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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Hempstead, NY

Hempstead residents with Aetna coverage can explore therapy options through Headway's 8,087 provider network. With copays ranging from $0-$25 and free intake calls available, you can begin your mental health journey without financial barriers or scheduling delays.

Alexandra Courtien

Alexandra Courtien

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Village of Pelham, NY


“I believe in a patient-centered approach to treatment and engage in active discussions about what the patient would like to achieve from treatment while also offering professional recommendations and guidance.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Alison Stone

Alison Stone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nyack, NY


“I became a therapist because my own experience as a client was so transformational, I wanted to give that gift to others.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Evan Haun

Evan Haun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alyse Parise

Alyse Parise

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Setauket- East Setauket, NY


“I believe that any healing won't occur without you finding compassion for yourself in facing life's challenges.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Participatory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Chivaun Carter

Chivaun Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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
Dr. Dobgima Erick

Dr. Dobgima Erick

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • The Bronx, NY


“I use a combination of talk therapy and medication management as needed to ensure well rounded treatment.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
Sarah Thompsen

Sarah Thompsen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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
Dr. Lawrence Schwartz

Dr. Lawrence Schwartz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
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. 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
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
Victoria Fossella

Victoria Fossella

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 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
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
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
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

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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
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
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
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
Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Poughkeepsie, NY


“I believe myself to be a holistic therapist and I am also spiritual in nature as well as well rounded with the secular issues of life.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Energetic, Holistic

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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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