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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Tennessee

Access mental health support across Tennessee with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 1,043 licensed providers. With copays ranging from $0-$40, sessions available in-person or virtually, and many providers offering free consultations, you can start your care journey today.

Josh Cochran

Josh Cochran

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients describe me as calm, relatable, and easy to talk to — someone who listens without judgment and helps you make sense of what's going on in your world.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Karen Kearby

Karen Kearby

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am interactive, engaged, and provide unconditional positive regard to create a safe environment for expression and exploration.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Amber Williams

Amber Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I prefer a client-centered approach, encouraging each client to play an active part in their treatment.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nancy Edwards

Nancy Edwards

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Henderson, TN


“I became a therapist because I wanted to be the therapist I never had, and I have always been passionate about seeing people overcome challenges to embrace their full, true self.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Charles Noel

Charles Noel

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My focus is on helping you feel safe enough to face what has been hard, and supported enough to move through it.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Hill

Rachel Hill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Murfreesboro, TN


“I treat the whole person not a diagnosis. I think outside of the box and provide education, treatment options, and support each person in obtaining their optimal level of mental health.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heather Gregg

Heather Gregg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care to adolescents and adults. Value building a trusting therapeutic relationship and meeting clients where they are. I use both medication and supportive therapy to help clients manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, and life transitions. Believing that healing happens when people feel heard, understood, and empowered to take steps toward change at their own pace.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisa Gitan

Elisa Gitan

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi, I'm Elisa Gitan, a therapist and acupuncturist based out of Nashville, TN. I completed my degree at University of Denver, followed by specialized training in forensics and trauma. I studied with Dr. Robert Hare, the expert in psychopaths which inspired me to work with trauma victims.

I am also hold a Masters of Science in Oriental medicine. I have a strong medical knowledge and interest in integrating mind body therapies.

I believe we are meant to expand and grow throughout the course of our lives. I enjoy helping others overcome barriers and harness their personal power and strengths, to live quality lives.

As an expert in the trauma field, I offer science backed approaches and treatments. Focusing on your own resiliency and strengths, I treat therapy as a collaborative process.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Robert Buhrow

Robert Buhrow

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I use a pragmatic Solution Focus approach to motivate change. Specific Evidence Based skills are taught and practiced.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Wing Sum Tam

Wing Sum Tam

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach is gentle and steady, offering space for old wounds to soften, new patterns to emerge, and your voice to come forward with clarity.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lenise Murrell

Lenise Murrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


Hi! I'm a dual-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, with 6 years working as an APRN with adults. My focus is ADHD, anxiety, and depression, you know, the stuff that shows up in daily life and makes everything feel harder than it should. I handle psychiatric evaluations and medication management, and I actually enjoy the process of figuring out what works for you, not just what works in general.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Khamaria Wright

Khamaria Wright

Therapist

Virtual • La Vergne, TN


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for 8 years. I want to make sure that clients feel comfortable and open when meeting with me. I believe that building rapport is what creates a strong therapeutic alliance which is important to me.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tara Seay

Tara Seay

Therapist

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“My goal is to work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Ashley Sharpe

Ashley Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am laid back and client centered in my approach. I am good at providing a safe space for clients to grow and meet their goals.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Jamshid Khoshnoodi

Dr. Jamshid Khoshnoodi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


Unresolved childhood trauma, neglect, and attachment wounds can turn into long-lasting mental health conditions in adulthood.

As a mental health professional with many years of biomedical research experience, I have a deeper understanding of the neuro-developmental mechanisms underlying trauma, addiction, and mental health disorders. I specialize in diagnosing and treating complex traumas, attachment disorders, addictive behaviors, Autism, and personality disorders.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte

Gabriela Aguirre-Iriarte

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


Hi! I am Gabriela. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 28 years of experiece serving children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in treating symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and teens.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Russell Calame

Russell Calame

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Memphis, TN


“My practice is built on fostering deeply connected, authentic relationships with my clients, drawing on shared human experiences...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Steven Estes

Steven Estes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Smyrna, TN


I believe that meaningful change happens in the context of safe, authentic relationships. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges, my goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and challenged in ways that promote lasting growth.

I earned my Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and work with adults, couples, and families. While relationships are a primary area of focus, I also work with individuals facing attachment wounds, overwhelming stress, emotional disconnection, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Rather than simply helping you manage symptoms, I want to help you understand what is driving them so meaningful change becomes possible.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Amy J Gartner

Amy J Gartner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“I became a therapist because therapy changed my own life and I know how powerful it is to finally feel seen and understood.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“My approach to counseling is meeting patients where they are to work on those goals that are important to you while challenging you to achieve all you can to be your best self.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Mark Upton

Mark Upton

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that most concerns can be turned into successes, if all parties are willing to put in the work to make the changes happen.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tenikka Denard

Tenikka Denard

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 10 years and specialize in helping people reclaim their lives by healing from the pain of trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am trained as a clinical mental health counselor with additional specializations in play therapy and trauma focused work. I work with all populations from preteen into adulthood.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Folasade Ogunsanya

Folasade Ogunsanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tennessee


“My ultimate goal as a practitioner is to provide you professional skills in managing my patients' treatment with empathy and compassion.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina McNeil

Regina McNeil

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I believe that the stress and pain you're carrying has a story, and that understanding it is the first step toward changing it.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Christine Polk

Christine Polk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jackson, TN


“Pain can be emotional, physical or spiritual and sometimes we need to talk about it, process it and allow the Lord to heal those deep places of hurt.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Karen Black

Karen Black

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“It is so very important to me as a therapist to create a counseling environment that is inviting, relaxed, and a place where clients can be still...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Carolyn Davis

Carolyn Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I am passionate about helping people build resilience, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Korlu McCainster

Korlu McCainster

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can be fully yourself. I move at your pace and honor your boundaries, believing strongly in your capacity for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Cindy Mancini

Dr. Cindy Mancini

Psychologist

Virtual • Tennessee


“For over 25 years I've been helping individuals, couples, and families find their best path forward.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Ashley Mathes

Ashley Mathes

Therapist

Virtual • Jackson, TN


I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient services. I am seasoned in working with depression, anxiety, attachment and relationships, self-esteem and identity building and trauma.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrina Hall

Katrina Hall

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“Clients are able to be heard, without judgement, and to walk away from each session with insight into their own lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Candice Reid

Candice Reid

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I seek to de-stigmatize mental healthcare within marginalized communities and provide a refuge where you can begin your journey to alignment.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Lowe

Amber Lowe

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental space where real change can begin, using a compassionate and direct approach tailored to your unique needs.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Alexis Fleming

Alexis Fleming

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


A lot of the people I work with look like they’re holding life together on the outside, but inside they’re carrying the weight of experiences that never really had space to be processed. As a licensed therapist, with several years of experience helping people heal from the most painful and debilitating life experiences, I believe true healing begins when you finally feel safe again.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Brittany Buchanan

Brittany Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's of Science in Social Work from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have over 13 years of experience helping adults, teens, children and families in the midst of significant life transitions. I have worked within child welfare, family homelessness, psychiatric hospital care, school, and tele-heath settings. In my practice, I help adolescents and adults overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other life issues.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamara Johnson

Tamara Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Memphis, TN


“Using evidence based guidelines as well as an integrative approach to provide safe and holistic mental health care, I provide medication management, individual therapy, and wellness recommendations.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Connor Anderson

Connor Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brentwood, TN


“My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgemental space where people can explore these significant experiences.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Emily Litzow

Emily Litzow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nashville, TN


“My primary focus and speciality is working with the perinatal population (before, during, and after pregnancy)...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Alexandra Vasilyuk-Kelly

Alexandra Vasilyuk-Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • Nashville, TN


“Through this integrated approach, we not only address what is present in the moment, but what is stored in your body by way of trauma or past hurts that might be affecting your day-to-day life.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Greg Hill

Greg Hill

Therapist

Virtual • Tennessee


“I have a particular passion for working with individuals who experience ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, as well as those impacted by trauma or chronic stress.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, 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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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.