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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in East Meadow, NY

Access in-person and virtual therapy in East Meadow through Headway's Aetna provider network. Our 8,474 licensed providers support both talk therapy and medication management, with copays around $30. Many patients find providers with availability starting tomorrow.

Foula Gavrilis

Foula Gavrilis

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“There are points in our lives that offer unique opportunities for change and growth. Often these moments are accompanied by painful emotions such as fear, worry, anger, or sadness.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elan Cohen

Dr. Elan Cohen

Psychologist

In-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychoanalytic therapy is an in-depth approach to treatment, responsive to your singular way of being.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Erin Burke

Dr. Erin Burke

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I utilize a trauma-informed systems approach to therapy, which requires understanding the holistic context a person must navigate outside the therapy room.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Jason Kruk

Dr. Jason Kruk

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I have over twenty years of experience working with a wide variety of clinical problems. I am most interested in working with individuals who are curious about themselves and who believe that they may find some relief from their struggles by examining their thoughts and feelings in the context of their relational history.


Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Geraldine Espinoza

Geraldine Espinoza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“My goal is to gain an in-depth knowledge of your specific needs using our talk space to deepen self-awareness, provide psychoeducation, and empathically nurture growth...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Amy Crumly

Amy Crumly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“I provide a professional, warm, and genuine atmosphere with the goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle with enhanced coping skills.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Physical health issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Dr. John Nikkah

Dr. John Nikkah

Psychologist

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


Hello — I’m Dr. Nikkah, a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate interpersonal relationships and personal conflicts. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues or life transitions. My therapeutic style is eclectic, as I have training in a multitude of therapeutic modalities, e.g. CBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused etc. to best match your specific needs.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Dobbs Ferry, NY


“You can expect compassionate, client-centered care focused on helping you develop a deeper understanding of your mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Antman

Steven Antman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Scarsdale, NY


“I tend to work with mood disorders which include generalized anxiety and depression. My approach is to assist people in recognizing their strengths and applying it to their life.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Sara Czworniak

Sara Czworniak

Therapist

In-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“Sara is excited to combine her passion for dance, boxing and movement with therapy to finally have a creative and fun space that feels welcoming to herself and others!”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Hobson

Kathleen Hobson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • New City, NY


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in a person-centered perspective, where I create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eddie Rahmey

Eddie Rahmey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“Whether it's a CBT-based thought record, a DBT grounding exercise, or an EFT emotion-focused intervention, you'll walk away with at least one practical skill you can apply immediately to lower distress, challenge unhelpful patterns, or deepen...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Melisa DE LA Cruz

Melisa DE LA Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


Hi, I’m Melisa, a licensed mental health counselor passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, using play therapy to foster expression and healing, while also supporting adults with issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

If you're seeking support in overcoming life’s challenges, I’d be honored to work with you.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Sarah Thompsen

Sarah Thompsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Bohemia, NY


“I have a great deal of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients and ensuring a safe and affirming space.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paola Di Grazia

Paola Di Grazia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • White Plains, NY


“My style is warm, attentive, and direct. Clients often tell me they feel truly heard and supported, while also gently challenged to grow.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Andrew Eisenberg

Andrew Eisenberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • White Plains, NY


“I generally use an ego-supportive and strength based approach where clients can feel empowered to explore their needs...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Michele Armenia

Michele Armenia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • West Sayville, NY


“I am someone who deeply cares about others and believes in seeing the best in people regardless of what they may be going through.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Arthur Cardinale

Arthur Cardinale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“I work from a person-centered approach. It enables me to connect with an individual's experiences and perspectives in order to form a true alliance.”
Aetna + 10 others
Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Yonkers, NY


“His calm demeanor and client-centered approach enable him to help his clients feel understood, gain insight, and take the steps to reach their goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elizabeth Raffanello

Dr. Elizabeth Raffanello

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“I am passionate about evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Fanwick

Lauren Fanwick

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • West Sayville, NY


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental, with a focus on building a safe space for you to explore your emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and enhance your overall well-being.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Isaiah David

Isaiah David

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychoanalysis is a long-term engagement with the unconscious which aims for fundamental and transformational changes in one's experience of the world by means of dialogue with one's conflicting desires.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Evan Haun

Evan Haun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“I believe therapy is a collaborative and reflective process, where my role is to support you in identifying goals and overcome impediments to those goals.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christopher Yadron

Dr. Christopher Yadron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“Life should be more than the absence of pain or stress. Together we'll focus not just on symptom relief, but on helping you regain a sense of clarity, control, and purpose.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Anne Rufrano

Anne Rufrano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Long Is City, NY


“I am a Christian, Asian American woman. I am caring and non-judgemental, able to use my education and life experiences to help bring to consciousness what is unconscious and help with attachment wounds, trauma, and regulate emotions with healthy...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joan Mahoney

Joan Mahoney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“Joan provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each patient's unique needs.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jessica Tufo

Jessica Tufo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sayville, NY


“I have over 15 years of experience working with people in diverse settings with a special focus on anxiety, addiction, stress management, trauma, and LGBTQIA+.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Karen Shulman

Karen Shulman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Yonkers, NY


“My approach is a combination of my training in addiction, understanding triggers for use of substances but also for anxiety, depression, anger as well.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Christine Dalessandro

Christine Dalessandro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sayville, NY


“I believe in a collaborative approach where clients and I work together, to establish goals and to address specific presenting problems.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Lauren Froitzheim

Lauren Froitzheim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Sayville, NY


“I am a NY Licensed Social Worker with 30 years experience in Anxiety, depression, addictions, woman's issues, relationship and job issues.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Vincent Lopreto

Vincent Lopreto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • West Sayville, NY


“My goal is simple: incorporate strength-based collaborative approach that creates insight through self-exploration, motivates positive change, and allows you to achieve harmony and a happier life.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raoul Ramirez

Raoul Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Port Jefferson, NY


“I experience great joy and satisfaction when my clients experience that insightful moment; that realization that their thoughts do not define them.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Nicholas Califano

Nicholas Califano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Port Jefferson, NY


“I believe each patients' goals for therapy are unique to them and I am determined to help each patient achieve those goals in any way I can.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jane Teitel-Negrin

Jane Teitel-Negrin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • Farmingville, NY


“As a solution-focused therapist I honor the interconnection of Mind, Body and Spirit by applying complementary approaches and techniques (cognitive, behavioral, analytical, EMDR)”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Claudia Lee

Claudia Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • New Rochelle, NY


“Supportive psychotherapy is an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings, situations and circumstances, strengths and coping strategies, so you can repair, recover and continue to grow.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Daniel Wong

Dr. Daniel Wong

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Ardsley, NY


“I offer a holistic and empathic clinical approach to your treatment that values open communication, warmth, honesty, and professionalism.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marc Mastropolo

Marc Mastropolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Holbrook, NY


“My dedication to empowering individuals and enriching lives is the driving force behind my practice.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Michael Dorian Sanchez

Michael Dorian Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


Michael Dorian Sanchez is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with NYS qualification for Diagnostic Privilege, who works with adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, severe/persistent mental illness, phase of life transitions and complications, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and general mental health issues. Alternatively, Michael also has experience supervising other clinicians, as well as allocating time to teaching Mental Health graduate students, as an Adjunct Professor with CUNY.

Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Brittany Shillingford

Brittany Shillingford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I will create a warm and safe space that is judgement free for you to work on your goals and get the outcomes that you want.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Michele Price

Dr. Michele Price

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Stony Brook, NY


“I am trained in cognitive-behavioral strategies, and skilled at creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment for you to talk about personal and upsetting situations and feelings.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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.