Animo Sano Psychiatry Now Accepts Aetna in North Carolina
In-network psychiatry, therapy, and counseling — online or in person, across North Carolina. Accepting new patients.
Animo Sano Psychiatry is now in-network with Aetna in North Carolina, making it easier for individuals and families to receive the care they need without financial barriers. Being in-network with Aetna means your visits are billed directly to your plan, so you’re typically responsible only for your copay, coinsurance, or deductible rather than the full cost of care. With this expansion, we’re proud to provide psychiatric care, therapy, counseling, and medication management to more patients. As one of North Carolina’s trusted mental health providers, we offer both telehealth and in-person services, and our providers are currently accepting new patients.
* We accept Aetna and many of its affiliated plans, so you can get the care you need with confidence.
Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems
Angle Health
Auxiant
Consociate Health
Gravie
HealthEZ
Lucent Health
Luminare Health
Meritain Health
NC State Health Plan
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Disclaimer
Check Your Eligibility and Benefits: Insurance coverage and benefits can vary by plan, and some services may require prior authorization or may not be fully covered, which could result in out-of-pocket costs.
Our team is also here to help with any questions and can assist with verifying your benefits. You can send your insurance information to our billing team at VOB@animosanopsychiatry.com with your name and DOB to confirm eligibility. We’ll verify your benefits and follow up.
Looking for an Online Psychiatrist or Therapist That Takes Aetna?
If you’re looking for a telehealth psychiatrist or therapist who accepts Aetna, our team is here to help. We know that access to mental health care can sometimes be challenging due to location, transportation, or busy schedules. That’s why we offer virtual mental health services covered by Aetna, so you can meet with an online psychiatrist or therapist from the comfort of your home.
Whether you’re searching for an online psychiatrist or need telehealth therapy through Aetna, our virtual care options offer the same high-quality treatment as our in-office visits. Our North Carolina telehealth providers are in-network with Aetna and currently accepting new patients.
Our Service Areas
We offer in-person and online psychiatry and therapy services across North Carolina, including (but not limited to) the following service areas:
Don’t see your city listed? Contact us to check availability or to learn more about the mental health services we provide across the state.
Our In-Network Psychiatry and Therapy Services Covered by Aetna
We offer a range of mental health services covered under Aetna plans, including:
If you have Aetna, we’re here to help. Our in-network psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to your needs, and most are currently accepting new patients.
Mina Boazak
Dr. Mina Boazak, MD, is a dedicated psychiatrist and researcher with a passion for behavioral health care. With expertise in ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and a strong understanding of public health policy, Mina is passionate about expanding access to care and addressing issues of interoperability in healthcare technology. As the founder of Animo Sano Psychiatry,…Maddison Henley
Maddison Henley, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, is a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant, with a profound commitment to mental health care. Having earned her Bachelor’s degree and completed her Physician Assistant studies at Mercer University in 2021, Maddison embarked on her journey in outpatient behavioral health care, where she has been making a meaningful impact since. With a…Kelly Zoe Pruitt
Kelly Zoe Pruitt, LCMHC, specializes in working with patients who are struggling with a range of mental health conditions. She earned her Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since 2013. Kelly is dedicated to helping her patients develop coping skills…
Meet Our Aetna In-Network Providers Accepting New Patients in North Carolina
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Mina Boazak
Dr. Mina Boazak, MD, is a dedicated psychiatrist and researcher with a passion for behavioral health care. With expertise in ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders and a strong understanding of public health policy, Mina is passionate about expanding access to care and addressing issues of interoperability in healthcare technology. As the founder of Animo Sano Psychiatry, Mina aims to provide personalized, comprehensive care for his patients, ensuring they receive the support and treatment they need to thrive.
Mina’s approach focuses on the individual and their unique story, striving to help patients achieve their goals and passions. Driven by the belief that a healthy mind is key to overall wellness, Mina and his team at Animo Sano Psychiatry are committed to creating a supportive and empathetic environment for their patients. Mina’s dedication to mental health advocacy and his holistic approach to care make him a valuable asset in the field, honored to assist individuals on their journey towards wellness.
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Maddison Henley
Maddison Henley, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, is a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant, with a profound commitment to mental health care. Having earned her Bachelor’s degree and completed her Physician Assistant studies at Mercer University in 2021, Maddison embarked on her journey in outpatient behavioral health care, where she has been making a meaningful impact since.
With a focus on ADHD, Women’s Issues, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Maddison’s expertise lies in providing holistic and empathetic care to her patients. She approaches each patient with the utmost dedication, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their treatment journey. Her vibrant spirit and unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy make her a valuable asset in her field, dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
Outside of her professional life, Maddison cherishes the moments she spends with her family. When she’s not attending to her patients or spending quality time with her family, she enjoys catching up with friends and traveling.
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Kelly Zoe Pruitt
Kelly Zoe Pruitt, LCMHC, specializes in working with patients who are struggling with a range of mental health conditions. She earned her Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since 2013.
Kelly is dedicated to helping her patients develop coping skills and manage grief, OCD, panic attacks, peer relationships, self-esteem, stress, and women’s issues. Kelly loves working with patients open to exploring holistic options alongside traditional therapies. She specializes in treating trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety, while also addressing complex issues such as ADHD, anger management, antisocial personality disorder, behavioral problems, and career counseling.
She employs an “eclectic” therapeutic approach, incorporating behavioral and person-centered therapy to ensure personalized treatment plans. By integrating aspects of well-being such as exercise, habit stacking, and sleep hygiene, Kelly aims to help her patients achieve their mental health goals. Her “non-judgmental” approach to treatment includes developing a trusting clinical alliance early on in the treatment process with clients. Kelly aims to provide a welcoming and safe space where everyone feels heard and their unique needs are met.
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Pamela Campbell
Pamela Campbell, MSPAS, PA-C, works with patients who are struggling with mental health conditions, specializing in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and sleep disorders. She also enjoys helping patients who seek to understand more about themselves and their emotions.
Pamela is dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe space for anyone struggling with mental health. She aims to make every patient feel heard and understood, addressing their unique needs with empathy and attention. She is passionate about exploring holistic treatment options alongside medications to optimize mental health and incorporates various methods such as exercise, habit stacking, and sleep hygiene.
Pamela has always had a love for medicine and views her career as a privilege to help others. She has witnessed the effects mental health can impose not only on the patient but also on their families and various aspects of their lives. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care, whether patients are dealing with specific conditions like PTSD or OCD, or simply seeking someone to listen, always aiming for optimal mental health outcomes.
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Stefanie Solomon
Stefanie Solomon, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, is a clinically practicing Physician Assistant, specializing in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. With her clinical background, Stefanie brings many years of experience and a compassionate approach to her practice, offering medication management and psychotherapy for her patients.
Stefanie believes in partnering with her patients, collaborating to help them through open discussions and exploring all potential treatment options. She understands that mental health can be difficult to navigate and emphasizes the importance of feeling comfortable with a provider. Her goal is not only to help patients develop coping strategies but also to achieve their goals and thrive. Recognizing that every individual is unique, Stefanie is committed to providing personalized care, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to the specific needs of her clients.
Stefanie’s passion for medicine and mental health care is deeply rooted in her fascination with the human body and mind. Inspired by her experience shadowing a PA who formed meaningful relationships with her patients, Stefanie was drawn to the field to make a significant impact on people’s lives. Joining Animo Sano Psychiatry was a natural choice for Stefanie, as she was impressed by the team’s undeniable commitment to exceptional patient care. Motivated by the rising mental health challenges, Stefanie is honored to be part of a team that strives to help patients thrive and is dedicated to being the best provider she can be.
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Charlotte Sime
Charlotte Sime, LCMHC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working with patients who are struggling with their mental health. Her goal as a provider is to ensure everyone feels heard and that their unique needs are being met.
Charlotte often works with patients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use. She is passionate about addressing life transitions such as divorce, family conflicts, infertility, and grief. As an LGBTQIA+ friendly therapist, Charlotte is committed to supporting individuals no matter how they identify. She aims to provide a welcoming and safe space for her patients.
Charlotte supports patients through a holistic approach to care, combining it in addition to medications to optimize their mental health. Her holistic treatments can range from exercise to learning habit stacking to improving sleep hygiene. By paying attention to these details, she believes she can support her patients’ goals. Additionally, Charlotte also offers spirituality counseling, if requested by patients.
Growing up, Charlotte was the person people came to discuss their hurts and struggles, and although she didn’t know how to help then, she wanted to. Now trained and continually learning, she aims to help those with similar challenges. She was drawn to Animo Sano Psychiatry by the opportunity to work alongside those who are dedicated to sharpening their skills and growing professionally.
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Natalie “Ruth” Ball
Natalie “Ruth” Ball, PA-C, is committed to working with patients who are struggling with mental health conditions, specializing in medication management and supportive therapy. Her areas of interest include ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Ruth often sees patients who aim to manage these conditions or simply want to understand themselves better. She tailors her approach to meet each patient’s unique needs, ensuring personalized and effective care.
Ruth works collaboratively with patients and offers a holistic approach to mental health care. Her approach might include coping strategies and lifestyle changes, such as exercise, learning habit stacking, or enhancing sleep hygiene. Ruth believes that many factors contribute to mental well-being, and she focuses on ensuring the best outcomes for her patients. Her goal as a provider is to make sure everyone feels heard and that their unique needs are being met.
Ruth’s journey into healthcare stems from a profound passion for caring for others. She recognizes that mental health is just as significant as physical health concerns and should never be overlooked. She believes in caring for the whole person, and her skills in psychiatry are a natural progression of this belief.
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Lauren Easley
Lauren Easley, LCSW, offers a compassionate and insightful approach to mental healthcare, shaped by her extensive education and personal experiences. She holds a Master of Science in Social Work, where she gained a deep understanding of both medical and psychological care. Lauren’s passion for mental health was sparked during her undergraduate years while volunteering at a local children’s advocacy center. Witnessing the courage and authenticity of the families she worked with inspired Lauren to pursue a career in mental healthcare, fueling her desire to make a positive impact in the field.
Lauren specializes in managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women’s issues, and adjustment difficulties and disorders. She employs a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Strength-Based approaches. She tailors these diverse methods to each individual’s needs, ensuring effective treatment and creates a safe and welcoming environment for her patients.
Growing up in a rural area with limited mental health services, Lauren witnessed the long-term consequences of unmet needs, fueling her dedication to offering accessible care. Her commitment to accessible, high-quality care led her to Animo Sano Psychiatry, where she offers empathetic and comprehensive support to her patients.
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Caleb Whitenack
Dr. Caleb Whitenack, MD is a dedicated psychiatrist providing holistic and patient-centered care with a particular focus on TMS treatment. Caleb received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. After medical school, he completed his adult psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC.
Caleb specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women’s mental health issues, ADD/ADHD, panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Moreover, he utilizes state-of-the-art TMS treatment for depression, ensuring that his patients receive cutting-edge therapeutic options. His approach is multifaceted and his goal is to treat the whole person, focusing on the unique needs of each individual to foster better mental health outcomes. By combining various therapeutic techniques with medication management, Caleb creates a tailored treatment plan that serves the specific needs of his patients.
Caleb’s career in healthcare was inspired by a pivotal experience during medical school, where he treated a child with type I diabetes who faced substantial psychosocial stressors contributing to repeated hospitalizations. This experience ignited his passion for treating the whole person, both body and mind. Caleb was drawn to Animo Sano Psychiatry because he shared in its mission to strive for a healthy mind. At Animo Sano, he continues to provide comprehensive support, where patients’ unique challenges are met with understanding and effective care strategies.
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Jamilah Broderick
Jamilah Broderick, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, is a dedicated physician assistant with a deep passion for treating patients who feel unseen and unheard. As the child of immigrant parents who worked hard to provide for their family, Jamilah is committed to advocating for underserved, minority, and more vulnerable populations.
Jamilah earned their master’s degree in physician assistant studies from South University in Savannah, GA, and has utilized her education to improve her medical practice. Jamilah’s extensive experience in addiction medicine and treating adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, severe mental illness (SMI), mood, and neurodevelopmental conditions showcases their dedication to mental health care. Her expertise also includes the treatment of ADHD, behavioral issues, SMI, bipolar disorder, chronic impulsivity, eating disorders, and sleep or insomnia. Her approach to care is culturally sensitive, and she uses motivational interviewing, multicultural, positive psychology, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) approaches in her treatments.
Jamilah’s goal is to provide compassionate, holistic, patient-centered, and goal-oriented care. She believes in spending quality time with patients, where they can feel heard and understood. Utilizing evidence-based approaches and comprehensive evaluations to track outcomes, Jamilah ensures the highest quality care through data monitoring. Whether patients are taking their first steps toward regaining joy or resuming mental health care, Jamilah is committed to being by their side, supporting them in managing their behavioral health and achieving their best lives.
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Ariel Lucci
Ariel Lucci, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant with extensive experience in outpatient psychiatric care and medication management. With a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Chatham University and a background in Respiratory Therapy, Ariel brings valuable insights to ensure effective mental health care for patients of all ages. She has also completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford’s Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP), allowing her to offer evidence-based, non-medication treatment for patients struggling with chronic sleep problems. Her expertise spans a wide range of psychiatric conditions, and she is well-equipped to diagnose and treat diverse mental health issues.
Ariel enjoys helping patients understand themselves and their emotions, exploring alternative options in addition to medications to help her patients reach their mental health goals. She offers a collaborative approach to care and emphasizes the importance of a strong provider-patient relationship, especially in the mental health field. Ariel is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for her patients, whether they are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges. Her goal is to provide compassionate and comprehensive care, ensuring every patient’s well-being matters.
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Jacqueline Woodcock
Jacqueline Woodcock, PA-C, is a dedicated Physician Assistant with over a decade of experience in Urgent Care, Clinical Research, and Addiction Medicine. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2009 and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in 2012, Jacqueline is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care to her patients. She has a passion for expanding access to mental healthcare and enjoys forming meaningful connections with her patients.
Jacqueline works with patients whose goals are to treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. She understands that patients often seek her help to bring joy back into their lives, whether they are addressing mental health issues for the first time or resuming their mental health care journey. With a focus on creating a welcoming and safe space, Jacqueline is dedicated to meeting her patients where they are and advocating for positive change. Her holistic and empathetic approach ensures that patients feel supported and understood throughout their mental health journey, making her a valuable asset in their path to wellness.
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