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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA

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Lisa Carlson

Lisa Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I have extensive experience in helping clients enhance their focus and attention, manage their emotions, build their self-esteem, and improve their relationships with themselves and others.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that good psychiatric care works best when people feel comfortable asking questions and fully understand their options.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Cecilia Pinhel

Cecilia Pinhel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


As a Marriage and Family therapist, I take pleasure in helping clients acquire skills to build healthier relationships.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Charmaine Jacobs

Charmaine Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“If you are creative, sensitive or have high intelligence it can be a struggle to find therapy that matches your needs.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Justin Sundgot-Smith

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I use an eclectic mix of different therapeutic styles, but I am namely oriented towards acceptance based approaches which incorporate mindful based somatic awareness, values alignment, and compassion focused.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

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Stacey Rydell

Stacey Rydell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I bring my authentic self to each session and do my best to create a relaxed and open atmosphere for my clients.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Holistic, Humorous, Warm

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Matianna Baldassari

Matianna Baldassari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Ventura, CA


“I specialize in working with young professionals, college students transitioning from school to a career for the first-time, and clients transitioning from one life phase to another, such as a move to a new city.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ellen Winkler

Ellen Winkler

Therapist

In-person • 25 mi away • Ventura, CA


Hi, I'm Ellen, a psychotherapist who treats adults and adolescents 19 and up. I combine psychodynamic techniques with spirituality to create a session that offers both common sense and compassion, and also some creative and fun interventions! I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships, and more. My approach is individualized to respect you and what you need or hope for in therapy. I am a marriage and family therapist with experience in school, clinic, and private practice.

United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive

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Elihu Goretsky

Elihu Goretsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in adults with addiction-recovery issues, LGBT+ patients, phase of life problems, and couples (limited).”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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Elaine Godoy

Elaine Godoy

Therapist

Virtual • Orange, CA


“I take a down to earth and welcoming approach with all my clients. More than anything, I want all clients to feel safe and comfortable during their time with me.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

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C. Eric Erlenbush

C. Eric Erlenbush

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use practical, evidence-based tools to help reduce anxiety and stress through structured, collaborative work rather than talk alone.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Ilena Sussman

Ilena Sussman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Shannon Oliveira

Shannon Oliveira

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
David Hamilton

David Hamilton

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to leave each session with a sense of clarity, support, and actionable steps to move forward in their mental health journey.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Maida Ferraes

Maida Ferraes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, compassionate, and patient. We carry many judgments from the world and ourselves, we do not need any additional pressure.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Stevie Van Eck

Stevie Van Eck

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


“My approach to therapy is rooted in honesty and compassion, allowing me to connect authentically with clients from various stages of life.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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Abieyuwa Salami

Abieyuwa Salami

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults dealing with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol use recovery.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Cassidy Pham

Cassidy Pham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. When we take a moment to acknowledge this, it influences curiosity and openness.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Dianna Linares

Dianna Linares

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma informed therapy with an emphasis on sexual violence, intimate partner violence, family violence and other gender/power-based harm.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Ke Liu

Ke Liu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“His main goal is to help clients move from a state of helplessness to one of resilience and clarity.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Sherri Crespin

Sherri Crespin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I firmly believe that every person deserves outstanding, compassionate mental health care that honors their dignity and nurtures genuine, lasting well-being.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Winnie Fleming

Winnie Fleming

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach the therapy room from an authentic, compassionate, and empathetic stance, with attunement, curiosity, and humor.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Carol Chan

Carol Chan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am interested in your life journey, your story. As a therapist, I offer a compassionate stance in coming alongside people on their healing path.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Avi Levin

Avi Levin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It's within the potential space of the therapeutic experience that we can grow beyond our prior limitations.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jeff Danese

Jeff Danese

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Jeffrey W. Danese, MS, MA, LMHC, LPCC, and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and California, currently based in Sacramento. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across private practice, inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, and college counseling, along with a an academic background teaching psychology, religious studies, and the history of science in higher education from UCSB, FSU, and 10 years at SJSU to various community colleges in the Puget Sound region and in North Florida and cross-cultural experiences such as living in Taiwan, Zambia, Germany and traveling around the world; I studied Spanish, German, and Chinese language, world history and religions, psychology, evolutionary psychology and the cognitive science of religion; was raised Catholic but ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand; and continue to meditate, explore and read broadly. One of my favorite quotes is by the Roman writer, Terence: "I am human and there is nothing human foreign to me." (or, Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto. -- Publius Terentius Afer, 165 BCE)

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Inquisitive
Sofia Alonso Baez

Sofia Alonso Baez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring both professionalism and authenticity to my work and feel deeply honored to walk alongside clients through periods of transition, healing, and growth.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Phu Luu

Phu Luu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“He works collaboratively to support and empower individuals through the processes of self-discovery, growth, and healing.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Jason Katz

Jason Katz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most effective when it addresses both your immediate needs and the underlying causes of your distress.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves. In my spare time, I work as an outdoor educator and manage my own private practice and guide Outdoor Retreats

I believe it is helpful and important to translate what is discussed in session and in telehealth meetings into lived experience and real change.

United Healthcare + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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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.

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

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Aimee Emmrich

Aimee Emmrich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect an emotional and practical takeaway from our sessions including validation, clarity, tools, and next steps.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Dr. Darlington Igbokwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach to mental health care is centered on building trust and understanding, ensuring that each client feels heard and respected.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Monique Strickland

Monique Strickland

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to ensure that each client feels heard, respected, supported and empowered from the very beginning of their care journey.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Hermin Youssefian

Hermin Youssefian

Therapist

Virtual • Palm Desert, CA


“I am truly passionate and dedicated to helping couples, adults and family grow and heal from their pain and live happy, enjoyable lives with their loved ones.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Craig Hanauer

Craig Hanauer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups. Areas of expertise include, out of control sexual behavior, 12-Step recovery, childhood sexual abuse, shame, body dysmorphia and gender identity.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Lisa Eiben

Lisa Eiben

Therapist

Virtual • Walnut Creek, CA


“I provide empathic and collaborative care that supports and guides clients through the questions, challenges and goals that have brought them to seek support.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Lizette Sayo

Lizette Sayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized care rooted in my extensive experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
W. Eric Griffith

W. Eric Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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