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

Finding the right therapist in Carlsbad is seamless with Headway's network of 2,801 providers accepting UnitedHealthcare. Sessions start as low as $0 per visit, and many providers offer free consultations to ensure the perfect fit for your mental health journey.

Dr. Grant Horner

Dr. Grant Horner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I have a holistic approach to therapy believing all areas of our life (mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, sexual) are connected and impact our overall mental health.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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Megan Aguirre

Megan Aguirre

Therapist

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


“I lead with genuineness and meet you where you are by using a holistic perspective that accounts for the relationships and circumstances in your life that are impacting you.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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Marla Elliott

Marla Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Vista, CA


“My job will be to show you just how capable you are. I will teach you how to cope with negative thoughts when they inevitably happen, and help you retrain your brain.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Ashley Azin

Ashley Azin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“I strive to make each one of my clients feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted throughout every session.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I grew up as a caretaker for my single mother who suffered from mental health issues. She committed suicide when I was only fifteen...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erica Bruckner

Erica Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, curious, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me feels like a conversation, not a clinical interview.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
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.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Murrieta, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offering practical tools, fresh perspectives, and compassionate support to help ease the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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Tammy Brooks

Tammy Brooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have very specialized training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)— a respectful, future-oriented approach that helps create meaningful lasting change without getting stuck in the past.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals and children experiencing depression, grief and life challenges.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fremont, 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Eisenhower-Omholt

Amy Eisenhower-Omholt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in somatic therapy, integrating EMDR, nervous system support, attachment-focused work, and breathwork.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darlene Violas

Darlene Violas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Beach, CA


“I will not only challenge you to grow, but also provide unwavering support as you navigate your personal path towards healing and self-discovery.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Theresa Russo

Theresa Russo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“Theresa Russo is a client-centered and solution-focused therapist who integrates various modalities and techniques to provide a judgment-free, personal approach to each client.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Hannah Williams

Hannah Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


Welcome! Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent many years in the law and advocacy field. My previous training and experience helps me relate well with many different backgrounds with a greater understanding and appreciation for the diverse issues and concerns encountered by others. I love working with adults of all ages and couples in their journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, greater connection and fulfillment.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Azizeh Chamani

Azizeh Chamani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety related to chronic stress and difficult life experiences. I work with adults seeking lasting relief from trauma symptoms, including first responders and individuals recovering from overwhelming or life-changing events.

United Healthcare + 2 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
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.”
United Healthcare + 12 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.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Salma Shah

Salma Shah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I'm a relational trauma psychotherapist specializing in healing from childhood attachment trauma and how we see ourselves and relate to other, breakups, divorce, and toxic abusive relationships.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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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.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

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Maura Lynch-Loftus

Maura Lynch-Loftus

Therapist

In-person • Tustin, CA


“I have psychotherapy expertise in working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Van Nguyen

Van Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I have helped my clients resolve attachment issues by guiding them towards understanding the importance of secure attachment when it comes to mental health and well-being.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jennifer Velazquez

Jennifer Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“Her warm, nonjudgmental approach creates a safe environment for clients to explore difficult emotions and experiences.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Shabana Haxton

Shabana Haxton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“I specialize in depression especially postpartum depression. I can help with family issues, couples therapy, and cross cultural families.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals, athletes, coaches, trainers, and other high-achieving individuals to address areas of anxiety and stress.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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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
Christina LaMonica

Christina LaMonica

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I love the work I do and I believe the therapeutic relationship to be a powerful component for long-lasting change.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

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Luis Lamadrid

Luis Lamadrid

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“Carlos welcomes the opportunity to listen to you with an open mind and an open heart by offering a grounded therapeutic space to walk with you on your healing journey.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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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