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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Pleasanton, CA

Headway connects Aetna members in Pleasanton to quality mental health support with flexible scheduling and low copays starting at $0. Choose from thousands of licensed providers offering both virtual and in-person sessions, with many available for consultations within the next two weeks.

Beth Ringheim

Beth Ringheim

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 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.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laura Melgosa

Laura Melgosa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.1 mi away • Livermore, CA


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Wajeeha Khan

Wajeeha Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 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.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Miriam Munzarova

Miriam Munzarova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Livermore, CA


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with patients who survived physical, sexual, or spiritual abuse or trauma.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“I build up a therapeutic rapport quickly with every client as change happens through this genuine and meaningful connection.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Darcell Sockwell

Darcell Sockwell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Hayward, CA


I have close to two decades of experience treating adults, children, and families in the Bay Area. My focus is on providing integrative psychotherapy (IP). IP is an approach that is generally flexible with an inclusive attitude toward the different psychotherapeutic models depending on the client's needs.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 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.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jimena Picciano

Jimena Picciano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Meixner

Anthony Meixner

Therapist

In-person • 20 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Inhwa Byun

Inhwa Byun

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • 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.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • San Mateo, CA


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Ashraf Khater

Ashraf Khater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Oakland, CA


I have a deep commitment to seeing people flourish in relationship to themselves, and to others. For many of us, we have some sense of what makes relationships great and what makes them terrible. Knowing and experiencing what makes great relationships stronger, and what turns terrible relationships around, is where I can work alongside you. As someone who has been stepped in Attachment science, I love allowing for people to make more coherent sense of their internal world, to build or restore bonds with others.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deniss Pleiner

Deniss Pleiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Santa Clara, CA


“I combine exploring the "why" behind your struggles with practical tools like somatic practices, journaling, and boundary-setting that you can use immediately.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

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


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Kandalena Ary

Dr. Kandalena Ary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Redwood City, CA


“Working in partnership to provide individual, family, couples, and co-parenting services to support working towards therapeutic goals.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Figuero

Tiffany Figuero

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Antioch, CA


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

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Miya Moore-Felton

Dr. Miya Moore-Felton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Antioch, CA


“I believe every person has their own unique story, as life events have varying impacts on individuals.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Jose, CA


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

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Chester Profeta

Chester Profeta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • 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.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Mountain View, CA


“I believe that the most part of our daily feelings and emotional states are driven by our thoughts, conscious and unconscious...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debbie Hanson

Debbie Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, (trauma therapy). My focus is helping people manage and heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deidre Popolizio

Deidre Popolizio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Jose, CA


I'm Deidre, and for over two decades I've helped people move through some of life's most painful and disorienting transitions — loss, illness, divorce, relationship struggles, aging, and the quiet fears that come with facing mortality. My clients often tell me that what they needed most wasn't advice — it was someone who truly listened, who could help them make sense of what they were feeling and find a path forward. That's what I'm here to do!

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Andres Gonzalez

Andres Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I believe therapy can be a space not only for symptom relief, but also for developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 25 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.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 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.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

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


I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

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


“I really care about creating a space where people feel seen and not judged, especially if that hasn't always been their experience before.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Los Altos, CA


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

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela White Esau

Angela White Esau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Santa Clara, CA


“I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 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.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

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


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

What type of therapy does Aetna cover?

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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