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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield residents with Aetna can start therapy with free consultations and copays ranging from $0-$35. Headway's network of 9,194 providers supports both talk therapy and medication management with next-day availability.

Pierre Yeremia

Pierre Yeremia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm compassionate, relatable, and a good listener who wants you to feel genuinely understood not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Danika Mills

Danika Mills

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I like to keep things approachable and collaborative... find strategies that actually fit your life.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tom Olsen

Tom Olsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to offer a supportive space where we can meet these challenges with curiosity and genuine compassion.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ramon Suarez

Ramon Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • Banning, CA


“Using a strengths-based approach, I aim to meet you where you are while integrating solution-focused techniques.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Kari Sacks

Kari Sacks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My compassionate cognitive behavioural approach to therapy gives you plenty of empathic space to be heard, to gain insight into the purpose and path of your life and find your inner light again.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nadine Mejia

Nadine Mejia

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal with therapy is to provide a safe and open space to process and prioritize a growth mindset. I tailor my therapeutic approach to best match the needs of the client and truly believe in promoting acceptance. Some modalities I have experience with and may incorporate into therapy are Acceptance Compassion Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Here-and-now Counseling, Trauma-Informed, and Holistic. I have a passion for working with individuals who are looking to unpack complex emotions and experiences that have shaped their understanding of the world.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Oliveira

Shannon Oliveira

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Evelyn Rodriguez

Evelyn Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide integrated coaching and therapy focused on brief solution oriented care targeted to your identified needs.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelzea Zamora

Shelzea Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a mental health clinician who takes a solution‐focused and empowering approach to therapy. I believe healing happens at your pace, and I strive to meet you exactly where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood as we work together to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tevin Heyward

Tevin Heyward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is grounded, collaborative, and focused on helping clients feel understood while moving toward meaningful growth.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Mike Chang

Mike Chang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I make strong connections with my clients through an authentic presence, well-developed active listening skills, and transparency.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Vannisha Curd

Vannisha Curd

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take pride in creating a safe and welcoming space for all persons I work with and their support networks.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Judithann Roberts

Judithann Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


Deep listening is a gift that empowers individuals to reflect and change

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Nia King

Nia King

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I grew up in a community where mental health resources were limited for black youth. That experience inspired me to become a therapist...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nathalie Uriarte

Nathalie Uriarte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach that considers the whole person and their unique experiences.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Jorge Asturias

Dr. Jorge Asturias

Psychologist

Virtual • Wildomar, CA


“I aim to work with sensitivity and compassion to help clients build on their strengths, overcome self-defeating patterns, and identify and achieve life goals.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Brittany Gordon

Brittany Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to provide healing through having a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients and ensuring that they feel seen, heard, and empowered to make the wanted changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Udo

Jennifer Udo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe good mental health care starts with listening and understanding each person's unique experience.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Airy Ramirez

Airy Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through our collaborative work, clients can expect to gain valuable self-insights, develop practical coping strategies, and build emotional resilience.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dominique Salido

Dominique Salido

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I incorporate various therapy approaches and other evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI)...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Leslie De Vera

Leslie De Vera

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, personalized, and evidence-based. I believe effective mental health care is not one-size-fits-all...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let's walk this journey together, one step at a time.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francis Robinson

Francis Robinson

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Joseph takes an integrative, non-judgmental, client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally humble approach using evidence-based practices to help individuals heal.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Nicole Santos

Nicole Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Walter Tindal

Walter Tindal

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe some of the strongest therapeutic relationships are built on authenticity, empathy, and genuine human connection.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Henry Onyeaka

Henry Onyeaka

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, culturally sensitive, and direct. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered in their care.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Kempler

Holly Kempler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and that meaningful change begins with feeling safe, understood, and genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mercy Nyeche

Mercy Nyeche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Manhattan Beach, CA


“My style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I listen carefully to understand you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ryan Rickert

Ryan Rickert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have supported people through depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, dream analysis, sex therapy, and the deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and identity that can arise when life feels uncertain.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Heather Ward

Heather Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Heather blends evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches with a warm, collaborative style to create a safe, nonjudgmental space...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernadette Akpengbe

Bernadette Akpengbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I use a holistic, consultative and empathetic approach to make sure I understand the 360 view of my patients.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Denise Smith

Denise Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Corning, CA


“I take a warm, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach, creating a safe space where my clients feel heard and supported.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolina Morales

Carolina Morales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with ten years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Adenike (Nikky) Ogunleye

Adenike (Nikky) Ogunleye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I don't see you as just a case, but as a unique individual deserving of respect, understanding, and compassionate care.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Angelique Gettle

Angelique Gettle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is conversational and relaxed. I will work with you to address your individual strengths and goals as well as any current challenges you are facing.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Carpio

Anthony Carpio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“An empowering approach, which enables clients to progress at their pace with self-determination, compassion, collaboration, validation and empathy.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Mercy Nyeche

Mercy Nyeche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Mercy Nyeche, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults regain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming especially when you’re used to being the strong one for everyone else. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to do it alone.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I take time to truly listen, understand your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan that fits your life, not just your symptoms.

Please note that I do not provide disability paperwork, leave of absence documentation, FMLA forms, legal letters, school accommodation letters, or other administrative forms. The only documentation I provide is a work excuse note for the date of your appointment and, when clinically appropriate based on my evaluation and professional judgment, up to three (3) days off from work. If you require any of the services or documentation listed above, I kindly ask that you schedule with another provider who offers those services. Thank you for your understanding and for helping ensure that your healthcare needs are matched with the appropriate provider.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Tamika Torres

Dr. Tamika Torres

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping you find their way through unpleasant thoughts and emotions relating to motherhood.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Aetna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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