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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 6,948 providers nationwide and copays around $30, you can access care virtually or in-person while focusing on your wellbeing.

Paula Duke

Paula Duke

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life is about maintaining balance in all aspects, through love. There is so much out there to learn and grow from, so why not have fun doing it? A little about me: I love going to CrossFit every morning. I am a huge nerd, constantly listening to audibles and/or podcasts such as Huberman Lab and non-fiction books. I enjoy being outdoors: snowboarding, motorcycle/dirt biking, hiking, any movement &traveling. My parents are from Peru, so I visit there often. Tambien hablo español! Therapy can help your understanding of where your emotions come from connecting the past to the present, and decreasing the intensity by making sense of it.

Currently, I am offering tele-health sessions only, with availability M-TH from 9:00am to 2:30pm. I am unable to offer appointments outside of these hours. If that works for you, let me know if you’re interested in booking a session, or if you’d prefer to start with a brief 10-15 minute phone consultation!

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Warm

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Teresa Burbach

Teresa Burbach

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support, guide, and empower you as you work toward meaningful change.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Inhwa Byun

Inhwa Byun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“She works with you to access your innate strengths, reveal coping styles, and, ultimately, deepen your understanding of the behavior patterns that keep you stuck.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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Greg Petropoulos

Greg Petropoulos

Therapist

Virtual • California


I look forward to talking with you about what needs to change in order for you to have the life you want & deserve. I believe most of our problems are usually short-term issues.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Anna Lee

Dr. Anna Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California and Illinois, and can see clients from both states. I support clients with variety of mental health conditions such as mood disorders, relationships issues, addictions, stress management, sport and performance psychology and health behaviors, trauma, insomnia and eating disorders. My therapy style is personable, connected, focused, and attuned.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Lindsey Kohn

Lindsey Kohn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions, patterns, and experiences without judgment.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I integrate different theoretical approaches in order to tailor a treatment that is most meaningful to you and relevant to your presenting challenge.”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Dane Campbell

Dane Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect honest reflection on how current thought and behavior may not be serving them well.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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Rafael Calderon

Rafael Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor treatment to fit your individual needs. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often serves as a starting point, I integrate other therapeutic approaches...”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Michelle Needham

Michelle Needham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect my whole hearted attention, a sense of humor, motivation towards achieving one's goals, and a sense of honor in accompanying one on an inner journey in counseling sessions.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Scott Kopoian

Scott Kopoian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is a TEAM approach, working collaboratively with you to develop strategies to solve practical problems and move your life forward, consistent with your goals and values.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Marika Peckham

Marika Peckham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help adults understand the "why" beneath their anxiety and self-doubt — and build practical tools to create real, lasting change, not just temporary relief.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory

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Katy Caslav

Katy Caslav

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience...”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Henson

Melissa Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and a collaborative process. I utilize a combination of trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marc Kitano

Marc Kitano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients often tell me that my personality is disarming, yet helpful in exploring what suits them.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lynelle Tyler

Dr. Lynelle Tyler

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength based. We use your strengths to bolster other aspects of your life.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Zully Garcia

Zully Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with my clients throughout treatment so that together we can gain a better understanding of their life and what feeling better means to them.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jieyi Zhang

Jieyi Zhang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Everyone needs a time and space to be heard and to regroup in life. We are partners in your therapeutic journey.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
John Murillo

John Murillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been working with children, teens, and parents in various settings for over 20 years and prioritize a solution focused philosophy with my clients.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Alina Antonyants

Alina Antonyants

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, starting with a foundation based on trust.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Lisa Grinnell

Lisa Grinnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My favorite pastime is assisting people to free themselves of perceived limitations, and to be happier.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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James Smith

James Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“My goal is to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and sexual orientations.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Oluchi Ofoegbu

Oluchi Ofoegbu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you through identifying your inner strength, reassess, develop, enhance and support more adaptive patterns of thinking and behavior to situations.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Henry Olcese

Henry Olcese

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Rosa, CA


“My philosophy of therapy is to treat children and youth as part of the family environment that they are in.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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McKenna Belgarde

McKenna Belgarde

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I seek to support clients in identifying a desired outcome and explore how to build upon their strengths and examples of success to address their emotional, social and psychological wellbeing.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Jen Leland

Jen Leland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I especially love working with young adults, organizers, health care workers, creatives, and outsiders who carry a lot for others, feel deeply, and courageously seek support.”
Cigna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Kyle Chen

Kyle Chen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“His goal is to create a collaborative relationship with you to understand your unique story and provide individualized treatments through evidence-based practice.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Favour Olekanma

Favour Olekanma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I bring a holistic, patient-centered philosophy to everything I do — meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a prescription.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Tanya Gray-Dorsett

Tanya Gray-Dorsett

Therapist

Virtual • Vallejo, CA


“I conduct thorough assessments using curiosity as my guide. A lot of my approach is from the (CBT) and (SFBT) Models.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Julie Afighom

Julie Afighom

Therapist

Virtual • California


Prior to starting my private practice, I practiced for several years at a mental health agency. I accumulated experience working with children, adolescents, and adults while using individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy in an effort to meet each client's needs and allow for maximum growth and overall well-being. I’ve always wanted to help individuals around me evolve and overcome difficult situations that life puts people in and felt that marriage and family therapy was the field that encompassed most of the practices I wanted to expand on. I am certified in several evidence-based practices (EBP), which is the concept that occupational practices ought to be based on scientific evidence for maximal progress and successful outcomes. I am certified in the following EBPs: Cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, positive parenting, and managing and adapting practices.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Yashwanthi Mirji

Yashwanthi Mirji

Therapist

Virtual • Simi Valley, CA


“My treatment approach is a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive interventions, working collaboratively with clients to provide relief from trauma related anxiety and depression.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Annie Souders

Annie Souders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Studio City, CA


We all reach seasons of life that feel bigger than what we expected to carry.

Maybe becoming a parent has felt more overwhelming than you imagined. Maybe your baby spent time in the NICU, and life after coming home hasn't looked the way you thought it would. Maybe you're a new dad trying to find your footing, feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of where you fit. Maybe you're worried about your child's development, or maybe you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a major life transition of your own.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with specialized experience supporting early childhood mental health, developmental differences and neurodiversity, pregnancy and postpartum, and families navigating NICU stays and medically complex journeys.

Whatever brings you here, my goal is to help you better understand what's happening, feel more confident moving forward, and create meaningful change that lasts beyond the therapy space.

Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Cindy Quezada

Cindy Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to provide you with safety and empathy in order to facilitate a nurturing environment and a corrective emotional experience.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Poonlarp Lurslurchachai

Poonlarp Lurslurchachai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in medication management. I work with individuals dealing with ADHD, mood dysregulation, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and insomnia.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lori Richeson

Lori Richeson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize Cognitive Behavioral methods, and Communication model. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Maggie Reid

Maggie Reid

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My humanistic approach focuses on understanding each person's unique strengths and experiences while incorporating creative expression as a tool for healing.”
Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashley Gerken

Dr. Ashley Gerken

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, balancing deep emotional work with practical tools for change.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Solomon Duruji

Solomon Duruji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Pierre Yeremia

Pierre Yeremia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm compassionate, relatable, and a good listener who wants you to feel genuinely understood not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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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