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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Escondido, CA

Access mental healthcare in Escondido with Cigna coverage through Headway's network of 7,002 licensed providers. With copays ranging from $0-$40 per session, you can connect with a provider for talk therapy or medication management through flexible in-person or virtual sessions.

Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Escondido, CA


“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Kirra Walsh

Kirra Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • San Marcos, CA


Hi, I’m Kirra. I’m a compassionate, collaborative therapist who believes that meaningful therapy begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity development, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other experiences that may leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

I value creating an affirming space where you can show up as your authentic self. I have a particular passion for supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as clients from multicultural and multiethnic backgrounds. My own experience growing up across several U.S. states and overseas in Japan and Guam has shaped my appreciation for the many cultural, family, and relational influences that make each person's story unique.

You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Wherever you are in your journey, we can begin there.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Lead Clinician. I received my Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 and provided services in child welfare settings involving abused and neglected children and parents who experienced addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I also have years of experience working in a private practice setting, working with teens, adults, couples and active duty military. I also specialize in treating trauma and PTSD using EMDR.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Randy Ogle

Randy Ogle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“My goal is to provide a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and understood, while also helping you develop practical tools to move forward in your life.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Karen Alvarado Alvarado

Karen Alvarado Alvarado

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.3 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—focused on helping you understand what's going on beneath the surface while also giving you tools you can actually use in your daily life.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am Shaliss Padilla MA, LMFT, the Founder, CEO and Clinical Supervisor of group private practice MindbodyologyTM. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, I am a Holistic Psychotherapist, (or what I have coined a MindbodyologistTM), also a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist. I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trevor Olson

Trevor Olson

Psychologist

In-person • 1.1 mi away • Escondido, CA


I'm a psychologist - I love working hard for people for the sake of healing and wholeness. I've worked for folks 4-105, across settings, needs and aspirations. It's good work. Whether it's with me or someone else you should do it.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Elma Samantha Quintero

Elma Samantha Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Vista, CA


“I believe you are the expert of your own story—my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, encouragement, and respect.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carolyn Millikin

Carolyn Millikin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Vista, CA


“My clients feel seen and understood following our sessions. They have new coping skills and are validated as they progress.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Jacob Sadan

Jacob Sadan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I bring genuine curiosity, directness, and yes, humor into sessions — because healing doesn't have to feel like homework.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Laurie Allen

Laurie Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Vista, CA


“It is my goal to make therapy feel both approachable and worthwhile. I show up as my authentic self--quirks and all--and expect my clients to do the same.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Boyce

John Boyce

Therapist

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


“My therapy approach is experiential, humanistic, and somatic... We engage and explore in the work of therapy together collaboratively.”
Cigna + 14 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Leslie Weinstein

Leslie Weinstein

Therapist

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


“My practice is most likely different than what traditional therapy looks like. Integrating an existential approach with a psychodynamic lens, CBT, and EMDR, we will laugh, we will be real, we will work toward change.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Roberto Netter

Roberto Netter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“My job is to listen very carefully and accompany you as we uncover the sources of your pain and the patterns of beliefs that need correction.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

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


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Erica Bruckner

Erica Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Katy Caslav

Katy Caslav

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience...”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Konul Surofchy

Konul Surofchy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I draw from psychoanalytic, cognitive, and eastern spiritual modalities, with a strong relational style.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Klaudia Mayer

Klaudia Mayer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“My care is integrative, trauma-informed, and deeply human. I blend clinical insight with an understanding that healing is not just about managing symptoms, but about listening to what they're asking of us.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. John Nguyen

Dr. John Nguyen

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My clinical approach combines evidence-based interventions with a practical, compassionate style aimed at helping patients improve both their psychological well-being and overall quality of life.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marla Elliott

Marla Elliott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Vista, CA


“My job will be to show you just how capable you are. I will teach you how to cope with negative thoughts when they inevitably happen, and help you retrain your brain.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Letty Cain Nissan

Letty Cain Nissan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist who understands the nuances of both cultures, and I am passionate about creating a warm, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nicole Allison

Nicole Allison

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I offer unconditional positive regard to my clients and meet them where they're at to promote healing and growth.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals and children experiencing depression, grief and life challenges.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Breanne Schellenbach

Breanne Schellenbach

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“My work blends dialectical behavior therapy with depth psychotherapy and somatic experience therapy.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Murrieta, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Callie Reece

Callie Reece

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have 10 years in the mental health field-working with trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.I have worked in private practice, intensive outpatient programs, assertive community treatment, and residential treatment. I specialize in trauma related disorders.

Cigna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Sandra Kieler

Sandra Kieler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“Her style is warm, goal-oriented, and client-centered with a focus on helping individuals strengthen communication, develop effective coping skills, and reconnect with their resilience.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression

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