Aetna Therapists in Ashland City, TN
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Rebecca Horn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015 (Online Only)
Life is hard, and sometimes overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Let me help you process and develop the skills you need to begin living the life you desire and deserve. I specialize with the unique culture & needs of First Responders: Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Medical personnel & families. I work with individuals, 16 years +, couples, and families who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, OCD, or who want help recovering from trauma or PTSD. I currently only see clients via Telehealth -available for all Tennessee.
Life is hard, and sometimes overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Let me help you process and develop the skills you need to begin living the life you desire and deserve. I specialize with the unique culture & needs of First Responders: Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Medical personnel & families. I work with individuals, 16 years +, couples, and families who are facing challenges, struggling with conflict, anxiety, OCD, or who want help recovering from trauma or PTSD. I currently only see clients via Telehealth -available for all Tennessee.
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Sarah England
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you’ve lost your identity in being a mom? Do you struggle with parenting challenges or managing your growing list of responsibilities? Do you feel stuck in the cycle of stress, burnout, and decision fatigue? All of these things and more are an unfortunate side effect of parenthood and adulting in general. Whether you're a mom or a woman searching for direction, it’s time to put yourself first. Let’s start with therapy.
Do you feel like you’ve lost your identity in being a mom? Do you struggle with parenting challenges or managing your growing list of responsibilities? Do you feel stuck in the cycle of stress, burnout, and decision fatigue? All of these things and more are an unfortunate side effect of parenthood and adulting in general. Whether you're a mom or a woman searching for direction, it’s time to put yourself first. Let’s start with therapy.
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Michelle DeMent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years' counseling experience. With a genuine heart to help, warmth, and a sense of humor, my goal is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed and supportive environment. I specialize in children/adolescents and regularly meet with parents/guardians to discuss progress or concerns. I am also accustomed to working with military populations. Utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, my areas of clinical focus include stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, divorce, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years' counseling experience. With a genuine heart to help, warmth, and a sense of humor, my goal is to walk alongside my clients in a relaxed and supportive environment. I specialize in children/adolescents and regularly meet with parents/guardians to discuss progress or concerns. I am also accustomed to working with military populations. Utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, my areas of clinical focus include stress, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, divorce, low self-esteem, social/relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
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Crystal Nyhus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ashland City, TN 37015
Waitlist for new clients
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
Shah Rukh Khan - "Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life." I assist individuals, couples, and families in navigating, processing, healing, & overcoming complex life changes, traumas, or specific challenges that impact their lives. I also work with individuals struggling with new or existing TBIs in addition to aiding individuals in finding their purpose in life after major life changes. I have a direct approach with clients which often expedites a client's progress. Specifically, I use CBT, DBT, PCT, Solution Focused Therapy, & Gottman Method to help clients reach their goals.
Jennifer is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Jennifer is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
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Dr. Michelle Emery Blake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Tennessee and Indiana, with 11 years of professional practice experience and over 25 years in higher education. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. At present, much of my work occurs through online platforms: Grow, Headway, BetterHelp, and Calmerry.
I am licensed in Tennessee and Indiana, with 11 years of professional practice experience and over 25 years in higher education. I have experience in helping clients with coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. At present, much of my work occurs through online platforms: Grow, Headway, BetterHelp, and Calmerry.
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Laura Meadow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Hi My name is Laura Meadow. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am EMDR trained. I also use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Within the past 10 years my focus has been primarily on working with adult women ages 18 and up.
Hi My name is Laura Meadow. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. I am EMDR trained. I also use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Within the past 10 years my focus has been primarily on working with adult women ages 18 and up.
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Luke Delavergne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
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Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.
Have you lost your sense of purpose and feel like it is impossible to find it again? Do you find it impossible to trust others even though you yearn for a deeper connection with your loved ones? Have you noticed a big change in your child’s behavior and emotions and are unsure how to help? Are you just tired of being tired? There is hope, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I have experience working with a wide variety of populations, and I would love to help you start your healing journey.
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Brittney Ervin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Are you finding yourself feeling stuck? Maybe it’s a career, a relationship, the monotony of daily routines, or even feeling trapped internally. No matter how hard you try, you just cannot seem to move forward. This feeling is preventing you from growth, the ability to connect, and is most likely causing pain and confusion. Although these experiences are common, how we choose to deal with them is critical towards creating a meaningful and positive life. My desire is to help you discover that you are more than your problems and the roadblock that is in front of you can be moved with help.
Are you finding yourself feeling stuck? Maybe it’s a career, a relationship, the monotony of daily routines, or even feeling trapped internally. No matter how hard you try, you just cannot seem to move forward. This feeling is preventing you from growth, the ability to connect, and is most likely causing pain and confusion. Although these experiences are common, how we choose to deal with them is critical towards creating a meaningful and positive life. My desire is to help you discover that you are more than your problems and the roadblock that is in front of you can be moved with help.
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I understand that when you or your child are having a hard time, it affects the entire family and daily life. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who needs a therapist who will listen to your insight as their parent, or if you are a young adult struggling with family, school, work, or feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you don't feel like counseling has worked in the past and need a new approach to what you or your child is dealing with. Perhaps you are a looking for a counselor that will incorporate your faith. Whoever you are, you have come to the right place.
I understand that when you or your child are having a hard time, it affects the entire family and daily life. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who needs a therapist who will listen to your insight as their parent, or if you are a young adult struggling with family, school, work, or feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you don't feel like counseling has worked in the past and need a new approach to what you or your child is dealing with. Perhaps you are a looking for a counselor that will incorporate your faith. Whoever you are, you have come to the right place.
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My name is Amanda Jove and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Kids First Pediatrics. I believe mental health is crucial for a child’s healthy development and offer counseling services ages 4 and up. I have worked with children and adolescents for over seven years and utilize various counseling techniques and tools in efforts to individualize treatment and goals to fit their specific needs. I have vast experience treating depression, anxiety, high-risk behaviors (such as suicidal ideations and/or harmful behaviors),oppositional defiant behaviors, as well as highly acute diagnosis and patients with comorbid disorders.
My name is Amanda Jove and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with Kids First Pediatrics. I believe mental health is crucial for a child’s healthy development and offer counseling services ages 4 and up. I have worked with children and adolescents for over seven years and utilize various counseling techniques and tools in efforts to individualize treatment and goals to fit their specific needs. I have vast experience treating depression, anxiety, high-risk behaviors (such as suicidal ideations and/or harmful behaviors),oppositional defiant behaviors, as well as highly acute diagnosis and patients with comorbid disorders.
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Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37209
Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center is a group practice of mental healthcare therapists and helping professionals committed to creating spaces of accessibility, healing, and justice for our clients and the communities in which we serve. We also have a speciality practice within NCCC called Mamaya Health (UHC Community Plan (TN Medicaid) geared towards women who are pregnant and/or postpartum. Our interns within this program have expertise in maternal mental health, as well as focused consultation & supervision to provide you with specialized care at a time when you need it most.
Nashville Collaborative Counseling Center is a group practice of mental healthcare therapists and helping professionals committed to creating spaces of accessibility, healing, and justice for our clients and the communities in which we serve. We also have a speciality practice within NCCC called Mamaya Health (UHC Community Plan (TN Medicaid) geared towards women who are pregnant and/or postpartum. Our interns within this program have expertise in maternal mental health, as well as focused consultation & supervision to provide you with specialized care at a time when you need it most.
Online Therapists
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Kristin Cuzzourt, LPC-MHSP Kristin Cuzzourt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, a Massage Therapy Certificate from Lexington Healing Arts Academy, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia. Kristin believes all humans have inner strengths and abilities; but sometimes life causes us to lose belief in ourselves. This can show up as anxiety, depression, stress and feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling lost or stuck.
Kristin Cuzzourt, LPC-MHSP Kristin Cuzzourt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, a Massage Therapy Certificate from Lexington Healing Arts Academy, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia. Kristin believes all humans have inner strengths and abilities; but sometimes life causes us to lose belief in ourselves. This can show up as anxiety, depression, stress and feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling lost or stuck.
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Hello, I'm Virginia! I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Nashville, TN. I've been working with those facing very stressful life changes for some time and are finding anxiety in their daily life increasing. I specialized in working with geriatric populations first responders and the military. I've worked in Tele-mental Health service for 3 years and have been clinically licensed since 2010. I served 13 years in the military, so I am comfortable with those who have served and those who support those who are and have served. I focus on creating a safe place for you to achieve your best self.
Hello, I'm Virginia! I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Nashville, TN. I've been working with those facing very stressful life changes for some time and are finding anxiety in their daily life increasing. I specialized in working with geriatric populations first responders and the military. I've worked in Tele-mental Health service for 3 years and have been clinically licensed since 2010. I served 13 years in the military, so I am comfortable with those who have served and those who support those who are and have served. I focus on creating a safe place for you to achieve your best self.
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Kayla Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, TN 37040
Are you a transgender individual searching for a welcoming and affirming space to explore your feelings and embrace your true self? Look no further. I offer a safe and supportive environment designed specifically for transgender clients. Together, we can navigate the challenges you may be facing and empower you to fully embrace your identity. I am committed to creating a judgment-free zone where you can freely express yourself and be understood. Join me on your journey of self-discovery and let's create a life that celebrates your uniqueness and fosters your personal growth.
Are you a transgender individual searching for a welcoming and affirming space to explore your feelings and embrace your true self? Look no further. I offer a safe and supportive environment designed specifically for transgender clients. Together, we can navigate the challenges you may be facing and empower you to fully embrace your identity. I am committed to creating a judgment-free zone where you can freely express yourself and be understood. Join me on your journey of self-discovery and let's create a life that celebrates your uniqueness and fosters your personal growth.
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Lisa Corbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LADAC
Verified Verified
Old Hickory, TN 37138 (Online Only)
What an honor it is to share space with folks who want to enjoy their lives to the fullest! I'm here to help you improve relationships, regulate emotions, overcome past hurts, and plan for living your best life. I'll work with you to move past barriers so that you can achieve your goals. I am passionate about empowering you to be the greatest version of yourself. If you measure yourself as a "human doing" instead of a "human being”, if you have difficulty setting boundaries with friends and family, if you find yourself repeating the same patterns that are no longer serving you, I'd love to talk with you.
What an honor it is to share space with folks who want to enjoy their lives to the fullest! I'm here to help you improve relationships, regulate emotions, overcome past hurts, and plan for living your best life. I'll work with you to move past barriers so that you can achieve your goals. I am passionate about empowering you to be the greatest version of yourself. If you measure yourself as a "human doing" instead of a "human being”, if you have difficulty setting boundaries with friends and family, if you find yourself repeating the same patterns that are no longer serving you, I'd love to talk with you.
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Throughout my career I have been fortunate to work in both Residential and Community Mental Health settings and have partnered with a number of agencies in the Middle Tennessee area to provide services. During that time, I have developed a deep understanding of effective, evidence-based techniques to help individuals of all ages, as well as a broad range of presenting problems.
Throughout my career I have been fortunate to work in both Residential and Community Mental Health settings and have partnered with a number of agencies in the Middle Tennessee area to provide services. During that time, I have developed a deep understanding of effective, evidence-based techniques to help individuals of all ages, as well as a broad range of presenting problems.
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Matthew Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37204
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
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Jana Moon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
White House, TN 37188 (Online Only)
Undergoing lasting change outside of our comfort zone can be a vulnerable process. I strive to provide a safe place for individuals to come and to be able to embrace healing. It can be an even more difficult process if one is not in a safe environment. Providing this safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere is crucial, in addition to working collaboratively with a supportive therapist. My goal is to help individuals cultivate healthiness in every area of an their lives, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Undergoing lasting change outside of our comfort zone can be a vulnerable process. I strive to provide a safe place for individuals to come and to be able to embrace healing. It can be an even more difficult process if one is not in a safe environment. Providing this safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere is crucial, in addition to working collaboratively with a supportive therapist. My goal is to help individuals cultivate healthiness in every area of an their lives, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
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Aetna Therapists
Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy