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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Union, NJ

Headway connects Union residents with Aetna coverage to 4,398 licensed providers offering flexible scheduling and virtual or in-person sessions. With copays between $0-$25 and free intake consultations available, starting your mental health journey is accessible and convenient.

Dr. Karen Idigo

Dr. Karen Idigo

Psychologist

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


“My style is a balance between providing empathy and warmth when necessary and accountability and structure when appropriate.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Andy Cooper

Andy Cooper

Therapist

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


“I work hard at developing a strong rapport with people at the outset so that people can feel comfortable and trust me.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Edward Acquah

Edward Acquah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Clifton, NJ


“Treatment is always collaborative and you will feel listened to and supported in taking the next steps to improve your mental health.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Brea

Jennifer Brea

Therapist

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


Seeking counseling therapy takes courage, willingness to invite change, and learning coping strategies. We will work together to navigate the challenges you have faced throughout life's journey. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-doubt, negative beliefs, or a sense of hopelessness, counseling therapy will provide a calm space to talk. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and empowered to manage whatever comes your way.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dharti Patel

Dharti Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My goal is not simply symptom reduction, but helping patients cultivate greater clarity, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Mia Howard

Mia Howard

Therapist

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


“I integrate different psychotherapeutic techniques such as psychoanalysis, trauma informed, polyvegal, talk therapy, somatic therapy, LGBTQIA+ informed, mindfulness and yoga therapy, narrative, art, attachment and cognitive therapies as appropriate...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Shawnda McEwen

Dr. Shawnda McEwen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Englewood Cliffs, NJ


“I believe that everyone already has the tools they need to be their most productive and successful self.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Jill Suberati

Jill Suberati

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Bound Brook, NJ


Welcome! My name is Jill. I am an LCSW with 20 years of individual and group counseling experience. I have worked with teens and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating anxiety, depression and a variety of mental health needs. I have specialized training treating sexual disorders, trauma, anger management, and relapse prevention.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katerin Lopera

Katerin Lopera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Dover, NJ


“I believe therapy should be a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Giglio

Alicia Giglio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Hazlet, NJ


Hi there! My name is Alicia and I am a licensed counselor. The first step in reaching out for help is challenging, so give yourself some credit for making it here.

My goal in sessions is for us to work collaboratively and I can give you the tools you may need to become the best version of yourself. My areas of focus are in working with trauma, family dynamics, and eating disorders.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Jaime Elliott-Massimi

Jaime Elliott-Massimi

Therapist

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


“I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other school-related issues.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lauren Klahr

Lauren Klahr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • New Milford, NJ


“I bring warmth and fun to my sessions which helps me connect with my clients and tackle their individual needs.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Chung

Tracy Chung

Therapist

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


“I specialize in non-judgmental and skilled manner with using active listening skill and cognitive behavioral therapy approach.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Kristen Deeken

Kristen Deeken

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Hazlet, NJ


“I do not believe in stack piling medications, I will help you to be on the minimal amount of medication you need to get the maximum benefit.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Tara Moran

Tara Moran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
Shacarah Fordjour

Shacarah Fordjour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Kendall Park, NJ


“I specialize in treating children and adolescents with behavioral, developmental and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and ADHD from ages 3-24.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mylene Alberto

Mylene Alberto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that helps you feel understood, supported, and empowered in your mental health journey.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Leonie Prince

Dr. Leonie Prince

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • River Edge, NJ


Welcome!

As a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in child & adolescent psychiatry I believe healing happens when we address the whole person- mind and body. Seeking help is often the most difficult step on one's healing journey, so congratulations on taking the first step!

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Bohdan Czatorysky

Dr. Bohdan Czatorysky

Psychiatrist

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


“Known for his thoughtful, patient-centered approach, he offers diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Liliya Borodkin

Liliya Borodkin

Therapist

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


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT and mindfulness.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Joan Brown

Joan Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • East Brunswick, NJ


I am a licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and a National Certified Counselor. My goal is to provide insight, tools and psychoeducation to help clients move beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, OCD disorder, dual diagnosis, job loss, financial stress, self-esteem, stress management, Premarital, marriage and relationship counseling.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stanzione

Catherine Stanzione

Psychologist

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


“With over 25 years of experience, I draw from a range of evidenced-based approached, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic and strength-based, solution focused techniques.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rikki Lyn McCarthy

Dr. Rikki Lyn McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Hillsborough Township, NJ


“Walking away from a session with me, I hope every client of mine feels a sense of validation; that it's okay to feel however you need to.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Lichter

Brooke Lichter

Therapist

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


“I am certified through EAGALA as an Equine Specialist and have a deep passion for guiding clients through equine-assisted psychotherapy...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rocio Jenkins

Rocio Jenkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


I’m Rocio Jenkins, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based, compassionate care to adults and adolescents across New Jersey.

I specialize in anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and women’s mental health. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or unsure whether medication is the right next step. My role is to help you gain clarity, emotional stability, and confidence in your treatment plan.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Naomi Noble

Naomi Noble

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • River Edge, NJ


“My approach is collaborative and solution-oriented. I seek to understand the root causes of distress while partnering with clients to develop practical, sustainable strategies that support healing, resilience, and growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, OCD
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Rawls

Valerie Rawls

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Cliffside Park, NJ


“I have been providing treatment services to young people with intellectual disabilities and ADHD for almost 20 years.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eileen DeFuria

Eileen DeFuria

Therapist

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


I have over 17 years experience working in the mental health field. I have extensive experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, transitions in life and grief. I meet clients where they are at to help them explore and process their patterns of thinking and the impact those patterns have on their daily functioning and goals.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Wong

Tara Wong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ


“My style of therapy feels like a warm conversation between two friends, infused with an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques that are personalized to your needs.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Tarpey

Kathryn Tarpey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I believe in creating a warm and caring environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Stephanie Wilson

Stephanie Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Mount Olive, NJ


“I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who will support and guide you with a warm smile and empathetic heart.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Barbara Samaan

Barbara Samaan

Therapist

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


“I utilize an integrated approach which pulls from various different therapeutic modalities including Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, OCD
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Christopher Nackos

Christopher Nackos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
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
Anastasia Kudless

Anastasia Kudless

Therapist

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


“I strongly believe that mental health, is health! By prioritizing your mental health, you can achieve the personal growth you desire.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Matusalem

Michelle Matusalem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My style is warm, energetic, and open-minded, which helps me to connect with my patients on a personal level.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cheryl Schnabolk

Cheryl Schnabolk

Therapist

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


“My role is to provide unyielding support, validation, practical tools and interventions, non judgmental space for you to speak your true feelings...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Rachel Sanchez

Rachel Sanchez

Therapist

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


“I enjoy empowering clients to work towards practical changes that improve quality of life while learning about themselves on a deeper level that impacts long term growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

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.