life's stressors.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Vincenzo Torizzo

Vincenzo Torizzo

Therapist

Virtual • New Milford, CT


“I like to show clients that everyone has limitless potential, and that they are stronger than they may know.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Emily Soucy

Emily Soucy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I value creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Christa Jacaruso

Christa Jacaruso

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use hypnotherapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based tools to get to the root of what's keeping you stuck, not just manage the symptoms.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ukashah Shabazz

Ukashah Shabazz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work collaboratively with clients to help them understand themselves and others more deeply and move toward growth that feels meaningful and lasting.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Ann-Elizabeth Grabowski

Ann-Elizabeth Grabowski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan — from middle school-aged children navigating the challenges of adolescence to adults and elderly clients facing the complexities of everyday life. My broad clinical background has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique emotional, developmental, and social needs that vary across each stage of life, allowing me to provide thoughtful, age-appropriate care for every client I work with.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

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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