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

Headway connects El Cajon residents with Cigna-covered mental healthcare providers for talk therapy and medication management. With 6,941 providers nationwide and copays around $30, you can access care virtually or in-person while focusing on your wellbeing.

Jena Montenegro

Jena Montenegro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a trauma expert with experience in a wide variety of populations including LGBTQ, African-American, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian peoples.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Mehrannia

Lisa Mehrannia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Brandy Bergreen Brown

Brandy Bergreen Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic style, work from a psychodynamic, and strengths-based approach to empower Clients to utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to cope.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Cristina Freese

Cristina Freese

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, collaborative, and supportive space for clients to feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taiye Beoghene

Taiye Beoghene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My greatest strength is my ability to genuinely connect with people and make them feel understood without judgment.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Rosalva Escanuela-Starkweather

Rosalva Escanuela-Starkweather

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I provide a welcoming environment that is safe, nurturing, and judgment-free.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Hanna Jeong

Hanna Jeong

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about validating and affirming the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Nairima

Sophia Nairima

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and patient-centered. I take time to understand your full picture: your history, your stressors, your goals, and what is already working.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heidi Fey

Heidi Fey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a solution-focused approach, along with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness models, to process and alleviate unwanted symptoms...”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Katelyn Greenspan

Katelyn Greenspan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health and lasting change require a holistic approach including emotional, physical, psychological, and social well-being.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gayleah Richmond

Gayleah Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential. I am open minded, positive, and real.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaslin Brown

Jaslin Brown

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm and supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly about what brings you to therapy.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Shawna Bethel

Shawna Bethel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During sessions client and therapist are working to identify difficult thought patterns, as well as behaviors and identifying where positive change can occur...”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Yvette Loredo

Yvette Loredo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about empowering my clients with the tools to reclaim their inner peace, power, and joy.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Muriel Graciano

Muriel Graciano

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals optimize their overall mental health. I have a BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton, a MS in counseling from Cal State Los Angeles and have been practicing for nearly a decade. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth.

Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dana Nevin

Dana Nevin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine Attachment Theory with Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand how past relationships influence current patterns while also focusing on practical, forward-moving solutions.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Cylest Lyles

Cylest Lyles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, often using CBT and creative coping strategies to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Sydney Ashe

Sydney Ashe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents, creative professionals, and individuals seeking relief from overwhelming thoughts, addictive patterns, and life transitions.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Marinsik

Danielle Marinsik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am the daughter of an immigrant, am active in the LGBTQ+ community, and identify as Latina and multiracial.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherwin Frando

Sherwin Frando

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and respected.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to creating a safe environment to bolster feelings of confidence in a healing environment.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Shanna Darling

Shanna Darling

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I believe therapy and psychiatric care should feel human, not clinical, rushed, or impersonal. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported from the very first conversation. I take time to understand your story, your values, and what you want your life to look like, not just your symptoms.

I bring over a decade of experience working in mental health and addiction, and I use a balanced approach that blends evidence-based treatment with compassion and real connection. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all care. Your treatment is collaborative, flexible, and designed to support long-term growth, not just short-term relief.

Above all, you should know that you will not be treated like a diagnosis. You will be treated like a person.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Kerri Gavin Lcsw

Kerri Gavin Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a special passion for supporting older adults, as well as clients with neurodivergence, ADHD, and autism.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
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.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Dr. Rosolyn Harper

Dr. Rosolyn Harper

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe therapy should be tailored to each person's unique needs, drawing on modalities such as EMDR for trauma, CBT and DBT for thought and behavior patterns,...”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edie Ye

Edie Ye

Therapist

Virtual • California


I arrive as a human first, therapist second. I consider myself a deeply attuned feeler and a lover of animals. My personal process deeply influences my process as a psychotherapist. Navigating complex trauma, navigating the world as a deep feeler, and returning to being in my body are core processes where I have transmuted pain into spaciousness.

Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniela Rivas

Daniela Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a mom of a young child myself, I have a deep passion for perinatal and postpartum mental health...”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jalil Vazquez

Jalil Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As your therapist, I am an empathic, authentic and present person in the room helping you navigate the challenges of life.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francisca Amaral

Francisca Amaral

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Francisca, I have experience working with community mental health, with undeserved communities and individuals from all walks of life. I've gained a lot of experience helping clients heal from traumatic experiences, process grief, and facilitated their empowerment to take on the reins of their healing journey.

I am a proud Mexican American woman who believes that we all possess inherit gifts and capacity to heal and when identified and fostered this can be our catalyst for change. I am interested in learning each person's story and offering ongoing evolving support through the alliance that we will cultivate.

I am well versed in a myriad of modalities that are trauma informed as well as psychodynamic, somatic treatment frameworks. Overall, I am an ongoing student. Aside from my professional trainings, I have learned via my individual healing journey, and from the individuals I have helped. I am passionate about helping each individual realize their path to healing.

Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Dr. Deirdre Rainer

Dr. Deirdre Rainer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to meet you where you are in your life and collaboratively identify where you feel stuck and then develop a plan to help you move forward.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Creative, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacey Eldridge

Stacey Eldridge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For more than 15 years, I've worked specifically with adults in the second half of life — people navigating the real, unglamorous weight of caregiving, health changes, retirement, grief, and all the identity shifts that come with major life...”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Physical health issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Moreno

Gloria Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, I’m Gloria. With more than 20 years of experience, I’ve had the honor of helping individuals and families move through life’s stressors and challenges. I work with children, youth, and adults, and I especially enjoy supporting people navigating anger, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, and I welcome the chance to help you improve your quality of life.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Neslihan James-Kangal

Dr. Neslihan James-Kangal

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My aim is not simply to help you feel better, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, create meaningful change, and ultimately build a life that feels more fulfilling and authentically yours.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Colleen Cole

Colleen Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there! I am an LMFT, I studied at Mount St. Mary's, and graduated 2017. I have worked with children and families, couples, and individuals, and enjoy creating a safe space to work together to find a more peaceful and happy version of yourself!

Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Nefertiti DeSilva

Nefertiti DeSilva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe creating a positive therapeutic relationship and a safe environment is essential for change to take place.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph. D.

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Dunne utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming... and various other evidence-based therapeutic approaches to assist her patients to exceed their personal goals.”
Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Empowering
Richard Barr

Richard Barr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard and respected, but also walk away with practical tools you can use in your daily life.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dina Eckland

Dina Eckland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am a warm and welcoming mental health nurse practitioner who is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Danelle Drayton

Danelle Drayton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, with an emphasis on helping clients reconnect with their bodies, build safety within and around themselves, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

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Cigna 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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