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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in California

Find the right therapist in California with Aetna insurance on Headway. Our 8,878 providers offer flexible scheduling, and many clients save up to 75% on sessions with insurance coverage included.

Mayra Zacarias

Mayra Zacarias

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tend to be direct but warm — I'll challenge you when it's helpful, and I'll always do it with care.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jendayi Ford

Jendayi Ford

Therapist

Virtual • California


Listen.... Life happens and it's during the tough and difficult times that as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I'm here to offer a safe space of affirmation.... and accountability

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peter Sholley

Peter Sholley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I have been increasingly focused on therapy as a creative act.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you can find the motivation to get control of your life again. I work primarily with young adults with ADHD and Anxiety...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nyeesha Hale -Alvarez

Nyeesha Hale -Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I discovered a profound passion for assisting clients who have experienced sexual trauma, and I've dedicated myself to this vital area of healing.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Susana Castellanos

Dr. Susana Castellanos

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Drawing from her extensive experience across diverse settings, Dr. Castellanos provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological services tailored to the unique needs of each individual she serves.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Rosealinda Carrillo

Rosealinda Carrillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about decolonizing therapy and creating a space that honors culture, identity, and the intersection of both.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Sam Marra

Sam Marra

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up honestly without fear of judgment. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, or uncertain about their next step. Many of my clients are men navigating relationships, career/school stress, anxiety/depression, fatherhood, major life transitions, and other challenges. I provide a supportive space to explore what's going on beneath the surface while helping you build practical strategies for moving forward. Let's work together to identify the roadblocks in your life and approach the here and now with clarity and intention.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Casey Rath

Casey Rath

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable being yourself, gain practical tools, and make meaningful, lasting changes.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hillary Stevens

Hillary Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I listen for understanding, challenge to help you stretch/ grow, and provide non-judgmental support.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Beth Hurlbert

Mary Beth Hurlbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


Hi, I am Beth, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. Adoption and foster care require a different kind of heart and a specialized set of tools. With three decades of dedicated experience, I help families navigate the nuances of trauma and "blocked trust." My approach is deeply empathetic, rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection. I provide the seasoned perspective you need to understand your child’s needs—and your own—more deeply. You don't have to do this alone.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Jones Onuh

Dr. Jones Onuh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Dr. Chigozie Jones Onuh, I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Also. I'm a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I serve clients across all ages and demographics. I have experience in treating clients with Depression, PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Substance use disorders, and other psychiatric related issues.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Dr. Chioma Ahaiwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“We listen, empathize and acknowledge your concerns. We utilize biopsychosocial model in all our assessments, evaluations and evidence-based practice for a better patient outcome.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Yturralde

Yolanda Yturralde

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


An enthusiastic Latinx psychotherapist, Yolanda Yturralde is one of Santa Barbara’s most motivating psychotherapists. She inspires her clients to work through issues and become more powerful in their relationships. Yolanda received her Masters in Science from California State University, Northridge. She brings innovative, creative, supportive counseling and a positive attitude to her private psychotherapy practice. Yolanda meets with people in Santa Barbara as well as any town in California or Texas or Florida via Telehealth. Now offering Internal Family Systems Informed Therapy, Brainspotting and NOSC Integration for PTSD and resistant depression and anxiety. My Harm Reduction and Integration Psychotherapy can be used with substance use disorders and eating disorders. Now licensed in Texas and California, Registered for Telehealth in Florida.

Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zina Petrov

Zina Petrov

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a calm presence and attune my pacing to what your unique nervous system needs, often asking for your permission to slow down or use grounding strategies.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Decinda Allen

Decinda Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working together to explore their challenges and strengths.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert of your own life. My role is not to hand you a solution but to help you uncover the one that already fits you.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Maryann Reuter

Dr. Maryann Reuter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I balance my care and compassion for you with asking deep and direct questions to support you seeing things differently than you have before.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bita Saad Adel

Bita Saad Adel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Her goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take an active role in your mental health journey.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sora Choi

Sora Choi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for my clients to feel comfortable sharing their unique stories, feel heard, and learn tools to alleviate symptoms and navigate difficulties.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Sarah Tanaka

Sarah Tanaka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I place a strong value on holding a safe therapeutic space where we can work together to move towards your goals.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Terrace, CA


“My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, re-author limiting narratives, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection in their personal and relational lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Sheila Katz

Sheila Katz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children on the autism spectrum, offering tailored, compassionate, and effective support to meet each child and family's unique needs.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heather Davidson

Heather Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a place to exhale, share parts of your life and experiences that may be difficult to talk about and gently challenge old outdated ways of thinking and responding.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail De La Cerda Orozco

Abigail De La Cerda Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a space where unconditional support, compassion, and vulnerability exist, ultimately leading to a more empowering life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
JT Walker

JT Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am currently accepting new clients. Great to meet you. If you have been carrying anxiety, depression, or that heavy feeling of not quite being like yourself, we can work through it together. I offer virtual therapy that meets you where you are, with care that feels compassionate, practical, and grounded in real life. My goal is to help you feel more like yourself again and build a path toward a brighter, more fulfilling tomorrow.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Weidig

Hilary Weidig

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've spent about 5 years working in acute mental health and crisis settings, so there is nothing you can throw at me that I haven't seen!”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vannisha Curd

Vannisha Curd

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take pride in creating a safe and welcoming space for all persons I work with and their support networks.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monee Brown

Monee Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often describe me as compassionate, honest, and empowering. That's exactly what I'm going for.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Izzy Nance

Izzy Nance

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“With modalities of Gestalt awareness, Jungian imaginal discovery, existential inquiry, psychoeducation and caring exploration, we dive into what wants to be seen.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Diane Hough

Diane Hough

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and accepted from our very first conversation.”
Aetna + 3 others
Family issues, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Adeduntan Oke

Adeduntan Oke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship, as I believe trust and open communication are essential for valid progress.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Watkins

Nicholas Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mountain View, CA


“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Antzoulatos

Jennifer Antzoulatos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), often blending the two.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Taiye Beoghene

Taiye Beoghene

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My greatest strength is my ability to genuinely connect with people and make them feel understood without judgment.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Sarah Walton

Sarah Walton

Therapist

Virtual • California


I strive to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. I am passionate about helping clients find support and tools to navigate life's challenges, release emotional burdens, and reconnect with their own strengths and values. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard, understood, respected, and empowered to move forward through life's challenges.

Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leticia Juliette Delling

Leticia Juliette Delling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life has a crazy way of throwing curve balls at us when we least expect it. It's so important to take care of our mental health as it impacts everything we do in life: how we function at work, interact with our family and loved ones, etc.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.