Seeking therapy is an act of great courage and Walker believes we all have the capacity to live full and meaningful lives. He wants to hear about your struggles and build on your strengths to help you access and live your best life. Walker works with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues and codependency. He employs CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic and strengths-based therapy. Walker appreciates 12 step, motivational interviewing and smart recovery modalities to help with addiction. He likes to take a holistic approach to therapy and wants to help you heal your mind, body and spirit.
Walker believes strongly in the connection between physical and mental health. He also believes wellness can be achieved with talk therapy as well as physical activity, spiritual awareness and developing a connection with the natural world. He intends to work together to develop coping skills that are individualized for your unique issues and get past the areas where you feel stuck. Walker is a licensed clinical social worker who has over 20 years' experience providing mental health and substance abuse services in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
He has provided group, individual and family therapy for adolescents, adults and seniors. Aetna is one of the oldest and largest health insurance providers in the United States. They service more than 21 million Americans, and have an extensive network of health providers throughout the country, and specifically in Illinois. If you have Aetna, and you remain in their network you will be able to save a tremendous amount of money on covered health care services.
Aetna offers individual and family health insurance plans that provide both physical and mental health coverage. Aetna is a health insurance company with a wide range of plans, including individual plans, business plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. Regardless of what plan you have with Aetna, they will cover some or all of your costs associated with mental health care. I received my Masters of Arts in School and Community Counseling from Regent University. I completed my residency at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.
I have over 10 years of experience successfully treating all populations including adults. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. My professional experience in schools, community clinics, and in outpatient settings has given me diverse proficiency to address a variety of mental health issues. I'm passionate about helping individuals work through struggles by utilizing their strengths to improve awareness and gain insight into patterns of emotional issues.
I have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and approach each client as a unique individual. I integrate many diverse theories and techniques to best meet the individual needs of each of my clients, and I am actively engaged in sessions. My goal in treatment is to provide a safe and trusting environment, as you work towards positive change.
I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is an integral part of helping you towards personal growth. Please feel free to contact me to set up a consultation to determine if my services might be a good fit for your needs. For those struggling with mental health issues, easily accessible, ongoing support is essential. All private insurance plans must cover mental health care as part of the Affordable Care Act. However, you will want to check your private health insurance plan to see what kinds of treatment options are actually covered. Reach out to your insurance company to inquire whether telehealth is covered, how many mental health providers are in-network, and what in-person treatments are available.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified and Board Approved Supervisor for the state of Maryland. I received both Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Human Resources Agency Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. During my counseling internship I co-facilitated group therapy for court ordered sex offenders and facilitated psycho-educational groups for family members. Upon completing my Master's degree I relocated to Maryland providing psychiatric rehabilitation services and care coordination to at risk children and adolescents in Montgomery County.
I have over 8 years of clinical program management experience in outpatient mental health working with children, adolescents and adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I am integrative in my orientation and offer CBT approach to individuals with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, couples and blended family issues. I strive to create a safe therapeutic and collaborative environment for individuals to share their journey with me. With the use of tailored coping methods, we can work together to overcome those adversities, understand limitations and highlight your inner strength. The work that we do together will offer a new-found hope to make the choice to enact positive change and move forward. Aetna drug rehab coverage depends on a member's particular Aetna health plan and the addiction treatment provider they choose.
There are many rehab centers that take Aetna insurance, including American Addiction Centers. At AAC, we are in-network with Aetna health insurance and offer different levels of care for those with substance abuse issues and addiction. We are in-network with many insurance companies including Aetna, which means that your addiction treatment could be covered fully or partially depending on your policy.
I believe every individual is unique and possesses the strength and wisdom to overcome challenges or heal from difficult situations. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and work primarily with adults, couples, families and groups. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to determine if I may have the privilege of walking alongside you on your journey towards well-being. My specialties include anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, spirituality and stress management.
I understand the disease of addiction and how it can impact the individual, family and friends. I have experience working with individuals to develop relapse prevention plans and engage with local recovery resources. We live life in relationship with others, often focusing on their needs. Sometimes, we lose sight of ourselves, resulting in feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and self-critical. I invite you to take a "time-out" from the chaos of life and focus on YOU.
Let's address the challenges you may be facing at home, work, or school, and within your romantic, friend, and family relationships. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families addressing a range of mental health issues. Creating a non-judgmental space for clients to feel heard and understood is the foundation of my treatment. I balance practical skill building utilizing client strengths with addressing the emotional needs of each client. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults to address symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I am skilled in several evidence based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy , solutions focused therapy, and family systems therapy. I received my Masters of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Messiah College. Dr. Hileman utilizes a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to both assessment and treatment. She employs evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. In addition, Dr. Hileman provides parent education and works collaboratively with families to provide caregivers with support and skills to assist in their child's treatment. She has experience conducting school consultation that assists teachers, parents, and administrators to help improve students' learning experiences.
Dr. Hileman has worked with teachers/schools throughout her training to create Individualized Education Plans . Dr. Hileman is trained and certified on the ADOS-2 and has ample experience diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in young children. Kandice Ketterling is a Licensed Professional Counsellor with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults in various of clinical settings. Kandice received both her Bachelor's in Psychology and Masters of Professional Counseling at Liberty University.
Her professional career consists of providing service with inpatient and outpatient services, In-home services, school setting, and hospice. She specializes in providing services to individuals and families with adjustment to life changes, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, parent training, and behavioral therapy for children. Kandice believes in maintaining a safe space encourages each of her clients to share as they feel comfortable and supports each client individually with their identified goals. Dr. Cruz-Katz is a licensed clinical psychologist who joined the West End office of Commonwealth Counseling Associates in 2017. He is a graduate of Fordham University where he earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in child and family treatment in 2016. Dr. Cruz-Katz completed his internship through the Hutchings Psychiatric Center of the New York State Office of Mental Health program with rotations in adult, youth, and geriatric inpatient and outpatient units.
A former researcher with the Psychiatric Institute of Columbia University, director of an addiction recovery program, and foster care case manager, Dr. Cruz-Katz has over 20 years in the field. Throughout his career, he has focused on improving personal mental health management, lessening the impact of difficulties encountered or troubling experiences, and increasing communication and honesty among individuals. This, in turn, allows for a collaborative approach to treatment and problem-solving directly benefiting outcomes.
Dr. Cruz-Katz is a cognitive-behavioral psychologist specializing in third-wave treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. However, he is able to dynamically draw on an eclectic range of modalities in order to best meet the need of the patient. Dr. Cruz-Katz has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating anxiety and related disorders (e.g., panic, OCD, ADHD, phobias), depression, trauma/PTSD, and issues related to relationships. Dr. Farrell is a Licensed Psychologist with 10 years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Her primary approach to treatment is Cognitive Behavioral, with therapeutic interventions tailored with respect for the unique needs of the individual client.
Dr. Farrell received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Widener University, with a focus in health psychology. Dr. Farrell also provides parent consultation and enjoys collaborating with medical providers and educators to ensure comprehensive and collaborative care for the patients she serves. Her graduate research involved the study of post-traumatic growth, or positive change that can result from overcoming traumatic life experiences. She is grateful to have the opportunity to witness the courage and resilience that often emerges from clients as they process challenging life events. Reneé Stewart Hannah received a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University. Reneé is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and North Carolina.
Reneé's clinical experience includes a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings. Reneé has a broad and unique base of experience counseling children and adolescents. Reneé also has significant experience working with children and families with varying degrees of trauma, abandonment and/or neglect, and dysfunctional family systems. Her clients include those who wish to improve risk factors, functional impairments in life skills, negative/at-risk behaviors, communication, and parenting.
When you see a therapist who is in-network with Aetna, each session you'll pay only a copay, which typically ranges from $0-$75/session. People's mental health is just as important as their physical health. An individual's physical health is tangible, so it is fairly easy to observe. On the other hand, mental health is much more difficult to effectively monitor, because individuals may not always recognize the symptoms of a developing cognitive or affective condition.
This information helps to conceptualize the importance of mental health and mental health benefits. Mental and behavioral health care can just as expensive as other forms of physical health care. Fortunately, the majority of insurance providers provide mental health benefits, and treat them the same as physical health benefits. When seeking coverage, you should speak with your agent about the mental health benefits that particular plans have to offer because it can potentially save you a lot of money in the future.
Legally speaking, mental health conditions are treated just like any other condition. Your insurance company cannot deny you coverage because you have a mental health condition, and they cannot refuse to cover care for any diagnosed condition. As long as your treatment is in-network, Aetna will cover it. Under most Aetna plans, mental and behavioral health treatment is defined as a type of specialist treatment. This means insurance for mental health treatment can cost slightly more than a general checkup visit, but you still get some assistance with the costs.
Aetna and other insurance companies typically cover individual therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use disorders. The amount of coverage depends on a person's specific health insurance plan and their chosen therapist. I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland. I have over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of treatment settings. I've worked with individuals in their homes and schools who are at high risk for school failure, placements, or hospitalization.
I have assisted individuals and families resolve personal and environmental problems which prevent them from achieving their highest level of psychosocial functioning. I'm well-versed in several counseling techniques, including but not limited to psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, REBT, and mindfulness interventions. I have experience working with a wide range of diagnosis, with an emphasis in treatment of anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
I have a compassionate approachable demeanor and take a client-centered approach. I am dedicated to my clients and care greatly for their growth and desired change. Therapy does not have to be intimidating or anxiety-provoking. It can instead be an interactive, thought-provoking, learning experience.
Kelsey has been working in the mental health field since 2013 and completed her Master's degree at University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2015. Kelsey has experience working with clients in a variety of settings including traditional outpatient therapy and acute inpatient hospital. She has worked with with a focus on mood disorders including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Kelsey believes in the uniqueness of each client and pulls from a number of modalities including, person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis.
Kelsey acknowledges that individuals are shaped by their past experiences and each client presents with their own unique set of issues to work through. She enjoys the process of helping clients gain better insight and understanding into themselves and their emotions and then working to develop the skills necessary to better respond to life's challenges. Another Cigna perk is their Healthy Rewards program, with savings on massages and wellness programs. Mental health insurance is already included in your health insurance coverage, but getting a plan that offers you better mental health treatments might cost you more. Since treatments such as therapy sessions can cost up to $250 per hour, having good mental and behavioral health coverage is worth it.
However, it is required by the Affordable Care Act that all plans include coverage for mental health. If you're purchasing a plan through the health insurance marketplace, look into what the insurer offers in terms of mental health coverage before you commit to a plan. The mental health insurance companies that made our 'best of' list all offer options that allow you to easily access mental health support through programs that fit your needs. Options include telehealth appointments, apps, outpatient treatment, and inpatient treatment.
Some insurance companies offer 24/7 access to support or have more in-network providers to help decrease wait times, giving you more options. Your treatment will be based on the individual plan developed by you, your mental health or substance abuse professional and the Optum care manager. It may include short-term outpatient counseling; more intensive, structured outpatient counseling; day-treatment programs, inpatient residential care; or hospital care.
