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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

Find the right mental health support in La Jolla with UnitedHealthcare and Headway. Our providers offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions, with copays around $30 and free intake calls available to help you get started on your mental health journey.

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to offer you a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Michelle Jensen

Michelle Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • Hughson, CA


“I use CBT, Person Centered, Support therapy, solutions focused therapy, EMDR, mindfulness and meditation and talk therapy as my main therapy modalities.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


IMPORTANT: All clients must complete our intake form and sign our policies before their appointment. Please complete these documents at https://intakeq.com/new/6oakjo/lusjbb or contact us at 602-800-4699 (call or text). Please also email or text us a copy of your photo ID/driver's license at [email protected]

For the most current schedule and openings, please book directly on our website at https://mentalhealthpractitioners.com/book-appointment/ or call us at 415-968-6515.

As a PMHNP-BC who specializes in autism, complex cases, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD/trauma, schizophrenia/psychosis disorders, and substance use, I've built my practice around understanding that every person's mental health journey is unique—especially when multiple conditions interact or when traditional approaches haven't worked.

I also provide comprehensive treatment for depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder, always with an understanding that these conditions often overlap and influence each other in complex ways. What I want you to know is this: your experiences are valid, your struggles make sense in the context of your life, and there's no such thing as being "too much" for treatment.

Whether you're masking autistic traits, battling compulsive behaviors, managing intense emotions, processing trauma, questioning reality, or struggling with substances, I meet you exactly where you are without trying to force you into a predetermined mold. My approach combines evidence-based treatments with deep respect for your individual needs and experiences.

You deserve a provider who doesn't see complexity as a problem to solve, but as a roadmap to understanding how to best support your unique path to wellness.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stevenson Ranch, CA


“I understand that starting or adjusting psychiatric medication can feel overwhelming. Many of my patients come to me after struggling with multiple providers, ineffective treatments, or confusing explanations about their care.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Susan Wrenn

Susan Wrenn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned to your unique story. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space where healing, clarity, and growth become possible.”
United Healthcare + 4 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


“My philosophy of care is personalized and profoundly compassionate. Behind every diagnosis lives a person with their own story, struggles, strengths, and dreams, and my role is to honor that humanity while delivering expert psychiatric treatment.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


IMPORTANT: All clients must complete our intake form and sign our policies before their appointment.

Please complete these documents at https://intakeq.com/new/6oakjo/lusjbb or contact us at 602-800-4699 (call or text).

Please also email or text us a copy of your photo ID/driver's license at [email protected]

I'm Sherri Crespin, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in complex mental health conditions in adults. With dual board certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring a comprehensive understanding of how mental and physical health intersect to create truly holistic care.

My clinical expertise includes treating trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder. I'm experienced in managing complex medication regimens and other specialized treatments that require careful monitoring and expertise.

I earned both my Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice. What sets my practice apart is my commitment to treating the whole person—not just managing symptoms, but understanding your unique story, challenges, and goals.

Whether you're seeking psychiatric medication management or comprehensive treatment for multiple conditions, I create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and actively shape your treatment plan. I also provide ESA letters when clinically appropriate.

I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward improved mental health and lasting well-being.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Sharen Hamudot

Sharen Hamudot

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about empowering all women to be the best versions of themselves, reach their goals and live a rich, meaningful and fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dr. David Rosenblatt

Dr. David Rosenblatt

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I like Gestalt Therapy because it draws on all the knowledge, insight, wisdom, hopes, and interests we have.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Maddie Asghari

Maddie Asghari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“I specialize in complex presentations because mental health exists within your entire life experience, relationships, cultural background, and personal history.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Mi Joung Park

Mi Joung Park

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients achieve not only symptom relief, but lasting emotional resilience and a stronger sense of self.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Minh Tran

Dr. Minh Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


Xin chào! I am a relationally-oriented Jungian depth psychotherapist with degrees from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I enjoy working with creatives, students of psychotherapy, and those dedicated to a life oriented toward meaningfulness.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Participatory
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I recognize that seeking help for stigmatized conditions like personality disorders takes tremendous courage, especially after negative experiences with providers.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Amy Klein-Zeff

Amy Klein-Zeff

Therapist

Virtual • Woodland Hills, CA


As a therapist I'm here for you. It seems brave to me make a decision to come to therapy. My part is to listen and without judgment or personal agenda and to be effective in your needs and wants. Of course, I also need to be aware of the legals and ethicals of therapy. I attended Sarah Lawrence College and Harvard University for my BA, and Phillips Graduate Institute for my MA.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mavis Efuetngu, Pmhnp-Bc

Mavis Efuetngu, Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“Mavis brings a wealth of experience to Diligence Care Plus with an approach that puts an emphasis on wellness.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Julieta Serrato

Julieta Serrato

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julieta a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2016 and bring both clinical experience and real-life perspective into my work. I create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior skills, and person-centered care to help clients build emotional resilience and healthier relationships. I specialize in working with anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lirany Vasquez

Lirany Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Lirany Vasquez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area of Northern California. For the past eight years in the mental health field, I've dedicated myself to aiding individuals in navigating personal challenges, mental health conditions, and interpersonal conflicts. My therapeutic approach is grounded in holistic care, infused with compassion, trauma-informed practices, and a deep commitment to placing clients at the center of their healing journey.

United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carla Sotelo

Carla Sotelo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orcutt, CA


“My goal is that my clients feel seen and heard. I'm committed to providing a safe, compassionate and supportive environment that allows room for growth and healing.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Gulick

Heather Gulick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and attachment-based. I seek to truly get to know you, as well as how your past experiences and childhood history are affecting you and your current relationships.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Gurpreet Kaur

Gurpreet Kaur

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling better because they finally have an understanding of what is happening inside of them and know how to move forward with the different obstacles in their lives.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, 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
Lori Guidinglight

Lori Guidinglight

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a collaborative partner in your healing. My approach is holistic, integrative, and deeply strengths-based—meaning we don't just look at what's heavy or broken, but we focus on the natural resilience and tools you already carry.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Celeste Zarpas

Celeste Zarpas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the most important thing in our time together is that you feel heard, seen, and supported.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Maggie Reid

Maggie Reid

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My humanistic approach focuses on understanding each person's unique strengths and experiences while incorporating creative expression as a tool for healing.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Dueñas

Deborah Dueñas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I strive to create a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space for clients to explore, heal, and grow.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
C. Eric Erlenbush

C. Eric Erlenbush

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use practical, evidence-based tools to help reduce anxiety and stress through structured, collaborative work rather than talk alone.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we will work together in developing skills and techniques to mindfully overcome whatever life may throw at you.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Amy Mandel

Amy Mandel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am integrative with therapeutic approach, dependent on needs of the individual. Several practice approaches would include: Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, CBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, etc.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
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 + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy works best when there is a positive empathetic working relationship between the client & therapist.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Ronke Ambode

Ronke Ambode

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nadia Grissom

Nadia Grissom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am empathetic, authentic and an active listener. I work hard to observe behavioral patterns and support my clients to reflect and implement change.”
United Healthcare + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shebna Osanmoh

Shebna Osanmoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With many years of experience in psychiatric nursing, he has developed expertise in holistic and individualized psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and culturally appropriate solutions to mental health care issues.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Angela Dixon

Angela Dixon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship issues, trauma and abuse.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, 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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