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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA

Access mental healthcare in La Mesa with Cigna coverage through Headway's network of 6,916 licensed providers. With copay estimates around $30 per session, you can connect with therapists offering both in-person and virtual sessions, with many providers available within the next two weeks.

Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Frank

Eric Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have a particular passion for working with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement...”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Talin Yesaie

Talin Yesaie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My specialty and passion is providing trauma informed and culturally responsive support to empower others to meet their goals.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Shanelle Johnson

Shanelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I show up 100% authentic to who I am with the hopes that that give you permission to show up 100% authentic to who I am.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients).”
Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jay Ferrel

Jay Ferrel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and culturally responsive. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


I believe every person is unique with their own story to tell. Working with people is my passion and I bring every tool I have learned both professional and in my own life to meet a person's goals in therapy.

Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Thomas Spence

Thomas Spence

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused interventions to support healing...”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

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Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I work with you as a whole person: mind, body, heart and soul. I believe that in the very pain we usually try to avoid is a kernel of healing, and my job is to help you find it.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Sandee San Mateo

Sandee San Mateo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • National City, CA


“My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of your mental health, a personalized plan for moving forward, and tools you can use right away to manage symptoms.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hello, and welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Diego, CA. I specialize in helping individuals overcome the lasting effects of childhood experiences, as well as present traumas they may be facing. I have worked with adults, children and families in a variety of settings. I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma. I’d like to be there for you too!

Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Nuri Ohn

Nuri Ohn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD when medications haven’t worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My own experience with therapy helped shape my interest in this work. While talk therapy benefited me in many ways, I sensed there was more beneath the surface...”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Konul Surofchy

Konul Surofchy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I draw from psychoanalytic, cognitive, and eastern spiritual modalities, with a strong relational style.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is personalized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about your psychiatric medications...”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Charles Wigle

Charles Wigle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


My name is Charles Wigle (pronounced "Why-gull") and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of experience. I work with individual adults.

I like to work with people who are experiencing a life transition such as in the areas of career or new life path, relationship and family structure such as divorce, empty nest and estrangement, health challenges, and later life issues such as loss, retirement, life review and search for meaning.

Cigna + 13 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

Cigna + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Letty Cain Nissan

Letty Cain Nissan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist who understands the nuances of both cultures, and I am passionate about creating a warm, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education...”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kate-Robin Shuart Piper

Kate-Robin Shuart Piper

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • San Diego, CA


I specialize in helping individuals authentically express themselves in various relationships—friendships, partnerships, family, work, and community. Guiding clients through unraveling unique narratives, I create a safe space to explore identities, navigate emotions, and heal inter-generational wounds, fostering deep self-awareness and more meaningful connections.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Clark

Amy Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I see you as a whole person; mind, body, and soul, and want to provide you with alternatives that conventional psychiatry practitioners often overlook.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Sha Padilla Lmft

Sha Padilla Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. ... I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Charlise Thorn

Dr. Charlise Thorn

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“Life is challenging and each person's life experience is respected and unique. I feel that to be seen, understood and believed in is important for healing to occur.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Elma Samantha Quintero

Elma Samantha Quintero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Vista, CA


“I believe you are the expert of your own story—my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, encouragement, and respect.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Harry Lesgold

Harry Lesgold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Carlsbad, CA


I run Unscripted Therapy, a practice focused on helping people break out of stuck patters.

I work with individuals who are tired of having the same conversations and somehow ending up right back where they started. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, something isn’t working and at this point, that’s pretty clear.

My approach is direct, collaborative, and focused on actually changing what’s not working. I’m not going to just sit there nodding while you vent and then ask how that made you feel for the tenth time. We’ll figure out what’s keeping you stuck and start doing something different about it.

Therapy with me is honest, practical, and yes, sometimes a little blunt. But it’s also real. If you’re looking for something that actually helps you move forward (not just talk about why you’re stuck), we’ll probably be a good fit.

Please note: Insurance is accepted for individual therapy only. Couples and family therapy are private pay and are not billed through insurance.

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kirra Walsh

Kirra Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Marcos, CA


Hi, I’m Kirra. I’m a compassionate, collaborative therapist who believes that meaningful therapy begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, and respected. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity development, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other experiences that may leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

I value creating an affirming space where you can show up as your authentic self. I have a particular passion for supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as clients from multicultural and multiethnic backgrounds. My own experience growing up across several U.S. states and overseas in Japan and Guam has shaped my appreciation for the many cultural, family, and relational influences that make each person's story unique.

You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Wherever you are in your journey, we can begin there.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mika Heinonen

Mika Heinonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


Hey there—I'm Mika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who's here for real talk and real support for adults and teens right here in Southern California. I've spent years helping people work through tough life events like trauma, addictions, ADHD, burnout from high-pressure jobs, anxiety, depression, and rocky relationships. What I love most is seeing folks step into their strength and build the life they want—I'm here to walk that path with you, no judgment, just genuine care.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Marissa Melhuse

Marissa Melhuse

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Juan Capistrano, CA


“My goal is to meet you where you are, with practical tools, fresh perspective, and steady, compassionate support.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Bijan Amirshahi

Bijan Amirshahi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice emphasizes on helping clients resolve immediate situations, while healing from difficult life experiences and developing strong personal and intimate relationships.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

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Cigna 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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