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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Mission Viejo, CA

Find the right mental health provider in Mission Viejo with Cigna insurance on Headway's platform. With 6,895 providers available, you can access care virtually or in-person with copays approximately $30. Our providers specialize in therapy and medication management, and many have open availability starting the next day.

Dr. Shahin Carrigan

Dr. Shahin Carrigan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is problem-solving and solution-focused. Applying and training you on techniques and ways that would help you to get "unstuck" and be able to resolve your problems of daily living and thrive in your school, work, and...”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Angelica Cervantes

Angelica Cervantes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help individuals gain insight into their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors while equipping them with practical tools to navigate challenges more effectively.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brittney Myers

Brittney Myers

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood.

I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and have extensive experience in community mental health, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Throughout my career, I have helped clients navigate a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and psychotic disorders. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a focus on helping you build insight, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you’re seeking support for a specific challenge or looking to improve your overall well-being, I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Christopher Dailey

Daniel Christopher Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Turner

Lauren Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Manhattan Beach, CA


“I specialize in working with high performers, professional athletes and their partners, helping people who want to improve performance in sports, life, business and relationships.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Maurine Forche

Maurine Forche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is built on three things: listening, understanding, and paying attention to the details that others might miss.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Judith Afonta

Judith Afonta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Her approach combines evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of mental health, aiming to empower patients on their path to recovery and well-being.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Samantha Alvarez

Samantha Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents, using a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach that helps clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jamaica Chenoweth

Jamaica Chenoweth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone has the capacity to use their strengths to heal wounds and move forward to find fulfillment in life.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Karen Palm

Karen Palm

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Silviana Capra

Silviana Capra

Therapist

Virtual • California


My journey into therapy began with a deep curiosity about human resilience and the desire to help others find strength through life’s hardest challenges. During my graduate training, I had the opportunity to work with survivors of trauma. This experience showed me the powerful role therapy can play in recovery and solidified my commitment to supporting others through their healing journeys. I’m continually driven by the fundamental belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change. Seeing my clients gain confidence or find peace makes my work incredibly rewarding.

I work with adults who are managing anxiety, life transitions, and those seeking support for self-esteem issues. Whether you’re working through trauma, building coping skills, or exploring your personal goals, I’ll work with you to create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable. I best serve those who are ready to unearth the uncomfortable. Those who have felt stuck and just need the tools and a safe space to connect back to themselves. Those who have a desire to intentionally sit with the things that are sticky, so that it can stop ruling their life and they can take the reins. Is this you? This work is hard. If you’re ready to face it in a safe way, I’m the person for you.

Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Baharan Rahimi

Baharan Rahimi

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“My approach is humanistic, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Alexandra Block

Alexandra Block

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have particular expertise working with people in the adoption and foster care community, including couples building their family through adoption, parents of adopted children, and adoptees themselves.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Antolin

Crystal Antolin

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“My passion lies in evoking a more compassionate understanding of ourselves and honing that ability to live a more fulfilling life.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Elle Lee

Elle Lee

Therapist

Virtual • Torrance, CA


“My work centers on expressive arts psychotherapy, weaving together both verbal and nonverbal ways of healing and self-expression.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Bolor Purvee

Bolor Purvee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As someone who understands the complexities of bicultural and bilingual experiences, I offer a warm, culturally responsive space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood.”
Cigna + 3 others
Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Maddox Geffen

Melanie Maddox Geffen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 10 + years of experience as a mental health coach and clinician, our work is a partnership that blends insight with practical strategies to help you feel seen, empowered, and feeling better as soon as possible.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Salinas

Lori Salinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Systems - Solution focused therapist. I use Psych-Ed along with providing tools for your tool box.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dishina Singer

Dishina Singer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is rooted in a holistic approach, where I consider the whole person rather than just the symptoms.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Amber Smith

Amber Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to communicate in a direct yet non-judgmental way. My style is to listen intently, ask clarifying questions, and offer insights to help you gain new perspectives.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Maher

James Maher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I listen and try to clarify by asking questions to obtain a better understanding and then utilize techniques I have learned over the years mainly relying on Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma as well as stress...”
Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ritsa Tsangarides-fistes

Ritsa Tsangarides-fistes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in today's world we all need a therapist, not just any therapist, but one that really focuses on the clients needs.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Betsy Harris

Betsy Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you’re carrying trauma, anxiety, or depression, you’ve found a warm and steady place to start. I’m a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and mindfulness has been a deeply important part of my own life and my work for nearly 30 years. Over the years, I’ve completed intensive meditation training in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United States, experiences that have profoundly shaped how I understand healing, presence, and the connection between mind and body. I’d be honored to bring all of that to you.

Cigna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenny Gallegos

Kenny Gallegos

Therapist

Virtual • California


If parts of your life feel heavy or hard to manage right now, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I enjoy helping people get to the root of what’s weighing on them and working together toward a calmer, more stable, and more fulfilling everyday life. My door is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and our work will always be centered around you.

Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Panic disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Cristina Vigil

Cristina Vigil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My speciality in the last ten years has been working with gender expansive and LGBTQ+ children, adolescents and their families/caregivers.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Mikaela Grimm

Mikaela Grimm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I incorporate Brainspotting to help clients access and release deeper emotional blocks held in the nervous system.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Eating disorders, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Digna Guerrero

Digna Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Digna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to creating a supportive and safe space where clients will feel heard and understood. I work with adolescents and adults of all ages in navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I also have vast experience working with individuals who have co-occuring disorders, developmental disabilities and cognitive delays servicing mild to moderate clients.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Alejandra Vachon

Alejandra Vachon

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


Hello, this is Alejandra Vachon LMFT. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA. I love my profession, working with families and individuals that seek mental health treatment. I have great respect for the families and individuals that are looking to be more clear of their thinking and feelings. As a trained clinician I validate feelings and the different life styles of my clients.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Dr. Kelly Dorsey

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the healing power of relationships. The core of my approach is in working relationally and providing a warm, empathic space...”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Tanya Watson

Tanya Watson

Therapist

Virtual • Hanford, CA


“My approach is trauma-informed, direct, and focused on real results. I use Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)...”
Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Melissa Sawyer

Melissa Sawyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and have worked in mental health since 2019 across both youth and adult settings, supporting individuals with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I’m passionate about creating a space where you can better understand yourself and feel empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we’ll explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can walk away with more clarity and options. I believe awareness leads to choice, and choice leads to power.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Rosa Barraza

Rosa Barraza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because I've seen how much changes when someone finally has a space that's just for them — no performing, no managing other people's feelings, just honest conversation about what's actually going on.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Chew

Lauren Chew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced specific or prolonged trauma, mental health struggles, navigating healthy relationships...”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kym Andrews-Cardoza

Kym Andrews-Cardoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re already carrying a lot. My goal is to offer a space where you can take a breath, feel understood, and not have to explain or justify what you’re going through. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals and couples navigating stress, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and just life in general. Many of the people I work with are caring, capable, and thoughtful—yet sometimes feel misunderstood and drained by all of their responsibilities, oftentimes putting their own needs last. I can help guide you as you sort things out and move towards finding more peace and joy in your life.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolee Burgess

Carolee Burgess

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding the whole person not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Janelle Haider

Dr. Janelle Haider

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My passion lies in partnering with motivated patients to refine their mental health goals and create a supportive, positive care path together.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Jacob Kavanaugh

William Jacob Kavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My presence is warm and grounded, and my approach focuses on helping you make sense of your feelings and create a life that you feel good about.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lauren Dean

Lauren Dean

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you understand what you're feeling, step out of survival mode, quiet the self-doubt, and create space for peace and healing.”
Cigna + 6 others
Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Holden Klingler

Kathryn Holden Klingler

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Kathryn. I specialize in working with new moms and families as they transition into a new phase of life. Welcome to my practice.

I am passionate about walking through pregnancy and postpartum highs and lows with new moms. I do work with women at all stages of life from starting relationships and careers to the later years of retirement. I work also with men and with couples.

Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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