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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Bakersfield, CA

Connect with mental health support through Headway's network of over 2,933 licensed providers across Bakersfield. With UnitedHealthcare coverage, sessions start as low as $0-$25 per visit, available in-person or virtually with flexible scheduling.

Alexander Schwarz

Alexander Schwarz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to feel supported, understood, and find relief to their negative feelings while learning new techniques to manage life situations.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fanta Ritchie

Fanta Ritchie

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Fanta—yes, like the soda (and yes, there's a story behind it, but of course it has nothing to do with soda!). With nearly 20 years in the mental health field and over a decade providing therapy, I've walked alongside children, families, couples, and adults as they’ve faced some of life’s toughest moments.

I truly believe that “the struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” Life brings challenges, but how we respond to them shapes our path forward. I’ve been there too, and I know how important it is to feel supported as you find your way through.

My goal is to work with you—not for you or around you, but with you—as you build the tools and confidence to navigate whatever life throws your way. We’ll work together to recognize negative thought patterns, build self-compassion, and strengthen your connection with yourself and those around you.

More than anything, I’m here to create a space that feels safe, empathetic, and judgment-free. A space where you can be fully you, speak your truth, and start to heal.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lirany Vasquez

Lirany Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Lirany Vasquez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area of Northern California. For the past eight years in the mental health field, I've dedicated myself to aiding individuals in navigating personal challenges, mental health conditions, and interpersonal conflicts. My therapeutic approach is grounded in holistic care, infused with compassion, trauma-informed practices, and a deep commitment to placing clients at the center of their healing journey.

United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Erika Bischoff

Erika Bischoff

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“Change is possible and I believe that all individuals deserve the opportunity to create positive changes that will impact them throughout their lives.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kehinde Adedayo

Kehinde Adedayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to enhance your emotional well-being and lead a fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Dunne utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming... and various other evidence-based therapeutic approaches to assist her patients to exceed their personal goals.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy works best when there is a positive empathetic working relationship between the client & therapist.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Kristen Muche

Kristen Muche

Therapist

Virtual • South Pasadena, CA


“My goal is to support you navigate through painful experiences (i.e. the traumas or "shadows" of your life), so that you can feel free and unburdened by them...”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gurpreet Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and know how to move forward with the different obstacles in their lives.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Dr. Mazyar Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual • Guerneville, CA


“My approach is flexible, client centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions at every point of the journey towards healing.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Rebeca Manzanilla

Rebeca Manzanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion in working with humans and assisting them in becoming their authentic self.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Hollywood, CA


“I'm a trained psychodynamic therapist and love to work with adult clients to help improve insight and self-awareness.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Thompson

Tina Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Yuba City, CA


“I take therapy at the clients pace. I sometimes use humor to help build rapport because I know building trust is important.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eva Okatcha

Eva Okatcha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic, individualized approach to treatment, including therapy and medication management.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Shannon Pereira

Shannon Pereira

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hemet, CA


My goal is to help you overcome the challenges you are facing in a safe and comfortable environment to help you improve your quality of life. My passion is helping those with substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorder, safely detox from the substances and work towards a meaningful and long-lasting recovery. With a decade of experience serving a wide range of patients I am a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Ilena Sussman

Ilena Sussman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Shawna Cobabe

Shawna Cobabe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I challenge clients in a loving and compassionate way. Essentially, you will get out of therapy what you are willing to put in, and I will help you along the way.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
W. Eric Griffith

W. Eric Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jasmin Boyd

Jasmin Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I approach therapy with kindness, grace, and at your pace. I know that every client is different and has their individual needs.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy, in my view, is a process of helping you come back into relationship with yourself—your physical sensations, emotional truth, and inner sense of direction.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christy Zeegen

Christy Zeegen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“She firmly believes in the intertwined relationship between holistic health and achieving balance in one's life.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Fiel Gamad

Fiel Gamad

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Modesto, CA


“I have years of experience serving patients with mental health illnesses i.e anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance/alcohol abuse, sleep disorder, etc.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I integrate different theoretical approaches in order to tailor a treatment that is most meaningful to you and relevant to your presenting challenge.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Doreen Diego

Doreen Diego

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet you where you're at! Your time is valuable. I am proactive and work to best understand your challenge and how it is affecting you, and at the end of the day, what your desired outcome is.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shiva Ghardashem

Shiva Ghardashem

Therapist

Virtual • Calabasas, CA


“I draw from evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Positive Psychotherapy.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Roseangel Anyanwu

Roseangel Anyanwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm especially drawn to working with adults and adolescents who've been rushed or unheard in the past with their medication, and those who feel like something bigger is being missed.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Brittany Woodward

Brittany Woodward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I firmly believes in the power of science and human connection to bring about transformation and change.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Wrenn

Susan Wrenn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Augustina Urubusi

Augustina Urubusi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have worked in Mental Health for 7 years. Graduated as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
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.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Jeff Danese

Jeff Danese

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Jeffrey W. Danese, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and California, currently based in Sacramento. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and college counseling, along with a an academic background teaching psychology, religious studies, and the history of science in higher education from UCSB, FSU, and 10 years at SJSU to various community colleges in the Puget Sound region and in North Florida and cross-cultural experiences such as living in Taiwan, Zambia, Germany and traveling around the world; I studied Spanish, German, and Chinese language, world history and religions, psychology, evolutionary psychology and the cognitive science of religion; was raised Catholic but ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand; and continue to meditate, explore and read broadly. One of my favorite quotes is by the Roman writer, Terence: "I am human and there is nothing human foreign to me." (or, Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto. -- Publius Terentius Afer, 165 BCE)

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Dr. Ola Ojeikere

Dr. Ola Ojeikere

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help diverse individuals manage life stressors and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Robert Adlerstein

Robert Adlerstein

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in older adults managing chronic conditions alongside depression, anxiety, or cognitive concerns, and I bring a whole-person perspective to every patient I see.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Sarah Kim

Sarah Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am trained in trauma-focused CBT and will give you practical guidelines and coaching to help you manage difficult emotions you may be dealing with.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Panic disorders, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Melissa Sipolt

Melissa Sipolt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as an alumnus of the Harvard University Napa Infant-Parent Fellowship Program, where I trained directly with Daniel Seigel, MD, Bruce Perry, PhD., MD, and the esteemed T. Berry Brazelton, MD.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kyle Gambill

Kyle Gambill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and judgment-free. I believe you should feel heard and have a voice in decisions about your treatment.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric interventions with deep respect for your lived experience and personal goals.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.