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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

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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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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
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 + 9 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, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

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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
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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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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, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Anthony Meixner

Anthony Meixner

Therapist

Virtual & 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

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Juliana Sao Tiago

Juliana Sao Tiago

Therapist

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


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can bring your whole self, including your culture, values, relationships, and life experiences.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
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

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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

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Austin Nystrom

Austin Nystrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I seek to help my clients thrive within their community and experience a grounded and vital sense of connectedness to self and all others.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Morgan White

Morgan White

Therapist

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


“I'm passionate about helping my clients navigate some of life's most challenging emotional landscapes.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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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 + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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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
Dr. Brad Novak

Dr. Brad Novak

Psychiatrist

In-person • 20 mi away • Belmont, CA


Welcome! I specialize in medication management (psychopharmacology) of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and ADHD of adult patients. I graduated from the Stanford Psychiatry Residency Program in 2004 where I served as chief resident and have been in private practice since 2005. You may learn more about my practice at https://sfpsychiatrylaw.com. Please note that the first appointment is done in my office in Belmont. I talk to prospective clients on the phone before booking the inital intake appointment. I am not able to take all the patients who wish to schedule.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

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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
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

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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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Theresa Carla Johnson

Theresa Carla Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My goal is to support you in understanding and managing your mental health in a compassionate and holistic way.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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
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.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

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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
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
Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello! My name is Melanie Lapeyrolerie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and telehealth services to clients throughout the state. I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to seniors aged 18 to 71. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and alcohol and substance use disorders. To support my clients in enhancing their daily lives and overall well-being, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness, among others.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Leslie Lange

Dr. Leslie Lange

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Clients say I'm warm and understanding, easy to talk to, and that I empower them to make good changes in their lives.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Tiffany Glisson

Tiffany Glisson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view you as the expert in your life. Our sessions will be open, conversational, and judgment-free.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Margie Tyrone

Margie Tyrone

Therapist

Virtual • California


Margie Tyrone is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a deep passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges, Margie specializes in transgender care, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their gender identity and transition experiences.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Renee EB-Walton

Renee EB-Walton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My training enables me to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery, helping individuals access their inner resources to overcome challenges and reduce suffering.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Sarah Kimmons

Sarah Kimmons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring an easygoing approach that fosters trust and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout the process.”
United Healthcare + 14 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Keileisha Davis

Keileisha Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. I work with youth, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and life transitions. My approach to therapy is direct, compassionate, and individualized. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be holding you back, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies. I’m especially passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate change with confidence and clarity.

United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Labadia

Sandra Labadia

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.

As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashour Badal

Dr. Ashour Badal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will use holistic and clinically proven approaches, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit so you can reach the balance and alignment that you seek in your life.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Macie Shelton

Macie Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • California


There are always solutions for problems that we encounter, even the problems that we have been stuck with for quite some time. Though, there is no quick fix or one-size approach either. Therapy is a collaborative healing process to improve functioning in several areas of our life. I will guide you through these challenges and provide you with the tools along the way. Collaboration is extremely important during the process to establish comfortable space to promote growth.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joseph Krimple

Joseph Krimple

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy taking a holistic and integrative approach to treatment, incorporating different treatment techniques and modalities, and working collaboratively with individuals to develop the most positive outcomes.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, 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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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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