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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Monroe, LA

Headway connects Monroe residents with Aetna-in-network therapists for flexible virtual or in-person sessions. With over 771 providers available and copays as low as $0, you can access mental healthcare without financial barriers.

Shannon Vallair-Franklin

Shannon Vallair-Franklin

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years experience in mental and behavioral health. I have worked with all ages from 0-65+, and am certified in a variety of evidence-based practices that aid individuals and families in reaching their goals. These include, but are not limited to CBT, Multisystemic Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Positive Parenting Program, and many others. I am also in pursuit of my doctoral degree with a focus on counseling psychology.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Louise Handley

Louise Handley

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hello, thanks for stopping by. I’m here to offer a calm, compassionate space where you can finally start to feel understood. I know life can be complicated, especially when you're navigating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or Autism. My goal is to help you (or your child, age 5+) manage these challenges and discover a path toward feeling more at ease and confident.

What Makes Working With Me Different? My journey to becoming a counselor didn't start in an office; it started the day I was born. Growing up as one of eleven children, I was fortunate to have many siblings with special needs—including siblings with Autism, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Learning Disabilities. This taught me something invaluable: true, deep patience, kindness, and compassion.

For over 20 years, I honed this understanding as both a High School Counselor and Special Education teacher.

Since I offer teletherapy only, you can start your journey to feeling better from the comfort of your own home. Our first session together is simple: it’s all about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you here, your goals, and what a "good day" looks like for you. It’s a low-pressure conversation where you can feel safe and heard.

Ready to Connect?

I truly care about helping you feel your best, and I’ve got the patience and experience to see you through it. If you’re ready to start finding that inner calm, I encourage you to reach out.

Schedule a session or schedule your FREE 15 minute Consultation.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Arturo Morales

Arturo Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is simple: to walk alongside you with compassion and hope as you work toward the life you want.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Anne Byrne

Anne Byrne

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana for over 32 years with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Quanisha Isidore

Quanisha Isidore

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I aim to create a space that is structured enough to feel steady, and compassionate enough for you to be honest and vulnerable as you work toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Erin White

Erin White

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is thoughtful, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Allison Skapik

Allison Skapik

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between me and my client... so that we can make progress on your therapy goals in a way that feels authentic and safe.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary Lasseigne

Mary Lasseigne

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“For the past 12 years as a social worker, I've supported adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, and severe mental illness.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
LaWanda Kyles

LaWanda Kyles

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a space where you can be yourself and share your inner thoughts, so that we can work on ways to make facing life's challenges, less difficult and heavy.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Donna Wimberly

Donna Wimberly

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in healthcare settings, supporting adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. I know it can feel overwhelming to carry so much while still trying to manage daily responsibilities.

I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we'll work to make sense of what you're going through and build practical, realistic strategies to help you feel more in control and confident moving forward.

I work well with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves and take steps toward meaningful, lasting change.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Candance Grayson

Candance Grayson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


Hi, I'm Candance a licensed clinical social worker and I believe that everyone has a story, and everyone has a journey. Each story is unique and each journey is individualized. Helping others build on their strengths, overcome and reach their full potential is not just my career but a calling and a gift. Creating a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space is essential to the healing process. I reserve that space for you. When I am not helping others, I enjoy watching sports, traveling, and spending time with family.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Tambria Hunt

Dr. Tambria Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field specializing in trauma-related challenges, including those experiencing the effects of abuse...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denitra Beasley

Denitra Beasley

Therapist

Virtual • Monroe, LA


“I have come to recognize that each person has a different path that they attend throughout their journey in life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Bart Liles

Bart Liles

Therapist

Virtual • Jonesboro, LA


I believe everyone needs help from time to time.

I specialize in evening and weekend appointments. Later appointments are available, please request your needs.

I am a friendly goal-oriented therapist who believes strongly in positive self-reinforcement. I have a Master's degree from La Tech University with a background in private practice for over 20 years. I am Licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a professional counselor. I am also Licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana.

Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I work with clients where they are and my goal is to assist with helping clients to look forward to adjusting and healing.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ebony Allen

Ebony Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gretna, LA


“Ebony's counseling style is that of a warm and interactive partner. She believes in walking alongside each client to help them reach their full potential.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Liniqua Douglas

Liniqua Douglas

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe in empowering clients by helping them recognize their strengths, develop emotional resilience, and find solutions...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Charnise Johnson

Charnise Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a client-centered and strengths-based approach to counseling, creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ann-Elyse Karam

Ann-Elyse Karam

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I strive to create a welcoming and warm space where clients feel safe to explore the deepest parts of themselves free from judgment.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Colleen Hughes

Colleen Hughes

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Through many years of supporting people at the end of life and caring for those experiencing loss, I know well that grief is messy and unpredictable.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Karen Sollberger

Karen Sollberger

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I will support you in a safe and therapeutic environment to work through your challenges by building insight, clarity, and ultimately, positive changes.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Elecia Crain-Jones

Elecia Crain-Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“Elecia embarked on this journey with a specific goal: to plant seeds, nurture them with patience, remove negativity, and assist clients in becoming the best versions of themselves.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Marlo Best

Marlo Best

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My journey through grief shapes my expertise in depression, anxiety, and PTSD—areas where I offer personalized support.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Margit Muenyi

Margit Muenyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a strong focus on treating the whole person—not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Leon Greene

Leon Greene

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy, meeting clients with compassion and encouragement, especially in their most vulnerable moments.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Klock

Scott Klock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Metairie, LA


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely heard as we work toward the life you want.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Callie Wilson

Callie Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Baton Rouge, LA


“I specialize in helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ages 14 and up, focusing on social skill development in public settings.”
Aetna + 5 others
Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Shanna McMullen

Shanna McMullen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


My name is Shanna McMullen, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. I work with adults and seniors, and I bring a broad, inclusive, and genuinely creative approach to mental health care.

My clinical areas span anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADD/ADHD, panic disorders, chronic conditions, sleep disorders, stress, relationships, and family concerns. I offer dedicated support for maternal mental health — including prenatal and postpartum experiences — and I am deeply committed to affirming, knowledgeable care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those navigating gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experiences, as well as men's and women's mental health needs.

One thing that sets my practice apart: I incorporate Art Therapy as one of my therapeutic approaches — using creative expression as a powerful pathway to insight, healing, and self-discovery for clients who connect with that kind of work.

Whatever brings you here, you will be met with openness, care, and the full breadth of what I have to offer.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Suzette Ermler

Suzette Ermler

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach to therapy is one of openness and acceptance, focusing on each person's own resiliency and strengths.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
JoAnn Glasper

JoAnn Glasper

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My goal is to create a bond of trust with you, and to support you while working toward achieving your goals; empowering you yet collaborating with you to assure that your goals are realistic and more importantly achievable.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Nubian Sun

Dr. Nubian Sun

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I am a compassionate, culturally responsive therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and groups as they navigate healing, growth, and self discovery.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Michael Glynn

Dr. Michael Glynn

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Toya Smith

Dr. Toya Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Louisiana


“I take a holistic approach to care, focusing on how your mental, physical, and emotional health are connected.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Alaina Glover

Alaina Glover

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation grounded in trust and confidentiality.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Barnes

Nicole Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Metairie, LA


“Creating a judgment-free environment where you can safely explore your thoughts and feelings is a top priority for me.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurel Chenier

Laurel Chenier

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I believe you already have many strengths within you, and my role is to help you recognize them, build on them, and use them to move forward in your life.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Destiny Webre

Destiny Webre

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I approach counseling from a cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral lens where emotional distress and thought patterns can be acknowledged, adjusted and soothed.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Trinease Sanders

Trinease Sanders

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Orleans, LA


“My approach to care is one that is compassionate, collaborative and patient centered tailored to you!”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Frances Marley

Frances Marley

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


“I pay close attention to the emotional patterns, relational themes, and subtle cues that often reveal what words haven't reached yet.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Damara Blue

Damara Blue

Therapist

Virtual • Louisiana


As a licensed mental health professional, I believe that prioritizing our mental and emotional well-being is the foundation of a sustainable and healthy life. Over the past ten years in this field, one thing I’ve consistently learned is that simply having someone to talk to can be one of the most challenging parts of the therapeutic process.

I am here to offer safety, empathy, and practical strategies that support you in thriving the way you desire

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

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