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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA

Find Aetna-covered mental health support in Carlsbad with copays as low as $0-40 per session. Headway connects you with 8,617 licensed providers nationwide offering virtual and in-person therapy, with many available within two weeks and free consultations available.

Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Wikel

Taylor Wikel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Temecula, CA


“Using a trauma informed approach along with a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) lens, I help you understand why these patterns exist, build self-trust, and create boundaries that actually stick.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Maria Montalvan

Maria Montalvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to understand your experiences and create lasting change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sabrina Shammas

Sabrina Shammas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“My belief is that the client is the expert on their lives, working collaboratively as their co-pilot when approaching mental health.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

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Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative work and I enjoy helping my clients live life to their fullest potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Ali Rumani

Ali Rumani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“My approach is integrative and culturally sensitive, drawing from mindfulness-based practices, CBT, and psychodynamic work.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tongqing Zhu

Tongqing Zhu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I focus on healing the family as a whole, not just the individual with compassion and attachment-based methods...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Fuller

Michelle Fuller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but more importantly, I am a safe space, an advocate, a collaborator, and a sounding board. I specialize in trauma/intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, identity incongruency, and general life stage/cycle challenges. I am EMDR trained, and a Certified Grief Informed Counselor.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented form of therapy... Together, we explore the connections between your past and present — including processing past trauma and recurring relationship patterns.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is affirming, solution-oriented, and empowering—I meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and tailor care to their unique needs.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Ariane Djeussoung

Ariane Djeussoung

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe in treating symptoms by using an holistic approach in addressing the root causes of mental health issues.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Ning Cornwell

Ning Cornwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madeline Reams

Madeline Reams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is warm, direct, empowering, and a little humorous. I'll meet you with compassion, while also challenging you when needed...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Clara D'Agostino

Clara D'Agostino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specialized in mental health and women's issues. I use Expressive Arts and EMDR strategies to address trauma and anxiety. I am directive and supportive.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Tania Brunner

Tania Brunner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I work with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, low self-worth, family conflict, and major life transitions.

My approach is both compassionate and collaborative. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and not judged. I believe that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so I tailor my work to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I have experience supporting clients through complex family dynamics, cultural expectations, and identity development. I also work closely with individuals dealing with disordered eating and body image concerns, helping them develop a more balanced and trusting relationship with themselves.

Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and thoughtful. I will meet you with empathy while also gently challenging you when needed to help you grow.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to walk alongside you as you build insight, resilience, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Ibarra

Veronica Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jacinto, CA


“I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and parenting concerns.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Chu

Julie Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“Julie brings extensive experience from both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient chemical dependency settings, allowing her to effectively support individuals with primary mental health concerns as well as complex dual-diagnosis presentations.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Krista Sabados

Krista Sabados

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“My style is compassionate, direct, and deeply human. I'll meet you with curiosity, honesty, and respect while helping you build resilience, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Aetna + 8 others
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Sutter

Chelsea Sutter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


I specialize in working with adults experiencing burnout, chronic stress/anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence. As a neurodivergent therapist who has navigated my own experiences with burnout, I understand how exhausting it can be to constantly feel "on" for everyone else. I’m especially passionate about supporting helping professionals, caregivers, and high-achieving folks who spend so much energy caring for others that they forget to care for themselves. I also bring my full personality into the therapy room (including humor, authenticity, and the occasional slightly twisted joke) when the moment calls for it.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nate Anderson

Nate Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Costa Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abdel Tayyem

Abdel Tayyem

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


Hi, I’m Abdel! With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. As a bilingual speaker in English and Arabic, I specialize in creating an inclusive environment where patients from all backgrounds feel truly heard and respected. My goal is to empower you through open communication and evidence-based treatment to help you achieve lasting wellness.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Brenna Dumerton

Brenna Dumerton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I'm committed to delivering holistic care, not only managing symptoms but also improving quality of life and overall well-being.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Juan Banda

Juan Banda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“His clinical approach integrates EMDR-informed, trauma-focused, and solution-focused interventions to help clients reduce emotional distress, build resilience, improve self-efficacy, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I believe that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, yet I know that reaching out for help is often the hardest step.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Moina Khan

Moina Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fountain Valley, CA


“I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance, founded on mutual trust, engagement, and belief in the process of therapy.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vimal Patel

Vimal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
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.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Erin Beldner-Martinez

Erin Beldner-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and are met with compassion.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Seima Diaz

Dr. Seima Diaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I combine insight with practical tools to create meaningful, measurable change in adolescents and adults.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Saira Miranda

Saira Miranda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“I am committed to creating an open and safe environment to help you overcome challenges, stresses, and/or adversity.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Romyna Becker

Romyna Becker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I integrate the latest neuroscience research to help you learn about your autonomic nervous system through a somatic-based therapy model called Brainspotting.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Uchenna Orji

Dr. Uchenna Orji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“Dr. Orji, believes that the life of the individual has a supreme value, and therefore centers his care to realize that supreme value...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does Aetna cover?

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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