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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

Find UnitedHealthcare-covered therapy in Encinitas with copays as low as $0-$30 per session. Headway connects you with 2,929 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person care, with availability within two weeks and free consultations available.

Eziaha Ihediwah

Eziaha Ihediwah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Welcome,

I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I am Eziaha Ihediwah a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorder, this is a space where you will be heard, respected, and taken seriously. Your experiences matter, and your care will be tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Your role in this process Healing is a partnership. You’ll always have space to ask questions, express concerns, and be involved in decisions about your care. Progress may take time, but we will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

If you ever feel overwhelmed between visits, please reach out. Support is available, and you deserve consistent care.

I look forward to working with you and supporting you toward stability, clarity, and improved quality of life.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Chatfield

Miranda Chatfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals and couples tune into their inner worlds and choose how to show up with presence so they can respond rather than react.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Shawna Cobabe

Shawna Cobabe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I challenge clients in a loving and compassionate way. Essentially, you will get out of therapy what you are willing to put in, and I will help you along the way.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Leah Stryer

Leah Stryer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be "that person" by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate environment that fosters growth.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Becki Ponzio

Becki Ponzio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tend to be more direct, solution focused, offering practical strategies to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD, and family & relationship challenges.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janine Ivy

Janine Ivy

Psychologist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I specialize in working women and people of color who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Arlene Gonzalez

Arlene Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I apply a collaborative approach as well as person-centered and mindfulness practices to help best meet the needs of every individual.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Anastasia Ford

Anastasia Ford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Over the last ten years, Anastasia has had the privilege of working with many teens and young adults...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cassandra Clark

Cassandra Clark

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Nevada City, CA


My approach is influenced by Jungian, Depth, and Transpersonal psychology, feminist, queer and social justice-allied, and strength-based. I hold an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies, and have been in practice for 10 years in a wide variety of clinical mental health settings.

United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caitlin Flewelling

Caitlin Flewelling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a dedicated LCSW with nearly 10+ years of experience primarily working with adolescents in school-based settings, though I'm passionate about working with people from all ages and backgrounds.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Cyndi Gallego Lcsw-S

Cyndi Gallego Lcsw-S

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, culturally sensitive, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brett Bauer

Brett Bauer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in working together to achieve your goals. In life, you often have people telling you where to go or what to do, but my job is to help you understand where you want to go and what you want to do.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Parfyonova

Anna Parfyonova

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to help people with their day to day struggles, empower them to improve their quality of life.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Negean Shahnematollahi

Negean Shahnematollahi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic, individualized approach to treatment that is geared towards the specific needs of the person.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bernadette Akpengbe

Bernadette Akpengbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I use a holistic, consultative and empathetic approach to make sure I understand the 360 view of my patients.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Marina Skegin-Sipes

Marina Skegin-Sipes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am bilingual. My cultural background is Russian, which allows me to be culturally sensitive to others whom have come from other countries.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carrie Hansen

Carrie Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I especially enjoy working with youth and young adults, I specialize in working with people with ADHD, Autistic teens and adults, phase of life issues, depression, anxiety...”
United Healthcare + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Benjamin Murphy

Benjamin Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own healing journey through therapy, recovery, and personal growth shaped my belief that change is possible when we learn how to understand ourselves with honesty and compassion.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Gutierrez

Michelle Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy, in my view, is a process of helping you come back into relationship with yourself—your physical sensations, emotional truth, and inner sense of direction.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Jaffe

Paul Jaffe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Grass Valley, CA


“My approach is warm, incisive, and encouraging of your strengths, as I believe your strengths are the best lens with which to see and lift-up your weaknesses.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 + 11 others
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is deeply passionate about helping people who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chinwe Chukwumerije

Chinwe Chukwumerije

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“My approach is collaborative, holistic, and patient-centered. I believe that mental health care works best when we function as partners.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Amon Benavides

Dr. Amon Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Vlg, CA


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and comfortable being their authentic selves.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Arthur Benjamin Zinke

Dr. Arthur Benjamin Zinke

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Ben Zinke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Idaho and California. I graduated from Loma Linda University with a master in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2006 and a PhD in Family Studies in 2012. I also have work experience as a mediator, a college professor and a financial coach which tends to provide perspective in therapy.

United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Kristen Springsteen

Kristen Springsteen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe in going beyond the belief that all we can do is manage trauma and symptoms forever. I believe our mind, body, and spirit already has the power to overcome it, we just have to learn how to tap into it and put it to use

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Sima Aman

Sima Aman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“Sima has vast experience and knowledge working with individuals of all ages that have moderate to severe psychiatric and mental health conditions.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Chloe Ragusa

Chloe Ragusa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy should feel like a relief, not a chore. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can be themselves...”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Winfred Alarcon

Winfred Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I work to nurture my clients' sensitivities, strengths, hopes, and desires for a meaningful and fulfilling existence.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Mattera

Thomas Mattera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


You deserve therapy that’s tailored to you. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it just hasn't clicked—you're not alone, and that's not your fault. Most therapy isn’t designed with men like you in mind. That’s why I specialize in guiding men toward real growth and empowerment.

United Healthcare + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Liebenberg

Lindsey Liebenberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, great to have you here! I know it can feel overwhelming to seek out therapy and find a good fit, and hope we might take that next step together! Many clients have described my personality as warm, not clinical, and intuitive to their emotions.

While I have worked for years with diverse clients, I specialize and work with people-pleasing women who want to increase their confidence, Christians who want to integrate faith + mental health, and individuals who feel the weight of their past impacting who they are today.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist (Arabic and English) whose experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of self-esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Bronzan

Linda Bronzan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“I am a certified EMDR therapist trained in Somatic therapies, including the Trauma Resiliency Model.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Mariglia

Pamela Mariglia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Those working with me should know that we will do the hard work and balance it with kindness and acceptance along the way.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sandra Viramontes

Sandra Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • Covina, CA


Hello, my name is Sandra, I’m a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I offer both video and in-person sessions, including Sunday’s. I started my journey with Mental Health Services, 2015 since then, I have had the privilege to work with all populations beginning with adolescents to older adults. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am trained to utilize a broad range of therapeutic modalities in order, to address here-and-now real-life stressors and trauma.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
James Carr

James Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I want clients to feel they are accepted and respected as well as taking back the power they may have lost along the way.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

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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