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

Find mental health support in San Jose with Aetna coverage through Headway's network of 8,648 licensed providers. Sessions start at around $30 copay with flexible in-person or virtual options available within two weeks.

Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Max Friedman

Max Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“People who've worked with me describe a calming presence — a sense of safety to go to the harder places.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Gelza Salazar

Dr. Gelza Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to reach their goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Griffith Gilbert

Griffith Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


It has been a privilege to provide psychotherapy to a variety of clients for over 20 years. I have advanced clinical training in trauma, addictions, sexual abuse, mood and personality disorders, and relationships. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and encouraging. I provide support as you examine core issues and change underlying patterns of behavior or simply gain perspective concerning a recent issue.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Sara Singhakul

Dr. Sara Singhakul

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a compassionate, safe space where you can explore challenges and build on your strengths.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Ana Del Nogal

Ana Del Nogal

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi my name is Ana, I'm a dedicated mental health professional specializing in comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, strategic treatment planning, and collaborative care. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. You may be feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or simply wanting a safe space to process what you’ve been carrying. My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Together, we can work toward helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Terra Crowl

Terra Crowl

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Over the past 8 years, I've been able to work closely and diligently with clients to promote inner peace, hope and clarity while providing practical coping strategies, accountability and compassion for clients during high difficulty and stress in...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bertha Banuelos

Bertha Banuelos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to creating a compassionate, affirming therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences of guilt, shame, and personal growth.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stefanie Huff

Stefanie Huff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Maria Ayala

Maria Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal isn't to hand you a diagnosis. It's to help you feel steadier, and to build something that holds up after therapy ends.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laura Perez

Laura Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm a bilingual, bicultural marriage and family therapist — and I bring a true therapist's heart to this work.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Jaime Bercuson

Dr. Jaime Bercuson

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, genuine curiosity, and a direct style to every session because the relationship between therapist and client matters just as much as the techniques we use.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justine Kaluzny

Justine Kaluzny

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with a various group of clients, many who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar, or OCD as well as those with relationship issues and codependency.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ghazal Abbas

Ghazal Abbas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice is rooted in acknowledging your multicultural experiences and understanding how these dynamics influence your personal goals and interpersonal relationships.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
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
Sean Coe

Sean Coe

Therapist

Virtual • Valencia, CA


“My approach to therapy is about walking with my clients, helping explore and understand, and give them opportunities to be certain, clear, at peace...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Amanda Pelaez

Amanda Pelaez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm also a therapist who is honest and direct—I will gently challenge you at times, because I believe growth happens when you are supported and encouraged to step outside of what feels comfortable.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Teresa Roman-Brunson

Teresa Roman-Brunson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 35 years of experience, I see mental health as the foundation for a happy, fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Wood

Michael Wood

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


My style is collaborative, client-centered, positive-energy, and solution-focused. I support my clients in developing solutions based on their goals and aspirations. My ideal client is one who is willing to "go deep," to learn about aspects of personality, behavior, and character that can contribute to developing a more profound sense of joy and fulfillment. Many of my clients are searching for meaning and purpose of in their lives. Its exciting and rewarding work. On a personal level, I am warm, caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I read widely and draw from the fields of neurobiology, addiction medicine and positive psychology.

I love working with couples experiencing relationship distress, communication challenges, and seeking improved emotional intimacy. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with addictions of all kinds, both substance and behavioral. I work well with individuals seeking to lower their anxiety, tackle their depression, and recover from grief and trauma.

If you are experiencing relationship issues, the aftermaths of trauma, depression, or anxiety, please reach out; you can feel better and achieve a greater degree of self-acceptance, self-esteem, and discover your purpose and meaning in life.

I have personal experience in the business world and artistic expression.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Janine Herrera

Janine Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive space where they feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johanna Paula Custodio

Johanna Paula Custodio

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


“I create a safe and empowering space where clients can take the lead in sessions, process their thoughts, and develop solutions that promote resilience.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Garcia

Jennifer Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to provide high quality client-centered care, utilizing a humanistic approach. I am focused on validating my client's life experiences and providing a safe and non-judgmental space to share. I also believe in holistic point of view and integrative care of body, mind, and spirit.

My clinical experience includes working with children, teens, and adults with many issues including: grief, work-related stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism).

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristyn Smith

Kristyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also bring a personal understanding of the impact of severe mental illness, and I hold that with care and intention in this space.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jessica Perales

Jessica Perales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an LPCC that exuberates compassion and understanding and creates a safe and empowering environment...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Castaic, CA


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am someone who has decided to use my natural skill at connecting with people from different walks of life to foster self-awareness and progress in my clients.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Homsy

Sarah Homsy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I enjoy helping clients understand the patterns keeping them stuck while also building skills they can use outside of therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Cara Silva

Cara Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion is to empower those that have not found their potential. We all have our own stories and experiences which makes us perfect candidates for success when we have the right support. Whether you have lived it, experienced it or witnessed it, the effects of trauma are devastating. Quit beating yourself up. It is time to heal. With 20 years experience in addiction and over 10 working with trauma, it is time to recover from the past, survive the present, and flourish into the future. It all starts with you.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Aliya Fonseca

Aliya Fonseca

Therapist

Virtual • El Cajon, CA


“My focus isn't on labeling what's wrong with you. It's on growth and healing, and getting you back to a life that feels like it's moving again.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Minerva Paz

Minerva Paz

Therapist

Virtual • Chatsworth, CA


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in helping you reconnect with yourself, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's transitions with more confidence.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taylor Wolf

Taylor Wolf

Therapist

Virtual • California


My experience is centered on collaborating with youth, adults, and families. During these developing years and shifting dynamics, additional care for our health is needed. I work with emotional regulation, relational rifts, enhancing communication, and acceptance of self.

With attachment focused therapy as my base, I utilize mindfulness and experiential approaches in our work together. Our conversations and therapeutic activities are guided by your experience and goals.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Krista Edwards

Krista Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yasmin Rehman

Yasmin Rehman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, active listening, and thoughtful guidance.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebecca Chenier

Rebecca Chenier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rebecca's aim is to always provide a comfortable and secure environment where clients can freely address the obstacles...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Ronald Deming

Ronald Deming

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Finding the problems is the first step, then finding alternatives to the trouble those problems bring with them, thereby finding release and agency to change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Megan Williamson

Megan Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi,

I’m Megan , an LMFT , licensed in California. I am an easy going , kind and compassionate psychotherapist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process life’s challenges and grow in self awareness . I empower clients to find their peace and restore balance.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique Swan

Monique Swan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet my patients where they're at. Together we will establish your goals & aid you in reaching them.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Crystal Nielsen

Crystal Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for clients to feel heard and understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Anastasia Rivera

Anastasia Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • California


Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from yourself? I'm Anastasia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping adults through their mental health journeys. I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome challenges such as depression, social anxiety, and the impact of trauma. Many of my clients also seek support for navigating relationship issues, coping with anger, processing grief and loss, and adapting to major life changes. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focusing on your unique strengths. Using evidence-based methods like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, we will work together to build the skills you need to regain control and feel like yourself again. As a married and practicing Christian, I have a deep and personal understanding of the dynamics that shape both marital and family relationships. My faith and my own experiences allow me to approach these challenges with a unique blend of empathy and insight. I have the expertise to help you navigate marital and family challenges with your personal goals and spiritual values in mind. Please note: I do not provide letters for service animals or special accommodations.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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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