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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Plainfield, NJ

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Natasha Lopez

Natasha Lopez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Montclair, NJ


“I take time to understand each person's unique story and work together to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term well-being.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Sarah Nunn

Sarah Nunn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Clifton, NJ


“I believe life is hard, and every person deserves a space where they feel seen, understood, and empowered.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cathy Ludwig

Cathy Ludwig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Chester, NJ


Therapy can be defined as anything that is done that moves a client toward health and wholeness. Healing requires movement. So, first, we’ll collaborate and determine how you’re stuck in your life. As human beings, we reach out to others for assistance when we’re frustrated and can’t see any options for ourselves in a particular situation. At that point, we’re feeling stuck...with obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, with feelings that we don’t know how to process, or with a partner or job that’s unfulfilling.


Being or feeling stuck is the last place you want to be. Life is about movement...whether it’s backwards, forwards, up or down. Any kind of movement gets you unstuck and involved in the healing process.


Therapy helps you get unstuck and helps you discern and make conscious choices regarding a course of action.


I use a variety of treatment modalities to help you reach your goals depending on your openness and preferences. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy, hypnotherapy and past life regression. Together we decide which treatment option is best suited to meet your needs. Sometimes it's one of these options exclusively, other times, it's a combination of modalities.


My style is warm and collaborative. I'm active in sessions and give clients feedback. One of my goals is to give you something to think about in between sessions.


My post graduate degree from Seton Hall is an Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also have a Th.M. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Princeton Seminary and a M.Div. from the Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia.


If you have unproductive behaviors, fears, stress or relationship problems, therapy helps. The first move is to reach out for assistance.

Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Joanne Wilson Russell

Joanne Wilson Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Princeton Junction, NJ


“I believe in the power of empathy and understanding. I ensure that every client feels heard, valued, and supported.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Judith Landingin

Judith Landingin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Princeton Jct, NJ


“I am a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, specialize in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Dr. Lisa Merritt

Dr. Lisa Merritt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ


“She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders across the lifespan.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Sharonda Moore-Forehand

Dr. Sharonda Moore-Forehand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Ridgewood, NJ


“I am committed to helping my patients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Shira Freudenberger

Dr. Shira Freudenberger

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Passaic, NJ


“My goal is to help you cope with any of life's challenges so that you can lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Oluwabukola Adasofunjo

Dr. Oluwabukola Adasofunjo

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Princeton, NJ


“With a warm and empathetic personality, I bring a refreshing sense of humor to my practice, making my patients and their families feel comfortable and understood.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriana Arteta

Adriana Arteta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • West New York, NJ


My name is Adriana Arteta and I have 11 years of experience. I have worked with many different populations and now I am focusing now on adult individual therapy.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Cary Hamilton

Cary Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Jersey City, NJ


“Through the steady work of connection and containment, what feels like pain and failure can become the doorway to meaningful change.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Levy

Sarah Levy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Mount Olive, NJ


“I fully engage and provide supportive feedback and comprehensive skills so my clients can reach their goals.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Jacqueline Canovan

Jacqueline Canovan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Matawan, NJ


“My style is warm, direct, and skills-focused. Sessions feel more like a real conversation than a formal appointment.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anay Vazquez

Anay Vazquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • West New York, NJ


“I speak both English and Spanish fluently, and I'm proud of my Hispanic heritage. I understand how culture, language, and life experiences can impact mental health...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tara Moran

Tara Moran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Atlantic Highlands, NJ


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and skills-based. I integrate evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to help clients better understand their...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jeff Gilmore

Jeff Gilmore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Flemington, NJ


“My therapeutic approach is person-centered and strength-based. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Jennifer Kennedy

Jennifer Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Flemington, NJ


“I value collaboration when it comes to working with clients. The goals are theirs; I just help them get there.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Abimbola Omoruyi

Dr. Abimbola Omoruyi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Flemington, NJ


“My goal is to see you soar above your mental health condition and achieve optimal independence, happiness, well-being, and, ultimately, reach your full potential!”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Participatory
Kelly Chaddha

Kelly Chaddha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Manalapan Township, NJ


“I combine a natural, individualized approach with the latest advances in psychiatric medicine to develop tailored treatment plans that address both specific symptoms and holistic well-being.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cristina Pagan

Cristina Pagan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Paterson, NJ


“I'm direct when needed, supportive always, and focused on empowering you to recognize your strengths, build practical skills, and move forward with confidence.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
John Milius

John Milius

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Hoboken, NJ


“My clinical experience currently includes but is not limited to counseling individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds with depression, anxiety, identity and relational issues, spiritual conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma,...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Reshma Stafford

Dr. Reshma Stafford

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Princeton, NJ


“My style is tailored to what I perceive to be the needs of the person in front of me - sometimes affirming, sometimes challenging, offering alternative perspectives, and also validating.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Degirolamo

Alexandra Degirolamo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Red Bank, NJ


“I am a solution focused therapist who mainly utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach. I utilize a variety of other frameworks including but not limited to DBT, Person Centered Therapy, Play therapy techniques, IFS.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Ryan Smedberg

Ryan Smedberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Clinton, NJ


“I am interested in helping my clients to access their own inherent potential for transformation, self-compassion, and healing.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dr. Alyse DiBenedetto, PsyD

Dr. Alyse DiBenedetto, PsyD

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Red Bank, NJ


“Our approach to therapy is a combination of empathetic skills, humor, and a non-judgmental pscyhodynamic approach coupled with evidence based strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Sally Sauter

Sally Sauter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Red Bank, NJ


“I believe the best therapy is both compassionate and grounded in science, so I stay current with the latest research in eating disorder treatment and psychotherapy.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Waters

Christopher Waters

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Roxbury Township, NJ


“I strive to create a safe non-judgemental environment for all my clients. I am a firm believer that each person is an expert in their own life and customizes my approach to meet each individual needs.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laurene Clossey

Dr. Laurene Clossey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Hackettstown, NJ


“It is my hope that clients can take away a greater self-understanding, more compassion for themselves, and sense of empowerment and inner strength.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Calderon

Michael Calderon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Hackettstown, NJ


“I am not your traditional therapist! I am very casual and try to make my sessions conversational infused with humor.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lorraine Leschhorn

Lorraine Leschhorn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Tinton Falls, NJ


“It is hard to recognize we need help and requires a level of maturity, vulnerability, and awareness that not all have.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cleonese Dasent-Green

Cleonese Dasent-Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Tinton Falls, NJ


“I take a warm, creative, and holistic approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Christian Alfund

Christian Alfund

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Princeton, NJ


“He creates a relaxed and non-judgemental environment which allows for rapport building, safety and comfort.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Dr. Syed Zaidi

Dr. Syed Zaidi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Freehold Township, NJ


Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Larisa Mezhiborsky

Larisa Mezhiborsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Fair Lawn, NJ


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsA, I approach my practice with a person-centered and holistic perspective, guiding clients to identify and pursue solutions in every facet of their lives. My commitment is to create a space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions freely, fostering a collaborative journey towards growth and healing.

Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Pellichero

Barbara Pellichero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Freehold, NJ


As a licensed Psychotherapist in New Jersey, I am committed to the well-being of all my patients and go above and beyond to cater to their needs. I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. I have worked with a variety of patients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives and felt truly honored that they allowed me to join them on their wellness journeys.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Timothy Kieffer

Timothy Kieffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Lebanon, NJ


“I have used a variety of approaches in the past but have found that EMDR therapy has been the most effective approach when working with my clients.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Jordan Haykin

Jordan Haykin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Flemington, NJ


My work as a therapist has included supporting clients throughout various stages of life and throughout all walks of life. I am extremely passionate about providing my clients with an understanding, compassionate, non-judgmental space, where my clients can work towards creating and maintaining healthy relationships, not only with others, but also with themselves.

I aim to assist in overcoming the challenges and obstacles client’s are faced with in their day-to-day lives. Helping clients overcome challenges and obstacles surrounding, but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma and grief/bereavement.

I attended Rutgers University for my Bachelor’s degree and Master's degree in Social Work. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) in New Jersey

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carl Perry

Carl Perry

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Garfield, NJ


“I focus on creating a COLLABORATIVE environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges, develop insights and cultivate positive changes AT THEIR OWN PACE.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharon Reid

Dr. Sharon Reid

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • East Windsor, NJ


“I prioritize education, so you'll gain insights into your unique challenges and learn effective coping strategies tailored to your needs.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Nackos

Christopher Nackos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Atlantic Highlands, NJ


“Early in treatment I like to let clients know that I tend to be pretty direct and ask a lot of questions; my perspective is that therapy is an opportunity to gain insight and applying that insight to help us to grow, making it a very active process.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Humorous

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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