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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in San Diego, CA

Find mental healthcare support in San Diego with Aetna coverage. Headway connects you with 8,801 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With copays around $30 through your insurance, many patients save 75% on care.

Diane Aguilar

Diane Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walnut Creek, CA


“In play therapy, I provide an attuned, creative, and supportive environment for youngsters of all ages.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Moglen

Samuel Moglen

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and attuned to your nervous system. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and nervous system-based approaches to help you process difficult experiences...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Dora Isabel Ramirez

Dora Isabel Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every story deserves a place to land—a space where it can be spoken without fear, met with compassion, and held without judgment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Jessica Heitz

Jessica Heitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and transparent. I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Elizabeth Rachlin

Elizabeth Rachlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe effective solutions are as diverse as the people seeking them. I specialize in working with neurodiverse folks looking for support with overwhelm, executive functioning, and stress management. I also have training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy for OCD.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Physical health issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Muche

Kristen Muche

Therapist

Virtual • South Pasadena, CA


“My goal is to support you navigate through painful experiences (i.e. the traumas or "shadows" of your life), so that you can feel free and unburdened by them...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Quezada

Cindy Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to provide you with safety and empathy in order to facilitate a nurturing environment and a corrective emotional experience.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Josiah Peratoner

Josiah Peratoner

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Josiah — a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing via telehealth across California. My work centers on three communities I care deeply about: veterans navigating the often-invisible work of coming home, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples looking for a therapist who genuinely gets it, and parents who are doing their best while carrying more than they show. I'm Transgender Allied, trained in trauma-informed and multicultural frameworks, and I work with individuals, couples, and families. Before anything else, I work hard to make sure you feel like yourself in the session — not a diagnosis, not a file.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Energetic
Yun Jin Carson

Yun Jin Carson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hope to be a collaborative partner for you in your journey of healing, strengthening, and post-traumatic growth.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mahdouneh Imani

Mahdouneh Imani

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is eclectic, meaning I draw from various therapeutic modalities to best meet each client's unique needs.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Lynell Yasno

Lynell Yasno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping my clients develop a more trusting and loving relationship with all of the parts of themselves that feel difficult to understand and be with.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Sanchez

Alexander Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns while building greater awareness and self-compassion.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda (Mandy) Tarpley

Amanda (Mandy) Tarpley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions with me feel calm, collaborative, and grounded. You do not have to have the right words or have everything figured out.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Rosalva Escanuela-Starkweather

Rosalva Escanuela-Starkweather

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 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 provide a welcoming environment that is safe, nurturing, and judgment-free.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Karyn Harmon

Karyn Harmon

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yaneli Sedghi

Yaneli Sedghi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to establish an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment that is conducive to growth for my clients.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kenesha Mitchell

Dr. Kenesha Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a therapist who believes you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My approach is client-centered, meaning we’ll work together to focus on your goals and what matters most to you. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being open and truly heard. Whether you’re dealing with stress, depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsay Mosaky

Lindsay Mosaky

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a 2nd generation child of immigrants/refugees, I understand the complexities of exploring one’s own identity as life is still in motion. I believe that integration of new lived experiences with old ones are key in discovering wholeness. As your therapist, I’ll support you in better understanding how these have influenced your way of being–how you think, behave, and interact with the world around you!

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University. With over 7 years of experience in social services, I have observed how all individuals are learning to exist & thrive within the context of a greater whole. Within my role as a mental health therapist, I prioritizes person-centered work with a lens on how one’s lived experiences have shaped their worldview and way through life.

I believes in holistic care and supports the idea that the tools required for healing and wholeness derive within each individual; as your therapist, I’ll support you in discovering what these tools are within your own capacities.

I have experience working with individuals working through cultural identity challenges, grief, chronic illness, geriatric populations & in couples therapy.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Dr. Roberta Iyamu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fair Oaks, CA


“She is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats patients struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, PTSD, and schizoaffective disorders.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jolene Coe

Jolene Coe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Capitola, CA


“I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and work from a parts-based lens to help you understand and relate differently to these internal patterns.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Steele

Deborah Steele

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I counsel from an attachment perspective to better understand what happens between family members in order to help them reconnect.”
Aetna + 7 others
Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Estela Posternak

Estela Posternak

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Awareness of thoughts and feelings, understanding the difference between acting, reacting or letting go, coping skills to manage situation in daily living.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Getting to know your strengths will be a priority. Next, we will work on setting attainable goals and work together, course correct when needed, to achieve your goals.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stacie Ottoson

Stacie Ottoson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the best therapy begins with Psycho Education, and learning how to become an observer of how emotions/feelings exist in your Mind and Body.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Manisha Patel

Manisha Patel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Manisha Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has a M.A. in Psychology from Chapman University. Ms. Patel has experience working with various clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and needs for the past 22 years.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Sheila Garcia

Sheila Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the silent weight you carry—the pressure to succeed, the expectations to care for others, and the challenge of finding your own voice while honoring your roots.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, 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.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that therapy works best when clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can work together to understand challenges, build on strengths, and foster lasting growth. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique experiences and goals. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, I am here to support you through the process.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Larissa Montalvo

Dr. Larissa Montalvo

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School and a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I provide individual therapy to adults from a culturally informed and collaborative perspective. My clinical experience includes providing individual therapy and psychological assessments to children, adolescents, and adults across community mental health and group practice settings. I work with individuals with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relational difficulties, identity challenges, stress management concerns, and cultural and ethnic issues.

Before entering the mental health field, I worked in community-based roles within the nonprofit and education sectors, including three years working with children and families in Kuwait. These experiences have strengthened my ability to connect with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and foster an accepting, adaptable therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eshele Williams

Dr. Eshele Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often end sessions feeling empowered and able to face the challenges they are presented with...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Naomi Bell

Naomi Bell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy style combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered therapy, and holistic approaches.”
Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Biesemeyer

Amy Biesemeyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely care about the challenges and changes you are facing and want to help you develop a foundation to meet them.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jesse Nova

Jesse Nova

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to not only make you feel well and be well but to help find your inner strength and thrive in all aspects of life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Diana Iniguez-Corlew

Diana Iniguez-Corlew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative work and I enjoy helping my clients live life to their fullest potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Christina Steinberg

Christina Steinberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to make therapy enjoyable and love helping others with self-empowerment, self-discovery, and healing so that life feels more vibrant.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Khusbu Orozco

Khusbu Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients feel understood while supporting them in building healthier relationships, greater self-awareness, and meaningful change in their lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is deeply passionate about helping people who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.”
Aetna + 12 others
Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.