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

Headway supports mental health across Santa Cruz neighborhoods including the Beach District, Downtown, and Westside with UnitedHealthcare plans. Our 2,933 providers offer talk therapy and medication management services, with copays starting near $30 and free intake consultations available.

Erika Agbabian

Erika Agbabian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, compassionate, & collaborative. I approach therapy from an authentic, person-centered lens...”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Eva Brown

Eva Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The goal for therapy is for the client to find insight to their own strengths and by that find their own strategies for a better life, socially and otherwise.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Burnett

Melissa Burnett

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting women through ADHD, motherhood, anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. My own lived experiences, along with my background as an OB medical social worker, shaped the way I show up as a therapist today.

I know what it's like to look like you have it all together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to help you feel understood, stop blaming yourself, and build a life that works with your brain instead of against it.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Heidi Fey

Heidi Fey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a solution-focused approach, along with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness models, to process and alleviate unwanted symptoms...”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Matthew Erilim

Matthew Erilim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel understood, and I'm committed to being that for my patients.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kari Sacks

Kari Sacks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My compassionate cognitive behavioural approach to therapy gives you plenty of empathic space to be heard, to gain insight into the purpose and path of your life and find your inner light again.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Dr. Ugochi Nnadozie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in empowering you to identify and leverage your strengths to overcome challenges, utilizing a positive mindset, and believing in your ability.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Aniekan Udoh

Aniekan Udoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fremont, CA


“My goal is to provide clients with the tools they need to improve their emotional well-being—whether through therapy, medication management, or coping techniques.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Bamidele Ojo-Fati

Bamidele Ojo-Fati

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in a collaborative approach to care, working closely with each client to develop a treatment plan that reflects their unique needs, goals, and preferences.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Angela Austin

Angela Austin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am most effective with clients suffering from depression because of my optimism and innate positivity.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Brittany Hitt

Brittany Hitt

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I'm a therapist who is active in the room with you! We'll collaborate and find the tools you need to start feeling better.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Artemis Rose

Artemis Rose

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have about 10 years experience but my focus nowadays is with high performing go-getters who struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, codependency, and perfectionism.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Mary Starks

Mary Starks

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“A safe exploration into your most pressing concerns and preoccupations; a non-judgmental curious inquiry into where you have been and where you want to go.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Magdalena Rodriguez

Magdalena Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that a crucial component in a client's progress is the therapeutic relationship and I hope to foster a positive, inviting relationship with my clients.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcella Briceno

Marcella Briceno

Therapist

Virtual • Los Alamitos, CA


“I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Bandini

Crystal Bandini

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy begins with trauma-informed care and includes psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and experimenting with new coping skills...”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Alyssa Beck

Alyssa Beck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help adults and teens who privately carry stress, relationship strain, or old patterns that no longer fit who they're becoming.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Roohinee Santram

Roohinee Santram

Therapist

Virtual • California


“During the last two years of my practice I have focussed on anxiety disorders, specifically Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noel Sherry

Noel Sherry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working with you to unlock your potential and achieve lasting change.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Hernandez

Brenda Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a therapist my goal is to break the stigma that comes with therapy. I strive to create a collaborative, nurturing therapeutic relationship that can help transform one's pain or uncertainties into one of healing. Life can be difficult and sometimes confusing therefore I want to create a corner where one can feel safe, understood, and free of judgement.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Dr. Gregory Buttner

Dr. Gregory Buttner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“After 17 years of working in acute clinical settings I am excited to work in a one-on-one setting sharing my experience and empathetic therapeutic approach to empower wellness and change.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Margaret Moreno

Margaret Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in therapy that brings an enduring sense of calm and confidence, freeing us to focus on what really matters in life...”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My experience includes substance abuse counseling, court referrals, dual diagnoses, and assisting veterans and their families with readjustment from military life.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tameka Dyce

Tameka Dyce

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My approach to care is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based. I focus on understanding your unique history, symptoms, and goals before making recommendations.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Davina Uchegbu

Davina Uchegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I am trained to treat mental health across the lifespan, and I firmly believe that providing optimal patient care not only reduces societal stigma surrounding mental illness but also enhances overall well-being.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Tammie Sims-Russell

Tammie Sims-Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, respectful environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Renteria

Alexander Renteria

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in explaining the "why" behind symptoms and medications so you feel informed, empowered, and never overwhelmed.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kateri Ross

Kateri Ross

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Kateri Ross, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Santa Clara University.

My clinical background includes work in both community mental health and private practice settings, where I have helped individuals manage acute challenges as well as long-standing emotional and behavioral patterns that impact daily functioning and overall well-being.

I specialize in working with adults ages 18 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, postpartum depression and anxiety, binge eating, perfectionism, procrastination, stress management, and life transitions. I also support individuals who struggle with self-critical thinking, guilt, shame, emotional overwhelm, managing stress or difficulty maintaining balance during demanding phases of life.

United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sharen Hamudot

Sharen Hamudot

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about empowering all women to be the best versions of themselves, reach their goals and live a rich, meaningful and fulfilling life.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Katy Caslav

Katy Caslav

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Amanda Yates

Amanda Yates

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My approach is centered in the belief that authentic connection with ourselves and others heals. Therapy is an opportunity to dive deep, to develop greater self knowledge, to come into wholeness, accepting and integrating all of our parts and aligning our lives with our Truth and the fullness of who we are. I look forward to the opportunity to support you.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Cao

David Cao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m David Cao, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing online psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults throughout California. I especially enjoy working with young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed.

If reaching out for psychiatric care feels intimidating, my goal is to make the process feel approachable. My style is calm, laid-back, and collaborative. Our sessions are more like conversations than interrogations, and I want you to feel comfortable being yourself. I’ll be there for the difficult conversations, celebrate the small wins with you, and make room for a little humor along the way.

With over 7 years of experience in mental health care, I understand how difficult it can be to balance everyday responsibilities while struggling with your mental health.

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dennis Goldenson

Dennis Goldenson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I have extensive experience in client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapy that is directly relevant to young adults, couples and families.”
United Healthcare + 15 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Joseph Ricciardi

Joseph Ricciardi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hope to create a safe, contained environment where clients feel comfortable yet challenged in order to effect meaningful change.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Dr. Robin Avery

Dr. Robin Avery

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“She teaches you skills to help you cope with what cannot be changed, and offers new, positive ways to perceive, act, and experience yourself and your reality that can be a wellspring of growth, positivity, and personal life enhancement.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Liliana Llamas

Liliana Llamas

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


“I aim to empower you by understanding the ties between your thoughts, past experiences, current stressors, and emotional pain.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your United Healthcare plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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