Aetna Therapists in Massachusetts

Accessing therapy covered by Aetna insurance can simplify and reduce the cost of therapy, helping you find therapist that fits your budget. With 347 verified therapists in Massachusetts accepting Aetna, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy to address concerns like anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified provider listed below is open to new clients and has upcoming availability, making it easier to connect with a therapist who meets your needs within the scope of your Aetna plan.

Availability updated: 8/23/2026

Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+5
I live and work in a remote wilderness area of Utah. I have over 15 years of experience working in community mental health in various settings and residential treatment. For many years I was a clinical supervisor. I consider myself a Shepard, helping others find their way. We all have so much value and yet so many things can interfere with our ability to find wholeness and happiness. I specialize in helping you to discover your gifts and move forward in a more positive way.
Available
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Depression
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+7
Hello! My name is Nai and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. People seek therapy for many reasons. Whether you are new to therapy or you have tried therapy more than once, I hope you will give it another try! Some people come to therapy knowing what they want to focus on, while others are not so sure, which is okay! Wherever you are on your journey, therapy is a place where you and I can collaborate and explore what you hope to gain from therapy. If you are open to this process, please schedule an appointment with me today.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in individual therapy with adults. I have a particular passion for working with Gen Z and millenial adults facing the unique challenges of their generations. I believe a healing therapeutic relationship starts with presenting my authentic self, because trust is the foundation of our work together. I use a trauma-informed approach based on your needs to help you navigate identity and relationships, heal from hurt, and cultivate a kind relationship with yourself. I draw from many modalities and my creativity as a fine artist, often using EMDR, psychodynamic technique, and mindfulness. Whatever you may be facing, we will walk together in your journey toward joy, healing, and peace.
Available

Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Foster Care/Adoption
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
+6
I provide a warm, supportive, and trauma-informed space for teens and adults working through the impact of difficult relationships and painful life experiences. This includes healing from relationships with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, caregivers, partners, or ex-partners, as well as the confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, and relationship struggles that often grow from those experiences. I work with adoptees across the lifespan as they explore identity, belonging, attachment, grief and loss, family relationships, reunification experiences, and the complex emotions that can accompany adoption. As well, I support biological and adoptive parents navigating parenting stress, attachment concerns, family transitions, and the emotional realities of caring for one's children across the lifespan. I also provide support for individuals coping with medical trauma, chronic illness, difficult healthcare experiences, and the emotional toll that medical challenges can have on daily life, relationships, and feelings of safety in the body. Therapy offers a space to better understand long-standing patterns, rebuild trust in yourself, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, relational, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through feeling seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
Hi there! My name is Lauren, and I'm glad you're here. I am a licensed mental health counselor from Massachusetts. I work with adolescents and young adults who are struggling to find their voice. We go through big changes throughout our lives and that can be scary. I strive to create a space where individuals can explore who they are and build their self-confidence.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Postpartum
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hi, I’m Casey, an LICSW offering warm, trauma-informed therapy for adults across Massachusetts. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, parenting stress, trauma, or major life transitions. My approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative—I meet you where you are, without judgment or pressure. Whether you’re adjusting to postpartum changes, healing from past experiences, or struggling to feel grounded day to day, therapy with me is a space to slow down and make sense of what you’re carrying. Together, we’ll build insight and real-life tools that help you feel more regulated, confident, and connected—both to yourself and the life you’re trying to live.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+3
Hello! I am Kierstyn Mao, a licensed mental health counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist. I utilize arts modalities to promote embodiment and work through trauma at a somatic level. My creative directives help to promote psychological flexibility and positive change. Each session is anchored by ACT and CBT principles that are evidence-based and effective. In sessions, we may address themes of relational trauma, depression, identity, self-esteem, and anxiety. My goal is to provide an inclusive and anti-oppressive experience that puts the client in control of their treatment. If you thrive with transparency and structured directives, we could be a great therapeutic fit.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+9
Over the years I have successfully treated a wide variety of mental health concerns including stress, chronic depression, LGBTQ+, grief/loss, stress management, relationship issues, substance use, and career/life goals. If you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or panic attacks, let's get to the bottom of it! Self doubt, low motivation? We got this! Every individual, couple, and family that I have had the honor to work with is unique and has their own specific needs. Because of this, you can expect custom treatment planning with measurable goals and activities. I primarily utilize a strengths-based approach, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered, and mindfulness. I ensure I meet clients where they are at to help them achieve their goals, giving them a safe space to heal.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
+9
Greetings! I have been supporting individuals, families, and couples with various mental health challenges as a licensed clinical social worker, social work intern, and therapist for more than 13 years. My clients appreciate my practical approach to help them get the results that they want to see in their life, work, and relationships. I can help you in the areas of work, family, personal identity, relationships, and much more.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Autism
Depression
LGBTQ
+8
I provide an all-gender affirming, warm and non-judgemental approach that blends components of CBT, ACT, and narrative therapies to help you reconnect with your values, heal from the past, and create more peace in everyday life. I aim to bring a healthy balance of optimism and realism into each session. I’m especially passionate about supporting clients who are navigating gender identity, healing from religious trauma, or facing neurodivergence-centered challenges in relationships. I have extensive training in mental health support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and can help to confirm or challenge self-diagnosis in 2-3 sessions. I enjoy helping people strategize for self accomodation and advocacy around their neurodivergence. I see therapy as a partnership where we create space for both reflection and action. Together, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, develop practical tools for change, and work toward a life that feels more aligned and authentic.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
+7
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, working in various setting including hospitals, primary care offices, group therapy settings, and individual therapy. I received my BS in Art Therapy from Lesley University in 2012, and later went on to receive my Master of Social Work at Westfield State University in 2018. During my time at Westfield State University, I was selected and participated in the Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Fellowship where I received additional focused training on the intersection between mental and physical health on individual wellbeing. I have a passion in working with individuals who are seeking to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, and focus my practice on viewing the individual from a holistic lens that prioritizes both mental and physical health.
VirtualAvailable
Humorous
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
+3
Hi! I'm Rhiannon Jackson LMHC , ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS NO MORE WAITLIST........a dedicate therapist passionate about helping people navigates life's challenges, with a focus on CBT and trauma- informed care I create a safe collaborative space where you can grow and heal. I specialize in ADHD and other neurodivergences gambling/addiction, Trauma, anxiety and other stresses that can be a part of everyday life. My approach is warm and collaborative as the client should always be the priority in any therapeutic setting. My goal is a compassionate space where healing and progress go hand and hand.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I'm Eileen. I like to say I work with Humans. I work with people from birth to death, with any life experience, with any and all traumas, with any and all diagnoses. Anything can happen to any of us, and we are in this journey, adventure of life, together. I'm here to listen, to learn, and to explore different ways of acting and reacting and understanding situations. I'm here as a support to help you meet your goals, and to improve your quality of life, together.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Grief
+2
Hi! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. I received my MSW from Boston College, and has 8 years of experience working in the mental health and substance use field. I help adults who struggle with fear, self-control, and substance use disorders to challenge their fears, manage their lives, and improve their mental well being.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Parenting
+9
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe that mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you are going. I am here as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in practice since 2012, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, and parenting. I am proud of you for taking the first step towards therapy. Change can be hard and taking this first step is not always easy. I aim to provide a safe, judgment free space to anyone looking for help and wanting positive change. We will address your thoughts and feelings at a pace that works best for you. My therapy style is supportive, reassuring, accepting, and genuine. In our therapeutic relationship, I will provide tools you need to reach your goals. You will do all the heavy lifting, but I will be here to support and encourage change.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
+8
Hi! I'm a bicultural, bilingual independently license clinical social worker. I received my Masters Degree from Simmons University in 2016. I have 10 years of experience doing outpatient individual, group and family therapy. Most of my work has been focused on trauma processing, grief processing and improving symptoms of anxiety and depression. I have taught clients many self-regulation skills and body focused relaxation techniques to help improve their mood, sleep and quality of life.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
+8
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My work is guided by attachment-based, systemic, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches, helping clients better understand their emotional patterns, relationships, and life experiences. I often work with people navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. Together, we focus on increasing self-awareness, improving emotional balance, and building healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Available
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Everyone deserves a safe and nurturing space to heal, grow, and be fully seen. I am honored to hold that space for you. The many roles I’ve carried throughout my life have shaped the therapist I am today—someone who understands that life is both beautiful and challenging, often at the same time. I know that life can be a beautiful struggle—full of complexity, growth, and challenge. My approach is holistic as I strive to provide a therapeutic experience that supports your unique journey. Utilizing my formal education, specialized training, and lived experiences, I am here to walk alongside you as you move through life’s obstacles and celebrations. Let’s talk about it. You don’t have to carry it alone.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+6
A warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and genuine approach guides my work. Humor, creativity, curiosity, and compassion all have a place in the process, alongside evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs and goals. My goal is to create a space where you can reflect openly, feel supported, deepen your understanding of yourself, and approach what you are carrying with greater care. My background includes experience as a school-based clinician, an outpatient therapist, and a pediatric behavioral health clinician within a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. Across these settings, I have supported children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity, relationships, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. These experiences have reinforced my belief that people are more than the challenges bringing them to therapy. Clients already carry strengths, knowledge, and resilience, and our work can help them reconnect with and build upon those parts of themselves.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Family Therapy
School Issues
+5
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and their families, providing a safe and supportive environment to uncover and address the root causes of their challenges. With over 30 years of experience as a Juvenile Probation Officer, High School Dean of Students, School Adjustment Counselor, and now as a Therapist, I bring a wealth of expertise to help you navigate these difficulties. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, or are a parent seeking guidance to support your child, I’m here to help you develop effective coping strategies and regain control over your life.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+5
Hi, I'm so glad that you've chosen to take this step to care for yourself. Are you an adult that is worried, experiencing a transition, or lacking motivation? Or perhaps you're a new college student or recent graduate struggling to adjust? If so, I might be the mental health counselor for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances, and women's issues. My practice is rooted in providing person-centered, compassionate and collaborative telehealth counseling tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Drawing from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT-informed strategies, ACT, and strength-based therapy, I guide my clients through their therapeutic journey with care, mindfulness, and humor.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+17
I provide a therapeutic space where clients feel deeply heard, understood, and supported — while also being gently challenged to grow. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, identity struggles, life transitions, and recurring emotional or relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My approach goes beyond surface-level conversations. Together, we explore the deeper emotional dynamics behind behaviors, relationship patterns, fears, and internal conflicts while also building practical tools for lasting change. Clients often describe my style as warm, emotionally attuned, insightful, and direct in a compassionate way. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be honest with themselves while also developing the clarity and confidence needed to move forward differently. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations in both English and Spanish, and I strive to create a culturally sensitive environment where clients feel genuinely understood. In addition to therapy services, I also offer immigration-related psychological evaluations and clinically appropriate Emotional Support Animal (ESA) assessments and letters as separate private-pay services outside of insurance coverage. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or trapped in repeating cycles — and leave with stronger self-awareness, healthier boundaries, and a renewed sense of direction.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
I’m Jose Garcia, LICSW, a bilingual therapist with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and substance use. Using a collaborative and solution-focused approach, I work with you to identify practical strategies and solutions, empowering you to make meaningful changes in your life. I focus on your strengths and goals to help you build resilience, develop coping skills, and create a path forward, while offering a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and healing.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Grief
Life Transitions
Spirituality
+8
Hi, I’m Ana, a Massachusetts-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Cambridge College and have over 11 years of experience supporting individuals through grief, trauma, and major life transitions. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, holistic, and supportive. I integrate talk therapy, mindfulness, emotional awareness, meaning-making, and mind-body practices to support healing, resilience, and personal growth. As a bilingual therapist, my native language is Spanish, and I am fluent in English. I strive to provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and supported.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
Life Transitions
+10
If you are an adult struggling with stress, life changes, depression or anxiety please reach out for assistance, My approach to counseling is based on each individual’s situation. I tend to focus on cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, solution focus and supportive therapy.You have made an important first step in getting help. Please feel free to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Massachusetts. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Massachusetts from Springfield to Cape Cod! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Massachusetts.

Yes! If you use Aetna you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Aetna you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.