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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

Headway connects Oakland residents with Cigna-covered therapy and medication management services. Our network of 7,272 providers offers flexible scheduling with availability within two weeks. Save up to 75% on sessions while accessing care in neighborhoods like Downtown, Lake Merritt, and Piedmont.

Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
Cigna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Eric Stullman

Eric Stullman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I've been told that my clients really appreciate my expertise but mostly the warmth and humor that I bring.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Oakland, CA


Hi, I'm Mark.

I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.

If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.

Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

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Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • Oakland, CA


“As a Mexican and bicultural therapist, I understand how culture, family, identity, and life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Heidi Wells

Heidi Wells

Therapist

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


“My style is warm, collaborative, compassionate, and supportive. I have a relational and client-centered approach.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.4 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Cigna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Nicki Koethner

Nicki Koethner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


I'm an interactive bi-cultural somatic expressive arts therapist who brings a lot of joy to the work she does, creating safety to address challenges people face. I offer a unique blend of person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal-oriented somatic-based Expressive Arts therapy and energy practices in German and English. I welcome a variety of clients across cultures, ages, lifestyles, and sexual/gender orientations.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm

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Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Douglas Glen

Douglas Glen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I look to develop sessions with prospective clients by building a collaborative, supportive and empowering relationship.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. Monique Damroth

Dr. Monique Damroth

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Lucia Moore

Lucia Moore

Therapist

In-person • 9.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I use a warm approach by incorporating empathetic listening and authentic affirmative communication.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Jessica Nasrah

Jessica Nasrah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Sarah Udor

Sarah Udor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Sausalito, CA


“My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Rachelle Goldenberg

Rachelle Goldenberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


You've always been capable.

The systems around you weren't built for you.

I'm Rachelle Goldenberg, LCSW — a licensed clinical social worker, neuroaffirming therapist, and a late-diagnosed AuDHD adult. That last part matters, because I know firsthand what it's like to spend most of your life feeling like you're failing at something everyone else finds easy.

Over 26 years in this field, I've learned that how I practice isn't determined by training alone. It's shaped by understanding that exhaustion, avoidance, emotional intensity, or difficulty focusing often isn't a character flaw—it's information about what your nervous system, body, and environment actually need.

At Swift Mind Care, I focus my work to serve neurodivergent adults navigating ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, and the quiet grief of a late diagnosis. If you've spent years wondering why the world felt so much harder for you than it seemed to for others, you're in the right place.

Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Dr. Medisa Payvarpour

Dr. Medisa Payvarpour

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • Albany, CA


“My hope is to create a compassionate and safe environment for my clients so they can be themselves...”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Francis Toal

Francis Toal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are professionals who appear successful and capable on the outside but privately feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck.

I also work extensively with men and husbands who have spent years believing they should be able to handle life's challenges on their own.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 25 years in engineering and organizational leadership. That experience gives me an appreciation for the pressures of work, relationships, family responsibilities, and the challenge of balancing competing demands while trying to keep everything together.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

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Wajeeha Khan

Wajeeha Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“Healing begins with empathy. At Well Mind Therapy, we embrace your journey with compassion, creating a safe space where you feel truly seen and supported as you grow.”
Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Hayley McAllister

Hayley McAllister

Therapist

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


“I believe you're the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you while we build on your strengths and add new tools for what feels overwhelming.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Marion Barnett

Marion Barnett

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Kentfield, CA


“In my office, you will have a safe place to explore and clarify confusing and overwhelming issues in your life.”
Cigna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Concord, CA


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe balancing your mental health and physical wellness is key to improving stability in life.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Rose Pendleton

Rose Pendleton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Burlingame, CA


I enjoy bringing humor and kindness to my sessions I want to know what you need and will do my best with helping you get there

Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

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Beth Ringheim

Beth Ringheim

Therapist

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


My passion is to help others find more joy and meaning in their lives. I work creatively and collaboratively with adults, teens, and children to explore the heart of the matter. I have experience working in the schools, with a team at a counseling clinic, and in private practice. I specialize with teenagers and their families and moving into couples work as well.

Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

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


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Ferdinand Uwaechie

Ferdinand Uwaechie

Therapist

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


I am direct, forward looking, empathetic and a good listener.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Rachel Veronneau

Rachel Veronneau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Menlo Park, CA


I enjoy being part of a client's process of learning ways to make their life work and help them feel good about themselves. I have psychiatric, educational, and life experience of 20 years in the field. This is dynamic counseling involving new tool and ways to look at situations. The 60 minutes session will give you at least one tool to help you do your life in a different way. Then we refine tools the next week. Goal setting and review will be part of your therapy work.

Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

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Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
Cigna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Mindy Leake

Mindy Leake

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Novato, CA


Hello, I'm Mindy. I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience. My path has included military service, community health work in rural Morocco, and care across many settings, from intensive care to hospice. These experiences shape how I show up: with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for everyone's story. I treat the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

That means taking time to dig into your history, what has worked, what has not, and what you actually want from your care. Whether that is medication management or medication management with therapy, we figure it out together.

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life transitions including loss, chronic illness, major life changes, and times when you just cannot name what is wrong yet.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm

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Robyn Medcalf

Robyn Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Altos, CA


“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Hua Zhong

Hua Zhong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“As a bilingual therapist offering services in both English and Mandarin Chinese, I am passionate about making therapy accessible and culturally responsive for diverse communities.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Chester Profeta

Chester Profeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“My approach is warm, honest, and practical. I take time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and work with you to create a plan that makes sense for your life.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

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Juanita Shoopman

Juanita Shoopman

Therapist

In-person • Vacaville, CA


Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same cycles of anxiety, depression, or conflict that keep you from feeling truly present in your life? I help individuals and couples who are ready for change—whether you're navigating mood disorders, relationship struggles, or intense family issues. With a strong background in anger management and addressing complex topics like sexual disorders, I offer a safe, confidential space to work through challenges. As a parent and a grandmother, and having served as a child custody mediator, I bring a wealth of real-world experience to issues like co-parenting and visitation planning. I also specialize in empowering women who are survivors of domestic violence, helping you move from a place of survival to one of strength and stability. Let's work together to create the sustainable change you deserve.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Robin Love

Robin Love

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Gatos, CA


Please note that although I enjoy working with couples, I will no longer be able to offer couples therapy due to insurance reimbursement issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II) with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life and the concerns that arise. I specialize in addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health challenges. I bring a deep commitment to meeting people where they are in their process. In my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I believe meaningful change happens when we honor each person’s lived experience and work together toward self-identified goals at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I meet clients where they are, whether they are just beginning to explore change or looking to deepen their healing and personal growth.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Conrad Larkin

Conrad Larkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“During my more than 30 years as a therapist I have found that once an unworkable pattern is revealed and the emotions connected to that are expressed, your authentic self is more available.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Phoenix (Sharon) Piwowarski

Phoenix (Sharon) Piwowarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sebastopol, CA


“I aim to empower clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and self-actualization.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Lauren Schneider

Lauren Schneider

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“I really enjoy helping clients get clarity and understanding about what is showing up in themselves and their lives, and how to work with and through it.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

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Kimberly Burton

Kimberly Burton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stockton, CA


“Through self-realization and freedom, I help clients to live their lives to their fullest potential.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

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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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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.

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