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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Downey, CA

Headway makes mental health care accessible for Aetna members in Downey with sessions starting within two weeks. Patients typically save 75% on care costs, with copay ranges from $0-$30 and both virtual and in-person options available.

Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Marino, CA


“My basic philosophy about therapy is that it's not so much about getting rid of something than it is about seeing it with new eyes.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne Walsh

Suzanne Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Cheryl Bentley

Cheryl Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy is not only a space for healing, but also a process of rediscovering your capacity to shape and create your life with awareness, courage, and compassion.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Warm
Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

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


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
David Ly

David Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I prioritize learning where each individual has been and where they want to go, rather than rushing toward a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Heather Jensen

Dr. Heather Jensen

Psychologist

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


“My style is warm, collaborative, and steady. I integrate evidence‐based modalities with a grounded therapeutic presence, creating a space where clients can explore openly, build insight, and move toward greater clarity and resilience.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Hannah Greenbaum

Hannah Greenbaum

Psychologist

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


“My style is warm, curious, and direct, with an emphasis on helping clients better understand themselves and build a life that feels meaningful and manageable.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Ordonez

Cindy Ordonez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that healing begins with being heard. I truly enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their unique stories, challenges, and goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Karyn Harmon

Karyn Harmon

Psychologist

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


“I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems.”
Aetna + 9 others
Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Randall Cox

Randall Cox

Therapist

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


“I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported while working together to identify strengths, build effective coping strategies, and foster meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Amanda Welby

Amanda Welby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I will be curious to understand your struggles and your strengths. I will be present and focused on the goals you want to achieve.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Godwin

Samuel Godwin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • El Segundo, CA


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • 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.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Haley Morrissey-Truong

Haley Morrissey-Truong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy while considering the whole person—not just their symptoms.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Vivienne Peng

Vivienne Peng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maggie Yousef

Maggie Yousef

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Brea, CA


“My approach is grounded, supportive, and focused on lasting change; real healing, not just short-term coping.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Galloway

Megan Galloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is warm, holistic, and trauma-informed, recognizing that our past experiences, relationships, and nervous system all play a role in how we feel today.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Beth Schuh

Beth Schuh

Therapist

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


“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katy Niles

Katy Niles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm a nonbinary, gender affirming therapist with a focus on teens and adults facing difficulties with depression, anxiety and/or gender identity questions or challenges.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, Transgender issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucy Guadagnuolo

Lucy Guadagnuolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, recognizing that you are the expert in your own story.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Claudia Shields

Dr. Claudia Shields

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Together we will create a safe and warm healing relationship, where you feel heard, seen, and deeply known, so that you can heal and grow.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

Aetna + 10 others
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Erin Sumner

Erin Sumner

Therapist

In-person • 9.2 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“I treat adults, specializing in relationships, trauma, stress, workplace conflict, anxiety, sexual abuse/assault, family dynamics, divorce, life changes, & personal crises.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Holistic, Participatory
Michael Mann

Michael Mann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I work primarily with men in their 20s and 30s, teens, and families. I worked in education for a few years before going back to grad school because I saw a need for mental health care for the families and teens I worked with. I worked in community mental health from 2016-2018 before moving into private practice.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharie Stines

Dr. Sharie Stines

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • La Habra, CA


“With decades of experience and a trauma-informed background, I bring a compassionate, comprehensive approach to therapy.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, PTSD, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Esther Son

Esther Son

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation, one where you can be honest, curious, and a little messy without judgment.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stanley Rushing

Stanley Rushing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

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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