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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.

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Dr. Cathy Evangelatos

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a depth-oriented form of therapy... Together, we explore the connections between your past and present — including processing past trauma and recurring relationship patterns.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jarah Trenier

Jarah Trenier

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Porter Ranch, CA


“I believe healing happens in connection—when we feel safe enough to explore what we've had to keep hidden.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Julie Chu

Julie Chu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“Julie brings extensive experience from both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient chemical dependency settings, allowing her to effectively support individuals with primary mental health concerns as well as complex dual-diagnosis presentations.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“My approach is relational and experiential, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and experiential therapy.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ella Weiss

Ella Weiss

Therapist

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


“I have been licensed as an LMFT since 1989, and have both inpatient and outpatient treatment experience.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Patricia Alba

Patricia Alba

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Panorama City, CA


“I specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, personality and mood disorders in all ages, from toddlers to elders.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Seima Diaz

Dr. Seima Diaz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I combine insight with practical tools to create meaningful, measurable change in adolescents and adults.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Melina Sattari

Melina Sattari

Therapist

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


“I understand each of us has our own journey of growth in this lifetime, so I am very respectful of my client's individual circumstances, struggles, identify issues, current functions and needs.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Dr. Jose Cholula Bruno

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Santa Ana, CA


“I specialize in working with professionals, athletes, coaches, trainers, and other high-achieving individuals to address areas of anxiety and stress.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Lomeli

Luis Lomeli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Dimas, CA


“With a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, I create a safe space for authentic expression and tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

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


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Breanne Sangalang

Breanne Sangalang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


Hi. I'm Breanne and I am a LMFT in California. I enjoy working with individuals (15+) who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives.

My clinical experience has allowed me to uncover my interest in working with those impacted by mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder. I earned my BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and went on to obtain my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Thousand Oaks area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and LMFT license.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Behnam Keyvan

Behnam Keyvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Woodland Hills, CA


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jade Dearing

Jade Dearing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


Trauma-Informed. I specialize in treating adults with unresolved childhood traumas / C-PTSD. I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.

I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.

Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.

I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenneth England

Kenneth England

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“I utilize CBT as a base therapy and multiple trauma therapies including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and TRIP (Trauma Regulation Integration Process).”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ali Rumani

Ali Rumani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“My approach is integrative and culturally sensitive, drawing from mindfulness-based practices, CBT, and psychodynamic work.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative work and I enjoy helping my clients live life to their fullest potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
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
Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Simi Valley, CA


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dinasari Atmali

Dinasari Atmali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newhall, CA


“She believes in the power of community and enjoys collaborating with family, teachers, and healthcare professionals regarding her clients' care.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saira Miranda

Saira Miranda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Dr. Reri Uku

Dr. Reri Uku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ese Ogbetuo

Ese Ogbetuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“I use a holistic approach in managing various disorders enabling individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“My approach is practical and individualized. I take time to understand your symptoms, history, treatment goals, and medication concerns before making recommendations.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Carla De Beaumont

Carla De Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Gabriella LaPorta

Gabriella LaPorta

Therapist

In-person • Thousand Oaks, CA


“My approach draws from emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic theory, parts work, narrative therapy, and family systems.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Darlene Violas

Darlene Violas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Beach, CA


“I will not only challenge you to grow, but also provide unwavering support as you navigate your personal path towards healing and self-discovery.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Aaron Kellogg

Aaron Kellogg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Valencia, CA


“Aaron believes life-changing therapy stems from the union of evidence-based practices appropriately applied to client's lives.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Sudeta

Gloria Sudeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“I am dual board-certified family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Jacqueline Bredehoft

Jacqueline Bredehoft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Orange, CA


“I provide you with compassionate care and bring you highly personalized, effective, safe, and customized treatment to address your specific needs, symptoms, and genetic makeup.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandy Barnes

Brandy Barnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


Brandy earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from California State University of Long Beach in 2006 and earned her Masters of Social Work from California State University Fullerton in 2013. Brandy brings with her over twenty years of experience working in diverse clinical settings.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gretchen Shibl

Gretchen Shibl

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where every person is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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