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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Gardena, CA

Headway connects Gardena residents with Aetna-covered therapy and medication management services, offering flexible scheduling and an average savings of 75% on sessions. With providers available within two weeks and free intake consultations, starting your mental health journey is accessible and convenient.

Charlene Azonwu

Charlene Azonwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Gardena, CA


“Calm, empathetic, Listening to patients and providing the best quality care including the use of medication management.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Virginia Green

Dr. Virginia Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Lawndale, CA


“Your first session will be an opportunity to share what is keeping you up at night with a kind, irreverent, loving and generous human.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Magda Herrera

Magda Herrera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.4 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I believe the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is an essential healing component of therapy and provides the foundation from which growth and self-healing occurs.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Racheal Ennis

Racheal Ennis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I believe a healthy therapeutic experience can foster a genuine, honest and authentic relationship that can help us become aware of ourselves in the world, heal from our past, cope with our present, and foster a healthy future.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Kimetha Petteway-Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Lynwood, CA


“I believe that the foundations of effective therapy are a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Gelbart

Jamie Gelbart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.2 mi away • Torrance, CA


“Jamie incorporates all aspects of mental health and wellness into therapy including mindfulness based practices, healthy life choices, exercise, athletics, spirituality, and nutrition.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Rayas-Tabares

Patricia Rayas-Tabares

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I work with you, within a relationship that is built on trust, empathy, guidance, competence, honest communication, and interventions designed for your individual needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Courtney Harden

Courtney Harden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 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
Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Torrance, CA


“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Priscilla Gonzalez

Priscilla Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Lawndale, CA


My name is Priscilla Gonzalez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have been a therapist for about 10 years and love what I do. My specialty is working with children, adolescents and young adults. I have experience treating behavioral issues, anxiety, trauma and depression.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Jennifer Allen

Jennifer Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I love mental health. I love listening to people and diving into the challenges my clients face on a daily basis. I am humbled with the invitation to join your journey, and help you learn how to help yourself. We all have the tools to undertake the obstacles that we encounter; sometimes we need someone to help us take a step back to find a different perspective. I appreciate the bravery and courage that it takes for each of my clients to let me into their lives and become vulnerable with me.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Ligia Orellana

Ligia Orellana

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 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 • 8 mi away • Long Beach, CA


I work with adults navigating trauma, burnout, identity, and the particular exhaustion of being a sensitive person in a fast-changing world. My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to regulate it, reduce symptoms of trauma, and build resilience.

Many of the people I work with are doing everything right on paper. They are the ones who keep showing up, holding it together, being the person everyone else leans on. And they are exhausted in a way that is hard to explain to the people around them. They worry they are making the wrong choices or that everyone else has it together.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Divya Tilva

Divya Tilva

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I provide supportive, nonjudgmental, and motivating environment where your voice is genuinely heard.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Krista Small

Krista Small

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


“I'm a trauma-informed therapist specializing in EMDR, and I strive to tailor evidence-based practices to each client's unique experience.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Bartels

Carol Bartels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I know that seeking therapy can be scary! It is my desire to help you feel relaxed, understand what to expect...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 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 + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Richard Perez

Richard Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8 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 + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Carlos Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mj Buck

Mj Buck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Signal Hill, CA


“My approach to therapy is grounded in nervous system regulation, mindfulness, embodiment, and the mind-body connection.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Roy Allan Elevazo

Roy Allan Elevazo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Talia Banayan

Dr. Talia Banayan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“We are dynamic humans with beautiful intersections that cultivate our wellbeing and all components of our life need to be addressed to sustain our greatest growth.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina Dawes

Cristina Dawes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Be Staub

Be Staub

Therapist

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


As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Registered Art Therapist, my work centers queer and transgender preteens, teens, and adults, as well as individuals with current or past foster care involvement. My clients may be feeling overwhelmed, questioning their identity, or don't know where to start with therapy. I can support you by helping you notice patterns and build trust in your own process.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Stacey Widger

Stacey Widger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have experienced the transformative power of psychotherapy, and I am passionate about helping my clients experience it for themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Dr. Alexander Bacher

Dr. Alexander Bacher

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob "Jake" Harris

Jacob "Jake" Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Having been in therapy myself, I've experienced firsthand its positive impact, helping me overcome my anxiety and equipping me with practical tools I still use today. I understand that repeatedly answering 'How does that make you feel?' can be frustrating. Drawing from my personal experience both as a therapy client and practitioner in a treatment center setting, I bring energy into my sessions and build momentum to help clients get unstuck and face their Anxiety & OCD with confidence.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Godlove

Lauren Godlove

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I strive to lead with curiosity, compassion and openness, guiding and supporting you through the terrain of your own unique path in a way that honors all parts of you.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Alyse Eldred

Alyse Eldred

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I'm trained by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the treatments with the strongest evidence base for OCD.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Maple Moriji

Maple Moriji

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“His calling is to specialize in treating clients who have struggled with issues related to cultural diversity and who have suffered from trauma while growing up (such as childhood sexual abuse).”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Dr. Amy Levin

Dr. Amy Levin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


As a licensed therapist with both an MSW and a PhD in clinical practice and research, I bring a depth of academic knowledge and real-world experience to my work with individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional resilience, and self-exploration. Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to strengthen your connection with a partner, my goal is to create a safe, affirming space where meaningful insight and change can emerge.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Mozenter

Jonathan Mozenter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“Therapy affords the individual an opportunity to engage a range of life's challenges with a curious eye and in a safe and nurturing environment.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Carrie McElwee

Carrie McElwee

Therapist

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


“I believe in meeting my clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Virginia Conesa

Virginia Conesa

Therapist

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


“I believe in the soul's impulse to be seen, felt, and healed. The therapeutic containment is essential and only through our relationship and trust...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clay Crosby

Clay Crosby

Therapist

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


“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Aetna cover?

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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