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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Columbia, MD

Find mental health support in Columbia, Maryland with Aetna coverage through Headway. Access 2,424 licensed providers for virtual or in-person therapy sessions with copays as low as $0-$25. Start your free consultation today.

John Magee

John Magee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Garrison, MD


“I believe in a person-centered approach, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to work on identifying root causes of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Tammerra Hewitt

Tammerra Hewitt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Lanham, MD


“The goal is to meet each client where they are then guide them to anew path with open, direct and solution oriented therapy.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Aeisha Davis

Aeisha Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“Combining medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle guidance, I focus on both the biological and psychological aspects of mental health to help you achieve a balanced, fulfilling life with effective coping strategies for long-term success.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Elizabeth McCarthy

Elizabeth McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I weave yoga, mindfulness, poly-vagal nerve theory, nature, compassionate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and parts work into my work with folks from diverse backgrounds who experience symptoms related to anxiety,...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress management, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Knarr

Dr. Stephanie Knarr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“I am known for being warm and down to earth. I use various treatment methods, including EMDR therapy, humanistic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Grace Chikezie

Dr. Grace Chikezie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Lanham, MD


“With nearly three decades of experience in healthcare under my belt, including primary care and mental health services...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Benjamin

Amanda Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Owings Mills, MD


Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m a Black, queer licensed clinical social worker who specializes in creating healing spaces for Black and Brown communities. I enjoy working with young people, creatives, activists and healers, especially. I believe therapy should be a place to discover your most authentic self, bravely and safely. I show up with gentleness, intentionality, and honesty, with the ultimate goal of supporting you in navigating your own healing journey.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Joel Kanter

Joel Kanter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“My approach is practical and conversational as we explore together the stressors of daily living, relationship concerns, parenting issues, and in some instances, severe psychiatric disorders.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa

Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“I'm here to be your catalyst for positive change. When you start your therapeutic journey with me, one goal is for you to see a transformative shift within yourself—where you can truly flourish, thrive, and prosper in every aspect of your life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Linda Beck

Linda Beck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“I have years of experience, particularly in the field of trauma. I utilize EMDR and a variety of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches, and am also trained in DBT.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Miriam Schor

Miriam Schor

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Pikesville, MD


“I use play therapy to help them express feelings, process experiences, and practice new ways of coping.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Narges Niaroji

Dr. Narges Niaroji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I believe in establishing a partnership with each individual, focusing on developing a treatment plan that aims to achieve symptom remission while enhancing their quality of life.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
James Finkelstein

James Finkelstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My therapy is grounded in the evidence-based approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hana Clemens

Hana Clemens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I work through relational and narrative lenses, always keeping the relationship at the center of the work.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Anika Green

Anika Green

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Owings Mills, MD


“Known for her holistic, client-centered approach, Anika emphasizes both evidence-based treatment and the importance of human connection in the recovery process.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Tony McCusker

Tony McCusker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Eldersburg, MD


“I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to succeed and grow.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Kensington, MD


“I am a clinical social worker and registered play therapist with over 20 years providing direct services to children and families in several different environments...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheindel Rabinowitz

Sheindel Rabinowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“As a caring, sensitive, and empathetic therapist, wife, and mother, I know and understand pain from personal experience.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ramonia Morant

Ramonia Morant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Hyattsville, MD


“I'm a therapist who believes in progress, not perfection. With over 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents...”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Hannah Gould

Hannah Gould

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Greenbelt, MD


“My basic approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral with a holistic approach. Other modalities include rational-emotive, reality therapy, gestalt, psychodynamic.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chantel Copeland

Chantel Copeland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I specialize in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. I also have previous experience providing counseling for grief and loss, chronic/terminal illnesses and gerontology.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Linda Kalle

Dr. Linda Kalle

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Bowie, MD


“My clinical expertise comprises of using assessment tools, personal observations, and evidence-based practice measures to improve patient health outcomes.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Inna Zusman

Inna Zusman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I especially work with couples who come from different cultural backgrounds, and with clients for whom English is a second language, no matter what their first language is.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Perritt

James Perritt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Severna Park, MD


“I worked as a Registered Nurse at a hospital for about 12 years on a unit that specializes in Mood Disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, and Eating Disorders.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Chioma Uzoma

Dr. Chioma Uzoma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“My greatest strengths as a provider are my empathy, active listening, and ability to create a safe, open environment where clients feel comfortable sharing.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Yulia Rychkova

Yulia Rychkova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Gaithersburg, MD


“Implementing evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques can help you loosen the grip of your past or your recent trauma so you could focus on recovery.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Amy Kopel

Amy Kopel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Towson, MD


I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bruce Kirby

Bruce Kirby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Rockville, MD


“I help men be more positive about themselves, and change their thinking and behaviors to be more effective.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, OCD
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Leilani Fryauff

Leilani Fryauff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Gaithersburg, MD


I work with people who are living with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizo-affective disorder, adjustment disorder or are going through difficulties and need assistance moving towards a better way of life. I enjoy working with people to manage symptoms, stress and the everyday challenges of dealing with a mental health issue.

In my spare time I enjoy art, creativity, music, dance, acting and writing. I work with crystals, candles, oracle cards, but am also grounded in science. I do a lot of mindfulness.

I am a member of the MAMCD, the Maryland Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development as well as MASERVIC, the Maryland Association of Spiritual, Ethical, Religious Values in Counseling.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Tsoghig Marieann Hekimian

Tsoghig Marieann Hekimian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Bethesda, MD


“I am a warm, friendly, non-judgemental clinician and I mostly use the following therapeutic modalities: Parts Work...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lakeisha Barnes

Lakeisha Barnes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Towson, MD


“I provide a safe space for those feeling sadness and anxiety, offering medication management and supportive therapy tailored to your needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Benjamin Bowman

Benjamin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Timonium, MD


“I utilize a skills based approach drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help you create a multi-faceted toolbox that can be used to face challenges disrupting your life.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Lula Heatley

Lula Heatley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I have 25 years of experience in the Social Work field and love my profession with compassion and respect for others.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jennifer Heaton

Jennifer Heaton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Kensington, MD


“I am passionate about empowering clients of all ages through a strength based approach as we work together to develop self understanding and gain the tools necessary to move towards the life fullfillment you are seeking.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Pete Freudenberger

Pete Freudenberger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Gaithersburg, MD


“My goal is to be a partner in your therapy journey! Getting to know you and your goals will help me understand what you want to accomplish so I can assist you in achieving your goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jennifer Serene

Jennifer Serene

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Towson, MD


“I am a professional listener with over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings, which includes, child welfare, private practice, large hospitals, correctional institutions, and community mental health.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Heather Cassidy

Dr. Heather Cassidy

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Silver Spring, MD


“My training and practice is psychodynamic, which focuses on understanding how you are feeling in the moment, and making connections between your past and present.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Jessie Joachim

Jessie Joachim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Rockville, MD


Welcome—I'm glad you're here.

Acknowledging that you need help is a courageous first step, and finding the right space to share your struggles can feel overwhelming. I’m here to make that process a little easier.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. My approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and respect. I work with individuals who are navigating a wide range of challenges, whether they stem from the past or are part of everyday life.

My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, and addiction. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and begin to heal.

You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lou Applebaum

Lou Applebaum

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Severna Park, MD


“I will work to develop a nurturing relationship with you and I'll provide a safe place for you to be open and honest.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Matthew Lotz

Dr. Matthew Lotz

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Baltimore, MD


“I am an expert in treating anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, and substance use disorders.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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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