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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.

Angie Sanchez

Angie Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up fully as yourself, feel heard, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jina Chavarro Cubides

Jina Chavarro Cubides

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from San Diego State University in Clinical Social Work, and have been practicing for over four years. I provide bilingual (Spanish/English) and bicultural psychotherapy services to individuals 18+ struggling with mental health challenges and trauma-related disorders regain self-control and power.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Amber Osijo

Amber Osijo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked with many diverse clients including: adults, teens, children, and seniors from various ethnic backgrounds.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Leila Hashemi

Leila Hashemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Darin Rorrer

Darin Rorrer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate experiential approaches such as Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Surf Therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Roxanne Flores

Roxanne Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic approach, combining empathy, practical strategies, and mindfulness techniques to empower you to live a life that aligns with your true self.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Jeffrey Bellissimo

Jeffrey Bellissimo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in gaining clarity and finding solutions that feel authentic and sustainable.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Norma Garcia

Norma Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinician specializing in trauma recovery. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional and difficult experiences. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can begin to heal.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tabitha Ostrowsky

Tabitha Ostrowsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Tabitha — a licensed therapist, former competitive athlete, and a mom who has lived through many of the transitions my clients face. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, major life changes, maternal mental health challenges, and the kind of stress that builds quietly until it isn't quiet anymore.

What makes my approach different is that I don't just help you understand your patterns — I help you actually change them. Using CBT, strengths-based work, and creative tools, I tailor each session to what's genuinely useful for you. Therapy with me feels more like a focused, honest conversation with someone in your corner than a clinical process.

I've worked with athletes who've lost their identity after injury, new mothers in the fog of postpartum, women rebuilding after divorce or loss, and high-achievers who've hit a wall they can't push through alone. If any of that sounds like where you are — you're in the right place.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
John Schempf

John Schempf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Scott McQueen

Scott McQueen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults who are smart, capable, and still somehow struggling—not because something is wrong with them, but because nobody ever taught them how to work with their brain and emotions. Whether it's ADHD, relationship patterns, or emotional spirals that feel out of control, I help you understand what's actually going on—and give you real skills to change it.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karen Schellenberg

Dr. Karen Schellenberg

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, supported, and actively engaged in the process.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cierra Whatley

Cierra Whatley

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe people know what they actually need in order to be happy, my role is to help you to tap into that wisdom.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lane McConnell

Lane McConnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe successful therapy works best when there is a positive empathetic working relationship between the client & therapist.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Patricia Makonen

Patricia Makonen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client-centered and collaborative, incorporating cognitive behavioral and strength-based techniques.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Courtni Hawkins

Courtni Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. As a culturally competent therapist, my mission is to empower individuals to harness their inner strength and create transformative change in their lives.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Jacquel Dean

Jacquel Dean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely listens—not a rushed appointment where you feel like just another patient.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Hamilton To

Hamilton To

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who values creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Kimberly Diggles

Kimberly Diggles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that balancing evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic, human connection is the truest path to genuine emotional growth.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Contreras

Luis Contreras

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience providing mental health services in behavioral health, crisis intervention, community mental health, and medical settings. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and other emotional challenges.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered. I work alongside clients to build on their strengths, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

Throughout my career, I have provided therapy and clinical support in outpatient, community-based, hospital, college mental health, and correctional settings. In my private practice, I provide bilingual psychotherapy to individuals and families experiencing trauma, stress, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and behavioral health issues. I also have extensive experience supporting foster, adoptive, and biological families caring for children impacted by trauma and attachment-related difficulties.

My professional background includes crisis stabilization, risk assessment, treatment planning, wraparound services, and multidisciplinary care coordination for youth and families with complex needs. I am also a part-time lecturer in the School of Social Work at San Diego State University, where I teach and mentor future social workers.

I am passionate about culturally responsive care, equity in mental health services, and helping clients feel empowered throughout their healing journey. I provide services in both English and Spanish and welcome clients from all backgrounds.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Emma Crissman

Emma Crissman

Therapist

Virtual • California


As your therapist, I take a collaborative, non-judgmental, experiential approach to psychotherapy. I will join you in creating a deeper understanding of yourself and your life by helping you organize your emotions and attuning to the sensations throughout your body. Through our work, you will gain a wholesome sense of who you are. With safety and connection we will build tolerance to life’s experiences. Allowing you to engage fully with life through the trust that is created within yourself.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zaryn Avaren

Zaryn Avaren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change begins when we slow down and meet ourselves with curiosity instead of judgment.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Fernando Raygoza

Fernando Raygoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive, drawing from evidenced based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Written Exposure...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lazzuly Mello

Lazzuly Mello

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bicultural, bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Theresa Adeyemi

Theresa Adeyemi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, my name is Theresa and I have devoted 11+ years of experience to helping individuals and families navigate life’s emotional challenges with compassion and authenticity. Grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience, I bring genuine empathy and understanding to my therapeutic work.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
M. Watson

M. Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California, and I work with individual adults navigating life transitions, everyday stress, and everything in between. My background in older adult services means I bring a deep understanding of how health, identity, and relationships shift over time — and I love meeting clients where they actually are, not where they "should" be. I see clients via telehealth, which makes it easy to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, End of life care, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Creative, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Matthes

Jennifer Matthes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and relational. I believe that trust is the foundation of helpful therapy.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Brown

Christopher Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A trauma-informed therapist is a compassionate mental health professional who prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Azin Ehsan-Sayson

Azin Ehsan-Sayson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Specializing in trauma-informed care, workplace mental health, and grief counseling, I have a proven track record of developing effective strategies to promote mental well-being and resilience.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tatyana Melnik

Tatyana Melnik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a humanistic, non-judgmental approach, and I'm trained in multiple therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Eunice Ha

Eunice Ha

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families through trauma and life's many transitions, I've seen the strength people have even during their most difficult seasons.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jefferson Cortave

Jefferson Cortave

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist dedicated to providing warm, person centered, and culturally aware care to adults, youth, and families.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beatriz Rodriguez

Beatriz Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with children, teens, adults, and elders across California in English and in Spanish who are navigating exactly this kind of in-between.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Victoria Macias

Victoria Macias

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative process, one that empowers you to understand yourself more fully, strengthen your relationships and move toward emotional balance and fulfillment.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Kim

Jessica Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe difficult feelings — shame, sadness, anxiety, guilt, unworthiness, fear, anger, doubt, rage, and loneliness—are the doorway to embracing your whole self.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Blake Moreno

Blake Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a great listener, patient, kind, and eager to work alongside my clients identifying natural strengths and incorporating them with coping skills to improve their quality of life.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bethany Farar

Bethany Farar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an empathic approach and prioritize creating a safe space where clients can be honest, open, and vulnerable.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynnette Sullivan

Lynnette Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a strength-based therapist who focuses on increasing self-esteem, self-trust, and healthy coping skills while also helping reduce emotional distress and symptoms that may be impacting daily life.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Ewan

Caroline Ewan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also have a passion to work with mothers suffering from prenatal and postpartum anxiety and/or depression...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Olisha Hodges

Olisha Hodges

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across healthcare, community mental health, child welfare, and private practice settings. My background includes working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, parenting stress, and complex family dynamics.

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in trust. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate and culturally responsive lens that honors each client’s unique experiences and strengths.

I am trained in several evidence-based modalities, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

My goal is to help clients increase insight, build practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

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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