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

Find mental health support in Gardena through Headway's network of 2,937 licensed providers accepting UnitedHealthcare. With copays as low as $0 per session and free consultations available, quality care is accessible and affordable.

Zaheen Allibhoy

Zaheen Allibhoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


Zaheen is an LCSW for the last seven years and has been a clinician for 11 years. Zaheen's approach is eclectic; she uses a Person in Environment and Multicultural models. Zaheen explores your current coping skills and teaches about self care. Zaheen's main focus area is working with adults who are struggling with everyday stressors or transitions in their lives. Zaheen's style is warm, open minded, and empowering. In her spare time, Zaheen enjoys practicing what she teaches (self care).

United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Seitz

Nicole Seitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), my goal is to help you get relief from your current pain and struggles quickly.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Marchant

Michael Marchant

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Since getting my graduate degree from UC Berkeley 25 years ago, I've worked with adults from diverse backgrounds seeking help with a range of issues.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Tatiana Molinar

Dr. Tatiana Molinar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My personal journey overcoming complex trauma fuels my passion for guiding others towards healing and joy.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Gloribell Mercado

Gloribell Mercado

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with the BIPOC community, veterans, women navigating major life transitions, and high-achieving professionals who feel stuck despite their success.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Nancy Gonzalez-McKenzie

Nancy Gonzalez-McKenzie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a survivor, am the first person in my family to earn a college degree and am driven to not only continue to hold myself accountable but also my patients accountable when it comes to meeting their full potential.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Geni Duran

Geni Duran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is a collaborative partnership in which we explore the challenges you are facing with curiosity and care.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Ann Therese De Los Santos

Julie Ann Therese De Los Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach to care is collaborative and patient-centered—your body, your mind, and your voice matter.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hazel Layson

Hazel Layson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am especially passionate about supporting underserved communities and helping clients feel seen, respected, and empowered in their care.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lillian Channing

Lillian Channing

Therapist

Virtual • Camarillo, CA


“I am a somatic therapist, and my approach is to always have a lens focused on how your body holds your emotions.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fair Oaks, CA


“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lizette Sayo

Lizette Sayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized care rooted in my extensive experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Albert Schafer

Albert Schafer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the challenges that come with these experiences and are here to help you navigate them.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Jessica Morales

Jessica Morales

Therapist

Virtual • Ontario, CA


“I am solution focused and use CBT techniques to guide my clients through life adjustments, anxiety, depression and grief.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Vee Ghookasian

Vee Ghookasian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm here to support you every step of the way! This is a non-judgmental space to collaborate, learn to trust, and heal in relationships. Together, we can navigate through the jumble in your mind, explore past traumas, and understand their current impact on your life. I integrate CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to help you find peace.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Patricia Lamas

Patricia Lamas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and welcoming. I specialized in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, anger management, parenting, and stress management.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let's walk this journey together, one step at a time.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Alexandra Garcia-Rosenblum

Alexandra Garcia-Rosenblum

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, trauma-focused, relatable, and interpersonal (meaning you won't get a "blank slate" in my therapy room!).”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brannon La Force

Brannon La Force

Therapist

Virtual • Gardena, CA


I have been a counselor for more than 30 years. I remain passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe that genuine caring is an essential element to an effective counseling relationship. Over the years I have worked with clients with significant trauma and loss. I consider it a privilege to stand with another individual as he or she resolves great pain. I specialize in treating clients with trauma, relationship issues, and borderline personality disorder.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Gina Feletar

Gina Feletar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


I am Gina Feletar, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience, and a dedicated companion on your journey toward well-being. I am serving clients in both Arizona and California.

Healing begins when we see the whole person, not just the symptoms. My practice blends evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, creating space for healing that also honors your uniqueness. Beyond managing mental health conditions, my mission is to help you reclaim your strength, and rediscover hope rooted in wellness and purpose.

United Healthcare + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Nicole Collier

Nicole Collier

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you tired of carrying the weight of anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or self-doubt on your own? Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're trying to meet everyone's expectations while struggling to meet your own. Therapy offers a space where you can slow down, be heard, and gain clarity without judgment. You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Together, we'll identify what's holding you back, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change so you can feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Palo Alto, CA


“I combine psychiatric interventions—including medication management when appropriate—with practical therapeutic strategies and lifestyle modifications that actually work for you.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Keri Green

Keri Green

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sex therapy offers a safe space to be open and vulnerable to explore desire, sexuality, gender, communication, trauma, dysfunction, and more.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Sierra Blanco

Sierra Blanco

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


“I believe therapy is not only about reducing suffering, but also about creating more goodness in life.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Christy Cotner

Dr. Christy Cotner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is both evidence-based and human-centered combining psychiatric expertise with a practical understanding of how mental health affects daily functioning, relationships, and physical well-being.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Jeanne Serra

Jeanne Serra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Linda Snouffer

Linda Snouffer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower people to decrease their negative thinking and build new insights into their own natural strengths and creating awarenesses to triggers that may keep them from being their best selves.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Suenia Villa

Suenia Villa

Therapist

Virtual • California


Suenia Villa has a Masters in Social Work and

more than 17yrs experience in a variety of

settings, including community agencies,

government agencies and running her own nonprofit. She has many years of experience in

counseling a variety of populations and in

Spanish.

United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Nicole Chittum

Nicole Chittum

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs and goals, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Jonathan Goelz

Jonathan Goelz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Amanda Andersen

Amanda Andersen

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I specialize EMDR and use an acceptance and integration framework to help support you in reaching your highest self.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Boikanyo Tlhong

Dr. Boikanyo Tlhong

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“With CBT approach to psychotherapy, you will learn skills to examin how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences, and learn how to change your circumstances.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Maggie Kohout

Maggie Kohout

Therapist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My approach is relational, intuitive, and trauma-informed. I blend EMDR, IFS-informed techniques, somatic awareness, and talk therapy to meet each person's unique needs.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Michelle Deflorimonte

Michelle Deflorimonte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I am dedicated to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jeremiah Neal

Jeremiah Neal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice the evidenced and researched based model of Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy which reaches beyond "what to say" and helps couples experientially make sense of the emotional patterns that interrupt their connection while also assisting...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

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Dr. Capri Cruz

Dr. Capri Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because at 10 years old I, too, had a therapist and absolutely loved how safe I felt with her.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kari Sacks

Kari Sacks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My compassionate cognitive behavioural approach to therapy gives you plenty of empathic space to be heard, to gain insight into the purpose and path of your life and find your inner light again.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Justin Sundgot-Smith

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goleta, CA


“I especially enjoy working with people who are highly thoughtful, sensitive, creative, or introspective—and who may find themselves overthinking, putting significant pressure on themselves, or feeling disconnected from what they actually want.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Achilefu

Miriam Achilefu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to individuals across California. With a background in both nursing and psychiatry, I specialize in diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

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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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