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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

Find therapy and medication management support across Oakland neighborhoods like Lake Merritt, Rockridge, and the Grand Lake area with UnitedHealthcare through Headway. Patients save an average of 75% on sessions, with copays ranging from $0-$30 and many providers offering free consultations.

Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

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


“I see psychiatric treatment not simply as symptom management, but as a way to support people through periods of transition, stress, and uncertainty — with thoughtfulness, structure, and compassion.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

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Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Albany, CA


“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
United Healthcare + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 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...”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Aida Curtis

Aida Curtis

Therapist

In-person • 6 mi away • Albany, CA


I have had over ten years of training in a variety of somatic therapy approaches. I received my BA in Anthropology at the University of Georgia, and a MA in Counseling Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I've published and presented internationally on themes of embodiment, culture, ancestral memory, and gender. My research on embodiment and culture was published in in the volume Moveable Gardens: Itineraries and Sanctuaries of Remembrance in 2021.

United Healthcare + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Orinda, CA


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and down to earth. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Psychologist

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


“I believe the bedrock of this partnership is your sense of safety within it, and it is from this safe place that change begins to feel possible.”
Accepts United Healthcare insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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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.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Burlingame, CA


“I am direct, warm, and genuinely invested in the people I work with. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation — not a performance, not a checklist, and never a one-size-fits-all approach.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Paula Soltani

Paula Soltani

Therapist

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


“I pull from a variety of approaches, within a framework of strength-based, attachment theory, compassion focused and mindfulness and am committed to adapting to using what is most appropriate for you.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Anthony Meixner

Anthony Meixner

Therapist

In-person • 12 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“You will have the chance to experience the space to be safe, validating, non-judgmental, and empathetic.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jimena Picciano

Jimena Picciano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“My warm, empathetic style creates a supportive environment for growth, and I bring clinical expertise and professionalism to adapt therapy to your unique journey.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Gilbarg

Melissa Gilbarg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Pinole, CA


“I love helping people make sense of the noise, rediscover their spark, and step into their next chapter with clarity and a sense of rejuvenation.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


I am a LMFT who regularly supports adults and teens. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions.

I earned my M.S. in Psychology at Cal Poly SLO and earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCSB. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, and school-based programs. I am dedicated to learning about and utilizing the latest research and interventions to best support her clients.

United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara M. Hunt

Sara M. Hunt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Dublin, CA


“I believe each person has the potential for healing, connection, and building healthier relationships with a good support system.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Rosen

Rachel Rosen

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Benicia, CA


Struggling with depression & identity through childhood, diagnosed with ADHD as an adult— I know about "not reaching [your] potential," and feeling like everything is a struggle.

Beginning in middle school as a volunteer, I gained over 20 years of experience with a range of developmental and other issues before beginning grad school.

Since earning my license, my work has focused primarily on adults and teens with ADHD & ASD, chronic depression, LGBTQIA+ & identity issues.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
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

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Figuero

Tiffany Figuero

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Antioch, CA


I’m passionate about helping those who need help mentally and emotionally

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
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.”
United Healthcare + 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Inhwa Byun

Inhwa Byun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“She works with you to access your innate strengths, reveal coping styles, and, ultimately, deepen your understanding of the behavior patterns that keep you stuck.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Dana Walker

Dana Walker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Campbell, CA


Are you struggling with childhood trauma, dysregulation of emotions, intrusive thinking, or feeling stuck navigating life demands? You don't have to face them alone. I can be of support to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and strengthen emotional stability. Collectively, we'll work together by developing strategies to cope with stressors, build healthy skillsets that will promote a more positive and balanced lifestyle.

United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Direct, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 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.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Nnebe

Joy Nnebe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Manteca, CA


Hi, and welcome! I am Joy Nnebe, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am thrilled you’re considering working with me.

I have 8 years of experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, insomnia, trauma, and more, using approaches like CBT therapy and trauma-informed care. I aim to provide simple, non-judgmental, supportive, and personalized care to help you feel understood and empowered on your mental health journey.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Solomon Duruji

Solomon Duruji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and collaborative, creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Faridah Mumin

Faridah Mumin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach to care is patient-centered, compassionate, and holistic. I believe in listening to each patient's concerns...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Gurmit Deol

Gurmit Deol

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Jasmin Boyd

Jasmin Boyd

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I approach therapy with kindness, grace, and at your pace. I know that every client is different and has their individual needs.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Alula Haile

Alula Haile

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a direct, solution-focused, and supportive approach to care.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Terry Oleson

Dr. Terry Oleson

Psychologist

Virtual • West Hollywood, CA


“I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Jungian Psychology with the use of hypnotherapy and Guided Imagery to facilitate one's understanding of conscious and subconscious limitations towards having a successful and satisfying life.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Eva Okatcha

Eva Okatcha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic, individualized approach to treatment, including therapy and medication management.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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