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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Garden City, NY

Access affordable mental healthcare in Garden City with Aetna through Headway, where the average client saves 75% on sessions. Choose from 8,090 providers offering talk therapy and medication management with appointments available within two weeks.

Paulina Ulano

Paulina Ulano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that therapy process is an ongoing dynamic relationship, in which you feel understood, supported, discover more about yourself, and where you experience positive change and personal growth.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Lindsay Harris

Lindsay Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Patchogue, NY


“My approach in therapy is collaborative. I aim to create a warm yet direct environment, using humor when appropriate to foster a safe and comfortable space for growth.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Dr. Lawrence Schwartz

Dr. Lawrence Schwartz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • New York, NY


“I am a caring and experienced psychologist with extensive experience addressing issues affecting people across the lifespan.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Cynthia Kamajian-Duncan

Cynthia Kamajian-Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ossining, NY


“My focus is to help individuals/families/young adults in college/university, learn to cope with their presenting issues and life transitions.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nancy Nowinski Varandas

Nancy Nowinski Varandas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“I believe everyone has the strength within them to overcome any obstacles that they have experienced.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Raoul Ramirez

Raoul Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Sabrina Spotorno

Sabrina Spotorno

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I hold your story with gratitude and work from the premise that you already have the answers and vision for how to live your most authentic life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay Herzog

Lindsay Herzog

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I help them do this by creating a non-judgmental space in which my clients feel comfortable no matter what they are bringing to session.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, 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
Susanne Carmello

Susanne Carmello

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Port Jefferson, NY


“I offer individual, couple, and family therapy that is designed in collaboration with you to build on your strengths and meet your unique goals.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Bonsera

Laura Bonsera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Commack, NY


“Its also extremely important for you.... as the client to feel comfortable with whom you are sharing your concerns with....that comfortability goes along way in the process.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Charles Miezejeski

Charles Miezejeski

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“My practice as a psychologist focuses on transitions through major life changes, e.g., separation from significant persons through death, divorce, going off to college, as well as other changes such as marriage, giving birth, retiring, chronic...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Deirdre Forbes Forbes

Deirdre Forbes Forbes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Hastings-on-Hudson, NY


“As we work on your treatment plan I hope to better understand your goals and give you a hand in reaching them.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Richard Karelis

Richard Karelis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Sinai, NY


“I help them first to understand their problems more fully so as to facilitate the changes they are seeking.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Cooke

Stephanie Cooke

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mount Sinai, NY


“I work collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, regulate emotions, improve relationships, and develop practical coping skills in a supportive and compassionate environment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Joan Mahoney

Joan Mahoney

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 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
Dr. Bruce Lowenstein

Dr. Bruce Lowenstein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • New City, NY


“Feeling listened to and understood, accepted and supported as well as gently challenged when necessary, always with the goal of feeling better and living well.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Allison Kagay

Allison Kagay

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“I work with children ages 3-10 who may be experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or relational disorders.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Wisher

Julie Wisher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Smithtown, NY


“Julie's approach is direct yet compassionate. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can learn to understand the root causes of your anger...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Jacqueline Szoychen

Jacqueline Szoychen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“I have successful helped people using an eclectic, person-centered approach using mainly CBT, TEAM, EMDR, among others, achieving rapid and permanent results.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Victoria Fossella

Victoria Fossella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Staten Island, NY


“Using a little humor, some directness with compassion and a whole lot of warmth. Each client is different therefore each relationship and therapeutic approach to that client, couple or family will be unique.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nancy Arocho-Mercado

Dr. Nancy Arocho-Mercado

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Peekskill, NY


“Born in Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx, I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Pharis

Meredith Pharis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cortlandt, NY


Hi, and welcome! Through our work together, I look forward to learning more about you and your experience, and helping you to find your way confidently to a more fulfilling life. I work in partnership with my clients to develop the most effective goals for treatment and beyond. I’ve worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety and ADHD, amongst others.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynn Bogin

Dr. Lynn Bogin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Peekskill, NY


“I believe therapy is a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chivaun Carter

Chivaun Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Bohemia, NY


“My approach is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented. I work collaboratively with clients to help them understand their challenges, build practical coping skills, and feel more confident managing daily stressors.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Pilar Verdesoto

Pilar Verdesoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mahopac, NY


“I believe in an eclectic style, while working towards understanding our stories from the past and how these impact on our daily lives and our bio- psychosocial/emotional functioning.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frances Handler-Igna

Frances Handler-Igna

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Mahopac, NY


Hi! My name is Frances and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Mahopac with over 30 years of experience

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Culley

Jennifer Culley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carmel Hamlet, NY


“My goal is that every client leaves their session with a sense of being heard, respected, and empowered.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Wade Hathaway

Wade Hathaway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nelsonville, NY


I am a therapist with over 30 years experience in the broader mental health field. I have worked with a wide array of individuals, couples and families from incredibly diverse backgrounds. Over the years I have practiced with or in communities, outpatient clinics, emergency response teams, EAP, psychiatric institutions and of course private practice. among the populations I have focused experience with include veterans, incarcerated individuals, LGBTQ+ , athletes, performing artists and business leaders.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Gloria Ginski

Gloria Ginski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Warwick, NY


I strive to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment that encourages healing and growth for my clients.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold my Masters degree from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling.

I have clinical experience treating individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I have treated various mental health disorders, such as, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and PTSD as well as couple and family conflict.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Napolitano-Navarra

Natalie Napolitano-Navarra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY


“My clients should know that I am easily relatable and non-judgmental. They should know that i am a good listener and will be there to help them find their way through their issues.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
AnnMarie Colandrea

AnnMarie Colandrea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“I have almost 25 years of experience in the human services field and love working with mature adolescents and young adults to help develop coping skills to deal with the stress of unpredictable and sometimes uncontrollable life situations.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Hawxhurst

Lauren Hawxhurst

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cornwall, NY


“My role as a counselor is to provide a space where clients can be vulnerable and open about the challenges they face...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Southwell

Paula Southwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, NY


“Living up to one's full potential is quest, a journey, where we learn along the way how to make ourselves better and stronger.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Meredith Millen

Meredith Millen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newburgh, NY


“My style is integrative; I draw from various theoretical schools of thought and utilize dimensions of therapeutic healing since different approaches are applicable to different people in different situations.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eunice Martinez-Salazar

Dr. Eunice Martinez-Salazar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goshen, NY


“I bring a holistic perspective to the therapeutic process, addressing the mind, body, and emotions while honoring each person's cultural and lived experience.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Dongmo

Jacqueline Dongmo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Goshen, NY


“Dealing with mental health challenges can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you don't have to face them alone.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Keith Jordan

Keith Jordan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Poughkeepsie, NY


“I specialize in working with couples. I use a variety of skills and techniques to help them become more successful in reaching their goals.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Cindy Rivera

Cindy Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My style is practical and solution-focused, empowering clients to take small, actionable steps toward meaningful personal growth.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Bowman

Kevin Bowman

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in creating a safe nonjudgmental space where clients can fill in power to take meaningful steps toward their personal goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, 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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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.

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