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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Montana

Headway partners with Aetna to bring mental health support to Montana communities. Choose from 251 licensed providers offering flexible scheduling and copays starting at $0. Get started with a free consultation from many available providers.

Jennifer Spencer

Jennifer Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My twenty years in the healing profession has taught me the value of compassion to understand emotional pain and discovering the courage to change.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Sherri Bell

Sherri Bell

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My focus is helping people through life's heaviest chapters with steady, compassionate, seasoned support.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Tayla Hadley

Tayla Hadley

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe that finding the right therapist can be challenging- but once a strong therapeutic relationship is built, meaningful change can happy quickly.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Energetic, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joe Ombrello

Dr. Joe Ombrello

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I have an open, client-centered approach that helps individuals better understand the source of their challenges, develop skills to overcome those challenges, and empower them to be in control of their lives.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Tommie Perusich

Tommie Perusich

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“Our first session, we will make our introductions and work on what goals the client would like to achieve.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Patricia Graff

Patricia Graff

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I have been in clinical practice for 20 years, specializing in individual therapy, child and family therapy, crisis work and substance use treatment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Megan Brown

Megan Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe in the power of neuroplasticity, and that healing is not only possible, but sustainable when therapy honors your pace and your story.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Dolly Niehaus

Dolly Niehaus

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“With over 14 years of clinical experience I provide compassionate, empowering, and affirming counseling services.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Hector

Elizabeth Hector

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I've been through trauma which has given me an interest in trauma and led me to get specialized training in trauma.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lacey Crittendon

Lacey Crittendon

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach as a therapist is client centered, because this is your care, and your needs a voice deserves to be heard.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Dr. Sheân Sattari

Dr. Sheân Sattari

Psychologist

Virtual • Montana


“My goal is to offer a steady, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what's been weighing on you.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Kayla Honaker

Kayla Honaker

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, and person-centered approaches, which means we pay attention to both your story and your nervous system.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Jerre Thompson

Jerre Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I work with veterans, first responders, students, children, and adults facing complex challenges, and I bring a deep respect for resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to ask for support.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
J. Olivia Drumm

J. Olivia Drumm

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, identity exploration, family dynamics, depression, stress, and relationship challenges.

I also support clients navigating creative blocks, life transitions, cultural identity, and the emotional effects of childhood experiences. Many of the individuals I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to put their experiences into words — and that’s okay. Healing isn’t about perfection or having a polished story. It’s about beginning where you are.

My journey into becoming a therapist began well before I was born — shaped by the inheritance of generational mental health patterns within my family. As a teenager, I turned to art-making as a way to express and process what I didn’t yet have language for. That process sparked curiosity and eventually led me to explore psychology, anthropology, indigenous healing traditions, and later, art therapy as a modality that honors both mind and body.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Rebecka Casto

Rebecka Casto

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I am a curious, warm, skilled, and compassionate human who loves being with others in their process.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Rachel Truett

Rachel Truett

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach is collaborative, practical, and trauma-informed. I draw from evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Sue Pollington

Dr. Sue Pollington

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach to therapy is client centered. You are the head of your treatment team and I am here for you not the other way around.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Dana Relyea

Dana Relyea

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach is down-to-earth, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and tailored to each individual. I believe therapy should feel like a supportive space where you can be yourself.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Loyd

Elizabeth Loyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Thompson Falls, MT


I earned a Masters degree from Northwest Nazarene University in clinical counseling in 2014. I am currently licensed in the state of Idaho and Montana. I have been licensed for many years and participated in many trainings for clinical practice including but not limited to Christian counseling, Rogerian therapy, trauma therapy, grief/loss, addiction (Social media, gambling, sexual, food, etc.), anxiety (general and specific), personality disorders, depression, relationship challenges, neuroscience, adoption and/or attachment, equine therapy, play therapy, family therapy and experiential therapy. I have been a TBRI® Practitioner since 2015 and TBRI® Educator since 2017 working with families with kids from hard places. I am trained in clinical supervision and clinical ethics as well. I am trained in the use of neurofeedback equipment including brain mapping and brain training sessions since 2021, and have been Board Certified through BCIA since 2025. Please visit my personalized website at www.mountainhavenpathways.com

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Michael Brooking

Michael Brooking

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I work with clients to provide a safe environment for talk therapy. I meet all clients with unconditional positive regard in order to grow a strong therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Charlotte Carlson

Charlotte Carlson

Therapist

Virtual • Sidney, MT


“I see mental health therapy as a collaboration, meeting them where they are at while supporting them to get to the place they would like to go.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
L. Iona Santos

L. Iona Santos

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“As a first-generation Asian American and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I embrace, encourage, and invite people from all walks of life to seek support without fear or shame.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Bieber

April Bieber

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach is warm, direct, and goal-oriented — I focus on helping you gain insight, build practical tools, and make meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Regina Morales

Regina Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


Regina is bilingual in English and Spanish, and specializes in work with young adults and adolescents, and families coping with stressors such as acculturation, grief and loss, and trauma; and individuals launching into independence or figuring out their sexual, gender, and cultural identities.


She is a licensed clinical social worker and Maryland certified clinical supervisor with over 25 years’ experience in trauma-recovery, cognitive behavioral, expressive, and family systems therapies.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Hunsaker

Megan Hunsaker

Psychologist

Virtual • Montana


“I utilize evidence supported therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness based strategies with the intent of helping clients reach their goals and increase their quality of life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mary Salerno

Mary Salerno

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“I bring 27 years of experience in the medical field and a deep commitment to supporting mental health and healing.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Arleen Erland

Arleen Erland

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


Therapy with Lived Wisdom

With over 20 years of experience walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys, I bring more than clinical knowledge—I bring lived understanding. My work is rooted in the mind-body connection, because true healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. It happens in the nervous system, in the body, and in the deeper layers of the self.

Choosing a therapist is a sacred step. If you’re wondering how to choose, I invite you to ask: “Do they do their own work? Have they sat in the depths they’ll be guiding me through?”

I have. I’ve lived the unraveling. I’ve done the deep inner work. And I’ve found my way through.

Now, I offer a steady, compassionate presence to help you find yours. You don’t have to do this alone.

Let me walk with you.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Amy Traynham Feragen

Amy Traynham Feragen

Therapist

Virtual • Helena, MT


I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Morgan Sternhagen

Morgan Sternhagen

Therapist

Virtual • Helena, MT


I’m Morgan, licensed in Montana and currently my physical office is in Billings. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in diverse settings including hospital-based care, long-term residential treatment, community services, and outpatient therapy. These experiences have given me a broad perspective on the challenges individuals face and the many paths to healing.

I’m not here to “fix” you—I’m here to help you grow into the version of you you want to be. My priority is creating a safe and respectful space that focuses on mutual trust and a working partnership. Together we will identify your goals, , develop strategies, and build skills that foster long-term growth and resilience. Change isn't magic; it’s practice, consistency, and the right strategies tailored just for you.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Edwards

Brian Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I strive to unearth the root of problems that limit you. Maybe it's a traumatic history or poor coping, but let me help you rediscover joy in life and diminish the pain, struggles and negativity.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Maureen Graham

Maureen Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I primarily use Exposure and Response Prevention through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens, a values-driven approach that focuses on helping you take meaningful action towards living the life you want.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Megan Grim

Megan Grim

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“Megan has more than a decade of experience in counseling and coaching, working primarily with neurodivergent clients and their families.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caleb Abrams

Caleb Abrams

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“Caleb brings a unique and fresh dynamic to the counseling world with true empathy and understanding backed by the newest research and therapeutic techniques and perspectives.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Shawn Mines

Dr. Shawn Mines

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I aim to create a calm, supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward lasting change.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Christin Hardester

Christin Hardester

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My passion in therapy comes from helping individuals connect to themselves in order to polish and discover the gifts they hold to embrace a meaningful life.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Holly Ringler

Holly Ringler

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe that therapy should be open, empathetic and validating. I am here to listen, support and guide you through your journey towards finding relief from whatever it is that's bringing you pain.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Allison Russo

Allison Russo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“With over 15 years of experience in psychiatry across diverse settings, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve balance and well-being.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Marshal George

Marshal George

Psychologist

Virtual • Montana


I am a licensed psychologist offering telehealth therapy for adults in early and midlife across Montana. I work with people who feel lost, overwhelmed, unseen, or trapped. Whether you are carrying trauma, struggling with depression or anxiety, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or functioning on the outside while feeling depleted underneath, therapy can help you understand and move through what feels most painful or stuck.

My style is active, honest, and collaborative. I am warm and direct. I listen carefully, ask real questions, and provide thoughtful feedback to help you better understand what is happening and what may need to change.

My background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology, additional education and experience in trauma and crisis work, and clinical experience in medical and academic settings. I also had a previous career as a hospital chaplain. I am comfortable working with both symptoms and deeper concerns: suffering, meaning, faith, conscience, identity, loss, and major life transitions. Spiritual or religious concerns can be part of the work when they matter to you, but they do not have to be.

I offer telehealth only, so you can meet with me from anywhere in Montana. I accept insurance through Headway and offer a free 15-minute consultation to see whether working together would be a good fit. I have limited openings, so please reach out if you are interested.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Adams

Alexis Adams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“My commitment to empowering individuals is reflected in my ability to create personalized treatment plans that align with clients' goals and values.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Stacey Fast

Stacey Fast

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“Clients will have the opportunity to actively engage in their care journey with my support and expert guidance.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented

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.