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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Chicago, IL

Find mental healthcare coverage with Aetna in Chicago, where Headway connects you with 2,471 licensed providers for flexible in-person or virtual sessions. With copays ranging from $0-$40 and an average savings of 75% on sessions, you can access the support you need without financial stress.

Anne Zakaras

Anne Zakaras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Anne's integrative, client-centered, relational approach is rooted in evidence-based psychotherapeutic practices combined with art therapy techniques...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
TJ Thurlow

TJ Thurlow

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I want my clients to leave each session with the confidence to implement the plan we have created together.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Amanda Connor

Amanda Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“I believe in a person-centered approach. Together, we can explore life's obstacles without judgment, learn new ways to balance the inner self and create a more harmonious relationship with the world around us.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Durrell Sheppard

Durrell Sheppard

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“I prioritize helping clients identify personalized treatment goals and supporting them in understanding their emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Direct
Joslyn Jelinek

Joslyn Jelinek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


“The day to day world is field work and what we do during our session is work and revise new strategies to use during field work.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Brian Flores

Dr. Brian Flores

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals of wellness and health.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Nancy Paul

Nancy Paul

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Oak Park, IL


With my background in art, bodywork, and spirituality, I am able to work holistically, and to faciliate mind/body/spirit wellness. I enjoy working with clients of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences. Artists, introverts, and introspective people will find me especially understanding and perceptive.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Karina Breezer

Karina Breezer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Palatine, IL


“Solution-focused, with no unnecessary fluff. I'm not here to have you rehash your whole life story every week — I'm here to help you actually move forward.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karim Escobar Franklin

Karim Escobar Franklin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My work with clients is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on emotional safety, regulation, and practical skill-building.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Aaron Johnson

Aaron Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I'm committed to creating a space where clients, especially Black men, boys, and families, feel seen, supported, and understood without judgment.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Warm

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Kellee Watkins

Kellee Watkins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Oak Park, IL


Hi, I’m Kellee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Career Services Provider. I know how overwhelming life transitions and career decisions can feel—especially if you’re trying to manage everything alone. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve supported adults, students, veterans, and professionals as they navigate stress, burnout, and big changes. My practice is a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and work toward meaningful growth.

Specialties:

  • Life transitions
  • Career changes and work stress
  • Burnout prevention
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Anxiety and stress management
  • Culturally responsive care
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Perisee-Johns

Victoria Perisee-Johns

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Oak Park, IL


“I am a nontraditional therapist. I don't just sit back and listen to you talk. I challenge your heart and soul to help you achieve your personal goals.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lise Schiffer

Lise Schiffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.

I do not do phone consultations.

Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Eve Brownstone

Eve Brownstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Chicago, IL


You want more than symptom management. You're not just looking for coping strategies. You want to understand yourself. You want to grieve fully, not efficiently. You want a therapeutic relationship that can hold complexity, contradiction, and mystery. You want someone who won't rush you toward resolution before you're ready, and who trusts that you have within you what healing requires. You want to be seen, not diagnosed, not fixed, but genuinely witnessed.

I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 25 years of experience, and grief is at the heart of my work. I understand grief not as a problem to be solved but as a profound human process, one that touches identity, relationship, body, and spirit all at once. I'm also a certified grief educator, which means I bring both clinical depth and real psychoeducational grounding to our work together.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Brian Pelletier

Brian Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I take a collaborative approach with each client whether you are processing your emotions through talk therapy or participating in exposure therapy...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Christopher Beerman

Christopher Beerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I focus on my client's strengths and core values to collaborate with them to find healing and solutions for their therapeutic needs.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
LaDonna Miller

LaDonna Miller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you tackle your struggle head-on.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Bridget Dietz

Bridget Dietz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that the most important factor in successful therapy is the client-therapist relationship, and I utilize a relational approach based on authenticity, humor, and warmth.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Latesha Harris-Boyd

Latesha Harris-Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My goal is to help folks increase tolerance for peace and calm. My goal is to reduce denial, increase self-awareness and aid you in being able to self-differentiate.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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Georgia Angelakos

Georgia Angelakos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I am an unapologetic "brain nerd" and our sessions will likely end up delving into some aspects of neurobiology.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Luke Thompson

Dr. Luke Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I help clients change how they relate to their feelings, such that they live their lives not in reaction to them, but instead in line with their values and commitments.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I'm a master's degreed licensed clinical professional provider with 25 + years of experience and training.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Papillon

Valerie Papillon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I specialize in working with adults and couples who have experienced complex PTSD, developmental trauma, systemic trauma, racial trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aaron Chatman

Dr. Aaron Chatman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Evergreen Park, IL


I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping others overcome the anxiety, depression, and trauma that impact their lives. I've worked in education, government, and hospital settings, and I am a former U.S. Marine. I bring depth, knowledge and experience to each session and use them to help promote and support healing for my clients.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brent Hope

Brent Hope

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Helping people overcome the challenges of difficult emotions like guilt, shame, or any of life's stressors, starts with reconnecting them to their inherent worth.”
Aetna + 8 others
PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Lonny Levin

Lonny Levin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Moses Oluga

Moses Oluga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Mental health is just as vital as physical health, and you deserve care that treats the whole person—not just the symptoms.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Ericka Whitley

Ericka Whitley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I love using a Strengths-Based approach when working with the clients, as I am a firm believer that everyone has something that makes them unique.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Douglas Nyenke

Douglas Nyenke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“Seeing my clients go from feeling hopeless and disorganized to feeling well rested and ready to tackle their day is what drives me forward.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Rhonda Harvey

Rhonda Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Struggles can keep you on edge, but it's possible to find calm again—and we can work toward your goals with care, respect, and a little bit of humor along the way.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynette Hickey

Lynette Hickey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I believe that everyone's life can be enhanced by learning new adaptive coping strategies within therapy.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yisroel Goodman

Yisroel Goodman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Skokie, IL


“I help clients heal from old wounds, strengthen their relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Amanda Laukant

Amanda Laukant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • La Grange, IL


“I'm a neurospicy human myself which means I understand firsthand that brains don't always work the way they're "supposed" to.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Brenda Flores

Brenda Flores

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • River Forest, IL


“I embody empathy and compassion as I strive to connect with clients by meeting them where they are emotionally.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Powers

Jill Powers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chicago, IL


“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Western Springs, IL


“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Laila Ashkazari

Laila Ashkazari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Evanston, IL


“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Joanne Lagattolla

Joanne Lagattolla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Evanston, IL


“I am attuned to the impact of trauma and injustice. I hold compassionate space for those who have been marginalized.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Physical health issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edwin Guzman

Edwin Guzman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Westchester, IL


“As a Hispanic provider, I am driven and motivated to work within the context of my clients' ethnic backgrounds as they align with their treatment goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Chartiece Walker

Chartiece Walker

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Chicago, IL


“My goal from our very first conversation is to make sure you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, 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.