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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

Access mental health support in Encinitas through Aetna insurance with Headway's extensive network. With copays ranging from $0-$35 and free consultations available, you can start your journey toward wellness today.

Abby Duran

Abby Duran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, kind, open-minded, and holistic. I believe meaningful healing involves considering the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Minerva Barrientos

Minerva Barrientos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take the time to listen, understand your experiences, and help you recognize the strengths you already have within you.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cherish Samuel

Cherish Samuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or family boundaries? I support adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, postpartum concerns, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use, and relationship challenges. I especially support daughters of narcissistic mothers and people navigating estrangement or no contact. I welcome all races, genders, identities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD or ADD. As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I offer warmth, empathy, and respect for how identity and life shapes what you carry.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sherard Starks

Sherard Starks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed therapist who focuses on utilizing the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients overcome their challenges and stressors.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kacey Klein

Kacey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hey, I'm Kacey and I am passionate about working with people in their 20s and 30s who are looking to build confidence, cope with life transitions, and challenge negative self-talk.

Being a human can be complex and challenging - my goal is to help it feel less overwhelming and isolating. I offer a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can work together to explore your experiences, beliefs, and goals.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ekta Kumar

Dr. Ekta Kumar

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults and couples, especially professionals, students, and creatives in high-pressure environments — who want more than just coping skills.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Moses

Michelle Moses

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma-informed care, working extensively with foster youth, families, and individuals navigating life's hardest seasons.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Saira Miranda

Saira Miranda

Therapist

Virtual • Corona, CA


“I am committed to creating an open and safe environment to help you overcome challenges, stresses, and/or adversity.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Carly Rose Schwan

Carly Rose Schwan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“I offer a space where you can feel deeply heard, gently challenged, and supported as you move toward meaningful and values-aligned change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Zavala

Jessica Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.”
Aetna + 6 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephan Blustajn

Stephan Blustajn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized to your needs. Drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy, I help you build practical tools...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanshan Lin

Shanshan Lin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She is committed to empowering patients by enhancing their understanding of their mental health conditions and available treatments, providing compassionate and personalized care to meet each individual's unique needs.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Agoura Hills, CA


I veiw the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and peerceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help clients look at their options, evaluate choices towarda healthier outcome. My work has involved in helping clients toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Raechel Butterfield

Raechel Butterfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style has been described as friendly, approachable, down-to-earth, yet direct and effective.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celeste Viramontes

Celeste Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal from our experiences, no matter how difficult, or traumatic.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Chunichi David

Chunichi David

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your mental health journey.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in domestic violence, addiction, homelessness, severe mental illness, behavioral modification, individual and family therapy, relational conflicts, crisis intervention, advocacy, social policy, clinical supervision and program development.

I believe in the immense power of our thoughts and our incredible capacity as human beings to change them through awareness, intention and implementation. Together we will work to create the life you want to live despite the hardships you have overcame and any future struggles that may lay ahead.

I believe life’s hardships and tragedies have strength and the power to empower with self awareness and guidance through the pain.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kristine Chermakyan

Kristine Chermakyan

Therapist

Virtual • Encino, CA


“My personal experiences and healing journey gave me not only insight but a deep empathy for how complex and difficult the healing process can be.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Tina Houston-Armstrong

Dr. Tina Houston-Armstrong

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe and empathetic space where Black women can explore their identity, confront challenges, and celebrate their resilience.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Sosa

Susan Sosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 23 years of experience, my approach to therapy is based on the idea that the most important ingredient in psychotherapy is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the patient.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Jessica Roy

Dr. Jessica Roy

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I view therapeutic work as an invitation to turn towards the areas of our lives that are calling to us for some attention.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janae Miley Stark

Janae Miley Stark

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Janae believes every person carries within them the capacity to grow, heal, and step into a fuller sense of who they are — even when life feels overwhelming.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexis Mckenna

Alexis Mckenna

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“Clients often tell me that I help them reframe long-held perspectives, gain new insights, and make different choices that better align with who they want to be.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Calista Ezeokoye

Calista Ezeokoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Calista is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Baleska Alfaro

Baleska Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daisy Vidrio

Daisy Vidrio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we are all resilient in our own unique ways. Together, we can explore what that resilience looks like for you...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Amanda McDaniel

Amanda McDaniel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In my work, I use many different approaches depending on the needs of my clients... I try to help people using a psychodynamic approach to become aware of unconscious material...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Chloe Kobus

Chloe Kobus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With a client-centered, collaborative style, I believe therapy works when you feel heard, and supported!”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Crystaloren Gomez

Crystaloren Gomez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms but to help you improve your overall quality of life and build lasting wellness.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Kellie Brown

Kellie Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


Being an LMFT is my second career, and the one in which I finally feel like my best self. Having been in the business world for 20 years before this has given me lots of great life experience. I bring all of this and my blended family life to the table when I'm in the room with clients. They deserve the whole person.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Barbara, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that good psychiatric care works best when people feel comfortable asking questions and fully understand their options.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liz Weisenburger

Liz Weisenburger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, curious, collaborative, and goal-focused. I believe healing happens when we feel safe enough to be deeply known...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristy Long

Kristy Long

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the belief that healing involves more than understanding what happened to us—it also involves learning to listen to and work with the body.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Lisa Larsen

Dr. Lisa Larsen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My personal experience with trauma and loss allows me to truly understand what you're going through.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tracy Toussaint

Tracy Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fairfield, CA


“I take a whole-person, evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, I consider how mental health may interact with sleep, stress, physical health, lifestyle, medications, hormonal changes, and life...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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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