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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 9,182 licensed providers nationwide offering virtual and in-person therapy, with many available within two weeks and free consultations available.

Brooke Wahlund

Brooke Wahlund

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide my clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to process their emotions, increase self-awareness, and build upon their strengths...”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Angie Douma

Angie Douma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You're the author and expert in your life story. The backstory: your family, culture, sexuality, chosen tribe, and politics significantly impact how your story will unfold.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Participatory
Dr. Susie King

Dr. Susie King

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and engaged. In other words, I'm not just a listening ear...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Kelsey Wehrmann

Kelsey Wehrmann

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is not simply to treat symptoms, but to help you feel better, function more fully, and build a stronger foundation for your overall well-being.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Randa El Jurdi

Randa El Jurdi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, calm, and deeply client-centered. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Uzoukwu

Linda Uzoukwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Linda Uzoukwu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and founder of Healing Healthy Minds Nursing, Inc. I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care to adults ages 18–60 through convenient telehealth services.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, and perinatal or postpartum mental health concerns. I understand that mental health challenges can affect every part of your life, and my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and actively involved in your care.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, Men's issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Crystal Tellez-Giron

Crystal Tellez-Giron

Therapist

Virtual • California


I, truly, believe there is no "one size fits all" to therapy, so I aim to tailor the therapy experience to match each client's individual and unique needs. I collaboratively work with my clients as their co-pilot to help them navigate difficult emotional terrain, while empowering them, the expert of their own emotional landscape, to take the driver's seat because they are the expert of their own lived experiences.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, creative, and appropriately funny. You won't need to mask, perform, or spend half the session convincing me that your experience is real.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Socorro Yami Bernal

Socorro Yami Bernal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“My sessions are collaborative and warm offering you a safe space to explore emotions while building practical daily tools.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chau Nguyen

Chau Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Nurse, I provide a unique perspective that recognizes how closely emotional and physical health are connected.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebeca Schwambach

Rebeca Schwambach

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and cared for.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Karin Klapova

Karin Klapova

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you identify the root issue of your emotional eating, and guide and support you toward healing, self-empowerment, and ultimately finding the inner-confidence and love that you've been longing for.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Denise Johnson

Denise Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, and I also support concerns such as panic symptoms, sleep problems/insomnia, OCD symptoms, and stress-related burnout.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Day

Emily Day

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up in sessions as myself, a real human being, ready to get to know you and collaborate on your goals, all while applying my clinical skills, knowledge, and experience to help you.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Turner

Tiffany Turner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Tiffany is passionate about this work because she believes too many people live with mental health challenges without realizing that relief and meaningful change are possible.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bernice Ivoko

Bernice Ivoko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges, regardless of their background.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Barbara Bisio

Barbara Bisio

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on helping you understand yourself more clearly so you can draw on the strengths you already have, rather than feeling defined by what feels hard right now.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion is for helping others get unstuck and flourish! The focus of my practice is geared toward helping you develop affirming responses and positive interpretations of what has happened in your life. I will help you have agency and integrity in the midst of a life transition or challenge that has you feeling stuck or out of ways to help yourself.

Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Catherine Stansell

Catherine Stansell

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family from Phillips Graduate Institute.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCSB.

I typically work with clients who have a history of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and managing anxiety, The clients I work with are very motivated to make changes in their lives.

I worked with high-risk, traumatized, and abused youth for many years. I find practicing therapy very rewarding. Assisting my clients to work through life challenges and progress in their life journey is a privilege.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Ashley Gerken

Dr. Ashley Gerken

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Divora Stern

Divora Stern

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of empowering psychotherapy clients to be the best that they can be, I favor complementary and alternative modalities.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Diane O'Donnell

Diane O'Donnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Since earning my Master's in Social Work from Fresno State in 1992, I have spent over two decades helping people find their footing during their most vulnerable moments.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Shanna Rayyan

Shanna Rayyan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself an approachable, down-to-earth person who provides therapy in a judgment-free and safe environment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joann Ezeibe

Joann Ezeibe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, and where we can talk openly about what you're going through without shame or stigma.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ifeanyi Onye

Dr. Ifeanyi Onye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“We provide a safe, compassionate and therapeutic environment for all our mental health patients after listening and exploring their thoughts and feelings.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Vicki Van Winkle

Vicki Van Winkle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Integrated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is my primary treatment modality, as it is very calming to the nervous system and helps people to reset their nervous systems after trauma and to learn new coping skills more easily.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Heather Waddle

Heather Waddle

Therapist

Virtual • California


With over 15 years of experience, I have helped countless individuals navigate the challenges they face and find peace within themselves. Together, we can work towards culminating a healthier and more fulfilling future.

When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my dogs, hiking with friends, cooking, and making flower arrangements. I also enjoy spending time doing artsy activities or attending local events.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Kyle Windham

Kyle Windham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clinical style is rooted in the belief that true healing requires both robust, research-backed tools and a deeply authentic human bond.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alan Murray

Alan Murray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing, and I will be honored to walk that journey with you.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Ronnesha Black

Ronnesha Black

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice was created to provide a space where clients do not have to shrink, overperform, or code-switch in order to feel understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Veronica San Juan

Veronica San Juan

Therapist

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“I believe that healing is possible for everyone, and I am committed to walking alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, rebuild balance, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Bonnie Merritt

Bonnie Merritt

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have worked for the last 18 years with a Spanish speaking population supporting healing around trauma and a variety of issues from prevention to severe and chronic suffering.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexis Wong

Dr. Alexis Wong

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My hope is that sessions with me are warm, challenging, thought-provoking and thoughtful, so expect sessions to include tears, laughter and profound moments of appreciation for life, its difficulties and rewards.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Patricia Ogude

Patricia Ogude

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is open-minded, empowering, and solution-oriented, with a focus on helping clients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Glenda Love

Glenda Love

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years experience. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work with focus on Children and Families, a Master's Degree in Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology and Corrections, and a PhD in Social Work (all but dissertation) with focus on trauma, sexual abuse and assault, and domestic violence. I was the Director of a private, non-profit Foster Care and Adoption Agency, I worked in a women's shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault. I worked in a Level 4 men's prison, and I worked as a Supervisor for mental health therapists serving school systems. I have always had a private practice as well. I have worked in teletherapy for approximately 8 years.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Sara Santana

Sara Santana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to make therapy approachable and relatable. I tailor my style to you and take an eclectic, creative approach using evidence based practices.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Deborah Wagner

Deborah Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“Together in a safe environment we will work mindfully in the here and now, looking back at your history when we need to...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


Hi, I'm Mark.

I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.

If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.

Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

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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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