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

Find Aetna-covered therapy in San Marcos with Headway's network of 8,614 licensed providers. Sessions start at around $30 copay, available in-person or virtually within two weeks. Get started with a free consultation today.

Ariane Djeussoung

Ariane Djeussoung

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Upland, CA


“I believe in treating symptoms by using an holistic approach in addressing the root causes of mental health issues.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I especially enjoy supporting women and young adults, including women navigating postpartum anxiety, depression, and the adjustment to motherhood.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Grant Robinson

Grant Robinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“I offer an authentic and trusted healing experience using empathy, reflection, and a variety of coping skills to empower and create healthy change.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Callihan Caffery

Callihan Caffery

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Palm Desert, CA


“I provide compassionate and individualized counseling that instills hope and encourages clients to be their best selves.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Beldner-Martinez

Erin Beldner-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm a licensed therapist who believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood and are met with compassion.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“My approach is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic therapy to help clients not just talk about their struggles, but truly feel different in their relationships and daily lives.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Phillip McKinnon

Phillip McKinnon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Mirage, CA


I'm a therapist based in the Coachella Valley with a broad scope. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children navigating some of life's most difficult terrain: trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, substance use and addiction, family conflict, grief, anger, and the particular pressures that come with being a man in a culture that rarely teaches men how to ask for help.

I offer both in-person sessions in the valley and telehealth appointments throughout California. My approach is direct but never harsh, structured but never rigid. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, I meet you where you actually are.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Jennifer Moen

Jennifer Moen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I use EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-responsive interventions in a direct and grounded way to facilitate meaningful, sustainable change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Courtney Brown

Courtney Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I work with teens, adults, and forensically-involved individuals who desire a supportive, non-judgmental ear.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Martha Garcia-Enright

Martha Garcia-Enright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients through difficult times and life transitions to empower them to live their lives to the fullest with the tools necessary to overcome future obstacles or barriers.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
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 + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ellen Case

Ellen Case

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm genuinely interested in what's happening beneath the surface of your life — not just the symptoms, but the patterns, the history, the stories you've been telling yourself for a long time.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Diana Pena

Diana Pena

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“What sets my practice apart is my genuine comfort with diagnostic complexity and co-occurring conditions.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“I am deeply committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to every person I serve.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Sherry King

Sherry King

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“I have been in practice for over thirty years. I bring both experience and a variety of approaches to my humanistic practice.”
Aetna + 2 others
Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tareen Mekany

Tareen Mekany

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed therapist in California with 7 years of professional experience, supporting clients through life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Whether you’re navigating change, building confidence, or seeking support, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and strength. Taking the first step can be hard, and I’m proud of you for starting.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Gold River, CA


“My goal isn't to "fix" you—you're not broken. I'm here to help you understand your conditions, develop coping strategies, and build on your strengths.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“As a PMHNP-BC who specializes in autism, complex cases, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD/trauma, schizophrenia/psychosis disorders, and substance use, I've built my practice around understanding that every person's mental health journey is...”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Daniela Cherny

Daniela Cherny

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, and collaborative. I want you to feel heard and understood, while also leaving with tools you can actually use in daily life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Reichenbach

Lisa Reichenbach

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with teens, young adults, and families navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, identity exploration, family conflict, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next, therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself and move toward meaningful change.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely understood, supported, and accepted for who they are. Together, we build on strengths, develop practical coping skills, and explore the patterns that may be getting in the way of living a more fulfilling life.

I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can be honest, reflective, and fully themselves without fear of judgment. My goal is not only to help clients navigate current challenges but also to foster greater resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and connection.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Andrea Lapinski

Andrea Lapinski

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I have over 30 years of clinical, counseling and administrative experience working with individuals and couples, addressing the unique issues related to their unique life experiences. I have extensive professional and personal experience with military families and veterans. I understand first-hand the struggles of grief and medical conditions that impact all aspects of life. I have supported chronically and terminally ill patients, individuals living with cancer or chronic medical diagnoses, as well as parents experiencing infertility, peripartum, and postpartum depression. Whether dealing with life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, or divorce, or simply seeking to express yourself and feel more confident, I am here to walk with you, provide insights, and support you toward lasting change.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jieyi Zhang

Jieyi Zhang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Everyone needs a time and space to be heard and to regroup in life. We are partners in your therapeutic journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Efi Pyladaki

Efi Pyladaki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“My approach to therapy focuses on empathy and compassion, insight and empowerment to help my clients live more gratifying lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jasmine Maniti

Jasmine Maniti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“I believe genuine human connection can be deeply healing, especially when paired with evidence-based medication management.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I offer real choices. I share my clinical reasoning openly while respecting your right to decide what’s best for you.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Brittany Friend

Brittany Friend

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach focuses on strengths and effective coping skills in order to help the client build more meaning in their lives.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Stelly

Christina Stelly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“Helping people reclaim their mental health and quality of life is not just my profession — it is my purpose.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Amy Shefftz

Amy Shefftz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Concord, CA


“I see you as a whole person, shaped by your background, relationships, values, and goals, never simply a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I generally prefer to start medications at low doses and adjust gradually, since steady progress often leads to the most lasting results.”
Aetna + 7 others
Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Matasha Bailey

Matasha Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is structured, tailored, and deeply rooted in the belief that true emotional growth requires both a genuine personal connection and proven, evidence-based tools.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Trinidad Castillo

Trinidad Castillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am especially passionate about working with first-gen, BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and fellow neurodivergent folks who often feel unseen or misunderstood in traditional spaces.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Quinn

Megan Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it's built around you, not a template, and that growth looks different for every person.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Daniel Kruse

Daniel Kruse

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and my role is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Aaron Ruiz Zuniga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive history working with individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms and crisis situations.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Ava Kate Oleson

Ava Kate Oleson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a heartfelt commitment to creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sarah Kaminshine

Sarah Kaminshine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the patterns we develop often make sense in the context of what we've experienced, even when they no longer serve us.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Edwina Island

Edwina Island

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, as a therapist I bring a grounded, no-nonsense approach to helping clients navigate life's challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Dr. Tierra Gregory

Dr. Tierra Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded

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