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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Chester, VA

Seeking mental health care in Chester? Headway works directly with your Aetna insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs, with many sessions available for $0-$35. Find the right fit among 3,232 licensed providers with availability as soon as next day.

Kristin Sage

Kristin Sage

Therapist

Virtual • North Chesterfield, VA


“My mission is to meet client's where they are in their "walk of life" and help them with life's challenges by providing a kind, embracing, and understanding environment.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebekah Clauson

Rebekah Clauson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are battling an eating disorder on their journey to recovery.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dr. Paige Naylor

Dr. Paige Naylor

Psychologist

Virtual • Virginia


“Our physical and mental health are directly related. I take a holistic, patient centered approach to care by bringing attention to, and enhancing, the mind-body relationship.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Josephine Olson

Josephine Olson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


I have 15+ years in a variety of practice settings serving communities across Virginia and enjoy working with adults, teens, and children struggling with a variety of mental health and trauma related difficulties!

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Fisher

Gwendolyn Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Gwendolyn utilizes collaborative, positive regard, solutions-focused, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, mindfulness-based, and emotionally-focused approaches to meet clients where they are, and to promote a more meaningful life.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Cynthia Entrekin

Cynthia Entrekin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With the use of evidence-based techniques like EMDR, mindfulness, and CBT, therapy will provide you with the tools you need to overcome the challenges holding you back...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Jessica Eliacin

Jessica Eliacin

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ketola

Jessica Ketola

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Charlottesville, VA


I'm a licensed professional counselor with a Master's degree in Art Therapy and Family Therapy and over 15 years experience in the field. I specialize in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and postpartum issues. My approach incorporates training in Structural Family Therapy, Attachment Theory, EMDR, Parts Work, and Reiki, blending evidence-based practices with holistic care to support your healing journey.

Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Diedre Wade

Dr. Diedre Wade

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“Like the acacia tree that thrives in the harshest conditions, true mental toughness and resilience grow strongest through adversity.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Hambright

Jennifer Hambright

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in trauma. With that said trauma is different for everyone and trauma affects individuals in separate ways.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lashae Sykes

Lashae Sykes

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in emotional dysregulation, anger management, trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns, including aggression, treatment resistance, and risk-taking behaviors.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ine Saka

Ine Saka

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


I’m Ine Saka, PMHNP-BC, FNP, and founder of Empathy Wellness Center, currently serving Maryland and Virginia. As a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, integrating traditional psychiatry with wellness-focused approaches to support mind, body, and spirit.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Christy Hines

Christy Hines

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates a strengths-based approach in her work with clients.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
William McLemore

William McLemore

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I noticed that many veterans were more able to open up and process the traumas they had experienced with another veteran than with a non-veteran.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Sharon Arthur

Sharon Arthur

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I take a warm and affirming approach, sometimes direct and sometimes with humor or both, where I'm holding a safe space for you to process your emotions.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Amy Fox

Amy Fox

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen and understood, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are while we work toward meaningful, realistic change together.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Taiwan Piles

Dr. Taiwan Piles

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe therapy should be a liberating experience where you don't just survive but begin to truly thrive.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Marissa Branson

Marissa Branson

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am warm and compassionate, and my goal is help you feel empowered to navigate life's difficulties.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Tiffani Mauller

Tiffani Mauller

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


“Often seen as a nurturing caregiver, I came to understand through my work as a therapist that many people already hold the solutions they seek—they just need the right space and support to uncover them.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Krystal Shaner

Krystal Shaner

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia Beach, VA


“I truly value creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Ononobi

Cynthia Ononobi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in building a trusting, respectful partnership with my clients and their families, empowering them with education, support, and tools to help them achieve and maintain mental wellness.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Kisha L. Bowser

Kisha L. Bowser

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With a focus on trauma-informed care, I bring compassion, authenticity, and integrity to each session.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Masumeh Farchtchi

Masumeh Farchtchi

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe the stories we tell about ourselves are powerful. My job is to support persons in the amazing process of authoring themselves.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Alonda Callender

Alonda Callender

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I offer a compassionate place for individuals to sort through whatever is keeping them from experiencing life's best.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Priscilla Sweitzer

Priscilla Sweitzer

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My therapeutic style is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and rooted in the belief that each person has the capacity for growth and resilience.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Tiffany Straley

Tiffany Straley

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating compulsive thoughts, anxiety, depression, and the complex impact of trauma and abuse.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Blanca Estrada

Blanca Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My goal is to help my clients find a path to growth and healing. I focus on interventions that guide clients to feel calm, safe and internally connected, which can help them tolerate the unbearable emotions they have been carrying inside and...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samirawit Hailemariam

Samirawit Hailemariam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“Samirawit's approach to care is to providing a holistic, patient-centered, collaborative approach that empowers patients to achieve their highest potential for mental wellness.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Emma Reilly

Emma Reilly

Therapist

Virtual • Charlottesville, VA


I graduated from EVMS with my degree in Art Therapy and Counseling in 2016, and since then have worked with a variety of different people in many different settings. My approach is collaborative and eclectic - I feel we are all on a path of growth, healing, and self discovery and that therapy can truly help this process along.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Megan Hunt

Megan Hunt

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“With a deep background in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and life transitions, my approach emphasizes genuine compassion, respect, and customized care.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephen Kovacs

Stephen Kovacs

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My focus is assisting adults with navigating anxiety, panic, ADHD, and chronic stress with a practical, compassionate approach.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kimberly Williams

Kimberly Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I believe in my adult and couple clients to have the inner ability to make changes and live the life they want.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Darlene Smith

Darlene Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your goals. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Tramaine Jones

Tramaine Jones

Therapist

Virtual • Newport News, VA


“I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their experiences...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charnell Murphy

Charnell Murphy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Danville, VA


“My counseling style is welcoming and interactive. I believe in treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nina Jordan

Dr. Nina Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I aim to provide a safe, therapeutic environment that fosters open self-expression, self-exploration, and positive skill-building specially designed to contribute to your personal growth.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Ethan Nicholas

Ethan Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I view each person as the expert of their own life—and my role is to support, guide, and empower you...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Martha Eseh

Martha Eseh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Virginia


“I am very patient with my clients and will partner with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you and improve outcome.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Veronica Smith

Dr. Veronica Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Virginia


“I am a clinical social worker licensed with over 15 years of experience working as a therapist and substance abuse treatment counselor.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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