Skip to main content
Headway

Find an Aetna therapist in Los Angeles, CA

Book a therapist or psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA covered by Aetna

Therapist and patient in a therapy session
Calculator Illustration
Get a cost estimate
People with insurance pay as low as $0 per session through Headway

Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA

Access mental health support across Los Angeles with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 8,686 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $30 copay, with many patients saving up to 75% on care. Flexible in-person and virtual appointments available within two weeks.

Tracy Taris

Tracy Taris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Newhall, CA


“I teach my clients how to apply what they learn in session to their real life. The majority of healing takes place between therapy sessions.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
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.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alireza Nikpour

Alireza Nikpour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Redlands, CA


“I see medication as one important tool — not the only one — and I take time to understand your full picture before making recommendations.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clarissa Cannon

Clarissa Cannon

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“My work is especially grounded in supporting Black women, adolescents, and mother–daughter relationships navigating generational trauma, identity struggles, and emotional fatigue.”
Aetna + 4 others
Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Women's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Khadeer Khan

Khadeer Khan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am driven by an unwavering commitment to sow seeds of hope and cultivate a garden of resilience. Every interaction is a chance to illuminate the path towards recovery with empathy and understanding.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nubia Hennessey

Nubia Hennessey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I find what I end up helping people do most is to connect with themselves to make better choices and connect back with important people in their lives.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Matar

Justin Matar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Corona, CA


My patients can expect me to be warm, empathetic, and genuinely interested in their story. I take time to understand not just current struggles, but also personal history and experiences that have shaped who they are. I believe that mental health is deeply connected to overall health, and treating psychiatric conditions can positively impact all areas of life. I work with all patients and conditions, and I always meet people where they are. If someone isn’t ready for medications, I fully support their choice and will be there to provide guidance, education, and care until the time feels right for them. Above all, I listen, I value each person’s perspective, and I aim to create a safe space where patients feel truly heard.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Elianora Adamian

Elianora Adamian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals, helping them navigate stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional challenges while working toward meaningful, lasting change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Totah

Ashley Totah

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I'm someone who shows up with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine belief in your ability to create change.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tyisha Fletcher

Tyisha Fletcher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“I specialize in working with people of color by providing a safe space to focus on complete mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nadia Seray-wurie

Nadia Seray-wurie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is powerful, and I’m honored to welcome you to our practice.

I’m Nadia Seray-Wurie, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to delivering compassionate, top-tier psychiatric and medical care to individuals and families across our communities. We bring flexible, high-quality care directly to you—offering both in-person appointments and seamless telepsychiatry services. Together, we’ll build a personalized approach to your health so you can thrive.You don’t have to do this alone—we're here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenneth Parker

Kenneth Parker

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I use family systems thinking to understand how relationships shape your experiences, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I'm also interested in how attachment styles influence your choices and connections. I believe in meeting you where you are and tailoring our work to what fits you best.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Christina Billings

Christina Billings

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from the belief that healing occurs when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered, especially those navigating complex or high-acuity mental health concerns.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Berenice Marsh

Berenice Marsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with women of color who are tired of always being the strong one. If you’re carrying old wounds that still feel fresh, stuck in patterns that don’t even feel like yours, or wondering when it’s finally your turn to be cared for; I’m here for that. You won’t have to code-switch with me. Let’s set down the masks you wear just to move through the day.

In this space, you get to be fully seen--the soft parts, the angry parts, the parts you’ve hidden just to keep the peace. All of you is welcome here. Together, we’ll make room for the messy, the painful, and the hopeful parts of your story, at a pace that feels right for you. Healing doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to start with a space where you’re safe to be real.

Aetna + 4 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaudi Adel

Shaudi Adel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron Virjee

Cameron Virjee

Therapist

Virtual • Petaluma, CA


“I focus on listening, asking thoughtful questions, and paying attention to what's actually going on in their world.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Getting to know your strengths will be a priority. Next, we will work on setting attainable goals and work together, course correct when needed, to achieve your goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheldon Cohen

Sheldon Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been in the mental health field since 2015 and have had the privilege of working with many different populations and settings—from residential programs to PHP and IOP levels of care.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual • Simi Valley, CA


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe in caring for the whole person rather than focusing on symptoms alone, and I place great value on building strong, trusting relationships with the people I serve.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Emily Hurley

Emily Hurley

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Emily and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have 6 years of professional experience as an individual therapist, parent counselor, family therapist and clinical case care coordinator. I have a school counseling credential and experience working with pre-k through 12th grade students, in both public and non public schools. My expertise is in helping clients with anxiety, life transitions, stress, depression, family conflict, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, ADHD and Autism.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. I am goal oriented, creating measurable action steps for clients to work on towards achieving their set goals. Goals will be created in a collaborative manner between therapist and client.

It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and healthier life and to take the first steps towards change. My goal is to support and empower you in that journey. I utilize a creative and collaborative approach, and I'm here to meet you where you're at.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
J. Paul Gatdula

J. Paul Gatdula

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I became drawn to psychiatry after seeing how often people felt rushed or unheard in the system, and I try to do things differently.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Ozioma Nwosu

Ozioma Nwosu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I focus on integrative healthcare and believe that physical ailments and mental illnesses are not mutually exclusive but fluid, with each affecting the other.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Susan Word

Susan Word

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South San Francisco, CA


“Although I have 3 years as an NP I have over 40 years in almost all areas of Psychiatric Nursing most often in Bipolar, ADHD, trauma, crisis resolution and PTSD.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Tammie Makely

Tammie Makely

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role isn't to fix you -- it's to work alongside you to quiet the noise, get curious about what's underneath, and help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most to YOU.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Matthew Paden

Matthew Paden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Matthew is also an end-of-life doula and a Certified HeartMath® trainer, integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassionate presence into his work.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Hadilaksono

Anna Hadilaksono

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pismo Beach, CA


“I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I look at the whole person instead of focusing on symptoms alone. Your background, relationships, natural strengths, struggles, and dreams all carry weight.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I spent nearly ten years in financial services and pharmaceutical sales before moving into health care... I wanted to help people heal.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Faith Morgan

Faith Morgan

Therapist

Virtual • California


For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals untangle the weight of trauma, stress, and life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re feeling on edge, disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can be a place to finally exhale.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Bernadette Akpengbe

Bernadette Akpengbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic, consultative and empathetic approach to make sure I understand the 360 view of my patients.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Sheida Kalantari

Sheida Kalantari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in a formula — I pay close attention to what's actually showing up for you and adjust as we go.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Saby Kirpal

Saby Kirpal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I’m Saby Kirpal, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing thorough, well-rounded mental health care. I hold Master’s degrees from both Chamberlain University and Walden University, where I graduated with Presidential Honors, a reflection of my dedication to high clinical standards.

My professional experience spans inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient clinics, which has given me a clear understanding of mental health care at every level. My clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders across all age groups. I care for children as young as eight, teens, and adults, and young people and their families are always welcome in my practice. My work has included crisis stabilization, residential programs, and ongoing medication management.

What makes my practice distinctive is the way I blend my nursing background with psychiatric expertise. I understand how physical health, medications, daily habits, and mental health all affect one another. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi and speak conversational Spanish, which allows me to serve diverse communities and appreciate the many ways culture shapes how people experience mental health.

My work has taken me from UCSF Health to community clinics, and those experiences taught me that excellent care depends far more on the relationship than on the setting. Whether you are seeking help for the first time, transitioning between clinicians, or managing an ongoing condition, I am here to partner with you. I always listen first, explain things clearly, and make decisions with you rather than for you. Treatment should never feel like something done to you; it should be something we navigate together. I am dedicated to creating a space where you feel respected, understood, and truly supported, and every step forward, however small, is worth celebrating.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I care for children, teens, and adults, and I welcome families who are looking for support for a young person.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Michael They

Michael They

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Dr. Bantale Ayisire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let's walk this journey together, one step at a time.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mandana Ghalebi

Mandana Ghalebi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients identify the thought patterns and behaviors keeping them stuck, and build practical, sustainable tools to move forward.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chevon Stewart

Chevon Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe there is no one "right" way to heal, so I offer multiple pathways—talking, movement, art-making, and body-based practices—to meet you where you are.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allyse Pratt

Allyse Pratt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is solution-oriented, open-minded, and empowering. I believe therapy should be a collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and respected while working toward meaningful change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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.
watercolor illustration of a coffee table with tea

Frequently asked questions

Therapy Chair

Happy patient looking away

Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

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