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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista residents with Aetna insurance can find therapy and medication support through Headway, with copays starting around $30. Our network of 8,614 providers offers availability within two weeks and free initial consultations.

Kathleen Fay

Kathleen Fay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support adolescents and adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting or relationship stress.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Fatina Boe

Fatina Boe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to support, guide, and empower you as you work through challenges and move toward your goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Monica Brown-Hall

Monica Brown-Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is from a listener and strengths perspective, meeting clients where they are, validating, providing resources, support, and a person-centered approach.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Rosealinda Carrillo

Rosealinda Carrillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about decolonizing therapy and creating a space that honors culture, identity, and the intersection of both.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Cynthia Donis

Cynthia Donis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and nurturing space to help you truly explore and process without a sense of shame or fear.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Shayna Strauch

Shayna Strauch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and worries.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Melissa Mundo

Melissa Mundo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is using kindness, empathy, and humor. Therapy should be collaborative, and it is important to me that we work together on what works best for you.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Melissa Deneau

Melissa Deneau

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and guide them in building practical tools to feel more in control of their lives.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Fielding

Joseph Fielding

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Coming from an engineering background and working with clients with technical background, I specialize in helping clients understand and deal with their emotional side.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Kemerick Takang

Kemerick Takang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“You should expect to feel relieved and understood with a clear sense that you've taken the step towards better mental health.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Everly Toy

Everly Toy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe patience and hope cultivates true lasting change, revealing purpose and meaning in our lives.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tabitha Ostrowsky

Tabitha Ostrowsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Tabitha — a licensed therapist, former competitive athlete, and a mom who has lived through many of the transitions my clients face. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, major life changes, maternal mental health challenges, and the kind of stress that builds quietly until it isn't quiet anymore.

What makes my approach different is that I don't just help you understand your patterns — I help you actually change them. Using CBT, strengths-based work, and creative tools, I tailor each session to what's genuinely useful for you. Therapy with me feels more like a focused, honest conversation with someone in your corner than a clinical process.

I've worked with athletes who've lost their identity after injury, new mothers in the fog of postpartum, women rebuilding after divorce or loss, and high-achievers who've hit a wall they can't push through alone. If any of that sounds like where you are — you're in the right place.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Anna Page

Anna Page

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use biofeedback-informed and somatic approaches to help clients understand how stress and trauma actually live in the body — and how to shift those patterns at the nervous system level, not just the cognitive level.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Schempf

John Schempf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Scott McQueen

Scott McQueen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults who are smart, capable, and still somehow struggling—not because something is wrong with them, but because nobody ever taught them how to work with their brain and emotions. Whether it's ADHD, relationship patterns, or emotional spirals that feel out of control, I help you understand what's actually going on—and give you real skills to change it.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Audu

Jonathan Audu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Jonathan is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Creative, Energetic, Warm
Okechuku Nwanganga

Okechuku Nwanganga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am more interested in empowering you to make your own decisions than I am in you doing what is "right."”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Dr. Steve Degelsmith

Dr. Steve Degelsmith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent more than three decades building the kind of space where adults feel genuinely heard from the very first conversation.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiumars Q Vafai

Kiumars Q Vafai

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone has a purpose in their life but some people need a little light to help them see what it is.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Tatiana Bustamante

Tatiana Bustamante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up for you as a calm, patient, and empathetic partner, rooted in the absolute belief that you already hold the capacity for lasting change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Antonio Shallowhorn

Antonio Shallowhorn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I will integrate CBT and other evidence-based strategies to explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Matt Morscheck

Dr. Matt Morscheck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded, warm, and collaborative. I'll meet you where you are, take what you bring seriously, and help you see what's working, what's not, and what you actually want from here.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chukwuemeka Obilor

Chukwuemeka Obilor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is founded on holistic and patient-centered concepts, resulting in a collaborative alliance that values trust and open communication.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sowndherya Ullal

Sowndherya Ullal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for my clients to express their needs and feelings.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyssa Melmet

Elyssa Melmet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Nyka Saint Jean

Nyka Saint Jean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in partnership because I believe the best care happens when you feel empowered, informed, and genuinely part of every decision.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Tanya Watson

Tanya Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Hanford, CA


“My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and focused on real results. I use Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Joseph Ferra

Joseph Ferra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to overcome challenges and achieve their goals...”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Esmeralda Garcia

Esmeralda Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe space to process your thoughts where you will be asked difficult questions and will be supported to grow and explore options.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Victoria Leon

Victoria Leon

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a lived-experience therapist, I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals navigating eating disorders, religious trauma, chronic illness, and identity exploration. My goal is to provide a brave, non-judgmental space where you can reflect on your experiences, reclaim agency over your life, and develop strategies that align with your unique strengths and values. I believe that you are the expert on your own story, and in our work together, I will encourage you to trust yourself more deeply and move toward healing in a way that feels right for you.

I offer online individual therapy for adults and teens across California and Colorado, providing accessible and affirming care that meets you where you are. Whether you're exploring your relationship with food and body, healing from religious trauma, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I’m here to support you with a therapy experience that prioritizes collaboration and consent.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Poppy Haines

Poppy Haines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected in the therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Latanya Burley

Latanya Burley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am confident in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Coping Skills Development with a client-centered and solution-focused approach.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bernadette Johnson

Bernadette Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Crescent City, CA


I have 10 years of experience working with children, individuals, couples and families to using a strength-based, systems approach. For couple’s I utilize Gottman-based approaches.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Nekia Turner

Nekia Turner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating safe spaces for people to explore and process their worldviews and life experiences.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Rozita Aslemand

Rozita Aslemand

Therapist

Virtual • Tarzana, CA


I believe that every person is born with the capacity to live a full, meaningful, and joyful life. Through life's challenges, losses, relationships, and unexpected experiences, we can become disconnected from that sense of wholeness. My role is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, better understand your experiences, and move toward healing. I view therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathia Millan

Kathia Millan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You will feel a safe, caring, secure, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach where you can feel heard and respected.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ashlyn Lance

Ashlyn Lance

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is an active adventure! I am always thrilled to watch my clients grow into the best version of themselves.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Patricia Makonen

Patricia Makonen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client-centered and collaborative, incorporating cognitive behavioral and strength-based techniques.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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