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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in West Islip, NY

Headway connects West Islip residents with Cigna-covered therapy and medication support, offering flexible scheduling with providers available as soon as next day. Many patients save significantly on sessions through insurance coordination.

Denis Eder

Denis Eder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


I view therapy as a collaborative process where clients are invited to make sense of their experiences in a way that feels authentic to them. Rather than directing the process, I focus on creating a supportive environment where individuals can speak openly, reflect at their own pace, and gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. In the midst of busy and often overwhelming daily life, having intentional time to pause and look inward can be a powerful part of personal growth.

Creating room for reflection can open the door to new perspectives and a deeper awareness of internal experiences. As clients begin to better understand their emotional responses and patterns, they often find greater clarity in how they relate to themselves and others. This increased awareness can support more intentional decision-making and help guide the next steps in their personal growth.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Jennifer Lerner

Jennifer Lerner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


“My goal is to give my clients the tools that they will be able to utilize in order to arrive at healthy decision making and positive thought processes independently.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Richard Scala

Richard Scala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Staten Island, NY


“I believe therapy should be a save place, free of judgement, where one can discuss their problems and find real solutions to life's problems.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Participatory, Warm
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.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, 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.

Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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.”
Cigna + 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.

Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Orith Zabari

Orith Zabari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NY


“In our sessions, we would integrate movement, music, journaling, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and somatic work.”
Cigna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Papantoniou

Lisa Papantoniou

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Beacon, NY


“I combine traditional talk therapy with artistic mediums to guide my clients towards emotional healing.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, 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.”
Cigna + 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.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lois Gaebler

Lois Gaebler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I have been working with the Elderly and their family members for 40 years. I work from a strength-based perspective and work with clients to empower them and help find solutions to their issues.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by a longstanding interest in the intersection of creativity and emotional well-being.”
Cigna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Isabella Cuellar

Isabella Cuellar

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm a warm, grounded therapist who believes in creating a safe and supportive space where they can show up as their full selves.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Weldon

Patricia Weldon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a clinical social worker with years of experience. I value getting to know both the strengths and challenges my clients are facing. We will work collaboratively to address the issues we identify and create goals to achieve.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooke Harris

Brooke Harris

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor sessions to help you identify your goals and work toward those using the strengths, skills, and tools that we identify and develop together.”
Cigna + 16 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Julia Bishop

Julia Bishop

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe you are in the driver seat of your treatment, with me in the passenger seat supporting you every step of the way.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daisy Ko

Daisy Ko

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Arana

Joy Arana

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that you are the expert of your narrative and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trinace Sass

Trinace Sass

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My goal is to empower my clients and help them work towards becoming a more confident and healthier version of themselves.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karli Smith

Karli Smith

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Following sessions, you can expect to take away both emotional insights and practical tools, including increased self-awareness, emotional regulation tools, a sense of safety and control, and connection & validation.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Valente

Kara Valente

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My treatment style is collaborative, and tailored to each individual's goals. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing approaches...”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Victoria Pierre-Jean

Victoria Pierre-Jean

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to walk alongside them by offering tools, perspective, and encouragement as they move toward meaningful change.”
Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Alyssa Bella

Alyssa Bella

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am committed to truly understanding your day-to-day experiences and creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges, foster growth, and build resilience.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Yajaira Maldonado

Yajaira Maldonado

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach consist of listening to you, and helping to guide you in navigating your unique situation so that you can find the answers within.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yaren Ravel

Yaren Ravel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in becoming an active participant in each client's growth, supporting meaningful change through inner-child work and intentional self-exploration.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Shannon Scott

Shannon Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Shannon specializes in helping those with anxiety, depression, and substance use issues, as well as addressing childhood behavioral concerns and trauma.”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ariella Aharon

Ariella Aharon

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have helped individuals, couples and families work through and cope with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, peer relationships, life transitions, career counseling, chronic illnesses, bereavement, family conflict, parenting, premarital and...”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Samantha Desiderio

Samantha Desiderio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a warm and empathic counselor that is client-centred focused. I provide a non-judgemental space for my clients to dig deep, understand parts of themselves, and make changes that will help their current functioning.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Sofya Shuster

Sofya Shuster

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I use a compassionate, client-centered approach with a focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosemary Eddelson

Rosemary Eddelson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I provide a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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 Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — 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.