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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in North Carolina

Access mental health support across North Carolina with Aetna coverage, where sessions start at $0 copay. Connect with 2,798 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual care tailored to your needs.

Sara ElMakawy

Sara ElMakawy

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Creating an environment for my clients to feel connected, recognized and supported is integral to my role as a therapist.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Hamilton

James Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Forest City, NC


“My approach to counseling involves use of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered focusing on empowering the individual becoming the best version of self...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ashley Lanier

Ashley Lanier

Therapist

Virtual • Clayton, NC


“A client can expect to get tools to help cope with life stressors. I spend time exploring cause for current problems and forming solutions.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Mia Jamison

Mia Jamison

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a counselor with 12 years of experience supporting adults navigating substance use, recovery, and co-occurring mental health challenges.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vivian Henry-Ajudua

Vivian Henry-Ajudua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I use a complete approach to patient care, with emphasis on providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on the mind-body connection.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Keya Dunn

Keya Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to build strong therapeutic relationships with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Snodgrass

Melissa Snodgrass

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a supportive, compassionate, nonjudgmental space that is open, safe, and even includes humor when it feels helpful.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Taij Johnson

Taij Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is very client centered. I make every effort to meet the individuals that I counsel where they are...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Miranda Sharp

Miranda Sharp

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a licensed therapist in North Carolina with over five years of experience supporting military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aziza Jones Owusu

Aziza Jones Owusu

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to be warm, collaborative and empowering, but I'm not afraid to gently challenge when it's needed.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Katherine Della Rocco

Dr. Katherine Della Rocco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My primary focus is medication management, and I provide basic therapy only as part of an ongoing medication‐focused treatment plan.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Rebecca Campbell

Rebecca Campbell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Asheville, NC


“I typically use a combination of talk therapy, humor, expressive arts, mind-body approaches, and trauma informed techniques.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Anes

Shannon Anes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I provide telehealth psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults in North Carolina, combining medication management and supportive psychotherapy...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Benita Lewis

Dr. Benita Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alamance, NC


“I support individuals, couples, families, groups and congregations in managing or adapting to loss, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, unemployment/underemployment and crises of faith.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Patton

Rachel Patton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NC


“I will always maintain a confidential, judgment-free space, supportive space that is challenging but comforting...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Alexis Jackson

Alexis Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in maternal mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, and guiding families through life's transitions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sairah Ansari

Sairah Ansari

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches to help you achieve your goals and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Meriah Ward

Dr. Meriah Ward

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create safe, inclusive spaces for healing and self-understanding through evidence-based care that goes beyond symptoms to address the whole person.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelcey Nichols

Kelcey Nichols

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Authenticity is essential to my therapy approach. In our sessions, you decide what works for your lifestyle.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Nicole Korell

Nicole Korell

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I’m a Raleigh-based licensed clinical mental health therapist offering services across North Carolina. I work with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anxiety management, emotional resilience, and relationship building.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Schumacher

Leah Schumacher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, NC


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of North Carolina. I began my journey into social work and counseling after being honorably discharged from the US Army in 2006. Due to a lengthy combat tour overseas in Iraq, I was able to gain firsthand knowledge and understanding about the devastating effects Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Close friends of mine were irrevocably changed before my eyes, and I needed to understand why that transition took place. I utilized my G.I. Bill and obtained my Master’s Degree. I have been in the social work field for over eight years, working in various settings: veteran’s programs, residential treatment facilities for youth, outpatient treatment and a substance abuse treatment facility. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care.


My belief is that real change can occur in one’s life when they work with a therapist who is genuine and unbiased; someone who has a desire to see others moving forward and living their lives to the fullest. It would be a true honor to be that individual for you or your loved one.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Crystal Robinson

Crystal Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My job is to create a warm, trustworthy, nonjudgmental and professional relationship that will allow you to communicate freely and openly.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jim Gibson

Jim Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I'm a cognitive behavioral therapist primarily which pays close attention to how we interpret events, feel about them ultimately respond.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Rachel Suddarth

Rachel Suddarth

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I earned my trauma focused therapy (TF-CBT) certification in 2012, which has allowed me to become skilled at working with individuals who have experienced trauma...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Stiles

Charles Stiles

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that true change doesn't come from shame or self-rejection, but from learning to meet ourselves—our feelings, flaws, and fears—with honesty and compassion.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Donna Harvey

Donna Harvey

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am known to be very warm and empathetic in engaging clients. I have the ability to create a nonjudgmental and trusting environment that most clients feel safe in discussing personal issues.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Danielle Whittington

Danielle Whittington

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a therapist for the past 18 years I have dedicated my life to being the best at helping people go from stuck to thriving, anxious to calm, hopeless to hopeful.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rosemary Anderson

Rosemary Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I practice trauma-informed CBT while integrating feminist, culturally, and spiritually relevant approaches, combined with a solution-focused, problem-solving perspective to help you navigate challenges and build practical strategies for growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mike Racki

Mike Racki

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Mike's mission is to help you heal and transform your life, create a sense of balance and wholeness, and realize your full potential.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmine Johnson

Jasmine Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Garner, NC


“Jasmine specializes with individuals and families that have experienced crisis and or trauma. She has a passion for helping individuals shift their pain, pressures, and past into something beautiful and meaningful.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Summer Estes

Summer Estes

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I work non-pathologizingly, viewing symptoms as meaningful signals rather than problems to be fixed.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Stress management
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

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Beth Chippendale-Katona

Beth Chippendale-Katona

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I bring authenticity, humor, and compassion into our work together while creating a space where you can openly explore challenges without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Cylleria Johnson

Cylleria Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“What makes my practice unique is the way in which I combine neurofeedack and the BAUD, which are brain-based interventions, with talk therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Melissa Gritz

Melissa Gritz

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“With a passion for helping clients achieve authentic growth and wellness, and over 30 years of experience in human services, my approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, compassion, and collaboration.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Deahdra Letterlough

Deahdra Letterlough

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My treatment consists of holistic and strength-based approaches for emotional healing. These among other evidence-based modalities ensure individuals are provided knowledge and resources to meet psychological and physiological needs.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Plano

Sarah Plano

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to therapy is client-centered, supportive, and practical. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Daima Morales

Daima Morales

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Mooresville, NC


“My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I believe that each person's story is unique...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Lauren Blue

Lauren Blue

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about my work with individuals who have a history of trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, mood-disorders, and BPD.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradford Hill

Bradford Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“I show up in every session with the intent of connecting from a place of authenticity, empathy, and mindfulness.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Andrea Hayes

Dr. Andrea Hayes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fayetteville, NC


“I aspire to help my clients tap into their inner strength and acknowledge their responsibility for their treatment and success.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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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