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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA

Find Aetna-covered mental health support in El Cajon with Headway's network of 8,677 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $30 copay, offered virtually or in-person for your convenience. Many clients save up to 75% on therapy costs while accessing care within two weeks.

Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • 4.2 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm

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Talin Yesaie

Talin Yesaie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My specialty and passion is providing trauma informed and culturally responsive support to empower others to meet their goals.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


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

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Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 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
Eric Frank

Eric Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have a particular passion for working with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Tammy Brooks

Tammy Brooks

Therapist

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


“My approach is different from therapy that feels like endless conversations about what's gone wrong.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brandon Lozano

Brandon Lozano

Psychologist

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


“I specialize in helping adults whose anxiety and relationship struggles trace back to childhood, including emotional neglect, parentification, and growing up with a parent's mental illness.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Eileen Castro

Eileen Castro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I also have experience supporting men through substance use and recovery, helping them work through challenges and build a more grounded and fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

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


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Cindy Way

Cindy Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it's about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic

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Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

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


Whether you're a professional navigating workplace stress and burnout, an athlete managing performance pressure, or someone carrying more responsibility than most, therapy can help you find your footing without sacrificing what you've built. I have particular expertise working with first responders, healthcare workers, and professionals in high-stress fields who carry the emotional weight of demanding work — and who need support that meets them where they actually are. I also work with adolescents and young athletes navigating the mental and emotional demands of competitive sport — from performance anxiety and burnout to the pressure of trying to reach the next level.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

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


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Karla Wolff

Karla Wolff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and relational- I believe therapy should feel safe and empowering.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

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Michael Garrett

Michael Garrett

Therapist

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


“I combine geek culture with different forms of therapy. When it comes to therapy, I am a huge advocate of identifying your own strengths and interests to see if we can use them to bring about change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach is personalized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about your psychiatric medications...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 12 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

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Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Leon

Brenda Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“My approach is to collaboratively personalize a plan that works for YOU based on YOUR goals and needs.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Thomas Spence

Thomas Spence

Therapist

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


“I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused interventions to support healing...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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Dennis Le

Dennis Le

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.1 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I am passionate about working for people of color in particular Asian folks as they're not many of us as therapists available.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Joshua Krause

Joshua Krause

Therapist

In-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I blend evidenced-based approaches steeped in acceptance and non-avoidance, with kindness, humor, art/creativity, and a DIY/punk ethos to empower commitments to growth and change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Humorous

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Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

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


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that integrates somatic work and mindfulness to support deep and lasting healing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ava Swanson

Ava Swanson

Therapist

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


“I support perfectionists, empaths, and high achievers facing complex trauma, PTSD, unrelenting anxiety, chronic stress, and attachment challenges.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Gina Zirpoli Woodford

Dr. Gina Zirpoli Woodford

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a clinical psychologist working in San Diego, with over 20 years of experience. I earned a BA in Psychology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology). I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in substance use disorders at the San Diego Veteran's Affairs Healthcare System. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use problems, relationship issues, and assertiveness. I also conduct psychological testing for questions around ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, giftedness, learning problems, and personality issues, among others. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process to help clients understand themselves better, achieve goals, and become one's best self.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Kasey Lewandowski

Kasey Lewandowski

Therapist

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


“My approach aims to foster self-awareness by helping you recognize your strengths and identify any obstacles that may hinder your access to them.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

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Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula

Therapist

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


“I work with you as a whole person: mind, body, heart and soul. I believe that in the very pain we usually try to avoid is a kernel of healing, and my job is to help you find it.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Therapist

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


“My own experience with therapy helped shape my interest in this work. While talk therapy benefited me in many ways, I sensed there was more beneath the surface...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

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Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • 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.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

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


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Sandee San Mateo

Sandee San Mateo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • National City, CA


“My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of your mental health, a personalized plan for moving forward, and tools you can use right away to manage symptoms.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

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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