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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Oceanside, CA

Looking for mental health support in Oceanside? Headway works with your Aetna insurance to help you save on therapy costs, with copays ranging from $0-$35. Our network of 8,770 providers offers in-person and virtual sessions tailored to you.

Jeffrey Wirth

Jeffrey Wirth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have always strived to help them become the best version of themselves as possible, while reaching to accomplish any constructive goals they may have for themselves.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Jacquel Dean

Jacquel Dean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely listens—not a rushed appointment where you feel like just another patient.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Kimberly Currie

Kimberly Currie

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use short-term, evidence-based treatments, including PCIT and PC-CARE, to help families create lasting change.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elida Guzman

Elida Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in helping people gain self-awareness and discover their strengths, so they can overcome challenges and grow.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Terrace, CA


“My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, re-author limiting narratives, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection in their personal and relational lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Elizabeth Sorenson

Elizabeth Sorenson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


You may be seeking support in moving toward a more preferred version of yourself, your life, and your relationships. You may be questioning important facets of your identity, or wondering how to locate and uproot the seeds of painful and complicated emotions. Perhaps you are curious about navigating a different type of relational structure with your loved ones, or you may be feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to others. My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Leanna Rose

Leanna Rose

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical social worker, nurse and mom. I have 20 years of experience working with clients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I have a passion for helping other healthcare workers and bring a lot of experience working with clients living with chronic illnesses.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Kristy Long

Kristy Long

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the belief that healing involves more than understanding what happened to us—it also involves learning to listen to and work with the body.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Clairessa Spencer

Clairessa Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a strengths-based therapist who will work with you to increase your confidence and coping skills as you navigate life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Margaret Garcia

Margaret Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work in both English and Spanish because I know that language isn't just about communication — it's about feeling truly understood.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Morgan Anderson

Morgan Anderson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a direct and honest working relationship with clients. My goal is to help you get to the root of your symptoms as quickly as possible...”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Kristen Nurkowski

Kristen Nurkowski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to honor each individual's unique journey, empowering them to reconnect with their inner wisdom and guidance developing a more balanced, fulfilling, and joyful life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Georgiana Anugom

Georgiana Anugom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello, and welcome! My name is Dr. Georgiana Anugom, DNP, PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to adolescents and adults.

I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and have extensive experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I believe in treating each individual with dignity, respect, and empathy. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients from all backgrounds feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey.

I am passionate about helping individuals achieve emotional wellness, improve their quality of life, and develop the tools needed to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Esau Valdez

Esau Valdez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a therapist for a little over for 4years, and have 20 plus years of experience in providing services in the mental health field. I received my MA from Brandman University and utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other modalities to help reduce symptoms and foster change in unhealthy behaviors.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Challenging, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Re'vin Slack

Re'vin Slack

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Forogh Rahim

Dr. Forogh Rahim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our sessions are a warm, collaborative space where you can show up as your full self without judgment.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Vanessa Rosas

Vanessa Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using empathy and active listening, I'm able to validate feelings and help process trauma, wounds and pain.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Vaquerano

Maria Vaquerano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe seeking counseling is a healthy and courageous step, especially during life transitions, some exciting, others overwhelming, and yet at times, transitions come with devasting grief and loss.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichomi Higgins

Nichomi Higgins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hold both the clinical concerns (anxiety, depression, burnout) and the deeper questions about identity, purpose, and what a season of life is asking of you.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tate Tyler

Tate Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome and congratulations on beginning your therapy journey! I'm here to support you as you take steps toward your goals and develop into your best possible self. I hope to create a safe space for you to find relief, healing, and develop meaningful insight to reach your fullest potential.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Lichtenstein

Lisa Lichtenstein

Therapist

Virtual • California


I create a warm environment to work collaboratively on achieving your objectives. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years. I specialize in relationships, anxiety, depression, fears/phobias, couples work, creativity, career enhancement among other goals. I have an eclectic treatment modality including psychodynamic, self-psychology, cognitive-behavioral, hypnotherapy and NLP.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Hector Calderon

Hector Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing begins with feeling seen and understood, and you do not have to navigate growth, change, or uncertainty alone.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Kirsten Livak

Kirsten Livak

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have lived in the Truckee Tahoe area off an on for over 30 years, I have an AA Degree in Early Child Development, a BA Degree from the University of California Santa Cruz, and I attended the University of. Nevada, Reno for my Masters in Social Work.

My husband and I have two grown children who live in Northern CA and Nevada. We are avid skiers, mountain bikers, and my hobbies include cooking, art, writing, and learning, and of course, playing with our mini golden doodle, Joaquin.

My roots are in Scranton, Pennsylvania; growing up, life was challenging and unpredictable for me and my sisters. I was the first member of our extended family who was able to put themselves through both undergraduate (BA - Latin American Studies/UCSC, and graduate school (MSW- Masters in Social Work, (UNR) and graduate with honors.

All three of my younger sisters followed in my footsteps to pursue higher education and to find success as Professionals.

My husband and I moved to the Tahoe/Truckee area together in the early 1990s, pursuing seasonal employment. We somehow made ends meet, things got a little easier each year, and he later pursued a career in resort and business management, while I pursued continuing education, mental health and licensure, and opening up my practice.

Our son and a daughter both grew up enjoyed attending local public schools in Truckee, and later the Univeristy of California; they are both living fulfilling adult lives in the nearby region.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desiree Joslyn

Desiree Joslyn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and their families, helping to create understanding, support, and meaningful connections.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Diego Flores

Diego Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Gay Chicano Man, I have become a LMFT to help people through life transitions and focus on their goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Dr. Lindsay Vitale

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves to live a full life, and I am passionately committed to assisting each person on their unique mental health journey.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Weber

Austin Weber

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I bring a compassionate, strengths-based approach that honors each person's unique story, resilience, and needs.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jody Evans

Jody Evans

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience treating addiction clients. I have worked with a substance based addictions, as well as processed based addictions, such as eating disorders and gambling addiction.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Claire Vines

Dr. Claire Vines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach every client as a whole person — not just a diagnosis — and I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to each session.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yurika Awano

Yurika Awano

Therapist

Virtual • California


You can expect a steady, thoughtful presence and a grounded space where your full experience is welcomed. I work in a calm, collaborative way that helps you feel understood and supported as you explore what’s been happening in your life, relationships, and emotions. My style is warm, attentive, and paced so you never feel rushed.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maryam Tajiki

Maryam Tajiki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a genuine partnership. Before anything else, I want to understand what you're carrying and what you hope feels different.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Monika Mladenovic

Monika Mladenovic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Hermosa Beach, CA


My passion is helping individuals find healing, balance, and inner strength. With compassion and care, I support clients as they navigate life’s challenges, building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being along the way.‍I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on mindfulness, trauma-informed approaches, and personalized care plans. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can reconnect with themselves and develop the tools for lasting wellness.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Melanie Ezechi

Melanie Ezechi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and encouragement...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Mosqueda

Jessica Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe place. I create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel they can unwrap their feelings and really dive into what they are experiencing.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Desiree Olan

Desiree Olan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a safe and respectful environment where patients feel heard and supported.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruth Robles

Ruth Robles

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“I integrate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and nervous system regulation techniques...”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Le

Carolyn Le

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand what's been going on and what matters to you, and we'll work together to find a path forward that feels manageable and realistic for your life.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Destinee Walden

Destinee Walden

Therapist

Virtual • California


Seeking support is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. Grounded in trauma-informed care and the healing power of connection, I walk alongside clients with warmth and curiosity as they rediscover safety, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both personal and professional experiences that deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of meaningful support. I’ve worked with diverse populations in various settings where my focus was on supporting healing through a trauma-informed lens. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Baylor University, where I completed the clinical track and earned a certificate in trauma-informed care.

I provide therapy for adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and complex relationship dynamics. In addition to individual work, I support parents and co-parents in strengthening communication and collaboration to promote healthier family systems.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Nelson

Grace Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


My approach to clients is to see them both as individuals and also within the systems they operate in: familial, community, work-related, societal, or other. I help clients address personal issues in the context of their interpersonal relationships. I strive to support my clients in bringing to light their impact on others, and others’ impact on them while giving clients the skills to heal relational wounds and build healthier, meaningful connections. I work to help her clients connect with their values and find joy.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

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Aetna 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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