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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Merrick, NY

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Merrick with copays as low as $0-$30 per session. Headway connects you with 8,452 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person care, with many available for consultations within days.

Monica Ianelli

Monica Ianelli

Therapist

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


“Monica's style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. She strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Teshera Russell

Teshera Russell

Therapist

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


“By integrating trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, we will uncover the underlying causes of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Mariam Ayvazyan

Mariam Ayvazyan

Therapist

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


“Mariam uses a variety of approaches depending on the client's needs. EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy and IFS are the main theories used in sessions.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Melisa DE LA Cruz

Melisa DE LA Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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
Ganna Plotkina

Ganna Plotkina

Psychologist

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


“Dr. Plotkina takes an integrated approach to her work, using a variety of modalities such as psychodynamic therapy and CBT.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Dr. Yu-Kang Chen

Dr. Yu-Kang Chen

Psychologist

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


“I am trained in using an integrative approach with an emphasis on psychodynamic perspectives to guide you move beyond the surface level and explore deeper into your internal world.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Inga Dawe

Inga Dawe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I prioritize a patient-centered approach that is collaborative and grounded in trust, respect, and authenticity.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Toni Ann Mule

Toni Ann Mule

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Holbrook, NY


“I have approximately eleven years of experience in the mental health field working with adolescents, adults, families, DV survivors, foster youth, residential placements, and school counseling centers...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Joshua Pearl

Joshua Pearl

Psychologist

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


“Through our work, I aim to help you break free from confusion, discover clarity, and take confident steps toward a fulfilling life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Ivy Zhang

Ivy Zhang

Therapist

In-person • 23 mi away • New York, NY


“My listening is informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives, with a culturally sensitive lens.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rob Fierstein

Rob Fierstein

Therapist

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


“My work integrates psychodynamic understanding with mindfulness-based approaches to identify patterns, deepen self-awareness, and strengthen self-reliance.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Luis Cajina

Luis Cajina

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I meet patients where they are, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space to talk openly about their needs.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Arjun Viswanathan

Arjun Viswanathan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and centered on shared decision-making, ensuring your voice and needs guide your care.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Khrystyna Misyuk

Khrystyna Misyuk

Therapist

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


“I believe that therapy is a partnership where you are the expert in your own life, and I provide you with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to empower you on your journey of change.”
Aetna + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

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


“My approach integrates mindfulness-based and compassion-based cognitive behavioral therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yonatan Sobin

Dr. Yonatan Sobin

Psychologist

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


“I specialize in incorporating client's love of pop culture into the course of therapy to help a patient become their own superhero - you can always show me a meme that tells me how you feel.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Foula Gavrilis

Foula Gavrilis

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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. Rachel Luckman

Dr. Rachel Luckman

Psychologist

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


I am a New York state and New Jersey state licensed clinical psychologist. I received my doctorate in psychology from Long Island University-Post. I completed an APA accredited internship from Mt. Sinai Services-Elmhurst Hospital Center. I received postdoctoral training from New York University Counseling and Wellness Services. I specialize in working with adults with concerns regarding career, relationships, life transitions, identity, anxiety, eating disorder/body image, and grief/loss.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Morteza Modarres Gharavi

Dr. Morteza Modarres Gharavi

Psychologist

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


“My approach is deeply informed by psychoanalytic thinking. I recognize that present struggles often stem from unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and intergenerational dynamics.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Steven Antman

Steven Antman

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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
Brennan Pedersen

Brennan Pedersen

Psychologist

In-person • 24 mi away • New York, NY


“I help others to say what they have withheld, allowing them to begin to see the world from new perspectives, developing new ways of being in the world, the opportunity to make new choices.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
David Huggins

David Huggins

Therapist

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


“The goal of virtually all forms of therapy is to help you identify your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diane Spear

Diane Spear

Therapist

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


“I use a psychodynamic approach, which means we address your background and childhood to understand how you got to this point in your life...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Dr. Eric Thurnauer

Therapist

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


“Clients I work with can expect to develop strategies to navigate current challenges, identify and if necessary release past patterns that may impact present circumstances, and set goals for further personal growth.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephani Catalano-Morfogen

Stephani Catalano-Morfogen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Holbrook, NY


“My mission is to use evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to achieve a profound understanding of themselves...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Nick Galef

Dr. Nick Galef

Psychologist

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


“My approach tends to be curious, warm, and focused on helping you to find new ways of understanding your current predicament.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Jeffrey

Christina Jeffrey

Therapist

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


“As a fellow spicy brained person, I believe that language and humor are both vital parts of understanding ourselves...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Kelly Flynn

Kelly Flynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • New York, NY


“I offer a warm, non-judgmental approach while also being inquisitive and direct to help make insightful connections.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Charles Bonerbo

Charles Bonerbo

Therapist

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


“I believe it is my job as your therapist to create an environment where you feel safe and supported sharing your thoughts, emotions, fears and traumas so that we can work through them together.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Mandana Ashrafi

Dr. Mandana Ashrafi

Psychiatrist

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


I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital.

I provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, attention difficulties, mood instability, and major life transitions. I also support individuals in understanding how identity, relationships, culture, faith, and immigration experiences may influence their emotional well-being. I welcome people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and faith traditions. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and individualized. My primary orientation is psychodynamic, with additional training in trauma-informed treatment , Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) and dialectical behavior therapy(DBT).

When medication is appropriate, I will explain the available options and work with you to create a treatment plan that reflects your symptoms, preferences, medical history, and personal goals. I offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Beatrice @ Love & Kindness Wellness Services

Beatrice @ Love & Kindness Wellness Services

Therapist

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


“I believe healing happens in relationship — with ourselves, our communities, our ancestors, and the land.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Youssef Abdel-Gawad

Psychiatrist

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


I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a professional background focusing on mood disorders, anxiety, and challenges in relationships. I attach importance to the ways issues of culture, race, trauma, family dynamics, and migration influence how we carry ourselves in the world and approach our experiences.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kiara Manosalvas

Dr. Kiara Manosalvas

Psychologist

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


“My clinical work focuses on trauma, anxiety, and ADHD, with a special passion for helping ambitious women who, despite their achievements, find themselves feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from their purpose.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Bonsera

Laura Bonsera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 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. Ashley Lessey

Dr. Ashley Lessey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I am committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those I work with, and strive to provide compassionate all inclusive care.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Brendan Fiorina

Brendan Fiorina

Therapist

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


“I approach therapy from an integrative (CBT, DBT, Narrative, MI, ABA, IFS), holistic wellness, and egalitarian perspective.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Sandra Lugo

Dr. Sandra Lugo

Therapist

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


“An essential feature of this approach is that a person and the therapist develop a unique and trusting relationship.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elan Cohen

Dr. Elan Cohen

Psychologist

In-person • 24 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
Heidi Boyson

Heidi Boyson

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • New York, NY


“Therapy is one of the best ways for people to advocate for themselves and I celebrate every opportunity to help someone find what works for them.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, 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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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.

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