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

Access talk therapy and medication management through Headway in El Segundo with Aetna coverage. Providers offer free intake calls, with appointments typically available within two weeks and copays estimated around $30 per session.

Cari Smulyan

Cari Smulyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is that with each session a client leaves feeling seen, empowered and gained a more insight into themselves.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Terri Faith

Dr. Terri Faith

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“Dr. Faith's style is collaborative, direct, challenging, warm, solution focused and deeply empathetic.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Shirin Tabib

Dr. Shirin Tabib

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am direct, engaged, and highly attuned. I will notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and guide you toward clarity.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that we are all inherently kind, so I want to help people rediscover that aspect of their psyche.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Fox

Sydney Fox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgment.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Larissa Adler

Larissa Adler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I have been supporting adult women and adolescent girls for over a decade to develop new and more effective ways to respond to personal and interpersonal challenges.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I view therapy as an adventure into our inner world. Understanding the inner forces that drive our feelings is vital.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I believe that life is most satisfying when the relationships we have with our 'Self,' with 'Others,' and with our 'Family' are healthy and balanced.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Gabriel Cooper

Gabriel Cooper

Therapist

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


“I am a sex-positive, kink-affirming, and trauma-focused therapist who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Alena Cabrero

Alena Cabrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m a warm and compassionate therapist with several years of experience working in mental health. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I take a collaborative approach, tailoring our sessions to your unique needs and goals. My priority is creating a space where you feel supported, seen, and safe to explore whatever comes up.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

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


“As a therapist you can expect that I will meet you where you are. I will walk alongside you on this journey of wellness.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Beatriz Gutierrez- Escalante

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I am a Latina bilingual therapist with 15 years of professional mental health experience. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, work stress and domestic violence. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I Graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy with specialization in Latino/a Family Studies. I am passionate about working with families.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina Dawes

Cristina Dawes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Pedro, CA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 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.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Kay Gosnell

Kay Gosnell

Therapist

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


“I work with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of difficult childhood or family experiences.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Ligia Orellana

Ligia Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I'm a first-generation Guatemalan-American, cis-gendered Latinx Therapist in Los Angeles and Torrance, California.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Richard Perez

Richard Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.

Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Matthew Porter

Matthew Porter

Therapist

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


Hello and welcome to my psychotherapy practice. My name is Matthew and I have been practicing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Francisco and Los Angeles for over twenty years. I honor diversity and inclusion and provide a curious, non-judgmental space for reflection, healing and transformation. As a therapist, I bring a mix of pragmatic feedback and practical skills development to empower my clients to grow and change. As an Attachment-Focused EMDR therapist, I support clients with PTSD and interpersonal trauma to heal and become more present. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and I serve individuals, couples, families, youth, and the LGBTQ community.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Petra Sierra

Petra Sierra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Logan Vournas

Logan Vournas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


“I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kristen Mehn

Kristen Mehn

Therapist

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


“I am a strengths based therapist first and foremost. I believe that all of us have resources and abilities that get covered up and lost in the stress of daily life.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I focus on creating a down-to-earth, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can slow things down, talk honestly about what's going on, and start making sense of what's been feeling heavy or stuck.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Annie Souders

Annie Souders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • 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.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Eliana Kohanzad

Eliana Kohanzad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Encino, CA


“I believe in a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, where I listen deeply to both your words and your emotions.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Maria Baldasseroni

Maria Baldasseroni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Studio City, CA


“I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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