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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Lexington, KY

Find affordable mental healthcare in Lexington with Aetna through Headway's extensive provider network. With copays between $0-$35 and over 570 licensed providers available, you can access care that fits your schedule and budget, whether in-person or virtual.

Rachel Wells

Rachel Wells

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“A big part of my desire to become a therapist comes from my own personal struggles with mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Levin Manabat

Levin Manabat

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, integrating trauma-informed care with therapies tailored to your unique goals and experiences.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nicole Nadai

Nicole Nadai

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is warm, nurturing, and client-centered. I integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help you build insight, regulate emotions, and develop practical tools for everyday life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Cheyenne Rouse

Cheyenne Rouse

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I try to balance warmth with practical support, creating space to process what's been heavy while also helping you build tools to navigate what's happening now.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Poskas

Carla Poskas

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I want clients to leave therapy feeling more understood, more equipped, and more confident in their ability to move forward.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Maria Wimsett

Maria Wimsett

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and I strive to meet you exactly where you are.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chriscia Bane

Chriscia Bane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“I take a holistic and patient-centered approach, which means I consider your physical, emotional, social, and lifestyle factors when creating a personalized treatment plan.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Richmond, KY


I'm a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner focused on clear, supportive care that listens to your needs. The idea for Hope Clinic originated in the small town of Hope, KY and is built on serving others. Currently, appointments are by telehealth. I believe care works best when it feels personal and human.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Judith Flore Kelly

Judith Flore Kelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach combines empathy, collaboration, and practical strategies to help you gain clarity, stability, and confidence in your mental wellness journey.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Aaron Meriwether

Dr. Aaron Meriwether

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I work with individuals from a holistic perspective exploring the connection with the mind, body, and spirit.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Makayla Moynagh

Makayla Moynagh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized. I believe the best outcomes happen when clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment decisions.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Thaddeus Byrd

Thaddeus Byrd

Therapist

Virtual • Lexington, KY


“I provide children, adolescents, and young adults a safe and unbiased environment as they go through the process of better developing a healthier sense of self.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Cowick

Jessica Cowick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am an Army Veteran as well as current spouse, so I also can relate to the military lifestyle. All are welcome as my clients! Many people come to therapy with many years of experience in therapy or maybe for the first time. As a client of mine, you can ensure you will find a safe space, free from judgment.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Dreama Hedrick

Dreama Hedrick

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Therapy with me is a partnership. You bring your lived experience; I bring clinical expertise and a calm, supportive presence.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Candace Park

Candace Park

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My style is empathetic, warm, and nonjudgmental. I reflect on your feelings with clarity and sensitivity, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout our work together.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Allie Gordon

Allie Gordon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“My diverse background in nursing provided a great foundation for psychiatry as I realized how untreated mental health concerns greatly affected patients outcomes.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Leta Whited

Leta Whited

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Franklin, KY


“I believe strongly in educating clients about their medications and involving them in the decision-making process — because when people understand their options and feel like partners in their care, outcomes improve.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Dr. Tabitha Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Dry Ridge, KY


“My passion is supporting individuals through life transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, anxiety, depression, and relationship changes.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Lafayette Brown III

Lafayette Brown III

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I am an Army Veteran who transitioned into the social work profession after completing my military service.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Christian

Kelli Christian

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach is highly collaborative and detail-oriented... to create an empowering, non-judgmental space.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Ryan

Taylor Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have a very direct and challenging approach to help my clients get the most out of therapy when they don't know which issues to discuss or how to discuss them.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rodney Helton

Rodney Helton

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My approach to therapy is grounded in creating an open, affirming, and emotionally safe environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Nicole Ryan

Dr. Nicole Ryan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pleasureville, KY


“I believe in a holistic overall mind and body wellness approach. I collaborate with my patients to develop an individualized plan...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Diana Pacheco

Diana Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Expect to leave sessions with practical skills and deeper insight into your journey towards well-being.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Lynneta Latham

Lynneta Latham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I believe in empowering clients to take charge of their own lives, providing them with the tools and support necessary to navigate challenges and pursue personal growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Cheryl Gore

Cheryl Gore

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Kentucky


“Over the past 30 years I have held several positions in the field of Behavioral Health providing care in various settings...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Jennifer DeVore

Jennifer DeVore

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I'm a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is also trauma-informed. This means I work with neurodivergent clients by honoring their unique nervous system without stigmatizing how they've failed to live up to society's expectations of what's...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Martin

Valerie Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hello! I am so glad you are here! Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? I can help! I want to help you feel in control of your own emotional health and current life circumstances. I believe in meeting clients wherever they are in this moment without judgement. I will use person-centered approaches so that you will feel understood and accepted exactly where you are today! I want to help you feel empowered to find balance in your life so you can overcome any challenges you may face and ultimately find the joy and happiness you desire! This is a safe place for you to openly discuss anything you maybe facing at this moment, we will work together to support your desired goals! We are a team! My goal is to build hope and resilience through using a variety of approaches and methods to help you decrease symptoms and increase wellness. Our mental and physical health directly affect one another therefore I will incorporate holistic and mindfulness methods into our work together to help you find a source of strength and balance. You are stronger than you know! You have the capacity to find joy, balance, and happiness! Let’s find it together!

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I'm Amanda (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana, an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, and Trained in EMDR. In 2018 I graduated with a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University.

I have worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including: in-home, in-school programs, community mental health, psychiatric inpatient care, group private practice, and therapeutic foster care.

I offer individual and family therapy. I work with clients ages 5 to 65. Tele-health options are available for clients ages 16 +.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Patricia Plummer

Patricia Plummer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I also provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients, where you can show up as you are and feel respected, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Mark Salyers

Mark Salyers

Therapist

Virtual • Grayson, KY


“I went through a debilitating anxiety disorder in my mid-twenties. I know first-hand the helplessness and desperation mental and emotional pain causes.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Krystal Pfeiffer

Krystal Pfeiffer

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


Hi, I’m a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to feel stiff, awkward, or like you’re sitting in a room being judged by someone holding a clipboard.

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and often sprinkled with humor—because sometimes we need to laugh so we don’t fall apart, and sometimes we just need to laugh while we’re putting ourselves back together.

I specialize in working with people who don’t fit neatly into one diagnostic box—folks with dual diagnoses, complex histories, depression that doesn’t budge easily, and the “I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help” crowd. If you’ve been called “a lot,” “too much,” or “hard to treat,” you’re exactly my kind of person.

What therapy with me feels like:

Safe, supportive, and human—not clinical and cold

A place where you can be messy, honest, sarcastic, or quiet

Collaborative, with plenty of gentle challenge when you need it

Rooted in evidence-based strategies, but delivered in a way that feels real and doable

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Caroline Perino

Caroline Perino

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I like using humor and honesty to connect with my clients and create an environment that feels safe to dive deep into the things that have been troubling you.”
Aetna + 16 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Alexander Aronson

Alexander Aronson

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I have experience engaging in deep and sustained work with people who find themselves troubled by depression, anxiety, patterns of self-sabotage, and interpersonal and romantic frustration.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Elizabeth Kennedy

Elizabeth Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“I spend the first session trying to get to know the individual I am working with as much as possible.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Kelsi Helterbrand

Kelsi Helterbrand

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Kentucky. I have been in practice for 18 years. For the last 12 years, I have worked with clients in an outpatient setting. I am passionate about helping individuals recover from eating disorders. While I specialize in working with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, I also work with people seeking treatment for non-eating related issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and more.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
William Summay

William Summay

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I aim to work with you to create a therapy that explores the development, maintenance, and meaning of your emotional-psychological suffering.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Brenda Dillingham

Dr. Brenda Dillingham

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“Many of my clients learn skills to navigate the most difficult of relationships through finding their inner strengths and confidence in themselves to make the best decisions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Rachel Fitch

Dr. Rachel Fitch

Therapist

Virtual • Kentucky


“My therapeutic approach centers on creating a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel empowered to share their story.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Steffany Knauer

Steffany Knauer

Therapist

Virtual • Louisville, KY


“I believe healing happens best in a space where you can feel both supported and challenged — with honesty, compassion, and sometimes a little humor along the way.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory

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.