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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA

Headway connects El Cajon residents with UnitedHealthcare coverage to providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions, with availability starting as soon as next day and copays typically around $30.

Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Dr. Lisa Wenninger

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with individual adults and certain families who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad, lonely, sensitive, anxious, or defeated. If you're feeling heavy by everything going on, or feeling frantic, or having conflict in your relationships or are just feeling lost in any way, I would love to see if I can help! I also work with family units going through transition or strain, such as conflict between a parent and their adult child, or supporting parents who are experiencing difficult things with their child or teen.

I have a lot of experience helping people through loss, whether it's a breakup, losing a job, or a loved one - including loss of a pet, which is a specialty of mine. I have special interest in supporting other therapists, and also community organizers and activists who are engaged in social justice work. Many of my clients are trans or NB, and others are gay, lesbian, or queer. Poly and kink affirming.

I offer telehealth services to clients in California, Idaho, Washington, or Virginia.

United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Silvia Valdez-Mistry

Silvia Valdez-Mistry

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Silvia Valdez, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional dedicated to supporting women through the life-changing transition into motherhood. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of trying to conceive, adjusting to life as a new mother, or balancing relationships and career, I’m here to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you process your feelings and find your footing in this new role.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Robert Buhrow

Robert Buhrow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a pragmatic Solution Focus approach to motivate change. Specific Evidence Based skills are taught and practiced.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Du Vo

Du Vo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful healing begins with trust; I strive to build a warm, empowering, and safe environment where you feel deeply heard, valued, and fully supported.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rex Burington

Rex Burington

Therapist

Virtual • Sebastopol, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative and empowering. Creation of a highly trusting and safe working container is top priority.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Britni Proulx

Britni Proulx

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Britni has over 14 years experience working with children and families and has worked in a variety of treatment settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health agencies, residential treatment centers, and private practice.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gino Memoli

Gino Memoli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every part of you exists for a reason—even the ones that feel messy or hard to understand.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Michelle Fuller

Michelle Fuller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, but more importantly, I am a safe space, an advocate, a collaborator, and a sounding board. I specialize in trauma/intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, identity incongruency, and general life stage/cycle challenges. I am EMDR trained, and a Certified Grief Informed Counselor.

United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Barnes

Brandy Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


Brandy earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from California State University of Long Beach in 2006 and earned her Masters of Social Work from California State University Fullerton in 2013. Brandy brings with her over twenty years of experience working in diverse clinical settings.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Lamadrid

Luis Lamadrid

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“Carlos welcomes the opportunity to listen to you with an open mind and an open heart by offering a grounded therapeutic space to walk with you on your healing journey.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Snyder

Katherine Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take pride in providing a warm, professional, safe therapeutic environment. I will help you to overcome emotional barriers, develop coping skills and provide tools you need to heal...”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rey L

Rey L

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My aim is to help you listen to and experience yourself in new or long-forgotten ways so that you may decipher the inner language of your distress and find change.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Delia Daughtry

Delia Daughtry

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, not a clinical transaction.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Terra Horton

Terra Horton

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I am doing work I love whole-heartedly. I have always loved hearing people's stories, and getting to know what makes people feel most alive. My empathy, warmth and openness support people in feeling comfortable and held in session.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Black

Karen Black

Therapist

Virtual • Temecula, CA


“It is so very important to me as a therapist to create a counseling environment that is inviting, relaxed, and a place where clients can be still...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
United Healthcare + 19 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander

Therapist

Virtual • California


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

Danae Sowell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy should be a healthy and restorative process where you feel safe and understood.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Featherstone

Christine Featherstone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, which blends traditional psychiatric care with science-backed interventions that are patient-centered, supportive, and healing-oriented.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Shakeh Galstian

Shakeh Galstian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a safe, nurturing environment for clients to break free from limiting narratives and step into the fulfilling life they've always envisioned.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Trilok Shah

Dr. Trilok Shah

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in psychotropic medication management. I have implemented psychiatry programs for hospitals, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, and universities.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arione Capolupo

Arione Capolupo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Arione has extensive knowledge in the Applied Behavioral Analysis field and also worked for 21 years for a non-profit in OC, California with families experiencing negative effects of divorce.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jeffrey Eastman

Jeffrey Eastman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have had the misfortune of experiencing traumatic events in my life, so I bring an experiential approach to trauma therapy...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
PTSD, Trauma
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, I ascribe to an eclectic approach with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-based therapy.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trinh Reyes

Trinh Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I integrate a holistic range of evidence-based methods and tools to ensure a comprehensive and personalized approach to therapy.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Jeraleen Peterson

Jeraleen Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As my client you can expect to have the respect and support you need to help you find clarity-develop self-acceptance-gain inner strength...”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

United Healthcare + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Festus Obonna

Festus Obonna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am empathetic and professionally driven, paying close attention to your unique needs in terms of mental health to assist you in overcoming challenges and achieving mental well-being.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jeremiah Hein

Jeremiah Hein

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi. I've been working as a therapist for 9 years. I have my AA in Sociology from Miracosta College, my BA in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach, and my MSW (Master of Social Work) from Cal State San Marcos. I assist people in dealing with stress from work, relationships, etc. I help people process unresolved trauma, grief, etc. I can help utilize the strengths you have, develop new strengths, in helping you live the most meaningful life in what that means to you.

United Healthcare + 12 others
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
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.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beverly Ann Lunar

Beverly Ann Lunar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe that effective mental health care requires absolute transparency, active collaboration, and treatments rooted in solid clinical evidence.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Ashley Deleon

Dr. Ashley Deleon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in utilizing a holistic approach to therapy focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results mind, body, and spirit.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Lassiter

Scott Lassiter

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Orange County, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse/addiction, and trauma.

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and reassuring. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. Whether it was as an epidemiologist working with the physically ill, mentoring high school students in relational and life decisions, or being a loyal friend, I have always naturally been drawn to helping people through difficult times. Now, as a therapist, I get to enjoy seeing people realize their full potential, heal from their pain, and identify and begin working toward a new future of hope for themselves.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ramanpal Punia

Ramanpal Punia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to cultivate a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where patients feel supported, informed, and empowered.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Albert Schafer

Albert Schafer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the challenges that come with these experiences and are here to help you navigate them.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Masami Ohnui

Dr. Masami Ohnui

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I integrate evidence-based therapies based on cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to address root causes of distress...”
United Healthcare + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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