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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Sherman Oaks, CA

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Jamie Gelbart

Jamie Gelbart

Therapist

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


“Jamie incorporates all aspects of mental health and wellness into therapy including mindfulness based practices, healthy life choices, exercise, athletics, spirituality, and nutrition.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Derek Hoxby

Derek Hoxby

Therapist

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


“I use Somatic Experiencing—a gentle yet effective approach for trauma and PTSD—helping the body and mind find balance and relief.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

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


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Cristina Dawes

Cristina Dawes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • San Pedro, CA


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

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


“My first priority is to create a safe enough space for you to talk to me without fear of being judged.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

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


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Cecilia Ibarra

Cecilia Ibarra

Therapist

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


“I provide a warm, supportive space where we work together to help you feel more grounded, get clarity, and move toward greater balance in your daily life.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jordan Yee

Jordan Yee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Monrovia, CA


Hello, I'm Jordan. I may have the honor of being your therapist and serve you through the season you're in. Whether that season brings marital challenges, relationship issues, infidelity, heartbreak, anger, depression, anxiety, or feeling lost, I will be dedicated to helping you process, connect, and grow towards intentional change and

perspective.

In over seven years of experience I have developed a passion for people and their individual stories and relationships. I'm commited to join your story and be a listening and supportive witness in your growth as your therapist—to see that the necessary uncomfortable is possible.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Aukse Goktepe

Aukse Goktepe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“At the clinic, we treat patients like family and strive to provide the best mental health care by incorporating different treatment modalities to help you feel your best.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Melinda Nabor

Melinda Nabor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a bilingual & bicultural therapist, I am interested in addressing the underlying issues to help client 's healing process...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Covina, CA


“I believe that each client is an expert in their own life, and that many people seek therapy when they are looking to create change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aracely Sorrels

Aracely Sorrels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Whittier, CA


I'm a multicultural first generation female. I enjoy having the privilege to work with a variety of people in an effort to improve lives.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris King

Iris King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My goal is to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves by exploring the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and body.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joanna Farah

Joanna Farah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My work goes beyond talk therapy to build a flexible nervous system, helping to deepen your relationships, reduce symptoms of trauma, and expand resilience.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Richard Perez

Richard Perez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Long Beach, CA


Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.

Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Porsha Dodson

Dr. Porsha Dodson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Petra Sierra

Petra Sierra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where every client feels heard, respected, and supported.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Roy Allan Elevazo

Roy Allan Elevazo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Lakewood, CA


“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Logan Vournas

Logan Vournas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Redondo Beach, CA


“I focus my work on supporting clients who deal with trauma, difficult relationships, navigating identity, or are trying to find a sense of security and calm in themselves and in our ever-changing and stressful world.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Ma Victoria Martin

Ma Victoria Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Cerritos, CA


It takes real courage to take this first step toward prioritizing your mental health, and I want to honor that. Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, unfamiliar, or even intimidating, and I understand that. Maybe you’ve spent a long time in survival mode, developing ways of coping that helped you get through hard experiences but may no longer serve you. That can show up as disconnecting from yourself or others, struggling with boundaries, or carrying a story about yourself shaped by cultural or relational expectations. Wherever you are, we can start exactly where you are.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ahila Muthaiya

Ahila Muthaiya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Palmdale, CA


“She emphasizes that there are many other approaches that can be taken before resorting to medication adjustments.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Ese Ogbetuo

Ese Ogbetuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“I use a holistic approach in managing various disorders enabling individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerrald Angeles

Gerrald Angeles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Montclair, CA


“Hello, I'm Gerrald Angeles, a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I provide psychiatric medication management for adults throughout California.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Dr. Maureen Burney

Dr. Maureen Burney

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Chino, CA


As a licensed psychologist for 30 years, I am passionate about helping people struggling with life challenges find joy and stability.

Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shelby Ammann

Shelby Ammann

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“I work with teens and adults navigating complex trauma, anxiety, sleep concerns, and depression—often when symptoms feel persistent despite effort or prior therapy.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Tongqing Zhu

Tongqing Zhu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


I work with immigrate parents who need support with homework resistance, screen-time battles, power struggles, and other behavior challenges at home — especially in Asian families navigating bicultural parenting.

I help parents manage unwanted behaviors and rebuild connection with their children. Whether you’re tired of constant homework fights or overwhelmed by excessive video gaming and school refusal, we will work together to reduce these challenges with practical, structured tools.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Ellen Winkler

Ellen Winkler

Therapist

In-person • 20 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.

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

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Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“She is passionate about creating a supportive, judgment-free environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Mark Awanyai

Mark Awanyai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I’m Mark, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience in psychiatric nursing.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Nia King

Nia King

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I grew up in a community where mental health resources were limited for black youth. That experience inspired me to become a therapist...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Lee

Lisa Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use evidenced-based models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & motivational interviewing as well as practices that draw attention to the body, such as breathwork, mindfulness, & relaxation skills.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Gina Feletar

Gina Feletar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


I am Gina Feletar, a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience, and a dedicated companion on your journey toward well-being. I am serving clients in both Arizona and California.

Healing begins when we see the whole person, not just the symptoms. My practice blends evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, creating space for healing that also honors your uniqueness. Beyond managing mental health conditions, my mission is to help you reclaim your strength, and rediscover hope rooted in wellness and purpose.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Mark Mautner

Mark Mautner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a humanistic person-centered approach to working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, substance use disorders, and difficult life transitions.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Deborah St John

Deborah St John

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m someone who truly listens and strives to meet each person exactly where they are. My style is adaptive, reflective, and flexible. I bring authenticity, compassion, and a good sense of humor into my work because I believe that laughter and honesty can be just as healing as insight. I was inspired to become a therapist by my own desire for the kind of support I would have wanted, and I aim to offer that same understanding and care to my clients. People often describe me as warm, genuine, and empowering. I am someone who helps them feel deeply heard and supported while encouraging growth in meaningful ways.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aldemar Martinez

Aldemar Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello!

My name is Aldemar. I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, in various capacities. I have a degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University and a Master's degree from Sacramento State University. I specialize in trauma work, Anxiety, Couples therapy, and substance use issues.

I am glad you are here. I commend you for having taken the difficult step to ask for support! I do know that it can feel overwhelming to start therapy, yet here you are; congratulations!

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Joel Jeffries

Joel Jeffries

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and work through what's happening in your life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

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