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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis mental health care through Cigna is simplified with Headway's platform, offering 579 providers across the city including areas like Northeast, Uptown, and Downtown. Copays range from $0-$35, and sessions conducted virtually or in-person help you focus on care rather than costs.

Amber Herbranson

Amber Herbranson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I believe that you are the expert in your own life. Oftentimes people seek therapy as a way to cope with difficult environments, navigating a complex and rapidly changing world without the support they need to overcome obstacles. I have worked with disenfranchised folks most of my life - many impacted by systems involvement, lack of access to services, homelessness, and intimate partner violence. Past clients have shared they genuinely appreciate having a helping professional who meets them where they are at in life, supports them in achieving realistic goals, and keeps dignity, respect and honesty at the forefront of the work.

Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Naima Diriye

Naima Diriye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I'm here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward—especially if you've been feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck for a while.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Gerard Dickmu

Gerard Dickmu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe every client deserves to be heard, respected, and supported. My approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and focused on helping individuals navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Edward Frickson

Edward Frickson

Psychologist

Virtual • Minnesota


“The goal of therapy is always to leave with better understanding, more skills and the ability to step into your circumstances in a better place!”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Magdelena Unger

Magdelena Unger

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I work with adults and couples to help pinpoint what's happening and understand the "why" behind it.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Stella Essien

Dr. Stella Essien

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


Hello, I’m Dr. Stella Essien, Welcome!

As a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP & PMHNP), I have a passion for compassionate, equitable, and accessible mental health care practice that brings evidence-based, person-centered services to individuals and families across Minnesota.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, or addiction recovery, depression, or stress, I am here to support your path forward with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Susan Nelson

Susan Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • Eden Prairie, MN


“While change takes time, most people feel hope and encouragement after the first session as we make room for real change and identify really achievable goals.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Matthew Carlson

Matthew Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


As a therapist, I take a client-centered, genuine, collaborative approach to the client’s needs and goals. I have over 19 years of experience with significant experience helping adult clients (18+) work through anxiety, mood disorders (depression/bipolar disorder), sexual addictions/offenses, trauma, grief/loss, men and women's issues, and general life stressors/transitions (work, relationships, parenting, etc).

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Salami

Nicole Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in diagnostic assessment, medication management, and evidence-based treatment.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Blay

Patrick Blay

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I'm not here to tell you what to do; I'm here to help you identify your own strengths and build the tools to move forward.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Callie Reznick

Callie Reznick

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I help college students, young professionals, and new moms handle stress, burnout, and perfectionism through a relational and person-centered approach grounded in DBT and CBT.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Packer

Cynthia Packer

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I provide a flexible, non-judgmental, collaborative approach in a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment.”
Cigna + 20 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Richfield, MN


“I utilize a relational, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to help you reach your goals.”
Cigna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Joan Guenzel

Joan Guenzel

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are without fear of judgment, pressure, or needing to have everything figured out.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Mary Kay Lowe

Mary Kay Lowe

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I am a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental clinician who cares about those who show up for therapy. I am inquisitive, curious and direct in challenging thoughts and behavior that get in the way of living a happy, fulfilling life. I encourage individuals, couples and families to lean into/draw strength from their spiritual and/or religious beliefs. I enjoy and encourage utilizing the gift of humor to enrich one’s life.

I enjoy working with college students. I am also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for college students seeking supervision. (I would not be able to provide therapy and AAMFT Supervision to a client - as that would be a "dual" relationship).

Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Chelsey Hauer

Chelsey Hauer

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Chelsey is a therapist who believes that challenges and stress can transform into opportunities that lead to meaningful life changes.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Joyce Hansen

Joyce Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I specialize in working with trauma, mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression), and complex family dynamics.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linet Parra Casola

Linet Parra Casola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is collaborative, empowering, and holistic. I take the time to understand your story, your strengths, and what's getting in the way of your well-being.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Ashleigh Kane

Ashleigh Kane

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I approach every client with the exact same warmth, intention, and compassion I would want for my own loved ones.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Perry Huff

Perry Huff

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach is rooted in compassion and practical feedback, aiming to help you move past cycles of anxiety, depression, self-criticism and hopelessness.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Makena Nyakio

Makena Nyakio

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I value building trusting therapeutic relationships and collaborating closely with patients to support their overall well-being and recovery journey.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Alex Robison

Alex Robison

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


Hi, I'm Alex! My path into this work began in early childhood development, where I learned just how much our earliest relationships and experiences shape the way we move through the world as adults. That foundation still informs everything I do; I'm endlessly curious about the "why" behind how we feel and behave, and I hold that curiosity with warmth and zero judgment.

Outside of my practice you'll usually find me behind a camera. Photography taught me to slow down and pay attention to small, beautiful details, and to appreciate that the same scene can look completely different depending on where you're standing (a lesson that I find turns out to be pretty useful in therapy as well). I love being out in nature whenever I can and at home I share my space with a cuddly cat who supervises most of my day.

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dawn Merchant

Dawn Merchant

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I utilizes a variety of techniques with a focus on cognitive behavior therapy incorporating a holistic approach to provide client centered therapy.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Travis Michaels

Travis Michaels

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused, direct, and compassionate styles.”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Benning

Brenda Benning

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I specialize in adoption, foster, and kinship families, especially those struggling with past trauma.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Constance Daramola

Constance Daramola

Therapist

Virtual • Saint Paul, MN


“I promote growth by offering a safe, accepting atmosphere so that you can feel heard, validated, and empowered.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joseph Reis

Joseph Reis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rochester, MN


“My style is warm, direct, and nonjudgmental—I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in your own healing process.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Dr. Sweetie Doychinov

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bloomington, MN


“I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety (GAD, panic, PTSD), substance use, and ADHD using evidence-based interventions and psychopharmacology.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dokota Brown

Dokota Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“I help clients understand what's happening, why it's happening, and what we can do together to help them feel better.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nyamah Bee Johnson

Nyamah Bee Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of my clients, and psycho-therapy allows me to have the necessary time to fully understand an individual's biopsychosocial experience, and identify the best modality to address their needs.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Heather Martin

Heather Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I consider it a privilege when clients place their trust in me and I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental where clients feel heard and understood.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kayce Bragg

Kayce Bragg

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I tend to use a person-centered and solution-focused model as I believe in focusing on your current problems and working together to develop effective strategies for improving overall life satisfaction.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Charlotte McDonald

Charlotte McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a Master's degree in Social Work. I have specialized training in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Permanency and Adoption, and have dedicated my career to supporting children, families, and caregivers through life's challenges.

Over the past two decades, I have worked in a variety of settings, including child protection, foster care and adoption services, early intervention programs, family home visiting, and community mental health. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the complex systems that impact children and families, as well as the resilience and strengths they bring to the healing process.

My areas of expertise include early childhood mental health, parenting support, foster care and adoption-related concerns, attachment and relationship challenges, trauma, family transitions, and helping caregivers navigate developmental and behavioral concerns. I am passionate about partnering with families to build on their strengths, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Nicole Hofman

Dr. Nicole Hofman

Psychologist

Virtual • Minnesota


“With more than 10 years of experience working with adults, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to make lasting change.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Suzannah Boysen

Suzannah Boysen

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I believe therapy should provide both a safe place to process life's challenges and practical tools you can continue using long after each session ends.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Dr. Rekeisha Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“Dr. Carter integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to address the whole person—recognizing that mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Zakia Simpson

Zakia Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I have a passion for people not feeling alone, challenging unproductive behaviors and thoughts, processing trauma...”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachel Sumo

Rachel Sumo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anoka, MN


“My style is warm, compassionate, and solution-focused, combining evidence-based psychiatric care with an understanding of each client's physical, emotional, and environmental needs.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jaunita Marth

Jaunita Marth

Therapist

Virtual • Minnesota


“I work with couples who are married or in a long-term relationship by helping them to clarify and express their wants and needs to their partner...”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kami Simmons

Dr. Kami Simmons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Minnesota


“My goal is to improve the clients quality of life and mental health with the least amount of medication.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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