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

Find Aetna-covered therapy in San Francisco with Headway's network of 8,636 licensed providers. Sessions start at around $30 copay, conducted in-person or virtually. Access mental health support across neighborhoods like the Mission District, SOMA, and the Haight with providers available as soon as next day.

Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, 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
Judith Lucia Albano

Judith Lucia Albano

Therapist

In-person • 2.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I bring a real, attentive, and compassionate presence to therapy. I value building trust and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 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.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <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.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jennifer Warburg

Jennifer Warburg

Therapist

In-person • 1.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Welcome, I'm Jenn. I am glad you are here. Slowing down and considering your own support can be difficult for many of the folks I work with, and you’ve taken the first step.

My clients tend to be smart, quirky, thoughtful, community-minded professionals. They are also often perfectionists who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction in work and relationships, and burnout can arise when you relate to yourself critically or chronically minimize your own needs.

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer depth-oriented and practical therapy to help you feel delight in life again. I welcome your present challenges, lifetime of experiences, and unique inner world and offer a space where even the most confusing and distressing subjects are met with warmth and intelligence. I model and support you in relating to yourself with clear eyes and compassion. When you are this way with yourself, you better connect with your own wisdom and make more confident and kind choices in your relationships and career.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • 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 with. 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 + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My practice emphasizes a direct approach and quick results, and clients typically see myriad types of improvement in their lives soon after commencing therapy.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 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.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
David Beuerman

David Beuerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I seek to join with the client to form a partnership by which the individual is able to identify the focus of change...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Clementine Brown

Clementine Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I use a Liberation Psychology approach which means we often explore how we have internalized society's oppressive systems and how we can get you as free as possible from internalized and external forms of oppression.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Nystrom

Austin Nystrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 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.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, 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.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 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.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Udor

Sarah Udor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Sausalito, CA


“My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Marisa Singer

Marisa Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Berkeley, CA


Taking the step to seek out therapy can feel scary. You may even be wondering, "how can therapy help?" But feeling alone and overwhelmed with trying to "do it alone" simply isn't working. Welcome...I am so glad you're here. I offer a safe, warm, empathic space to explore what's going on in your life. I help people feel less alone and more able to move through their challenges by bringing curiosity, care and compassion to the work of therapy.

Life is a lot right now. Work stress, family stress, parenting stress, political stress, economic stress. Together, we will chart the path forward to help you feel more like yourself.

I have been a therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) for 11 years and am constantly amazed at the resilience of the human spirit.

I am also an ICF-credentialed Associate Certified Coach (ACC). When appropriate, I'll integrate certain coaching frameworks with clients to support them towards their goals.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Albany, CA


“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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 + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Elise Holland

Elise Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Mill Valley, CA


“I tailor my approach to best serve my clients, using various modalities to support them such as Internal Family Systems, Eye-Movement Densitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I have historically served first-generation clients experiencing anxiety and depression; this work, at times, has included processing about emotionally immature parents and caregivers from different generations.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 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
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 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 + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Rudsten

Hannah Rudsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • San Francisco, CA


For the past 20 years, I've worked across private practices, youth development centers, schools, and mental health clinics. My passion is to work with adults navigating major life transitions. Whether you are a college student or approaching retirement, my hope is to walk alongside you during this time of change and uncertainty; to help create the conditions for you to reconnect with your authentic self and remember what lights you up. We can explore ways to recognize and acknowledge your anxiety that moves beyond words. Incorporating expressive arts, guided imagery, and embodied exercises to help you strengthen your awareness with your emotions and rewrite old narratives.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 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
Jen Leland

Jen Leland

Therapist

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


“I especially love working with young adults, organizers, health care workers, creatives, and outsiders who carry a lot for others, feel deeply, and courageously seek support.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Eli Benway

Eli Benway

Therapist

In-person • 8.9 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I'm passionate about working with adults from marginalized communities, and I have a particular affinity for supporting queer and trans folks, including people working through identity, transition, or just not feeling safe to be themselves yet.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Laurel Fujii

Laurel Fujii

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“With warm curiosity and humor, I use a mix of psychodynamic (or depth therapy) and behavioral approaches to address distress and unease.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 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
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Lauren Purcell

Lauren Purcell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I bring compassion, presence and acceptance to my work with clients. I am trained in EMDR, a powerful treatment tool to help resolve trauma.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Therapist

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


“I start by getting to know you and understanding what matters most in your life. Together, we create a plan with realistic goals that support real, meaningful change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

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


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Ashraf Khater

Ashraf Khater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 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

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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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