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

Headway connects Irvine residents with UnitedHealthcare-covered therapists across neighborhoods like Turtle Rock and University Park. With flexible virtual and in-person options and copays as low as $0, patients can focus on their care while Headway handles insurance coordination.

Amanda Silvers

Amanda Silvers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Amanda developed a hands-on approach towards facilitating individual and group therapy while working directly with adults, teens, and families.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Nickle

Matthew Nickle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on providing my clients with a new approach to themselves that will help them gain insight and reach their true potential.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Lisa Kinnebrew

Lisa Kinnebrew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sarah Mutter

Sarah Mutter

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. My work has focused on caregiver burnout, aging and end-of-life issues, veteran support, adjustment to new or serious medical diagnoses, and family conflict. My background also includes working with foster children, foster/adoptive parents, and parents of children with ADHD, as well as helping immigrants and expatriates navigate culture shock and identity adjustment.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Don Nocon

Don Nocon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My heart is for queer people who have experienced religious trauma and for couples who are trying to make their relationship thrive.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Margie Tyrone

Margie Tyrone

Therapist

Virtual • California


Margie Tyrone is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a deep passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges, Margie specializes in transgender care, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their gender identity and transition experiences.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Solomon Duruji

Solomon Duruji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jill McGovern

Jill McGovern

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, and engaged. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe and supported, but also challenged to grow.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Jeff Danese

Jeff Danese

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Jeffrey W. Danese, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and California, currently based in Sacramento. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and college counseling, along with a an academic background teaching psychology, religious studies, and the history of science in higher education from UCSB, FSU, and 10 years at SJSU to various community colleges in the Puget Sound region and in North Florida and cross-cultural experiences such as living in Taiwan, Zambia, Germany and traveling around the world; I studied Spanish, German, and Chinese language, world history and religions, psychology, evolutionary psychology and the cognitive science of religion; was raised Catholic but ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand; and continue to meditate, explore and read broadly. One of my favorite quotes is by the Roman writer, Terence: "I am human and there is nothing human foreign to me." (or, Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto. -- Publius Terentius Afer, 165 BCE)

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Jessica Pacheco

Jessica Pacheco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you...”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Francesca Mephors

Francesca Mephors

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand my patients' needs and concerns, and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to you as an individual.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Dr. Yetunde Falade

Dr. Yetunde Falade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing begins with being truly heard. I take time to listen to my clients' stories, experiences, and concerns without judgment.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joseph Krimple

Joseph Krimple

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy taking a holistic and integrative approach to treatment, incorporating different treatment techniques and modalities, and working collaboratively with individuals to develop the most positive outcomes.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Jesus Sandoval

Jesus Sandoval

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental—I believe in meeting patients where they are and creating a safe space where they feel heard and supported.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Daniela Lazar

Daniela Lazar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


good listener , kind , open mind

I have 6 years of experience in mental health with focus on addiction medicine in patient and out patient , mental health stabilization in patient

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yen Hong

Yen Hong

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I utilize a collaborative approach, ensuring that my clients feel understood and supported throughout their healing journey.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Jaspreet Takhar

Jaspreet Takhar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She provides compassionate and holistic care to support patients in working towards their mental health goals.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Keith Nesbitt

Keith Nesbitt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been a crisis clinician much of that time helping ease the pain in the most acute psychiatric situations.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alexandra Portnoy

Alexandra Portnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She worked closely with probation-based youth, DCFS, and foster youth for over 11 years, gaining invaluable experience in addressing complex mental health and substance use issues.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Jordan Tanner

Jordan Tanner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I believe that meaningful mental health care starts with trust, compassion, and genuine connection. Over the past 15 years, I have worked across a variety of healthcare settings, including trauma nursing, emergency nursing, and nurse leadership roles, caring for individuals and families during some of life's most challenging moments. These experiences have reinforced my belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, empathy, and respect.

My commitment to mental health care is also shaped by personal experience. Like many people, I have witnessed the impact of mental health challenges in my own life and among loved ones, which has deepened my understanding of the courage it takes to seek help. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients feel comfortable discussing difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“Ruben's goal is to create a space where you feel respected, understood, and empowered in your personal healing process.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Tannaz Dabirian

Dr. Tannaz Dabirian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, insight, and clinical expertise to my work, helping clients navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and resilience.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teri Rubanowitz

Teri Rubanowitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help my clients to see the glass half full! I take pride in the fact that I can help my clients feel that they are in control and that they can conquer anything!”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Drake Schoeppl

Drake Schoeppl

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Vah

Elizabeth Vah

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed mental health professional and clinical supervisor with more than 18 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. I provide telehealth services to clients in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia.

My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I believe that each person brings unique strengths, abilities, and experiences to their journey, and I strive to create a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can feel heard and understood.

My goal is to work alongside you to navigate challenges, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to support your mental health and overall well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward greater health and wellness.

Currently accepting new clients.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should feel human—not rushed or impersonal.

I provide a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with psychotherapy when appropriate, always tailored to your individual needs.

Diagnosis can be an important part of understanding your experience, but it’s only one piece of the picture. I look at your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the life experiences that shape what you’re going through.

I offer collaborative, grounded care to help you move toward a more balanced, integrative, and holistic sense of well-being.

United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa Aguero

Rosa Aguero

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strongly believe I have found my calling in psychiatry and find great joy in guiding clients to reach their fullest emotional potential.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Faith Ogala

Faith Ogala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Faith is empathetic, knowledgeable, and patient. She takes the time to listen to her patients, so they feel heard and understood.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Brenda Hernandez

Brenda Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a therapist my goal is to break the stigma that comes with therapy. I strive to create a collaborative, nurturing therapeutic relationship that can help transform one's pain or uncertainties into one of healing. Life can be difficult and sometimes confusing therefore I want to create a corner where one can feel safe, understood, and free of judgement.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

United Healthcare + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Kyle Gambill

Kyle Gambill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and judgment-free. I believe you should feel heard and have a voice in decisions about your treatment.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Deana Medina

Deana Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am eager to bring in self love techniques in therapy, along with my ability to adapt effectively with diverse populations.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jeraleen Peterson

Jeraleen Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As my client you can expect to have the respect and support you need to help you find clarity-develop self-acceptance-gain inner strength...”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nnamdi Ofoeze

Nnamdi Ofoeze

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With a focus on holistic wellness, I aim to empower my patients to achieve their optimal mental health through therapeutic interventions, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Vanessa Engelbert

Vanessa Engelbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Vanessa is a client-centered, strength-based therapist who will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eric Alcala

Eric Alcala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience helping clients with self-esteem, motivation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family conflict.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Springsteen

Kristen Springsteen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe in going beyond the belief that all we can do is manage trauma and symptoms forever. I believe our mind, body, and spirit already has the power to overcome it, we just have to learn how to tap into it and put it to use

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Rey L

Rey L

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My aim is to help you listen to and experience yourself in new or long-forgotten ways so that you may decipher the inner language of your distress and find change.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
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

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

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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