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

Connect with UnitedHealthcare providers across Berkeley's neighborhoods through Headway. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions, with copays ranging from $0-$25 and many providers offering free initial consultations.

Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Albany, CA


“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
United Healthcare + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous

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Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

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Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I see psychiatric treatment not simply as symptom management, but as a way to support people through periods of transition, stress, and uncertainty — with thoughtfulness, structure, and compassion.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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Aida Curtis

Aida Curtis

Therapist

In-person • 1.6 mi away • Albany, CA


I have had over ten years of training in a variety of somatic therapy approaches. I received my BA in Anthropology at the University of Georgia, and a MA in Counseling Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I've published and presented internationally on themes of embodiment, culture, ancestral memory, and gender. My research on embodiment and culture was published in in the volume Moveable Gardens: Itineraries and Sanctuaries of Remembrance in 2021.

United Healthcare + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

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Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Orinda, CA


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and down to earth. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Melissa Gilbarg

Melissa Gilbarg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Pinole, CA


“I love helping people make sense of the noise, rediscover their spark, and step into their next chapter with clarity and a sense of rejuvenation.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the bedrock of this partnership is your sense of safety within it, and it is from this safe place that change begins to feel possible.”
Accepts United Healthcare insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Anthony Meixner

Anthony Meixner

Therapist

In-person • 10 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“You will have the chance to experience the space to be safe, validating, non-judgmental, and empathetic.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

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Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Douglas Glen

Douglas Glen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I look to develop sessions with prospective clients by building a collaborative, supportive and empowering relationship.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Jimena Picciano

Jimena Picciano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“My warm, empathetic style creates a supportive environment for growth, and I bring clinical expertise and professionalism to adapt therapy to your unique journey.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Burlingame, CA


“I am direct, warm, and genuinely invested in the people I work with. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation — not a performance, not a checklist, and never a one-size-fits-all approach.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Paula Soltani

Paula Soltani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I pull from a variety of approaches, within a framework of strength-based, attachment theory, compassion focused and mindfulness and am committed to adapting to using what is most appropriate for you.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Rachel Rosen

Rachel Rosen

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Benicia, CA


Struggling with depression & identity through childhood, diagnosed with ADHD as an adult— I know about "not reaching [your] potential," and feeling like everything is a struggle.

Beginning in middle school as a volunteer, I gained over 20 years of experience with a range of developmental and other issues before beginning grad school.

Since earning my license, my work has focused primarily on adults and teens with ADHD & ASD, chronic depression, LGBTQIA+ & identity issues.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


I am a LMFT who regularly supports adults and teens. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions.

I earned my M.S. in Psychology at Cal Poly SLO and earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCSB. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, and school-based programs. I am dedicated to learning about and utilizing the latest research and interventions to best support her clients.

United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Concord, CA


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe balancing your mental health and physical wellness is key to improving stability in life.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Sara M. Hunt

Sara M. Hunt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Dublin, CA


“I believe each person has the potential for healing, connection, and building healthier relationships with a good support system.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Novato, CA


Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication management or medication management with therapy, we figure it out together.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Figuero

Tiffany Figuero

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Antioch, CA


I’m passionate about helping those who need help mentally and emotionally

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, 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
Rose Pendleton

Rose Pendleton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Burlingame, CA


I enjoy bringing humor and kindness to my sessions I want to know what you need and will do my best with helping you get there

United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

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Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Lauren Schneider

Lauren Schneider

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“I really enjoy helping clients get clarity and understanding about what is showing up in themselves and their lives, and how to work with and through it.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Phoenix (Sharon) Piwowarski

Phoenix (Sharon) Piwowarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sebastopol, CA


“I aim to empower clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and self-actualization.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Joy Nnebe

Joy Nnebe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Manteca, CA


Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.

I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgmental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Chinwe Asidanya

Chinwe Asidanya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“My goal is for you to feel heard, understood, and optimistic - with clarity and personalized strategies to live your best life.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


IMPORTANT: For current availability, visit https://mentalhealthpractitioners.com/ or call or text us anytime at 415-968-6515—we make it super easy! Intake forms are required before your first appointment and will be emailed to you when you book online. You can text us your info or email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to send us a picture of your insurance information and photo ID!

Hi! I'm Christina Stelly, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC — a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Martinez, CA. With over 15 years of clinical experience across inpatient psychiatry, maternal health, and advanced practice, I am deeply committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to every person I serve.

I specialize in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, etc.

My academic background includes a Post-Certificate DNP in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of Illinois Chicago, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Touro University. I also completed an intensive NP residency focused on advanced psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and forensic psychiatry, which further strengthened my clinical expertise.

Earlier in my career, I specialized in maternal mental health, serving as a Patient Care Director for high-risk obstetric populations and contributing to perinatal mental health policy at the state and national levels. This background gives me a uniquely broad, whole-person perspective on psychiatric care across the lifespan.

My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, individualized care. I take time to fully understand your history, concerns, and goals before collaboratively building a treatment plan tailored to you. I have also served on health policy committees and presented at national nursing conferences, reflecting my commitment to psychiatric care.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Ben Wallman

Ben Wallman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, understanding, open-minded, focusing on creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore and overcome challenges.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Gina Feletar

Gina Feletar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


I am Gina Feletar, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience, and a dedicated companion on your journey toward well-being. I am serving clients in both Arizona and California.

Healing begins when we see the whole person, not just the symptoms. My practice blends evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, creating space for healing that also honors your uniqueness. Beyond managing mental health conditions, my mission is to help you reclaim your strength, and rediscover hope rooted in wellness and purpose.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Susana Valdez

Susana Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice a strength based approach to therapy, focusing on each individuals strengths and capacity for resiliency; while taking into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Lilia Stefanowa

Lilia Stefanowa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My experience working in critical care has given me the privilege of supporting individuals through some of their most challenging moments, which shaped my compassionate, patient-centered approach.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Michael Marshall

Michael Marshall

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ontario, CA


“Michael has a unique view and experience providing patient centered care that allows his patients to make the best decisions for themselves.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together in developing skills and techniques to mindfully overcome whatever life may throw at you.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kesia Carter

Kesia Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Assist individuals/families of all ethnicities and backgrounds to achieve mental stability and awareness of self.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Amy Mandel

Amy Mandel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am integrative with therapeutic approach, dependent on needs of the individual. Several practice approaches would include: Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, CBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, etc.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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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