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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA

Access mental health care in Santa Barbara with Cigna coverage through Headway's network of 7,120 licensed providers. With copays around $30, you can start therapy sessions—virtual or in-person—as soon as the next day. Our platform handles insurance coordination so you can focus on your wellness.

Brittany Ruiz

Brittany Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, meaning we work together as a team to identify goals and create meaningful change.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Linda Marcoux

Dr. Linda Marcoux

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a therapist I have a genuine interest in humans and human behavior. I have been in the Mental Health Field since 2006. I have had multiple experiences that has helped me to be aware of problems that individuals may face today. I use CBT, SFT, and other Modalities using a humanistic approach to understand and guide you. I accept you as you are and will guide you with all training and experiences as the backdrop. I believe that life is a journey with many surprises.

Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Michele Dorn

Michele Dorn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients should expect a warm reception. We will work toward identifying goals and may complete rating scales to guide our decisions in the right direction.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Meghann Vela

Meghann Vela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the most productive and successful therapy occurs when clients leave feeling seen, heard, and understood.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Tisha Langley

Tisha Langley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, practical, grounded and occasionally funny. Therapy with me is a real conversation, not a clinical checklist or a series of quiet nods that leave you wondering.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Emily Cortez

Emily Cortez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you and help break down goals to address issues that anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other life circumstances bring on.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Caitlin Flewelling

Caitlin Flewelling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a dedicated LCSW with nearly 10+ years of experience primarily working with adolescents in school-based settings, though I'm passionate about working with people from all ages and backgrounds.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Lisa Newman

Lisa Newman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hermosa Beach, CA


When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luz Hernandez Jasso

Luz Hernandez Jasso

Therapist

Virtual • California


Mi nombre es Luz Hernandez Jasso, hablo espanol, ingles y Spanglish, ya que soy bicultural. I'm Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa, California. I provide Telehealth services to adults throughout the state. I specialize in treating severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. I strive to create a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing and personal growth.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cara De Boer

Cara De Boer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is grounded in person-centered care — meaning you will be met with empathy, respect, and genuine support.”
Cigna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Jenay Tally

Jenay Tally

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative, judgment-free space where you feel seen, challenged with compassion, and empowered to grow.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colleen Wong

Colleen Wong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“In our sessions, I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing all of which keep the focus on the client and meeting them where they are.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Marcella Salzle

Marcella Salzle

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in helping clients to truly get to know themselves and the thoughts in their head (whether conscious or subconscious) to break patterns, decrease people-pleasing, increase self-esteem, relieve stress and anxiety, address interpersonal issues, and increase their life satisfaction. Sometimes in life, we might feel stuck in a rut. My role is to help you work yourself out of that rut. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to modify your thoughts and in turn your behavior. I also use interpersonal therapy to increase effectiveness within your relationships. Solution focused therapy helps me, to help you, find the answers or resources that are already within you.

I have a License in Clinical Social Work and have a background working in both child welfare and community mental health. I've worked with countless families, parents, children, and adolescent. I see my client's as part of a system; recognizing that our environment influences our development in childhood and throughout adulthood. I believe that with insight and cognitive reframing, we can take control of our lives.

Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Patricia Rocha-Nafarrate

Patricia Rocha-Nafarrate

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am person centered with a cognitive approach and direct problem solving skills. I like to learn about the client and their life experiences in order to have the best perspective into clients thoughts and feelings.

Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Arcement

Renee Arcement

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I chose this career path because I believe we all need to be passionate and engaged with our own emotional, psychological, and social well-being.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kristy Crownover

Kristy Crownover

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our emotional awareness in ourselves and others gives us the information we need to communicate more effectively...”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Kirsten Storne-Piazza

Kirsten Storne-Piazza

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapist with extensive experience working with first responders and their families. I understand the unique stressors that accompany careers in emergency services, including exposure to trauma, high-stakes decision-making, shift work, and the impact these demands can have on personal relationships and overall well-being.

Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Emily Smith

Emily Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you can find the motivation to get control of your life again. I work primarily with young adults with ADHD and Anxiety...”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Diana Vasquez

Diana Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive space where you can better understand your emotions, build coping skills, and feel more grounded in your daily life.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brendan Baer

Brendan Baer

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I like to create an environement of curiousity and questioning. If we've had a successful session you'll leave with one or more things you haven't considered before or hadn't thought about that way previously.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Kamika Mason

Kamika Mason

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to meet my clients where they are at, meaning whatever they want to work on a that moment we can.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Joan Sykes-Miessi

Joan Sykes-Miessi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I've been a teacher, adult literacy director, a case manager and now a therapist. I have two Masters one in Education and the other in Social Work. When I learned cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT, I knew that would be my specialty. I include practice work for clients to learn and use the CBT skills consistently.

Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krystal Brown

Krystal Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California. I’ve worked in the mental health field for over a decade and have spent the past eight years providing therapy to adolescents and adults. My work focuses on supporting clients through challenges related to self‐esteem, anxiety, family and peer relationships, body image, depression, academic and work stress, grief and loss, and anger management.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Yajaira Alvarez

Yajaira Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can be yourself, openly share your experiences, and build the confidence needed to make meaningful changes.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Amidon

Robin Amidon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I've always believed that real change comes from listening deeply and meeting people where they are.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Sanaz Saeidian

Sanaz Saeidian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work hard to tailor each session to my client's unique needs and empower them with transformative tools that can help create meaningful changes in their lives.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Creative, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kente Wiggins

Kente Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My job is to create a space where you can be your genuine self in order to see the parts of self that needs healing.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lorna Peer

Dr. Lorna Peer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help people become more in touch with their own goals and values to make positive changes in their lives.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Chido Ibe

Chido Ibe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is always to help my patients reach their mental health homeostasis (a stable, balanced mental state despite external stressors).”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Vanessa Garcia

Vanessa Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe your past may shape parts of your story, but it does not define your worth, your future, or your ability to heal and grow.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Karla Alvarez

Karla Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect me to show up with empathy, compassion, honesty, and care, while also providing practical tools to help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
V. Haddad

V. Haddad

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a licensed marriage and family therapist,I will always lead with a client-centered curiosity, believing that each individual possess the innate capacity to become the person they want to be.

Cigna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Lisa LaMattina

Lisa LaMattina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice focuses on guiding clients through communication challenges, anxiety, depression and life transitions using mindfulness, and CBT with compassion and clarity.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danielle Courser

Danielle Courser

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, at times challenged, and empowered in your healing.”
Cigna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Dr. Gabriella Gasparian

Dr. Gabriella Gasparian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I take a warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach — helping clients better understand themselves, build emotional resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
James Carr

James Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I want clients to feel they are accepted and respected as well as taking back the power they may have lost along the way.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Adriana Mendez

Adriana Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches, always tailored to your unique needs.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Kerri Gavin Lcsw

Kerri Gavin Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a special passion for supporting older adults, as well as clients with neurodivergence, ADHD, and autism.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Jeff Schoenfeld

Jeff Schoenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I believe that we are all, by large, good people, trying to lead good lives. I also believe that the good and the bad are intrinsically intertwined throughout our lives.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Jacqueline Palmer

Jacqueline Palmer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


My clients should know that I truly care about their well-being and take the time to listen. I want them to feel comfortable, respected, and never rushed. I believe in providing care that is compassionate, thorough, and personalized to their needs. I also value honesty, trust, and clear communication, so clients feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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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