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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Ridgewood, NY

Seeking mental health support in Ridgewood? Headway works directly with your Aetna insurance to minimize costs, with copays between $0-$30. Our network of 8,086 providers offers both in-person and virtual sessions, with many providing free initial consultations to get you started.

Christine Dalessandro

Christine Dalessandro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Marc Mastropolo

Marc Mastropolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Holbrook, NY


“My dedication to empowering individuals and enriching lives is the driving force behind my practice.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Stephani Catalano-Morfogen

Stephani Catalano-Morfogen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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. Elizabeth Raffanello

Dr. Elizabeth Raffanello

Psychologist

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


“I am passionate about evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

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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

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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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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

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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

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Ramin Azarm

Ramin Azarm

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Patchogue, NY


“I am a very determined, resilient and empowering therapist that will work diligently to provide you with unconditional support and help you to reach your goals.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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
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
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

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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

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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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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
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
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
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

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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

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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
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
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

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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
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
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
Myrtle Richards

Myrtle Richards

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy should feel safe, empowering, and practical. My goal is to help you develop effective coping skills, gain insight into their emotions and behaviors, and feel supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

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Dr. Derrick Stroud

Dr. Derrick Stroud

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a licensed therapist committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where people are empowered to explore their experiences and work towards meaningful change.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Tania Johnson

Tania Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach to therapy. I work collaboratively, meaning we're a team in your healing process.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Erica Rosa

Erica Rosa

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in integrating trauma-informed care principles into our work, meeting you where you are, and honoring that you are the expert in your own life and experiences.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Dionne Pendleton

Dr. Dionne Pendleton

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you build resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve your goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Madison Snyder

Madison Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am trained in trauma informed care and trauma modalities to address PTSD and other trauma stressor disorders.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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David Wapner

David Wapner

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“Using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, you will learn how to respond more effectively to pressure, build confidence in your abilities, and create more...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Colvender Lal

Colvender Lal

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to meet each person where they are, without judgment.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Alexandra Thomson

Alexandra Thomson

Therapist

Virtual • Halfmoon, NY


“My approach is insight-oriented, trauma-informed, and collaborative, with practical coping skills woven in.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Mollie Rosenblum

Mollie Rosenblum

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“What my clients like most about me is my ability to connect and understand my clients as individuals, yet empower them to be accountable and responsible to make their own life choices and decisions.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Tahitia Nesmith

Tahitia Nesmith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“From a holistic and strength-based approach, my role is to support individuals experiencing a range of psychological and social-emotional concerns...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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.