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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Cary, NC

Find Aetna-covered mental healthcare in Cary with Headway's network of 2,656 licensed providers. Sessions start at $0-$25 per copay with flexible in-person and virtual options available within two weeks.

Deborah Davis

Deborah Davis

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping individuals build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Ranada Jones-Barsh

Ranada Jones-Barsh

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“From our first visit, clients can expect a compassionate and understanding space where they feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Saphire Hanna

Saphire Hanna

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a very warm but direct provider, and I hope that you can walk away feeling more in control of your life.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Karen Patterson

Karen Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My practice provides client-centered therapy that promotes a safe, empathetic and nonjudgmental climate.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Kala Clanton

Kala Clanton

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, direct, and structured. I create a space where clients feel safe to be honest, while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping them stuck.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Dr. Adrian Green

Dr. Adrian Green

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Ashleigh Brown

Ashleigh Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Jacksonville, NC


“I take a collaborative, team-based approach to care, partnering closely with each client (and families when appropriate) to identify the most appropriate, evidence-based treatment options and to support meaningful, lasting improvements in overall...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Jaime Turner

Jaime Turner

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is warm, friendly, and client-driven, creating a space where people feel comfortable being open and honest.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frederick Stephens

Frederick Stephens

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My first priority is to listen and understand what has brought you in at this time, what feels most stressful or overwhelming, what you have already tried, and what you hope might change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joancy Daniel

Joancy Daniel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic health conditions, and other life stressors with compassion and practical support.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShaunda Durham

LaShaunda Durham

Therapist

Virtual • Salisbury, NC


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while also feeling supported to grow.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Will Phillips

Will Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they don't fully understand—especially around anxiety, trauma, relationships, and major life stressors.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margaret Hilton

Margaret Hilton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodfin, NC


“I intend for our therapeutic relationship to be a place where you can be heard and supported just as you are that day.”
Aetna + 1 others
Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hattie Clayton

Hattie Clayton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you can feel understood without judgment and supported in making meaningful changes.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Candace Melvin

Candace Melvin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have worked with client from ages 4 - 70 from all walks of life. I specialize in trauma informed care, spiritual christian counseling, and taking elements from geek culture to integrate them into your experience.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Nettie Clarke

Nettie Clarke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have been working as a therapist for over 12 years. Currently I work with populations across different life spans from ages 6 - 80 years.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mackenzie Leach

Mackenzie Leach

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to move forward in a way that actually feels different.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Emerick

Shannon Emerick

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Duke

Dennis Duke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I understand the importance of trust, resilience, and having someone who truly listens without judgment.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Elaina Hernandez

Elaina Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. I integrate Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ann Koch

Ann Koch

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the power of connection, belonging, and meeting clients with warmth, creating a safe place for personal growth.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mellissa Forde-Jackson

Mellissa Forde-Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person's story into my work, and I value creating a space where clients feel comfortable showing up as they are.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
James Archbell

James Archbell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have been providing mental health treatment for over thirty years. I have worked in a variety of settings to include local outpatient mental health centers, childrens group homes, therapeutic foster parenting, substance abuse treatment centers to include outpatient and detox, Worked in emergency rooms providing psychiatric exams, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. Been in private practice for myself for over three years now.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Brinkley

Lori Brinkley

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


I'm so glad you're here! I love working with new moms, helping them navigate the transition into their new role, and high achieving women who have learned to self silence and/or suppress their needs. Helping women navigate any of the challenging transitions of life (newly separated/divorced, new jobs, new relationship, college admission/graduation) is a real passion of mine!

If you have been feeling stuck and having difficulty with motivation or decision paralysis, I can help with that! If you have been struggling to experience joy, let's talk!

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Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Fayetteville, NC


“A Brief Solution Focused modality has been shown to offer patients almost immediate results from Day 1 of Treatment.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Tauscha Gerald

Tauscha Gerald

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Dr. Tauscha Gerald is a Psych Mental Health Nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree in nursing. Her education combined with over 5 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and more than 20 years experience in healthcare enables her to provide exceptional care to all. Her smile, laid back personality, genuineness sets her apart from other providers.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Tracey Downs

Tracey Downs

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a conversational approach, creating a friendly connection that allows you space to vent and process...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Amanda Pugh

Amanda Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize empathy, active listening, warmth and support and treat therapy as the collaborative process it was designed to be.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Uranda Waller

Uranda Waller

Therapist

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“I have worked in the mental health field over 15 years serving children, adolescents and adults in various communities to include community-based, school setting, residential setting, psycho-social rehabilitation, and psychotherapy.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sharon Muhammad

Sharon Muhammad

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I firmly believe that it is important to meet individuals and their families where they are in the attainment of wellness and recovery by finding innovative ways to motivate them through the process of change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Marsk

Angela Marsk

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be open, understood, and empowered to grow.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Teresa Helms

Teresa Helms

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Harrisburg, NC


“I strive to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment to help clients heal and participate more deeply in relationships and in life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Cierra Whatley

Cierra Whatley

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe people know what they actually need in order to be happy, my role is to help you to tap into that wisdom.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris Aybar Reyes

Iris Aybar Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


My aim is to first help clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their goals. Then, I aim to provide evidence based interventions to equip them with the tools necessary to help them feel stronger, and empowered to face life's challenges.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Claudio Barrientos

Claudio Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I emphasize awareness—stepping back from automatic reactions and relating differently to difficult thoughts and feelings—while keeping our work action-oriented and aligned with your values and goals.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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Veronica Watford

Veronica Watford

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I help people build better relationships with God, self and others. I have a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling. I have over 30 years experience in the field. I have been licensed for 12 years. I have worked with ages 4 - 104. My specialty areas are Christian Counseling, relationship counseling, self-esteem, anxiety, mild depression, adjustment to life challenges, grief/loss, marital, pre-marital, communication and parenting. I have been married with children for 37 plus years.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Eslinger

Ruth Eslinger

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I know how hard it is to learn to talk about difficult things. That made me want to help others learn to do the same. I started by volunteering at rape crisis and domestic violence shelters. When I was at these places I did outreach in the community and ran support groups for both. For a time, I took rape crisis hospital calls to support people who had come in for sexual assault exams. This work that taught me to be comfortable talking about anything, at any time, with anyone. I have worked with all types of individuals from ages 12 and up. My first Masters was an intensive dive into Human Rights. My second Masters was in Counseling so I could work with individuals to help them beyond the crisis moments. My passion is to help people progress towards healing.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Ashleigh Brooks

Ashleigh Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is person-centered and practical, helping you feel supported while also giving you tools you can use in your everyday life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Shaakira Simmonds

Shaakira Simmonds

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“She specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Grace Golay

Grace Golay

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Grace works with individuals and couples who want to use therapy as a space to explore who they are beyond their defenses, their worries, and their insecurities.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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.