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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Rio Rancho, NM

Access mental health support with Aetna coverage in Rio Rancho through Headway's network of 525 licensed providers. Sessions start with copays around $30, and many patients save 75% on care. Schedule your free consultation today and connect with a provider as soon as next week.

Tracey James

Tracey James

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My therapeutic objective is to support clients by providing an informed and considerate environment that encourages development and resilience.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Joan Wong

Joan Wong

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Our sessions will be challenging, yet grace-filled; sometimes direct. I hope to share, to inspire, and to encourage you to begin making positive life-oriented choices...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Emmanuel Nji

Dr. Emmanuel Nji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I refuse to say "I cannot help you." Instead, I pledge to learn, consult, and pursue every avenue to support my patients.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Myah Knight

Myah Knight

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a Certified Anxiety Informed Professional and trained in Exposure & Response Prevention & Acceptance Commitment therapies for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Don Zablosky

Don Zablosky

Therapist

Virtual • Ranchos de Taos, NM


“You'll know you've been heard. You'll feel safe in brainstorming. You'll likely have a new lens to see familiar things.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Lisa Zavala

Lisa Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Sabina Onwonga

Sabina Onwonga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Sabina Onwonga, DNP, a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from UMass Global University and my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Arlington.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care and specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and counseling support, helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reach lasting stability and wellness.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
George Nnamchi

George Nnamchi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


I am an RN with over 18 years of experience in nursing, specializing in mental health care. I am also a PMHNP-BC, and I obtained my first degree from Grand Canyon University and my Masters from Walden University. I manage clients across the lifespan and use a holistic and patient-centered approach.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clayton, NM


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Ernestine Tennefos

Ernestine Tennefos

Therapist

Virtual • Portales, NM


“My focus is on building trust and creating a grounded, non-judgmental environment, helping you feel understood and supported from the start.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Roseline Umenyiora

Roseline Umenyiora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rio Rancho, NM


“Most of my clients decribe me as compassionate, attentive, knowledgeable, experienced and versatile.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jimmie Woodward

Jimmie Woodward

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I am a Master level Clinical Social Worker licensed in the State of Michigan. I believe in empowering individuals to take control of their lives and overcome their challenges.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Adria Hagg

Adria Hagg

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, supportive and goal-oriented, using practices such as CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns and build healthier ways of coping.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Festus Obonna

Festus Obonna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am empathetic and professionally driven, paying close attention to your unique needs in terms of mental health to assist you in overcoming challenges and achieving mental well-being.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emmanuel Nji

Emmanuel Nji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I believe in meeting you where you are, without judgment, and never giving up on finding the right path forward for you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Mental health work to me is more than a job, it is a passion for which I employs my full commitment to helping patients with my knowledge.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Mary Blankenship

Mary Blankenship

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“By managing mood and correcting unhelpful patterns, together we can set you on a brighter and greener pathway.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Ayaz Husain

Ayaz Husain

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With expertise in severe mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, autism, and life transitions, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My clients are often navigating high stress, burnout, trauma, or life transitions—and they're ready for real support that actually works.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Karen Valteau-Williams

Karen Valteau-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My main goal for my clients are to build resilience, restore confidence, and transform pain into growth...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Juan Barthelemy

Juan Barthelemy

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Manuela Palacio

Manuela Palacio

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I specialize in supporting your journey of navigating challenging emotions, self-destructive patterns, traumatic experiences, and mental health challenges.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Shari Schaffer

Shari Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to experience psychoeducation, development of insight, as well several tools that are customized to individual needs, as well as having some fun.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Carrie Willey

Dr. Carrie Willey

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to have the experience of being heard, a sense of a collaborative, achievable goal(s) and a firm foundation on which they can continue to build a healthy recovery.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Angelica Lopez

Angelica Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I employ a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Behavioral Therapy.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mallela Ramirez

Mallela Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I strive to create a therapeutic bond with my clients, free of fear and judgement, cultivating a safe place...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Emem Nkanga

Dr. Emem Nkanga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


I’m Dr. Emem Nkanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health care. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with a focused dedication to psychiatry over the past 4 years. My passion lies in supporting mental health and emotional well-being.

I work with children ages 10 and above, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Jay Walls

Dr. Jay Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Fe, NM


“My style is warm, direct, and focused on giving clients tools that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Toribio Garcia

Toribio Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance robust, evidence-based clinical practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Chelsey Klein

Chelsey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • Clovis, NM


“I can offer a safe space to process and internally resolve the heaviness of everyday life with unconditional positive regard as well as tools to manage daily stressors using a bottom up approach that will include coping skills and trauma processing...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Nastassia Ragoonan

Nastassia Ragoonan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I treat my patients from a holistic approach. I incorporate mental and physical health to help develop an individualized plan of care for each of my patients.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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Angela Porter

Angela Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“Angela will strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Sumaiya Ahmed

Sumaiya Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive

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Dr. Gregory McNeil

Dr. Gregory McNeil

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to feel listened to, supported, and equipped with knowledge and skills to support their journey toward goal fulfillment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Adam Vellturo

Adam Vellturo

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I use a variety of techniques & experiential methods to help my clients change their self-defeating patterns...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Melissa Flores

Melissa Flores

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to leave empowered with the tools they'll benefit from, the autonomy of implementing those tools as needed, and the mindfulness to know when coping techniques are needed.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Vanessa Bretado Yagel

Vanessa Bretado Yagel

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I use an eclectic approach because not everyone fits the same mold. I have a toolbox full of tools that I am ready to teach you.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Through my own self discovery and 27 years of direct clinical social work experience, I have found the key the happiness is a personal journey of self-acceptance...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Sean Brundrett

Sean Brundrett

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I bring my whole self to the table by combining both education and lived experience with substance use and mental health struggles.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, 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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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.