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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Irvine, CA

Irvine residents with Aetna can connect with mental health providers through Headway's extensive network of 8,775 licensed professionals. With copays as low as $0 and sessions available both virtually and in-person, you can start your mental health journey without financial barriers.

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • Tustin, CA


“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Grant Robinson

Grant Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I offer an authentic and trusted healing experience using empathy, reflection, and a variety of coping skills to empower and create healthy change.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Rachel Airth

Rachel Airth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe therapy is less about "fixing" what's wrong with you and more about becoming curious about the patterns, experiences, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped who you are...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Krysta Boyle

Krysta Boyle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
JC Pattugalan

JC Pattugalan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Orange, CA


“I operate from a combination of a Patient-Centered approach to therapy wherein I meet my patients where they are at while implementing a Biopsychosocial approach...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Kimberly Williams

Kimberly Williams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“I work from a strengths-based perspective, helping you to recognize your strengths and achieve your goals in a thoughtful and supportive way.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Alexandra Hansen-Ankerstar

Alexandra Hansen-Ankerstar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Orange, CA


“I believe in creating a safe space for client's to discuss things that are difficult and may have not been said out loud before.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Theresa Russo

Theresa Russo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“Theresa Russo is a client-centered and solution-focused therapist who integrates various modalities and techniques to provide a judgment-free, personal approach to each client.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • 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 + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • 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 + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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Madeline Reams

Madeline Reams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is warm, direct, empowering, and a little humorous. I'll meet you with compassion, while also challenging you when needed...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Alice Kim

Alice Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Mohammad Salous

Mohammad Salous

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“I strive to create a welcoming, respectful environment where each person feels heard and understood.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Stacey Berardino

Dr. Stacey Berardino

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My assessment and therapeutic style is relaxed, comfortable, cognitive-behavioral, and problem-solving focused in nature.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brandon Owens

Brandon Owens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“Since becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I've seen how prioritizing mental health can bring more joy, balance, and resilience into everyday life.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Creative

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Jacqueline Bredehoft

Jacqueline Bredehoft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 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

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Nalleli Garrido

Nalleli Garrido

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. Carol Carlson

Dr. Carol Carlson

Psychologist

In-person • 2 mi away • Irvine, CA


I treat psychological difficulties with a compassionate, yet results-oriented approach. When someone suffers from a medical disorder, a comprehensive assessment of the problem is required in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis. If the diagnosis is incorrect, treatment will repeatedly fail. As a diagnostician, my focus is to treat people, many of whom have been non-responsive to previous psychological / medical treatment, in this same way. Only with a correct diagnosis will treatment be effective. Once determined, goals discussed, a treatment plan in place, the therapy begins. With time and work, individuals grow to experience enhanced emotional health, freedom from the emotional angst and suffering that previously existed, improved relationships, higher levels of consciousness, psychological insight, a stronger identity of oneself along with interpersonal and professional contentment.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

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Erin Beldner-Martinez

Erin Beldner-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and are met with compassion.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Dr. Matthew Lynch

Dr. Matthew Lynch

Psychologist

In-person • 9.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


Life is Difficult! Many obstacles and challenges! I've been practicing 25+ years assisting adults (of all ages) and teens (15+) with major life changes, mild/moderate depression, anxiety, relationship/attachment issues, sobriety and its relation to mental health. I also work with high functioning career/work choices - helping students/adult-professionals find Purpose-Vision, and Ambition in their career (Life/Career-Coaching). I employ talk therapy to alleviate symptoms, elevate mood, increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I also help people in recovery to alleviate 'Character Defects' that continue on in sobriety.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic therapy to help clients not just talk about their struggles, but truly feel different in their relationships and daily lives.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Kristine Lomas

Kristine Lomas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My goal is to help you feel more like yourself, function more fully, and move toward a life that feels meaningful to you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Trinh Nguyen

Trinh Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Compassion, authenticity, and humor are the foundation of my practice as I have found them to ease the pain in the process of healing.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fabrice Paracuellos

Fabrice Paracuellos

Therapist

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


“I integrate approaches that bring short-term relief and long-term benefits with quality of life, vibrancy, relationships, meaning, and self-appreciation.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Louis An

Louis An

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe in self-determination. I am not a very directive therapist that will tell clients what to do and what not to do.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Barek Sharif

Dr. Barek Sharif

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Mission Viejo, CA


“My approach as a therapist is rooted in my own humanity - I show up as a real person in the room with you.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Lisa Billings

Dr. Lisa Billings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Darlene Violas

Darlene Violas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • 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
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Haley Morrissey-Truong

Haley Morrissey-Truong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy while considering the whole person—not just their symptoms.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
David Ly

David Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I prioritize learning where each individual has been and where they want to go, rather than rushing toward a diagnosis.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Vivienne Peng

Vivienne Peng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Norman Quintero

Dr. Norman Quintero

Therapist

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


“He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic principles to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also feeling deeply heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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Stephanie Fell

Stephanie Fell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


“I make it a priority to connect with my client and create a safe place to build trust and understanding within the relationship.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Lievonen

Eve Lievonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Laguna Niguel, CA


“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • 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

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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