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

Find therapy and medication management support across San Mateo neighborhoods including downtown, Laurelmont, and Hillsdale through Headway's Aetna network. With copays around $30, patients save an average of 75% on sessions while accessing flexible scheduling options.

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Dr. Sara Mitchell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Belmont, CA


“Sara believes that when children, youth and young adults receive support from caring, compassionate, and safe adults, they can find a language to express their story and challenges.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I specialize in working with boys and men who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or challenges with emotional regulation.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 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
Dr. Brad Novak

Dr. Brad Novak

Psychiatrist

In-person • 4 mi away • Belmont, CA


Welcome! I specialize in medication management (psychopharmacology) of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and ADHD of adult patients. I graduated from the Stanford Psychiatry Residency Program in 2004 where I served as chief resident and have been in private practice since 2005. You may learn more about my practice at https://sfpsychiatrylaw.com. Please note that the first appointment is done in my office in Belmont. I talk to prospective clients on the phone before booking the inital intake appointment. I am not able to take all the patients who wish to schedule.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Palo Alto, CA


“I provide you with the safe and secure space in which you can explore unresolved and painful feelings that keep you stuck.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

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Rachel Veronneau

Rachel Veronneau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Menlo Park, CA


I enjoy being part of a client's process of learning ways to make their life work and help them feel good about themselves. I have psychiatric, educational, and life experience of 20 years in the field. This is dynamic counseling involving new tool and ways to look at situations. The 60 minutes session will give you at least one tool to help you do your life in a different way. Then we refine tools the next week. Goal setting and review will be part of your therapy work.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amilia Rodriguez

Amilia Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in Gestalt principles, focusing on mind, body, and emotions.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I partner with each patient to develop a practical treatment plan that reflects their individual needs, goals, culture, and preferences.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Josie Valderrama

Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments, when learning is practiced in your real world!”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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 + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tammie Sims-Russell

Tammie Sims-Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, respectful environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 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 + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Dov Golodner

Dov Golodner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My goal is to help clients regain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and meaningful.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Dr. Nadia Thalji

Dr. Nadia Thalji

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I integrate psychodynamic, Jungian, trauma-informed, somatic, mindfulness-based, and relational therapies...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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 + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Rachel Haynes

Rachel Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Hayward, CA


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I strive to see the world through your perspective while helping you move toward the person you want to be.”
Aetna + 6 others
Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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 + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jess Piasecki

Jess Piasecki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform—where we can slow things down and make sense of what's coming up for you.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Fiona Ruddy

Fiona Ruddy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I incorporate nature, art, movement, coping skills and mindfulness exercises into sessions so my clients can gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm, present and...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Miriam Eisenstat

Miriam Eisenstat

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe people have an innate capacity to heal and reclaim pleasure, connection and power in their lives.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Ashraf Khater

Ashraf Khater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 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
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 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
Gustav Helzberg

Gustav Helzberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Kentfield, CA


“It turns out our pain and problems are alchemized when we uncover compassion for our ailing parts (rather than avoid or distract ourselves from them).”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Jen Breunig

Jen Breunig

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I know that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that step feel met with warmth, understanding, and collaboration.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, 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
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Robyn Medcalf

Robyn Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Genean Jeffery-Johnson

Therapist

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


“I help you slow down enough to notice what's actually happening in your body in the moment things get hard, not just the words being said.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic

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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