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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 7,242 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.

Imani Francis

Imani Francis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Black cisgender woman, I bring lived experience and genuine cultural understanding to my work — especially with BIPOC clients, women of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are looking for a therapist who truly gets it without needing an...”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joyce Tanner

Joyce Tanner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and rediscover who they are—even after life's most difficult experiences.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Gail Kakishita

Gail Kakishita

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy works best when the connection between the client and therapist is genuine & strong.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Fernandez

Elizabeth Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to providing compassionate trauma-informed care that will empower your growth and joy.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Valdez

Adrianna Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend the practical tools of CBT and Solution-Focused therapy with attachment and mindfulness approaches to help you regulate stress and shift unhelpful patterns.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Castaic, CA


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Coulibaly

Julie Coulibaly

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space for clients. I have experience working with individuals with a trauma/PTSD experience. My approach is in helping clients build insight with compassion. I believe therapy is a space to help an individual grow and heal.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, PTSD
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Cameron Lewis

Cameron Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals and couples heal and move forward and learn skills to feel more confident, connected, and emotionally secure.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
John Peres

John Peres

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy should be both healing and practical—not simply a place to talk, but a place to gain insight, learn effective skills, and create lasting change.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Mcconnachie

Marissa Mcconnachie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth takes root when we blend structured, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Michael Times

Michael Times

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting adults, teens, and families in medical, community mental health, and addiction treatment settings. I’ve worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. I bring a calm, supportive, and down‐to‐earth style to therapy so clients feel safe and understood. I also teach social work and sociology at the university level, which keeps me grounded in current research and best practices. Most importantly, I care about meeting you where you are and helping you move toward meaningful change.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Marcus Jang

Marcus Jang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I place primacy in human dignity, and it is the lens through which I view every patient-provider partnership.”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Rachana Homagain

Rachana Homagain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I bring my 15+ years of experience in emergency and behavioral health, my empathy, and my lived experience to my patients.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Aviva Malek

Aviva Malek

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Aviva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Life can become difficult when stress, burnout, relationship problems, body image concerns, or past experiences begin to affect your daily life. Sometimes people seek therapy because they are exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. I believe in working together to create solutions that will give a different perspective or a way to break patterns that no longer work for them. I have experience with patterns that no longer suit you and have learned methods to work through them.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Valerie Murphy

Valerie Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Valerie specializes in helping clients shift patterns that no longer serve them—including the deep-rooted belief of not feeling good enough—and works collaboratively to build a more compassionate, grounded sense of self.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizbeth Benavides

Lizbeth Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Erin Spittal

Erin Spittal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy with me is part understanding yourself, part learning new skills, and part finally talking about the things you've been carrying around in your head.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Marsha McDonald

Marsha McDonald

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective mental health care should be a partnership, and I work with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan that supports their mental and emotional well-being.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Sitaram Sandin

Sitaram Sandin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that we are already whole, and our innate wisdom is best accessed when we feel safe to be seen, to share, and to reflect.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Madison Allen

Madison Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arcadia, CA


“I enjoy incorporating creativity, games, conversation, and other interactive approaches when appropriate, whether I'm working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shocka Heights

Shocka Heights

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, community, joy, healing, and the belief that our stories deserve to be heard and honored.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Isobel Marcus

Isobel Marcus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded in humor, honesty, and authenticity. I believe therapy works best when there's trust and a good client-therapist fit.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Alexandra Pullen

Alexandra Pullen

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of overall health, and that healing begins by moving from survival to thriving through nervous system regulation, processing past experiences, and strengthening the mind-body connection. Meaningful change and healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, performance anxiety, work-related stress... or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, we'll work together to build insight, process difficult experiences when appropriate, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Agoura Hills, CA


I veiw the path of a human life span, as each of us interact and peerceives the environment around us in our own unique way. My goal is to help clients look at their options, evaluate choices towarda healthier outcome. My work has involved in helping clients toward building better communication between couples, family members, and individual relationships. It is my belief that counseling / psychotherapy can provide a safe place where personal challenges can be processed, and finding choices toward enhancing the quality of life and improve relationships.

Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Janet Nelson

Janet Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Alexandra Stobaugh

Alexandra Stobaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am just another imperfect human doing my best to show up for others I encounter on their life's journey.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Monee Brown

Monee Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gretchen Genato

Gretchen Genato

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My hope is that each session leaves clients feeling understood, supported, and empowered with tools to manage challenges and build lasting wellness.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real, human conversation rather than a clinical appointment.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Franklin Smith

Franklin Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through my empathic and empowering approach, my goal is for clients to develop the capacity to tolerate the expression of painful feelings...”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yasmin Rehman

Yasmin Rehman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, active listening, and thoughtful guidance.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebecca Chenier

Rebecca Chenier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rebecca's aim is to always provide a comfortable and secure environment where clients can freely address the obstacles...”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Susan Pelletier

Susan Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you an adult feeling stuck after difficult experiences, a major life change, or a season of self-doubt? I support adults working through trauma, life transitions, stress, and questions of identity and self-worth. Together, we can make space for what you have been carrying and reconnect with your strengths. I believe you are capable of healing and building a life that feels meaningful to you. My role is to listen with care, meet you where you are, and help you discover what works for your whole self.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Mayra Plascencia

Mayra Plascencia

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I believe that healing happens when you feel safe enough to be fully seen, without judgment, pressure, or the need to "have it all together."”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Scott Von Boeckmann

Scott Von Boeckmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My calm, gentle approach creates a safe space. I actively listen to deeply understand your needs, fostering trust...”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Irmgard Alarcon

Irmgard Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, genuine, and understanding. I like to work as a team with my clients where we can have difficult conversations...”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Sean Coe

Sean Coe

Therapist

Virtual • Valencia, CA


“My approach to therapy is about walking with my clients, helping explore and understand, and give them opportunities to be certain, clear, at peace...”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Brandy Bergreen Brown

Brandy Bergreen Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an eclectic style, work from a psychodynamic, and strengths-based approach to empower Clients to utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to cope.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Anne Pugh

Anne Pugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm not here to push gratitude or silver linings. I'm here to help you process what's actually happening and build something more sustainable on the other side, with caring support along the way.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — 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.