Aetna Therapists in Pennsylvania

Accessing therapy covered by Aetna insurance can simplify and reduce the cost of therapy, helping you find therapist that fits your budget. With 669 verified therapists in Pennsylvania 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.

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Philadelphia

Availability updated: 4/6/2026

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Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I have a deep passion for understanding the human experience and supporting individuals as they overcome the barriers that prevent them from becoming their ideal selves. With nearly eight years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, parents, and guardians from diverse backgrounds. My work has focused on helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, relationship issues, and negative thought patterns. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore, grow, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
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Humorous
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Fertility & Reproduction Issues
Perinatal Mental Health
Women's Issues
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Hi! I’m Brianna Serrano, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in PA and NJ with specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). My background includes over a decade of experience in various settings in healthcare as both a mental health professional and medical social worker with a deep commitment to supporting others through life's most challenging moments. Throughout my career in healthcare settings, I've walked alongside individuals and families facing illness, loss and major transitions- experiences that taught me the value of presence, compassion and the incredible strength people hold even in times of struggle. My certification in Perinatal Mental Health allows me to provide specialized care in supporting individuals and families through the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Whether you're navigating fertility challenges, birth trauma, perinatal loss, or adjusting to the profound identity shift of becoming a parent, you deserve a space where your experience is honored and your voice is heard.
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
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Hello! I’m Ally (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It can be difficult to navigate all the changes and pressures that come with being a teen or an adult. You might feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck during a life transition, or just not like yourself. These challenges can make it hard to feel confident or connected in your daily life. Whether you're managing stress, developing coping skills, or exploring who you are, therapy can be a supportive space to gain clarity and feel more grounded. I’m here to walk alongside you as you work through what’s holding you back. I use a collaborative, warm, and direct approach, respecting that you’re the expert on your own life. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths based therapy. With the right support I believe you can grow more in tune with your emotions and find the right coping skills that genuinely work for you. You deserve a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to be yourself.
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Solution oriented

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Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi there! I'm a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you move toward a healthier, more hopeful future. My own early life experiences have shaped my passion for supporting others, giving me a deep understanding of the challenges children, teens, and families face—especially around conflict, abuse, isolation, and rejection. As well as the long lasting effects these have on adults that did not have the opportunity to address them sooner.
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Open-minded
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Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
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I am Lali Binder, LPC, a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, process difficult experiences, and build healthy coping skills. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, I help individuals and families improve communication, increase resilience, and create lasting positive change in their daily lives.
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Addiction
Anxiety
I’ve been license in the state of Pennsylvania to practice counseling. I receive my masters degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the years, I have been involved in helping men develop skills to remain non-abusive worked in substance-abuse treatment and currently enjoy collaborative care with primary care, physicians as well as private practice.
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Direct
Intelligent

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ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
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I am a licensed therapist who brings over seven years of experience helping individuals navigate life's struggles. I recently joined the Grow platform to be able to help more people. My childhood and compassion for others led me to be a therapist. This journey involved unexpected detours and new life experiences. I am accepting and understanding of the differences that make us unique and enrich our world. I am a helper by nature and dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. My greatest joy as a therapist is when clients achieve insight into what is holding them back. I will strive to assist you in finding your answers to life's struggles with compassion and honesty. We can work together to make positive changes in your life. I will support you on your journey to a better life. Juggling family and work can feel overwhelming. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burdened by everyday tasks? Sometimes, navigating daily life and the unexpected seems like more than we can handle. There is help; reaching out is the first step to feeling better.
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Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Women's Issues
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Hi! I'm Danielle and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Masters at Bryn Mawr College of Social Work and have been practicing for 7 years. For the past 5 years, I have worked full time in a school setting helping children who struggle with mental health issues, emotional regulation, and peer conflicts. I am passionate about helping children and adolescents regulate their emotions, learn coping skills, and develop a positive self-esteem. I also enjoy counseling women as they navigate transitions, relationships, and discovering their identity.
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Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
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My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
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Anger Management
Anxiety
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
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Hi there! I am a big sports fan who loves spending time with family, sharing laughter, and enjoying great food. Music and outdoor activities are two of my favorite things. I’m always eager to learn something new and love starting my days early. Helping others reach their full potential and witnessing those ah-ha moments truly inspires me. You’ll often catch me embarrassing my family with my corny dad jokes or dance moves. I’ve worked in a variety of therapeutic settings as a school counselor, acute therapist, and suicide prevention therapist. My lifelong motto is, "do your best so you can give your best."
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Humorous
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Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my Master's degree from Mount Aloysius College in 2021. I have been practicing counseling for 7 years. My specialty is helping individuals struggling with substance abuse disorder as well as individuals struggling mental illness such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. I strive to help individuals gain insight into their struggles and become the best version of themselves.
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Empowering
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Challenging

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Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Pennsylvania. I have been in the field for over sixteen years, and licensed for more than ten. In that time, I have accumulated clinical experience working with adolescents, emerging adults and adults. My training and experience are grounded in implementing Cognitive Therapy strategies, developing skills from the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy model, and conceptualizing from a Trauma Informed lens.
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Solution oriented
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Open-Minded
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Grief
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Do you feel lost on your path? Our life's journey is not always as clear as we would like it to be. We find ourselves in doubt and unsure - sometimes about work or family life or our romantic relationships. As we hurry through life fulfilling multiple roles, we can lose touch with our authentic Self and symptoms of depression may appear. Valleys are a natural part of everyone's life but you do not need to suffer through these alone. I will be here for you, to listen and give you the safe space to figure things out. It is often in the hard times that we grow the most. I am here for you.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented

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ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience working with youth, adolescents, and young adults. I believe therapy works best when clients feel understood, respected, and supported. I strive to create a space where individuals can feel safe being themselves while learning skills to navigate life's challenges. I am bilingual and provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
VirtualAvailable
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Intelligent
Direct
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Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Self Esteem
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Hello, my name is Geovanni Charles and I am a Licensed Practical Counselor in the state of PA. Originally from New York with a Caribbean background, I saw many instances growing up where mental health was at play, without many people aware of the extent it influenced everyone. My vision is one where mental health can be appreciated and provided to all, because we all have a right to be given help, especially when it comes to health. My mission is to help bridge that gap and provide mental health access to everyone, regardless of their class or status.
VirtualAvailable
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Anxiety
Career Counseling
Men's Issues
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I work with men who think deeply, care a lot, and feel worn down by demands of modern life. You may be managing stress that shows up across multiple areas—career, relationships, identity, spirituality. Part of you wants things to be different, while another part feels unsure. This isn't a problem, but a starting point. We move at a pace that respects where you are and recognizes that progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to be therapeutic. You're taking that first step toward a life that feels not only manageable, but meaningful.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

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Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
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The journey of healing begins with a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust and mutual respect. My worldview and core values determine my approach to therapy and engaging with you. I strongly believe in a holistic approach to therapy: I consider the art and science of healing to support the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. I have decades of rich and varied life experiences which inform my practice. I have worked in schools with children as an educator with a great understanding of human development, I am a grass-roots level community development social worker and a mental health clinician in community behavioral health.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Direct
Empowering
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Intelligent
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Solution oriented
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LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
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Immediate openings beginning January 1st. I have provided therapy for the past twenty years with clients who identify as LGBTQAI+. During these critical times my exclusive focus is treating the LGBTQAI+ community and a special compassion for transgender people. I treat adults within the LGBTQAI+ who suffer from depression and anxiety; PTSD and Complex PTSD, ASD, ADHD and other forms of trauma; co dependency, coming out and transitioning, relationships and family issues. I also specialize in the treatment of Dissociative Disorders. My main modalities are IFS informed therapy, narrative therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), trauma-informed therapies and traditional psychotherapy. I find re processing of trauma (EMDR) most effective of therapies for deep healing work of trauma. I provide individual therapy for adults age 18 to 80. I also support and am familiar with 12 step recovery.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Challenging
Empowering
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Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
Hi My Name is Vanessa. I am from the greater Philadelphia area. Prior to becoming a clinician, I worked extensively in social work. That work sparked a desire for me to support individuals with developing internal resources, while exercising social supports. I believes that success happens when individuals and families can match the support they receive with healthy lifestyle choices, self-care, and coping skills.
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Challenging
Humorous
Open-Minded
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Anger Management
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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My roles have included case management, management, and professional counseling. The numerous professional opportunities I have experienced with various populations has allowed me to find a place to dedicate myself to a career of serving exceptional individuals and working with numerous health care providers in the community. My approach is holistic and refers to the whole-person rather than focusing on specific ailments, although topic specific symptoms will also be addressed and discussed as necessary.
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Solution oriented
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Anxiety
Domestic Violence
Trauma and PTSD
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Do you feel overwhelmed these days? Are you constantly trying to strike a balance between the demands of work and parenting or co-parenting, while also managing your health, housework, and perhaps other demands? In your family, does the caretaking always fall to you? Are you experiencing depression and anxiety in reaction to either a past trauma and/or burnout from stress? I work with women who are experiencing what I like to call "multiple-role fatigue". I have experience in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma-related stress disorders common to women who face an ever-mounting load of responsibilities in a complex society, where being a mother or a caretaker often comes with diverse challenges and responsibilities. I also like to work with clients on their recovery from trauma. With this in mind, I incorporate various treatment modalities, where healing and recovery can take place through a combination of compassionate conversation, active listening, homework assignments journaling, mindfulness, self-reflection, cognitive behavior therapy, grief counseling, boundary setting and trauma-informed care. I also offer a faith-based support, where clients seeking a Christian approach are welcome. I like to form a supportive alliance with caregivers to help them navigate the demands of parenting a child or children with higher needs. I focus on parental needs, and I work with clients using evidence-based techniques to empower them to achieve balance and experience lasting well-being. For parents, I'm a big advocate of self-care, and I help my clients learn to nurture themselves in a sustainable way to avoid burnout. I also believe that parents need to feel seen and heard, and the stress of parenting cannot be overemphasized. Forming a partnership with parents, giving them a forum in which they feel consistently supported in a compassionate and non-judgmental way, therefore, is one of my top priorities as a therapist.
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Intelligent
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Open-Minded
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Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
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Hello, I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. I have been a therapist for twenty years and in the Human Services Field for 30 plus years. I like to work with trauma clients, and feel I can help people get through their traumatic issues. I am a Doctor of Psychology and have worked more than 10 years in Drug and Alcohol, with families and children and Mental Health. I also have a Masters in Counseling and two undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Special Education.
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Solution oriented
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Empowering
Humorous
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Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
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I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues. My background includes providing counseling in various settings, such as schools, autism centers, pre-schools, juvenile justice programs, and residential group homes for youth in CYS custody. I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from Pennsylvania State University. I pride myself on being a personable counselor who easily establishes rapport with clients. I focus on being person-centered, actively listening, and genuinely caring about each individual’s journey. I encourage honesty and patience throughout the counseling process. I am excited to begin your journey toward healing and the therapeutic process of counseling. Together, we will create a personalized treatment plan to help you navigate the tough issues in your life with grace.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Intelligent
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Anxiety
Depression
Personality Disorders
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I'm Ben Northrup, a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with strength and self-compassion. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychosis treatment, helping family members of individuals with symptoms of psychosis, and support for anxiety and depression. I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Lock Haven University and have worked in a range of clinical settings—including group homes, partial hospitalization programs, women’s centers, and community-based mental health. These experiences have shaped my client-centered, practical, and empathetic approach to therapy. Therapy sessions with me tend to feel more casual in nature and use everyday language (no psychological jargon). While therapy is a serious matter and we will talk about serious subjects, it should never be a time that either of us dread. I believe in taking time to learn about, or help you discover, hobbies and parts of life that you enjoy. I take time to help you develop more personalized coping skills and problem solve using your strengths. So, whether you're feeling overwhelmed, seeking tools to manage emotions, or navigating complex mental health challenges, I'm here to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
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Coping Skills
Depression
LGBTQ
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My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.
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Frequently asked questions

Why filter by Pennsylvania rather than a city like Philadelphia?

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

Will my therapist take Aetna?

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.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a therapist that focuses on a specific issue?

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.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

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.

What happens during the first therapy session?

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.